Re: KR> Question About Gravity-Based Fuel Systems

2019-08-04 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/4/2019 7:43 PM, James Croker via KRnet wrote: I really haven't made up made up my mind yet on fuel system for my KR2S . But I was thinking small wing tanks transfer to a header tank. ++

Re: KR> Question About Gravity-Based Fuel Systems

2019-08-04 Thread James Croker via KRnet
Jeff Scott I appreciate all  the information I agree  with you. Pilot training and understanding your airplane is a must.  I really haven't made up made up my mind yet on fuel system for my KR2S . But I was thinking small wing tanks transfer to a header tank.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: KR> Question About Gravity-Based Fuel Systems

2019-08-04 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
Fuel mismanagement happens pretty regularly, even in the simplest of fuel systems. I've seen it happen in a Cessna with dual gravity feed tanks. The more parts you add to your fuel system, the more complex it's going to be. It is important to have easily seen, highly visible fuel indicators.

Re: KR> Question About Gravity-Based Fuel Systems

2019-08-04 Thread James Croker via KRnet
John Bouyea I have not completed my KR2S as of yet. But you bring up a good point .  I'm the type of guy simple is better . I was flying my V6 STOL experimental aircraft I had topped my  tanks off and I went airport hopping check out my buddy's there is a local private airport/ club I visit and

Re: KR> Question About Gravity-Based Fuel Systems

2019-08-04 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/4/2019 4:51 PM, John Bouyea via KRnet wrote: I think there was gas in the airplane, just not where it could make its way to the engine. + I find that statement very interesting.  It seems to me that for that to happe

KR> Question About Gravity-Based Fuel Systems

2019-08-04 Thread John Bouyea via KRnet
I've thought a lot about the "Tacoma" incident and have a question to ask those with auxiliary fuel tanks: "Is it possible fuel could move in your system without you knowing about it?" I.E. the quoted "Fuel Starvation" situation referenced below. If gravity is the primary fuel flow design to the e

KR> Question concerning Ellison Model 2 Carb on a HAPI VW engine

2016-06-21 Thread Rene Ffrench
Thanks Mark !! Again I am wow'ed by the KR network of info. I really appreciate your info. Again, I owe you a cold one!! Cheers, Rene' On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 10:36 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > Rene Ffrench wrote: > > Yes, you'll need a primer. I have 3.5

KR> Question concerning Ellison Model 2 Carb on a HAPI VW engine

2016-06-21 Thread Tommy Waymack
Yes to all the above.I used a single nozzle in front of the carb located under the engine[updraft].It worked ok,but I am in the process of installing 2 points,one in each side on top of the engine.No data on this yet.Fuel pressure seems adequate with fuel pump off in cruise but use boost pump for t

KR> Question concerning Ellison Model 2 Carb on a HAPI VW engine

2016-06-20 Thread Mark Langford
Rene Ffrench wrote: Yes, you'll need a primer. I have 3.5 psi feeding the carb. The carb isn't supposed to flow unless it is receiving air, so primer is required to get it going. I'm using a primer, and you'll a primer in all but the warmest of conditions. I ran an 1/8" copper tube from a

KR> Question concerning Ellison Model 2 Carb on a HAPI VW engine

2016-06-20 Thread Rene Ffrench
Hi KR Team, Are any of you using an Ellison Model 2 carb on a VW engine? My Fuel tank is header mounted and I will be using a 2 psi electric fuel pump to feed the carb that is 16 inches lower than the bottom of the tank. Is it necessary to add a fuel primer circuit in this configuration?and

KR> Question for Roger Bulla

2015-11-04 Thread Chris Kinnaman
sitting even when I forget to turn off the fuel > valve. > > Roger Bulla > > -Original Message- From: Chris Kinnaman via KRnet > Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2015 7:29 AM > To: KRnet > Cc: Chris Kinnaman > Subject: KR> Question for Roger Bulla > > Roger, &

KR> Question for Roger Bulla

2015-11-02 Thread Roger
setting it was when I landed, just a tad rich. It has never dribbled fuel while sitting even when I forget to turn off the fuel valve. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Chris Kinnaman via KRnet Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2015 7:29 AM To: KRnet Cc: Chris Kinnaman Subject: KR> Quest

KR> Question for Roger Bulla

2015-11-01 Thread Chris Kinnaman
Roger, Do you use the mixture control on your Tillotson carb for an idle cutoff? Thanks Chris

KR> question. Rolling her on the deck!

