Larry said,
"And the modification immediately after that would have been to remove
the fuel tank for the fuselage entirely and place tanks, aluminum,
fiberglass, or otherwise, in the outer wing panels."
That's certainly the wisest way to do it. My first KR (N37751) had,
besides the composite
Ok guys and gals
http://www.kr2seafury.com/11.html
Those fuel tank halves I just listed. ?$50 each and I'll pay the shipping and
all the money will go to Bob Lee. ?You get some almost ready wing or header
tanks and Bob's family gets some money. ?Everybody wins.
Craig
www.kr2seafury.com
816-79
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of jon
> kimmel
> > Sent: February-18-14 10:54 AM
> > To: KRnet
> > Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Tanks.
> >
> > I recently questioned why there w
e very
> conservative
> in my fuel system/tank design.
>
> Rant of the day, LOL
> Wayne
>
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of jon kimmel
> Sent: February-18-14 10:54 AM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Ta
I recently questioned why there was a difference between pvc pipe and pvc
fence posts...i looked at a site called weatherables.comtheir vinyl
fence posts are definitely pvc. I e-mailed them and asked why there might
be a difference and they didn't know. I thought that the difference might
be
Behalf Of jon kimmel
Sent: February-18-14 10:54 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Tanks.
I recently questioned why there was a difference between pvc pipe and pvc
fence posts...i looked at a site called weatherables.comtheir vinyl
fence posts are definitely pvc. I e-mailed them and asked wh
I really like this idea!
Wayne
How about using a larger tube such as a 12 inch and compress it to fit the
airfoil design.
Mike Sylvester
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I have already passed the point of no return on my fuel system but for all of
you guys that are still contemplating 5 inch aluminum tubes in the outer wing.
How about using a larger tube such as a 12 inch and compress it to fit the
airfoil design. I would think that a plywood box could be built
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of rkp...@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 9:33 AM
To: krnet
Subject: KR> fuel tanks
Dan,
What thickness was the material you use on your fuel tanks? I'm thinking
about building m
Robert,
I just went though your photobucket photos and I must say that is one
OUTSTANDING KR!! My favorite part is the one piece wing. NICE NICE NICE
Kevin Golden
Harrisonville, MO
(Streak Shadow)
In a message dated 2/13/2011 8:33:26 A.M. Central Standard Time,
rkp...@comcast.net writes
Dan,
What thickness was the material you use on your fuel tanks? I'm thinking
about building my header tank.
Robert Pesak
Hermitage, Tn.
http://photobucket.com/robertskrs
At 08:51 AM 7/10/2009, you wrote:
>How do
>I add an additional 4 gal of fuel without major structural work? Is the best
>a 4 gal tank behind cockpit?
>Louis Cronje
+++
My advise is to put NOTHING behind the pilot that is not absolutely necessary.
At 06:37 PM 7/10/2009, you wrote:
>I am going to put my fuel in the wings. Larry Flesner says that I can get
>10 gallons in each wing, which will give me my 20 gallons. I am going to
>remove the header tank completely.
Daniel R. Heath
++
Hello Louis,
We have the molds for the standard KR-2 tank and can produce one if you
would like. Included is the aluminum outlet flange. The cost is $365.00
USD. You can PayPal if you like at n92...@cox.net I was looking on the
KR-net website and the KR-2 stuff has not been updated in quite so
I have a stock KR2 with a 2180 VW. It has a 12.5 gallon header tank and I
flew it to the KR Gathering and back last year. I can fly more than 2 hours
on that tank with reserve, so it is enough. However, I could have easily
made the Gathering with just one stop, if I had about 20 gallons, and I d
Message -
From: "Louis Cronje"
To:
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 6:51 AM
Subject: KR> Fuel Tanks
Hi All,
I have recently purchased a stock KR2. I am starting with PPL so not flying
it yet. I have had a couple of changes in mind. The biggest one at the
moment is the header tan
Hi All,
I have recently purchased a stock KR2. I am starting with PPL so not flying
it yet. I have had a couple of changes in mind. The biggest one at the
moment is the header tank. This craft only has a 10 gal header tank. It is
about 4 gal short of where I would like to be. The prefabricated h
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This is the result of the boating industries plite with alcohol in
the gas as it sits in the fuel cell it eats away at the resin, normal gas
wont do that its the alcohol that is causing the problem. So make sure you
dont pump it in your tanks it will cause problems especially if it sit
>>Now everyone is in a panic, as far as I can tell
>>there is no fiberglass resin that is safe from
>>the effects of the alcohol eating away at it.
