KR>Re: Airventure "KR Building and Flying" forum date and time at Oshkosh

2021-06-30 Thread Ray_pilot
a meet up planned at Oshkosh for the KR guys, let me know. Ray_pilot New Orleans 504-616-9098 On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 6:11 PM Mark Langford wrote: > We've received a date for the "KR Building and Flying" forum date and > time at Oshkosh, Monday, July 26 at 11:30 AM - 12

KR>Re: Airventure "KR Building and Flying" forum date and time at Oshkosh

2021-06-19 Thread Mark Langford
John Bouyea wrote: > How much did you space your cylinders out from the case to increase overall > exhaust flange widths? > On your efforts to rework the heads, was there any measurable slop in the > guides? Which brand of valves do you use? Do you use a differential pressure > tester as well

KR>Re: Airventure "KR Building and Flying" forum date and time at Oshkosh

2021-06-19 Thread John Bouyea
Mark, Great report, thank you. How much did you space your cylinders out from the case to increase overall exhaust flange widths? On your efforts to rework the heads, was there any measurable slop in the guides? Which brand of valves do you use? Do you use a differential pressure tester as well or

KR>Airventure "KR Building and Flying" forum date and time at Oshkosh

2021-06-18 Thread Mark Langford
We've received a date for the "KR Building and Flying" forum date and time at Oshkosh, Monday, July 26 at 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM. I'm not sure what the topics will be yet, but am open to suggestions. After the forum, we'll adjourn to the flightline where we'll pa

KR>Re: KR building information

2021-05-06 Thread John Bouyea
alan.c.tay...@bigpond.com [mailto:alan.c.tay...@bigpond.com] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2021 6:39 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR>Re: KR building information Hi Mark, This is a friend of Alan Taylor who is a member of the KR mailing group. Sadly Alan has passed away and we would like to have his

KR>Re: KR building information

2021-05-06 Thread alan.c.taylor
...@n56ml.com] Sent: Thursday, 6 May 2021 9:02 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR>Re: KR building information Gerald Campbell wrote: "When I brought what I have I had a friend that was and A&P IA but about the time I bought my stuff he got sick and did not make it and I do not know enough to finish wha

KR>Re: KR building information - KR Gathering 2021

2021-05-06 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
City, MO. Our EAA Chapter 91 will be the host again this year. We conducted the KR Gathering back in 2017 as well. Thanks, Rob Schmitt KR2S N1852Z www.robert7721.com -Original Message- From: Mark Langford Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 6:02 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR>Re: KR

KR>Re: KR building information

2021-05-06 Thread Mark Langford
r Construction" and "Completed KRs" headings. If you can't find anything there regarding any given specific aspect of KR building, I'd be quite surprised. And then there are the old KR Newsletters. There are thousands of pages of similar information, complete with photos a

Re: KR> building material?

2021-02-01 Thread Chris Kinnaman via KRnet
Michael, I'm not sure if you're planning to use a PVC or XPS (Is that expanded polystyrene?) in place of plywood as used in the fuselage of the KRs, for example. The plywood is structural in the case of a KR-type fuselage box. In this type of construction the foam is typically used to give sh

Re: KR> building material?

2021-02-01 Thread Michael via KRnet
Greetings At the moment I am still completing the 90% complete, 90% to go stock KR-2 project that I am hoping to finish in the next year to 18 months and then get airborne. The question I asked was more of a theoretical one for a future planned project after this one and because finding some of t

KR> building material?

2021-01-31 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Michael Griffin, have you made any progress on selecting building material / or made plans to proceed on  your project?  Any luck contacting current or past KR builders in the country?  Inquiring minds want to know. Larry Flesner ___ Search the K

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-07 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Rob wrote: > You could fly a KR without a covering for the gaps if you like as well. You could, but I don't recommend it! Climb speed drops quite a bit, and I would guess that stall speed does as well. Been there, done that. What will really blow your mind is to fly with only one gap seal

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-07 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
Yes Larry, I do realize the ultimate test of KRs in the real world, which has been absolutely no less than amazing, given there was no fatal injuries or casualties ever happened in the past, perhaps?! Stay safe & fly high! Dr. Hsu On Fri, Aug 7, 2020, 9:11 AM Flesner via KRnet wrote: > On