2012-05-13 Thread Martin Pearce
No, not aerobatics! What is the best way to turn her over to attend to moving the u/c from TW to tricycle and also filling / patching ancient openings for long removed retracts 19 - 7814 is without canopy. turtledeck and engine is out at the moment but I really don't know how to turn over 150

KR> Question about spars on 2S

2012-05-10 Thread Peter Drake
Drake UK -Original Message- From: buzzgl...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 10:58 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Question about spars on 2S Hello, I am Buzz Glade and new to the group. I am looking at a 2S project and noticed the spar caps on both wings and the stub spar h

KR> Question about spars on 2S

2012-05-10 Thread airgu...@comcast.net
Mine have no such cracks. Beware. Paul OReilly KR2 Stretched N7970K Derry, NH - Original Message - From: "buzzgl...@bellsouth.net" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 5:58:36 PM Subject: KR> Question about spars on 2S Hello, I am Buzz Glade and

KR> Question about spars on 2S

2012-05-07 Thread buzzgl...@bellsouth.net
Hello, I am Buzz Glade and new to the group.  I am looking at a 2S project and noticed the spar caps on both wings and the stub spar have checking cracks.   That is, cracks normally due to drying.  The cracks are perpendicular to the grain.  Any thoughts, ideas or advice?  I have not looked the l

KR> Question re Bolt sizes for undercarriage axle to leg ...

2011-09-13 Thread Martin Pearce
I have what I believe to be Deihl legs on my KR2 and two months ago had a landing mishap which appears to have been caused by the two lower bolts of the four ¼ bolts that attach the axle stub to the undercarriage leg having their nuts stripped off and the top two bending severely. (This was the

KR> Question about ailerons

2011-06-27 Thread Tony King
All, The standard (as per plans) ailerons appear to have a differential action (i.e. one side goes down less than the other side goes up). I notice on Mark Langford's site he's built Frise type ailerons to counteract adverse yaw. Is this instead of or as well as the differential action? I'm con

KR> question about landing

2011-04-27 Thread phil brookman
field propeller at least 54 inch on 1835 vw phill uk From: Noah Visel To: KRnet Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 3:38:31 AM Subject: KR> question about landing Hey guys new to the group/flying/kr's Haven t even built my plane yet so I'm years off fro

KR> question about landing

2011-04-26 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
The only problem is that I only have 875 ft usable field with trees at one side, and a fence at the other. + >an interesting question Noah. I'v wondered what the length of strip is >needed for landing upwind & downwind (if necesary) wi

KR> question about landing

2011-04-25 Thread Vaughan Thomas
an interesting question Noah. I'v wondered what the length of strip is needed for landing upwind & downwind (if necesary) with no braking available? any answers team? - Original Message - From: "Noah Visel" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:38 P

KR> question about landing

2011-04-25 Thread Ronald Wright
Wrong airplane for your field.  Way to short.  You will need an ultralight to take off and land in this field.   Ron --- On Mon, 4/25/11, Noah Visel wrote: From: Noah Visel Subject: KR> question about landing To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Monday, April 2

KR> question about landing

2011-04-25 Thread Noah Visel
Hey guys new to the group/flying/kr's Haven t even built my plane yet so I'm years off from this, but I have decided to take the plunge. the question I have is this. Don't get me wrong here, I am WELL aware that I am nowhere near even thinking about landing right now none the less in a smaller fiel

KR> Question regarding Plasma Cutting Aluminum

2011-02-26 Thread gene timpson
Try weldingtipsandtricks.com if you can't find the answer with a search of the site then email the webmaster and you should be able to get any info you need. GT --- On Sat, 2/26/11, James R. Freiberger Sr. wrote: > From: James R. Freiberger Sr. > Subject: KR> Question re

KR> Question regarding Plasma Cutting Aluminum

2011-02-26 Thread James R. Freiberger Sr.
Hello Netter's I have a question and I think this Group might very well be my best shot at a accurate answer.. I need to know what the effects of using a Plasma Cutter to cut 2024-T3 Aluminum will be, as far as its ability to resist corrosion ?? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Chee

