KR> Dynel / Ken's KR

2008-10-12 Thread larry flesner
I do not know how a dynel/ epoxy >structure compares in strength to fiberglass/epoxy, but I will >guar-awn-tee the dynel structure will be heavier. >Dick Hartwig So how did Ken build a 480 pound KR2? Was he using the same scales that meas

KR> Dynel/Ken's KR

2008-10-12 Thread rhartwi...@juno.com
Larry, I think you have solved the performance mystery! Dick H I do not know how a dynel/ epoxy >structure compares in strength to fiberglass/epoxy, but I will >guar-awn-tee the dynel structure will be heavier. >Dick Hartwig So how did Ken build a 480 pound KR2? Was he using the same scales

KR> Dynel / Ken's KR

2008-10-12 Thread Doug Rupert
mylist.net] On Behalf Of larry flesner Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 9:15 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Dynel / Ken's KR I do not know how a dynel/ epoxy >structure compares in strength to fiberglass/epoxy, but I will >guar-awn-tee the dynel structure will b

KR> Dynel / Ken's KR

2008-10-12 Thread larry severson
>So how did Ken build a 480 pound KR2? Minimal day VFR. Get rid of all those extra instruments! > Was he using the same >scales that measured the 180mph cruise, the 350 feet T.O. and >900 feet landing distance ? He was short and small. Light airplane & pilot, low fuel load, and a turbo VW eng

KR> Dynel/Ken's KR - I think you have solved the performance mystery!!!!!

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
It really isn't much of a mystery, is it. We all know it, but do we really care? It is like Scott and Colin have said, you need a mission statement when you begin to build. If you want a Corvette, then build one, if you want a MG Midget that runs like a Corvette, then you will have to exercise a lo

KR> Dynel/Ken's KR - I think you have solved the performancemystery!!!!!

2008-10-12 Thread Dean Cooper
Dan Wrote: >then you will have to exercise a lot of restraint to stay on mission. well put, Dan. Dean Cooper Jacksonville, FL Email me at dean_coo...@bellsouth.net See my KR project at www.geocities.com/djramccoop1/KR2_Home.html

KR> Dynel / Ken's KR

2008-10-12 Thread Virgil Salisbury
Kens ORIGINAL KR=1 was powered by a 36hp VW, Virg On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:47:31 -0700 larry severson writes: > > >So how did Ken build a 480 pound KR2? > > Minimal day VFR. Get rid of all those extra instruments! > > > Was he using the same > >scales that measured the 180mph cruise, th