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-07 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/7/2020 9:00 AM, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet wrote: The challenge for experimental or "amateur build" world is that, it's extremely costly or difficult for doing some decent lab or wind tunnel tests! Fortunately, for us, most

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-07 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
real engineering is > needed for that design. > > Thanks, > > Rob Schmitt > N1852Z > > > > -Original Message- > From: KRnet On Behalf Of Dr. Feng Hsu via > KRnet > Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 11:45 PM > To: KRnet > Cc: Dr. Feng Hsu > Subject: Re: KR&

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-07 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/6/2020 12:48 PM, Robert Goodnight via KRnet wrote: What is used to cover the gap in the wings when bolted on ? ++ Almost anything that will cover the gap will work.  Some make a fiberglass strip, some use tape, and I used "roo

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-07 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
On Behalf Of Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 11:45 PM To: KRnet Cc: Dr. Feng Hsu Subject: Re: KR> Building Question I had the same issue, and I was honestly surprised to hear how folks from this group telling me about the solution - simply use 3 or 4 inch vinyl tapes!!

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-06 Thread Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
I had the same issue, and I was honestly surprised to hear how folks from this group telling me about the solution - simply use 3 or 4 inch vinyl tapes!!! I thought about using tape at first, but I was hoping to hear something better than that. I kept wondering what was in the mind of KR on this m

Re: KR> Building Question

2020-08-06 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:49 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Robert Goodnight Subject: KR> Building Question I purchases a KR recently the wings are off the plane, I don’t have plans or info on the installation of the wings. What is used to cover the gap in the wings when bolted on ? Than

KR> Building Question

2020-08-06 Thread Robert Goodnight via KRnet
I purchases a KR recently the wings are off the plane, I don’t have plans or info on the installation of the wings. What is used to cover the gap in the wings when bolted on ? Thanks Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Bob Goodnight Branch Manager NML

Re: KR> Building your KR

2020-01-10 Thread Joe Beyer via KRnet
Yes, somewhere on my window 7 computer. It’s in my trailer and won’t access it until after April 1st. I got my México green card for a year. It takes 4 years to become permanent. What’s the weather doing up there? Joe Sent from my iPad > On Jan 10, 2020, at 2:31 PM, John Bouyea via KRnet > wr

KR> Building your KR

2020-01-10 Thread John Bouyea via KRnet
Hi Joe. I was looking at the details for your KR on http://krnet.org/krs/jhorton/ Do you have any wing construction-specific photos anywhere? Thanks! John Bouyea N133RM KR-2S KR2S - Boat in Progress OR81/ Hillsboro, OR ___ Search the KRnet Archives at h

KR> building stub wings - stall fence?

2017-05-06 Thread svd via KRnet
Hi Guys, Discussion of the wing stub brings up a completely different approach to the transition from wing stub to outer wing. Has anyone tried stall fences between the stub and outer wings. I searched the archive to no avail. I built an Osprey some time ago. Like the KR, it has stub wings

Re: KR> building stub wings

2017-05-05 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
dance Bob R - Original Message - From: "Sid Wood via KRnet" To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: "Sid Wood" Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 11:56:26 AM Subject: Re: KR> building stub wings Bob, Put the already built outer wings on the airplane. W

Re: KR> building stub wings

2017-05-05 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
4 May 2017 20:54:14 -0400 From: Garry Cowles To: krnet@list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> building stub wings Message-ID: <15bd6199c58-7395-1e...@webprd-a45.mail.aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Wing skn instructions are 30 pages. It costs a bunch to send them up there. Send

Re: KR> building stub wings

2017-05-04 Thread Garry Cowles via KRnet
Wing skn instructions are 30 pages. It costs a bunch to send them up there. Send me your email and I will send them as email attachmeNts Garry Cowles Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Robert Russell via KRnet wrote: I have my stub wing

KR> building stub wings

2017-05-04 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
I have my stub wings stripped down to the spars and am now looking at getting them rebuilt. Waiting for supplies to do new cables but in the meantime I am wondering if trial fitting the wings onto the airplane (this is a previously flying one) as I make the ribs to go in that area would be a goo

