Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
. It was good for 13.5 G's. > > -From: "Mark Langford via > KRnet" > To: "Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet" > Cc: "Mark Langford" > Sent: Friday April 3 2020 7:10:31PM > Subject: Re: KR> BRS chute > > Dr. H

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread shafferj455js--- via KRnet
Years ago, a California builder, Tested a stock KR-2 Center section spar to destruction. It was good for 13.5 G's. -From: "Mark Langford via KRnet" To: "Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet" Cc: "Mark Langford" Sent: Friday Apr

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
Thanks Gary for the info. Yes, I know those who are flying gliders at the Sundance Aviation, Moriarity NM, and it is just about 40 minutes drive from my place (KAFB). In fact, my CFI (John S.) and my friend Mike Rocks from the KAFB are both fly the towing plane or glider interchangeably at Moriarit

Re: KR> BRS thoughts

2020-04-03 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
You certainly have made a very good point on having a BRS. Yes, I agree it adds to a safety option just in case when you need it... Of course, the only "penalty" is around $4k spending and loss of 25lb useful weight. Sometimes, a peace of mind can contribute significantly to the overall pleasure of

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/3/2020 6:09 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: Another "may" have had an elevator horn break (or the crash may have caused it), ++ There was a gentleman from Indiana as I recall that many years ago crashed and was kille

KR> BRS thoughts

2020-04-03 Thread Kayak via KRnet
Just because you have a BRS option doesnt mean you cant still choose to glide into a suitable deadstick landing site. If Ken Rand had a BRS when he got lost in that snowstorm in the mountains, he may well have survived. When I add mine, it will be to just add another safety option. For example if

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Patrick Panzera via KRnet
On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 4:21 PM GARRY COWLES via KRnet wrote: > Sundance Aviation in Moriarity N M has sail plane rides and lessons and > they do not even get real mad if u accidentally deploy the spoilers when > they tell u to release the tow cable > I won't ask how you know. ;) Pat

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread GARRY COWLES via KRnet
Sundance Aviation in Moriarity N M has sail plane rides and lessons and they do not even get real mad if u accidentally deploy the spoilers when they tell u to release the tow cable Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2020, at 2:03 PM, Patrick Panzera via KRnet > wrote: > > Adding to what Mar

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Dr. Hsu wrote: > Has anyone heard any in-flight structure failures at all on KRs? This question has come up many times on the list, and to my knowledge, there's never been a structural failure (spars, fuselageanything made of wood) on a KR. There was a KR look-alike that lost its wings d

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
Thanks Randy and Pat for all your elaborated experiences and information, as I consider these critical heritage safety data for risk assessment of flying KR2... That was a critical piece of data (5 engine outs with 5 safe landings!) which will probably convince me to give up my idea of spending mon

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
If you look at a Cirrus it is totaled when you pull the chute. They bury all the lines under the glass. I had 5 engine out ( Actually 1 was prop and flange left the plane) 3 over Missouri 1 in the Florida panhandle and 1 at home in lake Dallas. Every time I either landed on a runway or a pastur

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
Thanks! Well said Mark on the BRS issue, and you have given me a good answer on the bottom line of my question, because my biggest worry was about the likelihood of a sudden structure failure, considering its wood structure design Well, I may or may not reconsider my plan to install a BRS due

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Patrick Panzera via KRnet
Adding to what Mark said, while you continue with your flight training Dr. Hsu, you will be taught how to land an aircraft without an engine, and how important it is to continually have a landing site picked out throughout every phase of every flight. You are going to actually land the plane, mul

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Dr. Hsu wrote: > Also, I asked f anyone have tired or already installed BRS on your KR2? I > can't believe no one has done that at all, considering so many safety risk > factors associated with the design concept (competing design objectives or > requirements...)? I think most KR folks would

KR> BRS can be a concern.

