Does anyone know if John Shaffer is still active.I am going to Ohio to pick
something up close to Fremont, and thought I might try to see his KR.
Bob R
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Hi Steve
Thanks for the reply, I would be most greatful for any pics you could
supply.
Cheers
Dene Collett
KR2S-RT builder
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net
P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com
John I share your opinion, I see no reason why someone couldn't build a
retract system that is reliable and no heavier than the stock fixed gear.
Over here we are very limited to materials that we can use for things like
this so most of us take a trip to our local leaf spring manufacturer and
purch
All that sounds really good, and I would love to see the plans as well,
But the increase in weight could out weigh the speed.
Look at the old retract system, the new newer Diehl gear is faster than the
old system
Phil Matheson
mathe...@dodo.com.au
VH-PKR ( Phil's KR)
61 3 58833588
Australia.( Dow
Hi Guys
While looking at some of the 2004 gathering pics, I noticed John's plane
with what looks like a retract tricycle gear. Does anyone have more info on
his system, is he on this list. Please someone tell me you have some pics of
how the gear works and is constructed.
Dene Collett
KR2S-RT build
Hey Dene,
John's landing gear is highly complex and is a one of a kind. It is of his
design. No he is not on the net. But is a really nice guy. He said it took two
years to build the gear alone. I have not had my pictures of the gathering
developed yet. But, when I do I will see if I have a go
6MJ)
Wales, WI
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From: Dene Collett (SA) [mailto:dene.coll...@telkomsa.net]
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 1:19 PM
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Subject: KR> John Shaffer gear
Hi Guys
While looking at some of the 2004 gathering pics, I noticed John's plane
with what looks like a ret
e was available,
future builders would use it and a good many flying KRs would be converted.
Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
rsto...@hot.rr.com
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> desirable item for a good many members of the net, why not try to make
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> kind of a deal with John Shaffer to get some scale drawings or pla
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