KR> Help for KR Building

2016-11-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "And don't be led astray by pictures of KRs or anything else. Those pretty girls in TV soap ads are barely real." Oh yeah . . . they're real. You just need to be a little younger for them to smile at you with anything other than pity. As for planes, the KR is almost always passable (except for

KR> HELP FOR KR BUILDING

2016-11-14 Thread Pete Klapp
Bill The KR2 that you saw was probably the Porkopolis Pig and your description is pretty accurate. Pete Klapp Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID ol' weirdo via KRnet wrote: I have been thinking about Phil Hill's unsuccessful search for help for his KR project and a few points come to

KR> HELP FOR KR BUILDING

2016-11-09 Thread bjoenunley
?Don't be ashamed to make something three times, once to sort out how to make it, once to make it right, and ?once to make it to the standard you want to ?maintain. No one ever admits ?that. Bill Weir It seems that it always takes me at least three times. ?It has become something that my wife a

KR> HELP FOR KR BUILDING

2016-11-09 Thread ol' weirdo
I have been thinking about Phil Hill's unsuccessful search for help for his KR project and a few points come to mind. Cal Parker in his plans and instruction booklet tells those who would build a Teenie to go out to the airport and look at airplanes. Go into the shops where airplanes are apart. L

KR> Building a KR

2016-07-15 Thread n357cj
Jeff, What happened to the time lapse video of you building your KR over the 10 years or so?? i loved that and it brought a tear to my eyes. I think that it would be appropriate to re-post it for the masses. Thanks Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "Jeff Scott via KRnet" To: "Mark L

KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr building question

2016-02-04 Thread Paul VISK
Beside what Mark said. ? ? One of my most used tools is this air-angle-die-grinder/?rotary sander.Make sure you add three drops of 3an1 type oil everyday you use it. http://m.harborfreight.com/air-angle-die-grinder-32046.html Here's the link for the sanding discs. http://www.empireabrasives.com/2

KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr building question

2016-02-04 Thread Mike Sylvester
16 05:24:29 -0700 > Subject: Re: KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr > building question > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: ml at n56ml.com > > Stan wrote: > > > What tools aside from those listed here ie how many and what type of

KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr building question

2016-02-04 Thread ml at n56ml.com
Stan wrote: > What tools aside from those listed here ie how many and what type of clamps > do you recommend for the glue up? One thing I will use a LOT on my next fuselage is a bench-mounted belt sander/disk sander. They sell these at harbor freight for a reasonable price (when on sale), and

KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr building question

2016-02-03 Thread Adam
I have 30-6" clamps, 20-12" clamps, 2-4' clamps, 2-6' clamps and 2 pole clamps. I recommend an electric DA 5" sander, and 4 chisels 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1" And I have a 6" and 12" hand planer. I used nails and close pins to set the gussets. Adam Tippin A&P KR2S builder > On Feb 3, 2016, at 5:38

KR> I got the fever, I got the plans and I got the wood >Kr building question

2016-02-03 Thread Global Solutions
I got the fever after going for a flight in Chris Gardner's bird last fall. I got the plans a few moths back and have the corvair build manual and a 110 hp engine I got the wood and plywood I built a sold bench I have a miter saw, radial arm, table saw level,square and an digital inclinometer as

KR> Building sequence

2015-06-18 Thread kdoub at aol.com
Hi Lee, I've always thought that, perhaps, more KRs would get completed if the wings were built first. It seems that a lot of people get hung up after building the fuselage because: 1) some are afraid of the fiberglassing part 2) some spend too much time sitting in the fuselage making airplane

KR> Building sequence

2015-06-18 Thread danrh at windstream.net
Yes, fuselage first. This is because the entire KR is built upon itself. Each step sort of forms the "JIG" for the next step. If I were building again, what I would not do is build out the wing stubs, until I finished the fuselage, to eliminate having to lean over the wing stub for everythin

KR> Building sequence

2015-06-18 Thread R. Lee Jarvis
It seems like most (all?) KR builders are beginning with the fuselage. Does the construction have to begin with the fuselage, or can you build wings & empennage first? Workshop space is limited, and it's easier to store flat pieces out of the way than it is to work around an assembled fuselage.