Vinyl Ester is *supposed* to be impervious to alcohol,
Spruce sells it. Might be a good idea to check on
compatibility with whatever resin system yo
Bob, Thanks for the heads up I will be ordering a gallon as well.
It looks like the product I have been looking for all along! Im using
Aeropoxy for everything in my plane but its not a KR, its composite
construction. The whole plane is 2lb foam and fiberglass with some areas in
Carbon
;
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks and high altitudes
> This is the result of the boating industries plite with alcohol in
> the gas as it sits in the fuel cell it eats away at the resin, normal gas
> wont do that its t
There is a KR running around in South Africa I believe that has the tip
tanks A'la Twin Cessna.
ZS-UKU is the plane and there is a photo of it on my website
http://mywebsite.bigpond.com/krviator/photo_copy(1).htm
I don't know where I got the photo or whose plane it is, but if you took
the photo, p
here in
the early 80"s was fitted with these tip tanks.
- Original Message -
From: "Robin Wills"
To:
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 12:34 AM
Subject: KR> KR Fuel Tanks
> There is a KR running around in South Africa I believe that has the tip
>
Any KR builders interested in Cessna 310 type tip tanks?
Mick Myal
m...@dcn2.net
I've thought they would be a good idea. Has anyone ever added them ?
-dave
Mick Myal wrote:
>Any KR builders interested in Cessna 310 type tip tanks?
>Mick Myal
>m...@dcn2.net
>
>
>___
>Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
>t
yes yes yes! from geo vandor building kr1+ if you make them i will by!
- Original Message -
From: "Mick Myal"
To:
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:15 PM
Subject: KR> KR fuel tanks
> Any KR builders interested in Cessna 310 type tip tanks?
> Mick M
terl.net> To: kr...@mylist.net> Subject: Re:
KR> Fuel Tanks> > Randy:> > That may well be but I still think it wise guidence
given the FAA's basis for the> ruling.> > Don>
> >
R
When I built 6399U I used AeroPoxy & Cloth to build the header
tank-Has anyone used the West System? I run 100LL.
Thanx
Ken Wiltrout
Kutztown,Pa
At 07:22 AM 12/4/2006, you wrote:
>When I built 6399U I used AeroPoxy & Cloth to build the header
>tank-Has anyone used the West System? I run 100LL.
>Ken Wiltrout
+
My project started with Safety Poxy II years ago and I kept
switching as th
ltrout1953=verizon@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+kwiltrout1953=verizon@mylist.net] On Behalf Of
Larry&Sallie Flesner
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:42 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Tanks
At 07:22 AM 12/4/2006, you wrote:
>When I built 6399U I used AeroPoxy & Cloth t
mailto:krnet-bounces+kwiltrout1953=verizon@mylist.net] On Behalf Of
> Larry&Sallie Flesner
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:42 AM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Tanks
>
> At 07:22 AM 12/4/2006, you wrote:
>
> >When I built 6399U I used AeroPoxy & Cloth to
OK ---Thanx
Kenny
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of D F Lively
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:59 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Tanks
Ken Wiltrout:
FAA Regs do not permit the use of fuel containing alco
gt; To: KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> Fuel Tanks
>
> Ken Wiltrout:
>
> FAA Regs do not permit the use of fuel containing
> alcohol. I discovered
> this
> while checking into what was ivvolved in getting an
> STC to use auto fuel in
> a
> cirtified engine.
>
>
rote:
>
> > OK ---Thanx
> > Kenny
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net
> > [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
> > Of D F Lively
> > Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:59 AM
> > To: KRnet
> > Subject: Re
What are the most fuel tanks a KR can have and still
maintain proper cg limits. and where would they be located
and at what capacities.