KR> Question about buying a KR-2S project

2009-12-23 Thread Mark Langford
I should have said "Jeff Scott wrote an article ON BUYING USED KRs in the September 96 issue of "KROnline" which is available at http://www.krnet.org/kronline/ ." Mark Langford N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website at http://www.N56ML.com

KR> Question about buying a KR-2S project

2009-12-23 Thread Mark Langford
Ken Jones wrote: > It has a new WW Corvair motor that needs to be mounted. If the Corvair doesn't have a fifth bearing on the front of it, I'd highly recommend one bought from Dan Weseman at http://fly5thbearing.com/5thbearing.html . They're about a thousand bucks, but absolutely necessary in

KR> Question about buying a KR-2S project

2009-12-23 Thread Kenneth Jones
 I am contiplating on buying a KR-2S project that is very near completion. It is a KR-2S that is 2" wider and 14 " longer than a standard 2S. It has a new WW Corvair motor that needs to be mounted. Almost everythingis completed, wings, fuselage, on gear. the motor needs mounted and everything wi

KR> Question

2009-08-26 Thread Ross Aldrich
Gary, sorry I won't meet you at the gathering this year. I plan to build a KR2S single seat version. Thanks for the information. Ross Aldrich Terrace Park, OH > From: djgaryl...@verizon.net > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: Re: KR> Que

KR> Question

2009-08-26 Thread Gary Robison
Thanks Mark I will not be at the gathering this year, I spent my time and money at Oshkosh and what a wonderful waste !! I wish everyone a good time a great weather this year see you next Gary >>That was I and here is the link: http://www.approach-systems.com/ >>>Last year at the G

KR> Question

2009-08-23 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Try PocketFMS http://www.pocketfms.com/ though it is not free anymore :-( -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Gary Robison Sent: Monday, 24 August 2009 3:28 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Question Last year at the Gathering some

KR> Question

2009-08-23 Thread Mark Jones
That was I and here is the link: http://www.approach-systems.com/ Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com - Original Message - From: "Gary Robison" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 12:28 PM Subject: KR>

KR> Question

2009-08-23 Thread Gary Robison
Last year at the Gathering someone had GPS software on a lap top and I believe it was freeware. Where did that come from?? Gary Robison Blairsville, PA 15717 Building KR -1.5ss djgaryl...@verizon.net

KR> Question on landing gear and canopy

2008-10-12 Thread alanw...@tiscali.fr
Hello All, Can any one help me? Ive bought a nearly- finished KR2 and there are 2 jobs left to do and I would be grateful of any advice or photos: Canopy. I have the plastic "bubble" and a curved fibre glass surround. Is the surround to be stuck to the airframe or to the canopy? ie does it lift up

KR> Question on landing gear and canopy

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Alan Wray wrote: > Canopy. I have the plastic "bubble" and a curved fibre glass > surround. Is the surround to be stuck to the airframe or to > the canopy? ie does it lift up as the canopy opens or does > it stay down on the airframe. Secondly, how is it all fixed > in place? In the UK, where I am

KR> Question on landing gear and canopy

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Alan Wray wrote: >Undercarraige: Id like to replace the retractable >undercarraige with a fixed one. Either taildragger or >tricycle and I have a couple of questions. The existing >landing gear looks simple to remove but can I just drill out >the spar and bolt a fixed one on in its place? Also, If

KR> Question on landing gear and canopy

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Sorry, I did not put this in the previous post. Here is a link which will show you the set up. http://www.flykr2s.com/enginemount.html Alan Wray wrote: > >>Undercarraige: Id like to replace the retractable >>undercarraige with a fixed one. Either taildragger or >>tricycle and I have a couple of

KR> question

2008-10-12 Thread PHILLIP MATHESON
My email has been down for a few days , and I just got about 15 KR emails, not many Does that sound right or I'm not getting them all??? Now back to my shed. Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engine

KR> question

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
Hi Phil. That does seem about right. Has been a little quiet over the last week. Maybe with Easter and all. Cheers On 4/16/07, PHILLIP MATHESON wrote: > > My email has been down for a few days , and I just got about 15 KR emails, > not many > Does that sound right or I'm not getting them all??