KR> Building

2014-03-11 Thread smwood
I hear you Ray. I shall be flying this Spring. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > -- > > Still working on my project and seeing how/what I can do to make it > > happen - before I die of old age... > Ray > New Orleans > 504-616-9098 > > >

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-07 Thread Tony King
On 7 February 2014 00:31, Dj Merrill wrote: > The prop rule is interesting, too. LSA specs say you can have a ground > adjustable prop, but not one that can be adjusted in the air. Can you > put an electrically adjustable prop on an LSA aircraft and placard the > panel switch "Adjust prop pitch

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-06 Thread Dj Merrill
On 02/06/2014 09:16 AM, Jeff Scott wrote: > When the son flies it (commercial PL with lots of ratings), he can fly it at > whatever speed and altitude the plane is capable of doing. When the father > (Sport Pilot) flies it, he is required to comply with the placard on the > panel that states so

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-06 Thread Jeff Scott
> - Original Message - > Take the example of the 180 hp Carbon Cub. They list it with a max > allowed speed of 138 mph under continuous power in level flight. > Clearly the pilot can just keep the throttle all the way in and it will > easily go faster than 138mph, but you'd be operating

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-06 Thread Jeff Scott
PM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane? > > I've seen these regs before and they're a little vague. For example, all > the Sonex designs are listed as LSA compatible > http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/elsa.html but I think most of them fly >

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-06 Thread Dj Merrill
On 02/06/2014 12:40 AM, Mike T wrote: > I've seen these regs before and they're a little vague. Hi Mike, In this case, the regs are not vague at all. They clearly state that to qualify for a Sport Pilot to fly them, the aircraft must have, since initial certification, have continued to

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-06 Thread Mike T
I've seen these regs before and they're a little vague. For example, all the Sonex designs are listed as LSA compatible http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/elsa.html but I think most of them fly faster than 138 mph (and Sonex sells the Jabiru and other big engines so they can go faster). So Sonex's

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-01-31 Thread Dan Heath
Your main challenge on a KR is stall speed. If you don't build it very light, I do not think you will be able to meet this requirement. Remember this is "clean" stall, no flaps. Dan Heath > On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:35 AM, Dj Merrill wrote: > >> On 01/31/2014 02:21 AM, Mike T wrote: >> These tw

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-01-31 Thread Dj Merrill
On 01/31/2014 02:21 AM, Mike T wrote: > These two designs aren't as far > apart as they seem, because a KR-2 can also be LSA compliant. It already > makes the LSA stall speed if you keep it light, and I could use a smaller > VW engine (or just adjust the throttle so the carb doesn't open all the >

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-01-31 Thread Lawrence Bell
Mike and Kerwyn, You guys have some good ideas. Like you I have a home situation where I don't have the luxury of using the garage. I am thinking of a roll around stand with jig bolted to an upright that can rotate. Your ideas sound good though. Larry Bell On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 5:14 AM, Ke

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-01-31 Thread jon kimmel
I can't argue with the logic of building the wings separately and then attaching to the fuselage. 707s were done this way and they may still be building that way. On Jan 31, 2014 1:22 AM, "Mike T" wrote: > I'm still trying to decide whether to build a KR-2 or a Thatcher CX4, a > recent single-se

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-01-31 Thread Kerwyn Stoll
Hi Mike, I built my wings in my basement, also in a jig. ?I also have an article in one of the KR Newsletters about it. ?I'll try to dig that out this weekend and send it to you. ?I do have less authority than some as I never finished my project. ?It is in a hangar next to a SkyRanger that I bu

KR> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-01-31 Thread Mike T
I'm still trying to decide whether to build a KR-2 or a Thatcher CX4, a recent single-seat aluminum LSA design. These two designs aren't as far apart as they seem, because a KR-2 can also be LSA compliant. It already makes the LSA stall speed if you keep it light, and I could use a smaller VW eng

KR> Building time is over

2013-03-07 Thread Tony King
Congrats Pete. Please tell us more about tour aircraft. Cheers, Tony On 7 March 2013 13:43, Pete and Karen Gauthier wrote: >Photo E-mail View slideshow < > https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4a201e3fa701c525&page=play&resid=4A201E3FA701C525!170&type=5&authkey=!AIBq60FKx3BU3Ts>

KR> Building time is over

2013-03-06 Thread Pete and Karen Gauthier
Photo E-mail View slideshow | Download images