2016-05-12 Thread Phillip Matheson
Please follow the fitting instructions of the shute. I have recently seen one that had the unit mounted to the firewall, and attached to the 4 engine mount attachments points. My (2 cents only only), but at what speed would this only tear out the firewall and save the engine only? and if it wo

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread s1bedf...@msn.com
I am considering this for first flights, but can you even open a front hinged canopy while in the air? Steven BedfordKR2S-CORVAIRWoodland Park,COs1bedford at msn.com Sent from my LG Mobile > > 18 lbs,sit-on emergency chute,$250 from ebay, one training jump. Done. Peter > >

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread peter
Mark; I was surprised how much angle of attack changed the pressure distribution over the top of the fuselage. If you are ejecting from your plane, and have control, pull back to increase pitch and the canopy should unload. If not, stall. That should do it. Peter Still, I think the answer is

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread peter
Steve; Chute is not useable for the first flight. Use it only for the flights where you plan on gaining enough altitude to deploy it, where you are exploring the envelope, and the first cross-countries. I'm guessing you will find a way out in-extremus. Peter I am considering this for fi

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread Mark Langford
Steven Bedford wrote: >...but can you even open a front hinged canopy while in the air? I think I once figured out that I could get about 1 psi pressure boost from ram air at 160 mph or so, and assuming a canopy is 30" x 36" (and dismissing the fact that it's not really a flat plate, which doe

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread Nerobro
Watch out we've got a live one here. On Aug 1, 2015 2:18 PM, "brian.kraut--- via KRnet" wrote: > Being a glider pilot I have made several hundred dead stick landings so > I laugh at 27. > > > Original Message ---- > Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com
Being a glider pilot I have made several hundred dead stick landings so I laugh at 27. Original Message Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field From: Chris Prata via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Fri, July 31, 2015 9:29 am To: KRnet Cc: Chris Prata I'm new

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-08-01 Thread John Martindale
g] On Behalf Of Chris Prata via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 1 August 2015 2:29 AM To: KRnet Cc: Chris Prata Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field I'm new here so why wouldnt I believe the 27 number. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus D

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-31 Thread Chris Prata
gt; To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: bjoenunley at gmail.com; laser147 at juno.com > > > > Its ok, I have exaggerated over 1000 times myself...

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-31 Thread bjoenunley
--- Original message From: Mike Stirewalt via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 07/31/2015 1:01 AM (GMT-06:00) To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: laser147 at juno.com Subject: KR> BRS vs Bean Field Chris Prata said, > "As to Mark's 27 forced landings, well, wow. But

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Chris Prata said, > "As to Mark's 27 forced landings, well, wow. But then again he has lots (!) of hours so how many hours between forced landings? and these are *experimental* planes, made to learn with." If Chris can take that seriously I guess others can too. Sheesh. If I had said 37 or 47

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread Chris Prata
there's still a few hold outs against safety windshield glass, smoke detectors, and seat belts. maybe you "non weenies" can start a club. > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:28:29 -0700 > Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field > From: krnet at li

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread Chris Prata
:48:37 -0400 > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: jordanruthseto at aol.com > > 18 lbs,sit-on emergency chute,$250 from ebay, one training jump. Done. Peter > >

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread peter
18 lbs,sit-on emergency chute,$250 from ebay, one training jump. Done. Peter

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread ml at n56ml.com

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com
You are going to get a lot of flaming arrows for this post, but I for one agree with most of what you said. One for "Not a big weenie" Original Message Subject: KR> BRS vs Bean Field From: Mike Stirewalt via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, July

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-30 Thread Bill Jacobs
Original message From: Chris Prata via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 07/29/2015? 9:39 PM? (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Chris Prata Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field "We'd rather die than suffer the ignominy of helplessly floating down to earth un

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-29 Thread Chris Prata
"We'd rather die than suffer the ignominy of helplessly floating down to earth under a canopy of shame." as opposed to a row of flattened corn of shame? lol I have a friend who built a gorgeous Zenith 701. He was visiting the mid west with it where he is from when a screwdriver left inside by

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-29 Thread bjoenunley
Baker Florida? Original message From: Chris Prata via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 07/29/2015 9:39 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Chris Prata Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field "We'd rather die than suffer the ignominy of helplessly floating do

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-29 Thread bjoenunley
The best reason in my opinion for a BRS is in response to catastrophic airframe failure such as the wings calapsing or dynamic resonance, which we don't historicly have happen with KR's. A control failure would also justify a BRS. Anytime I can fly the airplane to the ground under control I wou