KR> Question Master Switch

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> > This is a question about the second contact in the Master Switch. > I am rewiring my panel and I am adding a Starter and Starter > Solenoid. Previously the Master Switch had one contact that > switched the Master Solenoid to ground. However I see in old > drawings that the Master Swit

KR> Question Master Switch

2008-10-12 Thread Sal Leone
To KRneters This is a question about the second contact in the Master Switch. I am rewiring my panel and I am adding a Starter and Starter Solenoid. Previously the Master Switch had one contact that switched the Master Solenoid to ground. However I see in old drawings that the Master Switch

KR> Question Master Switch

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
- From: krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Sal Leone Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:20 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Question Master Switch To KRneters This is a question about the second contact in

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
My KR2 was flyable when i bought it!!! but i took it all apart and did some repairs and had the engine rebuilt changed the retracts to fixed !! basically built a new plane!!! im going to sell it when its all done,my question is, should i sell it as a new plane and let the new owner get a airwor

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
My thought is that unless the buyer can get a repairman certificate for the plane, which he can't, then there is no point to have to go through the full certification process and fly off the 40 hours and bear the additional expense. If you fly off the 5 hours required after a major change, and do

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
In South Africa it will add value if it is already registered even if it is an old number. - Original Message - From: "randy white" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: KR> Question about airworthy certificate > My KR2 was flyable

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Ed Janssen
&P) to do the annual inspection. I'm sure someone will chime in here, if I'm wrong. Ed Ed Janssen mailto:ejans...@chipsnet.com - Original Message - From: "randy white" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:33 AM Subject: KR> Question about airworthy cert

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Jeff Scott
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KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread eclarse...@aol.com
Don't forget to notify the insurance company of the upgrades and return to phase 1 testing either, if something does go afoul they won't cover you for the mishap. Ed Larsen

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Jeff Scott
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KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Ed Larsen wrote: > Don't forget to notify the insurance company of the upgrades and return to > phase 1 testing either, if something does go afoul they won't cover you > for the > mishap. I heard the story of the guy swapping carburetors and having his insurance voided (even though he eventuall

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Jeff Scott
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KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Orma Robbins
Wow!!! In my last conversations with the local FSDO I got the impression that they wish homebuilt would go away. First they assigned one guy to do all the airworthiness inspections in his region and now they have appointed DAR's. My experience tells me without asking that if the aircraft is ce

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread aviato...@charter.net
s. Do any or all of the above require a form 337 and or going back to test phase # 1? How about a sun visor that enhances safety of flight? Mike Turner Jackson Mo - Original Message - From: "Jeff Scott" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Re: KR> Que

KR> Question about airworthy certificate & major changes

2008-10-12 Thread Ed Janssen
k Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:35 AM Subject: Re: KR> Question about airworthy certificate > Ed Larsen wrote: > > > Don't forget to notify the insurance company of the upgrades and return to > > phase 1 testing either, if

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Jeff Scott
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KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Jeff Scott
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KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Ed Janssen
rtified (have airworthiness certificates). Ed Ed Janssen mailto:ejans...@chipsnet.com - Original Message - From: "Jeff Scott" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:59 PM Subject: Re: KR> Question about airworthy certificate > I would still ask myself the same question.

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Bob Glidden
Jeff Scott is right on about home built aircraft.Just use common sense and the adage if they don't ask they really don't want to know.I believe that according to the FAR's if you rebuild or replace a engine you do fall back into the test phase.But that is not a bad thing.It is a good idea on a f

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Ed Janssen
e. Ed Ed Janssen mailto:ejans...@chipsnet.com - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:44 PM Subject: Re: KR> Question about airworthy certificate > What about changes to the inst panel that would "enhance the safety of > flig

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread eclarse...@aol.com
jscott.pi...@juno.com writes: I would still ask myself the same question. If this was a certified plane, would the FAA require a 337. > That is probably the best statement for decision making I've heard. As far as the FSDO and the insurance companies are concerned, it's jus

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
ngalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of aviato...@charter.net Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:44 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Question about airworthy certificate What about changes to the inst panel that would "enhance the safety of flight" say adding a x-ponder, a radio or nav upgrade, or a

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Dave Arbogast, CISSP
I think it was detail by John Yodice, chief counsol AOPA, in their magazine a few years back... -dave Mark Langford wrote: >Ed Larsen wrote: > > > >>Don't forget to notify the insurance company of the upgrades and return to >>phase 1 testing either, if something does go afoul they won't cover

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
Ok i have replaced a couple foam blocks in one of the wings and have put on1 layer of glass!!!do i wait for it to dry before i put on a second layer on!!! and also when i put on the peelply do i put epoxy on the top of it and squeegy it off like the glass!!! seems like the peelply would be hard