KR> Building building building

2012-06-19 Thread gbmc...@aol.com
-Original Message- From: Jeff Scott To: KRnet Sent: Tue, Jun 19, 2012 8:21 am Subject: Re: KR> Building building building - Original Message - What is going on with your project? Gary asks what is going on with other projects. The KRNet has been exceedingly uiet as

KR> Building building building

2012-06-19 Thread Jeff Scott
- Original Message - What is going on with your project? Gary asks what is going on with other projects. The KRNet has been exceedingly quiet as of late (possibly due to all the undelivered emails), so maybe it is time to generate some traffic. 15 years ago last week my KR got it's

KR> Building building building

2012-06-18 Thread Gary Robison
Last year I picked up my KR wood "Kit" at the Gathering I needed to finish up the Man Cave before I started, and I did. Then my friend (building a Glastar for 13 years) had cancer come back into his life so I redirected some of my time to his project and it was well worth it. The Star is doing h

KR> RE: Web Sites for documenting KR Building

2012-05-19 Thread Dan Heath
I use StartLogic. They have building tools, which I don't use, because they came along after I got mine set up. They are dependable but do cost something. I think I pay around $250 a year to keep mine, which includes the domain name of KRBuilder.org. Since Google announced that they are captur

KR> Building washout into the wing.

2011-11-04 Thread GaryH
] On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 6:44 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Building washout into the wing. I see no one has answered your question. Setting the angles on the spars is what creates the correct washout. Once that is done, and you keep it that way through the

KR> Building washout into the wing.

2011-10-31 Thread Dan Heath
I see no one has answered your question. Setting the angles on the spars is what creates the correct washout. Once that is done, and you keep it that way through the installation of the foam, sanding, and glass layup, it will be right in the end. I have not ever had to do this because both of my

KR> Building wings

2010-12-03 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 07:46 AM 12/3/2010, you wrote: >I am contemplating building by stub wings at the same time I build >my outboard wings. Kind of makes since but I have not worked out >the details. I was thinking of installing a temporary rib at the >location of the cut for the outboard portion. >Steve Philla

KR> Building wings

2010-12-03 Thread Mark Langford
Steve Phillabaum wrote: >>I am contemplating building by stub wings at the same time I build my >>outboard wings. Kind of makes since but I have not worked out the >>details. I was thinking of installing a temporary rib at the location of >>the cut for the outboard portion. << I did exactly

KR> Building wings

2010-12-03 Thread phillabaum...@aol.com
Hello all, I am contemplating building by stub wings at the same time I build my outboard wings. Kind of makes since but I have not worked out the details. I was thinking of installing a temporary rib at the location of the cut for the outboard portion. Doing this would save some time using

KR> building documentation

2009-02-05 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >Hey don't loose site of the prize by trying to keep the world > informed. The main reason for documenting is to prove to the > inspector that you built the plane and comply with the 51% rule. > Just keep a handwritten log right in your shop or near the door. >Joe Horton +

KR> Building not resting.

2008-11-29 Thread Darren Crompton
Hi all. I have finished my right stub wing which has been built the same way as the left and explains why the site has not been updated in the last month. I have added a new page about the wing construction http://www.kr-2s.com/wings.html as well as a few pics to the stub wing and flaps pages. Tha

KR> KR Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
I sent this in hours ago but it did not appear so I'll sent it again. Well guys and girls, I have all but finished my KR2. I have just spent two weeks holiday in my workshop and my KR is all but, finished. I have done all those little jobs, like upholstery,calibrating fuel senders installing flig

KR> KR Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
, I like that idea better. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com - Original Message - From: "Phil Matheson" To: "KR Builder & Pilots" Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 9:29 PM Subject: KR> KR Building Update

KR> KR Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
> > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI > Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com > E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com > - Original Message - > From: "Phil Matheson" > To: "KR Builder & Pilots" > Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 9:29 PM > Subjec

KR> building outer wing panels first

2008-10-12 Thread Don Chisholm
I built my outer panels with my Center spars in a roll over jig, using the AS504x airfoil templates and a lazer level makes it easy and accurate and doing the foam and glasswork is easier also because the work can be turned over to the best position to do it in. I also hot wire cut my foam cores