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-29 Thread chrisprata
Yeah, exactly. My thoughts are that I'd rather hit anything at 5mph than at 60. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Dave Acklam via KRnet Date:07/29/2015 7:09 PM (GMT-05:00) To: KRnet Cc: Dave Acklam Subject: Re: KR> BRS vs Bean Field

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-29 Thread Dave Acklam
I have one BRS equipped plane - a Fisher ultralight At least with that install, if I ever have to 'pull it' the BRS will likely destroy the airframe in the process of getting me down safely... The flip side is that if your flying area is devoid of survivable emergency spots, it beats the hell

KR> BRS vs Bean Field

2015-07-29 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Chris said, > "if nothing else, the peace of mind would seem worth it." It sure wouldn't contribute to _my_ peace of mind. I would be annoyed every time I got in the plane and noted I had devoted valuable space to something fairly bulky that requires repacking and inspection periodically and co

KR> brs vs bean field option

2015-07-29 Thread Tony King
There is a KR on Oz with a BRS. I haven't seen it up close, but it belonged to Barry Kruyssen. I know he had it for sale a while back. Not sure where it is now. Take a look at http://www.athertonairport.com.au/kr2/ Cheers, Tony On 29 July 2015 at 02:12, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > I liv

KR> brs vs bean field option

2015-07-28 Thread chrisprata
King Subject: Re: KR> brs vs bean field option There is a KR on Oz with a BRS.? I haven't seen it up close, but it belonged to Barry Kruyssen.? I know he had it for sale a while back.? Not sure where it is now. Take a look at http://www.athertonairport.com.au/kr2/ Cheers, Tony _

KR> brs vs bean field option

2015-07-28 Thread Chris Prata
they weigh like 18lb, iirc (plus harness). I suppose it has to attach to frt and rear spars on either side of the pilot... how much total weight did you figure? .the key driver is the max gross of the > aircraft. >

KR> brs vs bean field option

2015-07-28 Thread Chris Prata
I live in the northeast (althouh may move west eventually) . we have much less emergency landing topography than almost anywhere else I wonder if anyone has installed a BRS system. they have those which are internal and flush (invisible) the downsides of course in a KR is the loss of cargo area

KR> brs vs bean field option

2015-07-28 Thread jon kimmel
I didn't get that far because I hadn't figured out max gross yet and weight and price of unit go up exponentially with max gross. https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/ https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/parts-for-sale On Jul 28, 2015 11:44 AM, "Chris Prata via KRnet" wrote: > they

KR> brs vs bean field option

2015-07-28 Thread jon kimmel
I contacted the company a couple of years ago and they have already designed a harness for the kr...the key driver is the max gross of the aircraft. https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/ https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/parts-for-sale

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

2009-05-11 Thread Willie van der Walt
gards Willie -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Linda Blain Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 10:31 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale I'm not planning

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

2009-05-11 Thread Linda Blain
I can ship directly to BRS for servicing. You would be responsible for shipping cost and I do not want to ship out of country. Thanks Linda From: Willie van der Walt To: KRnet Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 10:03:46 PM Subject: RE: KR> BRS Airplaine Parac

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Linda I would like 1st option please. Are you going to Oshkosh? Can you be paid via Paypal? What will it cost for the repack and recharge? Shipping to South Africa? Regards Willie

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

2009-05-10 Thread Barry Kruyssen
un...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Linda Blain Sent: Monday, 11 May 2009 3:06 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale I have a BRS chute for sale the was originally intended for a KR2-S Please see my Craigslist ad PostingID: 1159357271 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

2009-05-10 Thread Linda Blain
I have a BRS chute for sale the was originally intended for a KR2-S Please see my Craigslist ad PostingID: 1159357271 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/1159357271.html Thank you, Linda Blain (602) 317-9288

KR> BRS LIMITATIONS

2008-10-12 Thread Marc Lee Winnig
Once you pull the chute, you are more-or-less at the mercy of the winds, and many other things. The save where the husband had a stroke or whatever and collapsed onto the controls only worked out because his wife waited until they were over open water. A BRS will NOT work in all situations, an

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread feg...@sbcglobal.net
Has anyone ever deployed a BRS from a KR? JR SanFrancisco