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
Hi Randy; I think this might get to you to late to be of any use but here goes. You put the peel ply on top of the glass cloth and let it soak up the access epoxy and squeegee off the access epoxy then after it sets up, peel it off just before you do your next layers. Now, normaly you would do

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
oops!!! well now i guess i will do another layer and use the peelply on that one!!! ita already hard!!! will that work? >From: "Myron (Dan) Freeman" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "KRnet" >Subject: Re: KR> question about glassing >Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:54

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
Hi Randy: Is the epoxy hard, hard or still green (plyable)? If it's hard, does it have a waxy feel on top? If so you'll have to clean it off with a cloth and vinegar followed by a clean rinse rag. Dry it and scuff it with #80 grit and apply all of your layers followed by peelply. Cut your cloth

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
randy white wrote: oops!!! well now i guess i will do another layer and use the peelply on that one!!! ita already hard!!! will that work? You have to sand it first before you put on a new layer. Ron Smith Kr2ssxl Buckeye Arizona mercedesm...@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albu

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>Ok i have replaced a couple foam blocks in one of the wings and have put on1 >layer of glass!!!do i wait for it to dry before i put on a second layer >on!!! and also when i put on the peelply do i put epoxy on the top of it >and squeegy it off like the glass!!! seems like the peelply would be har

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Eric Kelsheimer
Randy, You really need to get a good book on using glass and resin that tells you how to stipple it out so you dont have more resin than is needed. You just add weight not strength by having to much resin. Anything on Moldless composit construction for aircraft there are several a

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
gain Randy >From: Larry&Sallie Flesner >Reply-To: KRnet >To: KRnet >Subject: Re: KR> question about glassing >Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:19:57 -0600 > > > >Ok i have replaced a couple foam blocks in one of the wings and have put >on1 > >layer of gla

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Larry H.
One more thing Randy, in order to have what is considered a structural repair using fiberglass cloth and resin, there should be at least a one inch overlap of the new fiberglass cloth onto the exhisting fiberglass surface that is not damaged. IF I were doing a two layer of fiberglass cloth repa

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
To: KRnet >To: KRnet >Subject: Re: KR> question about glassing >Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:30:08 -0800 (PST) > >One more thing Randy, in order to have what is considered a structural >repair using fiberglass cloth and resin, there should be at least a one >inch overlap of

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread aviato...@charter.net
ll not work on compound curves however. Mike Turner Jackson Missouri - Original Message - From: "Larry H." To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 4:30 PM Subject: Re: KR> question about glassing > One more thing Randy, in order to have what is considered

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Larry H.
Thanks Mike, sorry my math brain quit, should of said 14 x 14 for larger piece and 12 x 12 for smaller piece. Larry H. 12"x12" only gives a 1" over lap all the way around a 10"x10" patch Mike Turner Jackson Missouri

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Dave Arbogast, CISSP
Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: >>Ok i have replaced a couple foam blocks in one of the wings and have put on1 >>layer of glass!!!do i wait for it to dry before i put on a second layer >>on!!! and also when i put on the peelply do i put epoxy on the top of it >>and squeegy it off like the glass!!! s

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Fred Johnson
But I thought peel ply left a skin of silicone on the epoxy I thought you had to remove that before you laid another layer on?? Fred Johnson Reno, NV > > From you post I'm assuming you're using epoxy resin. If so, it really >doesn't matter that much. I'm sure your first layer is cured by no

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:33 PM 1/16/2007, you wrote: >What's the current technology for epoxy we use ? My 7.5 gal supply is >too old. What would be similar to the the hexcell from 14 years back ? >-dave ++ My project went through three different types / brands

KR> question about glassing

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:39 PM 1/16/2007, you wrote: >But I thought peel ply left a skin of silicone on the epoxy I >thought you had to remove that before you laid another layer on?? >Fred Johnson + I've not heard of that before. Most of my use of peel ply was

KR> question about wing attach fitting bolts

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
There are a pair of fitting on each spar!!! is there 1 bolt per set or 8 per set 1 long one or a short one on each fitting!!! does anybody have a picture of this!!! on the plans it looks like there is 1 bolt on each fitting which would be 8 bolts per wing side!! insted of the 4 per side that i h