Re: Réf. : KR> Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Well I now almost have my Cowl fitted. I have to wait to get some Camloc Fasteners to finish it off, so another order to Aircraft spruce. Garry Morgan, was making a cowl for a chap to fit is Jabiru 6 cylinder Joey two ( KR2SSS) that cowl needed to be 7 inches longer to cover the Jabiru, and my RG20

KR> Building a 2s

2008-10-12 Thread jg7...@mindspring.com
Hi Guys, This is kind of both on and off of the subject but I thought I would share i with you. I though when I started this project it would be easier than it is. Having built a 2000 square foot office by myself and shortly after that buying and moving a house 5 miles remodeling and moving in

KR> Building Question

2008-10-12 Thread Kacee Kelley
For a long time now I have been looking at building a KR2. I have never built an airplane before and mainly have flown Tri-Pacers, Cessnas and Cherokees for around 500 hours. I think I am of average mechanical ability. What do the people that have built / building this type of aircraft think, a

KR> Building Question

2008-10-12 Thread Bob Glidden
Kacee Like you many of us have never built airplanes before.Building a KR is like building a R/C airplane on a larger scale.I do have a little bit of a mechanical back ground,but building the KR is different then most work I do.It is not hard work,just follow the plans and monitor this list and

KR> Building Question

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
- Original Message - From: "Kacee Kelley" To: Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 6:34 PM Subject: KR> Building Question > For a long time now I have been looking at building a KR2. I have never > built an airplane before and mainly have flown Tri-Pacers, Cessnas and > Cherokee

KR> Building Question

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
@list.krnet.org Date: 06/19/06 18:35:08 To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Building Question For a long time now I have been looking at building a KR2. I have never built an airplane before and mainly have flown Tri-Pacers, Cessnas and Cherokees for around 500 hours. I think I am of aver

KR> Building Question

2008-10-12 Thread D F Lively
Kacee: I know the advertiseing says 800 hours but what does that include. Does that include "Do-Overs"? I am sure ther will be some In short I think a lot of that depends on you account for the indirect & overhead hours and you interpretation of what to include and then there is figuring out h

KR> Building Question

2008-10-12 Thread Donald Reid
At 06:34 PM 6/19/2006, you wrote: >What do the people that have built / building this type of aircraft >think, am I taking on to much for a first project? > >The information that I have seen estimates 800 hours of building >time and a little over $10,000.00, does that sound correct? If you want

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread steve
At 04:36 PM 19/06/2006, you wrote: >Phil, > >Congrats. Although I don't believe a word of that minus 5C story. >Actually, you are just trying to deter me from emigrating to Australia. >;-) no its true serge, the flat lands are colder that the high country , wangeratta was -7* c the other day. th

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
: 20/06/2006 03:51 Pour : KRnet cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Building Update At 04:36 PM 19/06/2006, you wrote: >Phil, > >Congrats. Although I don't believe a word of that minus 5C story. >Actually, you are just

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Building Upbate

2008-10-12 Thread Chris Johnston
- Original Message - From: "Serge VIDAL" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 4:36 PM Subject: Réf. : Re: KR> Building Upbate Phil, Congrats. Although I don't believe a word of that minus 5C story. Actually, you are just trying to deter me from em

Réf. : Re: KR> Building Upbate

2008-10-12 Thread D F Lively
e > > > Chris Johnston > > North Richmond NSW > > Australia > - Original Message - > From: "Serge VIDAL" > To: "KRnet" > Sent: Monday,

KR> Building Upbate

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Well, I can now say I have a complete KR2,( less cowl) My only main items are , inner wing fairings, gap seals. Cowl is being made and will be a week or two, hope to start on my inner wing fairing tonight , But it's minus 5 C and a bit cool in the shed. So I'm filling and sanding sanding sanding,

Réf. : Re: KR> Building Upbate

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
@mylist.net 18/06/2006 02:18 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 18/06/2006 02:34 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> Building Upbate Well, I can now say I have a complete KR2,( less cowl) My only main items are , inner w

KR> Building update

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
I have now got my throttles worked out for my twin carbs. and making trim system. I have the panel almost to where I want it. I'm waiting on some stuff to make up the carb and cabin heat. I have added some photo's to my web page in the Latest photo update page. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell)

KR> Building a KR - SoCal

2008-10-12 Thread larry severson
Anyone in the LA basin who is building, or thinking of building, a KR2 - or other composite aircraft - needs to get in the classes at Cerritos College (605 fwy at the 91 fwy) . I have taken the EAA classes. Cerritos is a whole lot better, AND cheaper. Additionally, they have most of the material

KR> building fibreglass geer legs.