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
There is one person who has done this, that I have seen. He is happy with the results. I would like to see a better implementation. So, when all of you who are determined to do this, actually DO it, I want you to know that I am very interested. What we all need to see is Action and Examples of How

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
--- Ron Lee wrote: > Ron, How will I get into a flat spin? > > Answer: It won't happen or has such a low > probability > that it is not worth being part of a risk > assessment.> Ron, How will I get into a flat spin? > > > My piloting skills: Good to better than average > > Pilot judgeme

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Lee
Ron, your career choice as a LIBRARIAN is fine but not relevant to this discussion. By "bad decisions" surely you mean something that could get you killed dead. I am very careful about my flying and cancel on many occasions if I do not like the conditions. You are right that better pilots than

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
--- Ron Lee wrote: > Ron, your career choice as a LIBRARIAN is fine but > not relevant > to this discussion. LOL! I wrote "libritarian"! Ok Ron, We smokem peace pipe and no make war dance! Ron Smith Kr2ssxl Cypress Ca U.S.A. mercedesm...@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.p

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2008-10-12 Thread Steve Jacobs
Of those all those who died in small experimental planes that crashed, how many would have been saved if they had the option of a BRS? 90%? 50%? 20%? 10%? +++ According to the BRS web site, more than 60 lives have been saved by that particular brand alone - they list each incident an

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Jaco Swanepoel
Mark, I truly respect everyone's right to make their own choices. I am glad you managed to avoid serious injury on that bike of yours. I would just like to shortly tell you were I am coming from. On 18 October 1999, whilst living on a farm near Marloth Park on the eastern side of South Africa, I

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Steve Jacobs
Before: I used to be a professional hunter (for 22 years in Africa) After: After going through all of this, I will do ANYTHING at ANY COST to turn the odds in my favour. ++ I was honestly surprised to see another side of ML, I read the posting twice looking for a hint of "tongu

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread JAMES FERRIS
Your judgement is questionable? you don't know the difference between LIBRARIAN and LIBRITARIAN? I would not ride with you and be sure anyone else knows about this before they get in an airplane with you. Sincerely Jim On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:15:23 -0600 Ron Lee writes: > Ron, your career choice as

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread VIRGIL N SALISBURY
LIBERTARIAN?? , Virg Pot and Kettle situation! On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:27:57 -0400 JAMES FERRIS writes: > Your judgement is questionable? you don't know the difference > between > LIBRARIAN and LIBRITARIAN? I would not ride with you and be sure > anyone > else knows about this be

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Lee
At 06:27 AM 10/22/2005, you wrote: >Your judgement is questionable? you don't know the difference between >LIBRARIAN and LIBRITARIAN? I would not ride with you and be sure anyone >else knows about this before they get in an airplane with you. >Sincerely >Jim Jim, you need to see tongue-in-cheek hu

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
For all you netters who do not already know, example: "Ron Lee Do not archive" This does not prevent archiving. I suggest that if you don't want it archived, that you send it directly to the person you intend to receive it. All messages are archived if any are archived. This is not a manual

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
One LAST wordL-I-B-E-R-T-A-R-I-A-N! - Original Message Libritarion

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread billsta...@peoplepc.com
to me and my family in spit of my stupidity.Bill Starrs Clarkdale,AZ - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 11:54 PM Subject: KR> BRS Mark, I truly respect everyone's right to make their own choices. I am glad you managed to avoid

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Frank Ross
Here at the home of the 48th Fighter Wing, the "Liberty Wing", the base Librarian tells me the fighter pilots are not called Libertarians, but she's not sure why not. BTW, their planes don't have BRS, but they do, sort of. Frank --- VIRGIL N SALISBURY wrote: > LIBERTARIAN?? , Virg >

Réf. : Re: KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc :kr...@mylist.net, (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> BRS Your judgement is questionable? you don't know the difference between LIBRARIAN and LIBRITARIAN? I would not ride with you and be sure anyone else knows about this before they

KR> BRS parachutes

2008-10-12 Thread Shawn and Laura
I looked into this some time ago and they have a system for the KR2. Web address is brsparachutes.com. They sent me some basic info on installing. It is three pages that I can forward if anybody wants. Email me off net Shawn