JR
/Martindale.htm
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 5:58 PM
Subject: KR> fuel tanks
> What are the most fuel tanks a KR can have and still
> maintain proper cg limits. and where would they be located
> and at what capaci
The answer to this varies greatly by the CG that the plane would have empty.
You have to know that first, to know what affect, moving the fuel around,
will have. There is a spread sheet for a KR2 and one for a KR2s at the link
shown below. You can plug in your numbers, add some additional cells for
rom:
> To:
> Date: 1/28/2006 1:59:52 AM
> Subject: KR> fuel tanks
>
> What are the most fuel tanks a KR can have and still
> maintain proper cg limits. and where would they be located
> and at what capacities.
>
> JR
> ___
>
>
>Take a look in the archives under fuel tanks, and then educate yourself by
>looking at my website for header tank info, Mark Langford's site for stub
>wing tanks, Mark Jones' and Larry Flesner's sites for wing tanks.
>Then go find yourself a good CFI, and pay him for an hour of his time, and
>h
Thanks, JR
- Original Message -
From: "Larry&Sallie Flesner"
To: ; "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 6:29 AM
Subject: KR> fuel tanks
>
>>
>>Take a look in the archives under fuel tanks, and then educate yourself by
>>looking at
Thanks for all the advice. Maybe I got a little lazy by asking
the whole group the question on fuel tanks. But it was
driven when I read a KR website that showed two PVC
pipes in each wing. And I realized there may be construction methods I haven't
heard of yet. ergo my question.
Apologize for a
> pages and
> getting educated that way. Once you have that knowledge, ask about
> what is
> missing to fill the gap
>
> Colin Rainey
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At 01:08 PM 1/28/2006, you wrote:
>Thanks for all the advice. Maybe I got a little lazy by asking
>the whole group the question on fuel tanks. But it was
>driven when I read a KR website that showed two PVC
>pipes in each wing. And I realized there may be construction methods
>I haven't heard of y
I am after some advice on fuel tanks, would a alumimium tank give better
crash protection than a fabricated foam and glass tank, but I guess a glass
tank integral with the turtle deck would add a lot of stiffness to the front
end? and a glass/turtle deck I suppose would just be epoxied int
nto the varnish bucket and wipe on the mast.
And they didn't always have gloves!!
- Original Message -
From: "Chris Johnston"
To:
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 4:12 AM
Subject: KR> Fuel tanks
>
>
>I am after some advice on fuel tanks, would a alumimium t
Chris
Have you considered wing tanks, glassed as per KR manual, or use foamply as
per Dan Diehl instructions find his web page at
http://www.diehlaero.com/
click on KR2 wings, then again on wingskin installations, and print it out.
Some have alu. tanks in the wing or stub wing
Phillip Matheson
VH
However, Do NOT use a "T" at the bottom of the tank.
Use SEPARATE openings for the
sight gauge and the feed, Virg
On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:24:05 -0800 (PST) Frank Ross
writes:
> --- Colin Rainey
> wrote:
> I will transfer fuel to the header for use,
> > keeping the fuel system simple an
KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
Paris, France
"patrusso"
Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net
2005-11-17 12:48
Veuillez répondre à KRnet
Remis le : 2005-11-17 12:51
Pour : "KRnet"
cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
Objet : Re: KR> F
: 2005-11-17 16:32
Pour : kr...@mylist.net
cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
Objet : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods
However, Do NOT use a "T" at the bottom of the tank.
Use SEPARATE openings for the
sight gauge and the feed, Virg
On We
light!
- Original Message -
From: "Serge VIDAL"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:34 AM
Subject: Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks
>I have the same set-up. The header is 45 liter (that is 11.89 gallons in
> Flintstone units), and the wing tanks are 15 liter
Sergz
"patrusso"
Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net
2005-11-17 19:48
Veuillez répondre à KRnet
Remis le : 2005-11-17 19:49
Pour : "KRnet"
cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks
I have the pump mounted between
Pour : kr...@mylist.net
> cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
> Objet : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods
>
>
>
> However, Do NOT use a "T" at the bottom of the tank.