KR> question about wing attach fitting bolts

2008-10-12 Thread Larry H.
: Tuesday, January 9, 2007 11:37:44 PM Subject: KR> question about wing attach fitting bolts There are a pair of fitting on each spar!!! is there 1 bolt per set or 8 per set 1 long one or a short one on each fitting!!! does anybody have a picture of this!!! on the plans it looks like there is 1 b

KR> question about wing attach fitting bolts

2008-10-12 Thread pe...@heroic.co.uk
> There are a pair of fitting on each spar!!! is there 1 bolt per set or 8 > per set 1 long one or a short one on each fitting!!! does anybody have > a picture of this!!! on the plans it looks like there is 1 bolt on each > fitting which would be 8 bolts per wing side!! insted of the 4 per side

KR> Question about fixed gear!!

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
What kind of wheels do i need for my fixed gear and where can i get them!!!i just put on the Dehil gear if i spelled it right!! thanx Randy

KR> Question about fixed gear!!

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
t there to choose from. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com - Original Message - From: "randy white" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 8:51 PM Subject: KR> Question about fixed gear!! > What kind of wheels do i

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
How can i get my wheels streight without toe in or out? thanx Randy (on my new gear)

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Robert Evans
Get some ideas from Mark Langford's site http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/kgear.html -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of randy white Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:58 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Questi

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Message - From: "randy white" To: Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 6:57 AM Subject: KR> Question about wheel alignment > How can i get my wheels streight without toe in or out? thanx Randy (on my > new gear) > > > > ___

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Willie van der Walt wrote: > Mount the wheels rims only and fix a straight edge on both wheels > horizontal. Make sure it is firm against the sides of each rim near the > center line. Now measure the distance between the tips of both sides of the > straight edges. With the difference in dimensio

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Randy Smith
Don't Forget to find the center of the plane and draw a line out front and rear. That way you know if the wheels are aligned with the plane to. You can have equal distance on the wheels and still point left or right. --- Willie van der Walt wrote: > Mount the wheels rims only and fix a strai

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:47 AM 12/28/2006, you wrote: >While this method can be used to get the correct toe in (which should either >be slightly inwards or zero), it doesn't account for the wheels being in >line with the centerline of the airplane. Your wheels might be aligned, but >not necessarily with the airplane

KR> Question on wing rib placement

2008-10-12 Thread Scott William
Question if I may: How much will it affect flight performance, or performance of the wing, if I maintain the same airfoil shape but the airfoil is moved 1/8" aft of the main spar centerline? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the b

KR> Question on wing rib placement

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
"Scott William" wrote: > Question if I may: How much will it affect flight > performance, or performance of the wing, if I maintain > the same airfoil shape but the airfoil is moved 1/8" > aft of the main spar centerline? None that you could measure, I'd guess, if I understand your question corr

KR> Question on trailing edge

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
Hello Knetters, I have question on the trailing edge construction of my elevator. I have laid up one side, and am ready to sand the opposite side and lay it up. The plans show that you should sand out some foam along the trailing edge, and add flox to make a strong edge. I understand th

KR> Question on trailing edge

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
WI Visit my web site: http://www.flykr2s.com Email: mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Ron Smith Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 2:00 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Question on trailing

KR> Question on trailing edge

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
I prefer the method that Mark described. I believe that the EZ builders put glass to glass, and then fill over that. So if you have done it that way, it is OK. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building an

KR> question for Mark Jones

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
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KR> question for Mark Jones

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
send it to you as an attachment. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my NEW KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com - Original Message - From: "Ron Smith" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 10:55 PM Subject: KR> question f

KR> question for Mark Jones

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
--- Mark Jones wrote: > Ron, > Unfortunately, Netscape, who was the host of the > free web site, has > overloaded their system and access to those web > sites are virtually > impossible. They have not been accessible for quite > some time. This is why I > got fed up with Netscape and bought me

KR> question for Mark Jones

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my NEW KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com - Original Message - From: "Ron Smith" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: Re: KR> question for Mark Jones > >

KR> Question for the experienced ones... :-)

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Smith
3343V <33...@swbell.net> wrote: I'm considering adding an inch of foam to the bottom of the fuselage, then sanding a curve on it and glassing the whole thing. Don't know if the reduction in drag is worth the weight, though. -- Hi Steve, I have some experience in doing what you plan to do.

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