KR> BRS parachutes

2008-10-12 Thread wilder_jeff Wilder
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KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
Barry, The chute takes up most of your firewall space and then some. I did not have enough space on my firewall for the stuff that I needed for normal operations. If anyone is going to contemplate using a chute, you need to first consider where you are going to put it, if it can deploy safely from

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Jaco Swanepoel
Very sad to here about Steve. I guess it is true, the KR guys are like family. Ron, I think a BRS is not an option, it must be a requirement. I bought and installed a GRS in South Africa, approx US$3000.00, and would have paid double if I had to. We all build and modify our birds to suit us, why

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Lee
>Ron, I think a BRS is not an option, it must be a requirement. That is fine for a personal decision but not a mandate. My opinion is that a BRS is a crutch and masks poor piloting skills or decisions. Reference: My analysis of several Cirrus BRS deployments. Ron Lee

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Steve Jacobs
My opinion is that a BRS is a crutch and masks poor piloting skills or decisions. + A most welcome crutch when excellent piloting skills and the very best decisions will not stop nature from passing the death sentence, particularly when: = The motor quits over the mountains. (It hap

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
--- Ron Lee wrote: > > >Ron, I think a BRS is not an option, it must be a > requirement. > > That is fine for a personal decision but not a > mandate. My opinion > is that a BRS is a crutch and masks poor piloting > skills or decisions. > > Reference: My analysis of several Cirrus BRS > de

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
--- Jaco Swanepoel wrote: > Very sad to here about Steve. I guess it is true, > the KR guys are like family. > > Ron, I think a BRS is not an option, it must be a > requirement. I bought and installed a GRS in South > Africa, approx US$3000.00, and would have paid > double if I had to. We all

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Shawn and Laura
My opinion > is that a BRS is a crutch and masks poor piloting > skills or decisions. You should learn from bad decisions..not die from them. my $.02 Shawn Lindsay, Ontario

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Lee
Ron, How will I get into a flat spin? Answer: It won't happen or has such a low probability that it is not worth being part of a risk assessment. My piloting skills: Good to better than average Pilot judgement: Superior Flight currency: 250 hours a year the last three years Current training

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Lee
One suggestion for those who are installing a BRS. Make sure that you perform the required structural analysis to verify that deployment of the BRS under all plausible flight conditions will not result in structural failure and that it lowers the aircraft in a position that does not result in majo

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Michael
Good point Ron! I wonder how fast the decent rate would be with the chute deployed over a KR2 or 2s. Also if the aircraft is coming down tail first (chute mounted to firewall) is the pilot going to be wearing the engine on impact? Ron Lee wrote:One suggestion for those who are installing a

KR> BRS report

2008-10-12 Thread Jack Cooper
An interesting story about deploying a recovery parachute. http://www.avweb.com/news/features/190126-1.html Jack Cooper kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> BRS & KR Installation

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
The proper way to install a BRS in a KR is to mount the pod inside/under the turtle deck directly behind the center of the seat back. You will need to cut a hole in the top of the turtle deck for the rocket and parachute to exit through. This hole will be glassed over with one layer of very ligh

KR> BRS & KR Installation

2008-10-12 Thread Barry Kruyssen
It matters not where a Ballistic Chute is mounted in the aircraft as long as the weights and balances is right. There are 2 lines of thought for attaching a Ballistic Chute to the aircraft when deployed. 1. As Mark described below, hanging and landing in the flying attitude. 2. As I have attached

KR> BRS .COM

2008-10-12 Thread robert lewis
-IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN A CHUTE SYSTEM, TOTALLY IN-CLOSED ,SEE BRS. THEY ARE THE LEADERS IN THIS AREA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

KR> BRS .COM

2008-10-12 Thread Barry Kruyssen
BRS is 2kg lighter. Anyway each to his own :-) Barry Kruyssen Cairns, Australia RAA 19-3873 k...@bigpond.com http://users.tpg.com.au/barryk/KR2.htm - Original Message - From: robert lewis To: KRnet Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 2:03 PM Subject: KR> BRS .COM -IF THERE

KR>brs install pic (for Joe)

2008-10-12 Thread j stevens
This is the Port Chute and rocket Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>brs install pic (for Joe)