> Use SEPARATE openings for the
> sight gauge
18, 2005 12:51 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods
However, Do NOT use a "T" at the bottom of the tank.
Use SEPARATE openings for the
sight gauge and the feed, Virg
:04
Veuillez répondre à KRnet
Remis le : 11/17/2005 20:54
Pour : kr...@mylist.net
cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods
The problem is drawing fuel from the sight gauge rather than from
the tank and loos
4
> Veuillez répondre à KRnet
> Remis le : 11/17/2005 20:54
>
>
> Pour : kr...@mylist.net
> cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
> Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods
>
>
>
> The problem is drawing fue
Between Summit Racing, JC Whitney's and Jegs Racing catalogs you should be able
to find any tank shape and size, made from either steel/aluminum racing
approved, or plastic. Some are foam filled already, some are not. Some have
sending units already installed, some do not. Most all have fuel pi
Thanks Colin
I'll take a look and see what I can find.My plan is to have about 8 gallon
or so in the header tank for gravity feed carb and then transfer out of wing
tanks to refill that when needed.Thanks again...
Bob Glidden
Eminence,Indiana
KR2S N181FW (building)
Corvair 110
glid...@ccrtc.com
--- Colin Rainey
wrote:
I will transfer fuel to the header for use,
> keeping the fuel system simple and mods minimal.
> Colin Rainey
Colin,
Howard Kaiser's KR-2 in the Phoenix area (80s - 90s)
had a simple rubber-bulb, squeeze-type fuel pump from
a boat under the pilot's legs to transfer fuel
et"
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks
> Thanks Colin
> I'll take a look and see what I can find.My plan is to have about 8 gallon
> or so in the header tank for gravity feed carb and then transfer out of
> wing
> tanks to refill
They will hold 12 gallons each. Currently, mine have 11.5 in each one and
have been sitting like that for three weeks. Not a single leak. I love these
tanks.
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/n886
Hi all,
Is it necessary to micro the insides of the fuel tanks before glassing as we do
on the exterior surfaces??
I'm just starting on my header tank.
Thanks
Gav
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Is it necessary to micro the insides of the fuel tanks before glassing as we
do on the exterior surfaces??
I'm just starting on my header tank.
Gavin
-
Yes, and round off the corners, Then when finished do another two coats of
resin as well for a good seal.
Your question indicates you have not checked out the numerous how-to books on
composite construction. Experimental Aircraft Association at www.eaa.org or
Aircraft Spruce at www.aircraftspruce.com or Wicks at www.wicks.com have lots
of helpful books for sale. The weekend hands-on training offe
At 08:08 AM 8/10/2004, you wrote:
> For best chemical resistance, recommend that you use vinyl ester resin
> for the fuel tank construction. Epoxy will work ok as long as you only
> use aviation grade 100 octane LL fuel. Automotive fuels may contain
> alcohol and aromatic additives that will
I did the same tests mentioned in the previous post using Safe-T-Poxy,
fiberglass and urethane foam, and vinyl ester resin, fiber glass and urethane
foam. Fuels used were Shell 93 octane purchased in February and the same Shell
93 octane purchased in July from the same pump, Exxon 100LL obtaine
One half of the test coupon was fully submerged in autogas and the other
half was not.
++
This would clinch it for me Don, the nagging worry is a potential
alcohol content in mogas - has anyone checked on that. I don't have any
reputable, undated epoxy handy for a test, but
Hi gang
I built a fuel tank for a boat a few years ago from general purpose
polyester resin. I was worried about fuel dissolving the resin so I set out
to find a coating for the inside of the two halves before bonding it
together. what I found at a local paint shop was a food grade two part
coating
According to my build manual, the KR was designed for
+/-7 G's.
--- Dan Heath wrote:
> Steve,
>
> Yes, it is easier on the WAFs if the fuel load is
> carried by the outboard
> wings and not the WAFs. Don't know the rest.
>
> N64KR
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC
>
> da...@kr-builder.o
Steve,
Yes, it is easier on the WAFs if the fuel load is carried by the outboard
wings and not the WAFs. Don't know the rest.
N64KR
Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC
da...@kr-builder.org
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