2008-10-12 Thread harold woods
Hi Netters. Steve Phillabaum wanted information on making a fiberglass gear leg. I built my own. I used roving, which is fiberglass string, about the thickness of "butcher string". It came in a spool about a foot in diameter. I decided to build both legs at the same time I built a box form over

KR> building fibreglass geer legs.

2008-10-12 Thread billsta...@peoplepc.com
Thank you very much. Yes I would like a diagram of the box. PTL, Bill Starrs - Original Message - From: "harold woods" To: Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 9:42 AM Subject: KR> building fibreglass geer legs. Hi Netters. Steve Phillabaum wanted information on making a fi

KR> building fibreglass geer legs.

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
[mailto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of harold woods Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:43 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> building fibreglass geer legs. Hi Netters. Steve Phillabaum wanted information on making a fiberglass gear leg. I built my own. I u

KR> building and flying

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
I have finally found a way to afford to build and keep flying at the same time. I joined the local glider club. $30 a month, about $12 for a tow depending on height, and $6, yes six, dollar rental for the glider. They have five gliders, never have enough people waiting to need them all in the ai

KR> Building my cowl mold

2008-10-12 Thread John Bouyea
Dan Heath asked for a few images about my cowl building process. This page is simple and quick, so if you have any questions, let me know. http://www.bouyea.net/cur_proj/n5391m/cowl/Default.htm John Bouyea KR2 - hanging the engine accessories KR2S - boat hanging from the rafters john_0...@bouy

KR> Building my cowl mold

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
> Dan Heath asked for a few images about my cowl building process. > This > page is simple and quick, so if you have any questions, let me know. > > http://www.bouyea.net/cur_proj/n5391m/cowl/Default.htm > > > John Bouyea > KR2 - hanging the engine accessories > KR2S - boat hanging from t

KR> Building my cowl mold

2008-10-12 Thread Jack Cooper
John I just tried to surf your site. It seems the links on your default page are not working. Jack Cooper > [Original Message] > From: Joseph H Horton > To: > Date: 5/17/2004 9:06:14 PM > Subject: Re: KR> Building my cowl mold > > > > > Dan Heath ask

KR> Building my cowl mold

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
e=engines&product=cowl-airscoop Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Joseph H Horton" To: Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 8:01 PM Su

KR> Building my cowl mold

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
On Mon, 17 May 2004 21:05:43 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > Joe, > I may be wrong, but that scoop looks like a Van's RV scoop which > Dana > Overall introduced us to. I actually ordered one and had it here but > returned it because I decided not to use it. Here is the link. > http://www.vansaircr

KR> Building my cowl mold

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Joseph H Horton" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 5:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> Building my cowl m

KR>Building to Plans

2008-10-12 Thread raybeth...@wmconnect.com
You are right Larry, If you want to finish faster and better, follow the plans. Speaking from someone who knows. I've learned that lesson the hard way, but I have a tiger by the tail and can't let go. It seems to me, the average builder [ or builder wanting to fly with less time building, buy t

KR>Building wings - Off the plane?

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth L Wiltrout
essage- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On > Behalf Of > Dan Heath > Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 5:43 AM > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: KR>Building wings - Off the plane? > > I suggest that you build yourself a Flip-O-Matic, ala Mark

KR>Building wings - Off the plane?

2008-10-12 Thread skp...@charter.net
ehalf Of >Dan Heath >Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 5:43 AM >To: kr...@mylist.net >Subject: KR>Building wings - Off the plane? > >I suggest that you build yourself a Flip-O-Matic, ala >Mark Langford. You >will need it anyway. You must be building the top side >o

KR>Building wings..Off the 'plane

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Freiberger
My problem... not enough garage room for the KRSport wing. I'm curious to know how stiff it'll be after I get one side glassed. Can I detach it from the wing stub and finish the other side mounted on a "custom made" support structure? My goal is 28 foot span, same 36 inch chord at the tips, slot

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