2008-10-12 Thread joe
did.t receive any pic, Joe? - Original Message - From: "j stevens" To: Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:20 PM Subject: KR>brs install pic (for Joe) > This is the Port Chute and rocket > Joel > > > > -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unl

KR>brs install pic (for Joe)

2008-10-12 Thread joe
you can send the pic to my email if it is easier. feg...@earthlink.net - Original Message - From: "j stevens" To: Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:20 PM Subject: KR>brs install pic (for Joe) > This is the Port Chute and rocket > Joel > > > > -- http:

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread joe
Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Can anyone tell me anything about a KR2 with a BRS. Did anyone ever use one? Does anyone have one mounted? Where would u mount one and what effect does it have on flight charasterics?

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Scooter
I've thought about a BRS, but I haven't started building yet, so take it for what it is worth. The 2 places I have thought of installing are in front of the instrument panel (assuming you are not using a header tank) or right behind the seats. Wherever you mount it you must make sure there is

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth L Wiltrout
The KR line doesn't lend itself well to extra weight, not to mention the fact that room is really at a premium in these little birds. Before 6399u left the earth 4 yrs ago I thought about installing one myself but after looking at the weight, and mine as well I decided to forgo the chute. If u got

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Scooter
Looks like I might have been off on my mounting ideas... the link below makes it look like it will mount on the bottom of the plane. http://brsparachutes.com/TI_drawingcategories.mgi?drawingcategory=Sample+Drawings&title=Canister%2C+Internal+Mount+Example

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Jack Cooper
/2004 12:26:49 PM > Subject: KR>BRS > > Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Can anyone tell me > anything about a KR2 with a BRS. Did anyone ever use one? Does anyone have one mounted? Where would u mount one and what effect does it have on flight charasterics?___

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread James R Freeman
Joe: Don has not been too active on net due to working on his Masters degree but here is his e-mail address : donr...@erols.com - Original Message - From: "Jack Cooper" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:27 PM Subject: RE: KR>BRS > Joe >

KR>BRS installed

2008-10-12 Thread j stevens
Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Can anyone tell me anything about a KR2 with a BRS. Did anyone ever use one? Does anyone have one mounted? Where would u mount one and what effect does it have on flight charasterics?___ Joe I installed a 1050 on my kr2s. The kr

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Donald Reid
At 01:27 PM 2/17/2004 -0500, you wrote: >Joe > I don't know if don Reid is still on the net or not but I know he was >planning on using a BRS, I have not installed mine yet but I have talked to BRS. They recommended to me two main bridles to the main spar center section and one secondary to th

KR>BRS

2008-10-12 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi, I have a GRS (Galaxy Rescue System, simular to a BRS) fitted to my KR2. First, I purchased a completed but not flown KR2, I did a weights an balances a found that the CofG was in the back 3 inches and I needed to add weight to the front, therefore why not add something useful (I could have reb

KR>BRS installed

2008-10-12 Thread j stevens
Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Can anyone tell me anything about a KR2 with a BRS. Did anyone ever use one? Does anyone have one mounted? Where would u mount one and what effect does it have on flight charasterics?___ Joe I installed a 1050 on my kr2s. The kr

KR>BRS installed

2008-10-12 Thread joe
Joel, Do you have any pics or know of any pics showing a BRS installed on the Aircraft? Thanks for the info. Joe - Original Message - From: "j stevens" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:30 AM Subject: KR>BRS installed > Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Ca

KR>brs installation

2008-10-12 Thread jsteph...@aol.com
Has anyone installed a ballistic recovery chute in a kr? If so please email me at jsteph...@aol.com thanks

KR>brs questions

2008-10-12 Thread jsteph...@aol.com
Hi all. Does anyone have info on the best procedure for attaching the brs lines to the main spares? Also if anyone has installed a brs in a KR I would like to chat w/ you. Thanks Joel

KR>BRS chute for sale

2008-10-12 Thread WILLIAM HUNTLEY
Yes, I still have a BRS-5-1050 for sale . Never left its box.( I switched to a Glastar) With KR2S mounting kit $1300.00 Cost $3000.00 new I will be at the first 2 or 3 days of EAA Bill Huntley 920-373-1013

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