KR>W&B page in blue Book needed.

Something I noted in the manual that caused me to chuckle was "KR2's with the 2100cc engines have reported cruise speeds of 190 mph at 3100 rpm's".  Yea, and my grandmother was a hall of fame pitcher for the New York Yankees too. Larry Flesner ___

KR>W&B page in blue Book needed.

Hi KR friends, My dutch FAA inspector ask me for the original W&B papers of the Blue-KR book. Sounds very stupid but I can't find it. Is it possible some of you can make some pic of these pages. In my load sheet I uses the 8 and 16 inches minos the aft 2 inch. The plane flyes great with this

KR>W&B check before flight

Sorry I should have changed the subject Sent from my iPhone > On 13 May 2021, at 16:07, Phillip Matheson > wrote: > > There are a number of Exel spread sheet CofG files around for the LT. modify > to suit your W&B. You can have on your phone. Then just add the weights and > fuel, and ch

KR> W & B

I used the firewall because I figured that it was the least likely point to change, like tip of spinner that may change every time your old spinner cracks up and get's replaced. I don't think the spread sheet really cares if the numbers you put in are positive or negative. It will always give you

KR> W&B and CG's

And I forgot to mention the extremely high $$$ annuals. On 12/07/2015 03:31 PM, david via KRnet wrote: > Thanks, and I'm looking at them, but spam cans are like "the last > resort." Adequate utility, slower speeds, even lower fun rate. > > David M. > > > > On 12/07/2015 01:51 PM, Dj Merrill vi

KR> W&B and CG's

Thanks, and I'm looking at them, but spam cans are like "the last resort." Adequate utility, slower speeds, even lower fun rate. David M. On 12/07/2015 01:51 PM, Dj Merrill via KRnet wrote: > On 12/07/2015 02:36 PM, david via KRnet wrote: >> Thatcher 5 looks good except it also has the max fro

KR> W&B and CG's

On 12/07/2015 02:36 PM, david via KRnet wrote: > Thatcher 5 looks good except it also has the max front of 250 lbs. You might look at some used Cessna 172s or similar which can be had fairly cheaply these days. Not as cheap as a KR, for sure, but offer a lot more utility in terms of CG and weig

KR> W&B and CG's

On 12/07/2015 01:49 PM, david via KRnet wrote: > That's not good news. I don't mind sitting in the middle but then I > couldn't do the Pilots&Paws thing. Have you considered something like the Thatcher CX5 that has two seats in tandem? You'd have to confirm the CG limits but may be a better la

KR> W&B and CG's

Thatcher 5 looks good except it also has the max front of 250 lbs. On 12/07/2015 01:09 PM, Dj Merrill via KRnet wrote: > Thatcher CX5

KR> W&B and CG's

That's what the Challenger was for as it is tandem seating, too. Have to look up a Thatcher. On 12/07/2015 01:09 PM, Dj Merrill via KRnet wrote: > On 12/07/2015 01:49 PM, david via KRnet wrote: >> That's not good news. I don't mind sitting in the middle but then I >> couldn't do the Pilots&Pa

KR> W&B and CG's

That's not good news. I don't mind sitting in the middle but then I couldn't do the Pilots&Paws thing. Losing the weight? I'm more likely to win the lottery. Docs keep pumping me with steroids. And even before that, it was impossible to do. Thanks for the info. David On 12/07/2015 08:2

KR> W&B and CG's

I may be interested in the Challenger II Contact me off net Michael A. Turner 1657 Edgewood NM 87015 1-505-414-0080 aviator42 at centurylink.net - Original Message - From: david via KRnet To: KRnet Cc: david Sent: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 02:57:51 -0500 (EST) Subject: KR> W&B a

KR> W&B and CG's

David, I hope you don't shoot the messenger but a KR is not the airplane to fit the needs you mentioned in your e-mail. Mark Langford's CG chart is for a highly modified KR 2S with a 120 hp Corvair, larger tail surfaces, etc.. At your weight, any KR you get would be a single place, flown se

KR> W&B and CG's

One reason I am looking at the KR2-S is that my current plane is a Challenger II. I have gained weight (for reasons beyond my control but doesn't everyone say that?) and at 310 lbs sans clothing, I am way beyond the spec for pilot in the CII, which is set at 250 lbs. So it is for sale, too. :) S

KR> W&B apps

And if you would rather use a PC than a phone there is always winn-balance (www.winnmicro.com/wab/) On 11/2/2013 6:16 AM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > > > From AOPA > Thought some might be interested > Larry Flesner > ++ > > Weighing in on weight-and-b

KR> W&B apps

The Excel spread sheet that we used at the 2013 Gathering does the same thing as these apps. A plot of CG numbers is included at the bottom of the spread sheet (standard Excel operations). E-mail me off-line and I will send you a copy for free. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD

KR> W&B apps

From AOPA Thought some might be interested Larry Flesner ++ Weighing in on weight-and-balance apps October 28, 2013 By Ben?t J. Wilson Weight-and-balance apps seem to be very popular with pilots. The last time I did a column on them

KR> W/B

Dennis Dyer What I meant to ask is the weight and balance demonstration still in the plans for the Gathering? --- kr2s at mtnguy.com wrote: From: "Dennis Dyer" To: KRnet Subject: KR> W/B List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 1

KR> W/B

Re: KR> W & B on Black Bird with Corvair

few other items and hope to be running/flying again soon. Jeff Sent from my HTC smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "Dan Heath" To: "'KRnet'" , "'Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft'" Subject: KR&

KR> W & B on Black Bird with Corvair

The Black Bird is 30 pounds heavier with the Corvair installed than it was with the VW installed. Some of that is in the lighter cowling on the Corvair. I will weigh them both, so I can isolate the difference to just the complete engine installation. Total weight of this KR2 is 750 pounds. Wi

KR> W&B with Wing Tanks

I completed the W&B empty. The new empty weight is 720#. I guess that with the Corvair on, it will be around 750 or so. I hope it will still fly. Just guessing at the station for the wing tanks, being sort of in the area of the people, I will be sitting just aft of center, with full fuel, and wi

KR> W&B, CG location

See krnet.org. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Larry Knox" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:33:03 To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> W&B, CG location Question, Joe Horton do you have a photo of your KR2

KR> W&B, CG location

-Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 6:08 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> W&B, CG location Larry asked: > Question for the "new wing" fliers. Was the CG

KR> W&B, CG location

Larry Flesner wrote: > Question for the "new wing" fliers. Was the CG location for the new > wing determined and are measurements for the RAF48 and the new wing, > in relation to lead edge and % of M.A.C. the same or did you use the > dimensions for the RAF48? The new airfoil was plopped right o

KR> W&B, CG location

Larry asked: > Question for the "new wing" fliers. Was the CG location for the new > wing determined and are measurements for the RAF48 and the new wing, > in relation to lead edge and % of M.A.C. the same or did you use the > dimensions for the RAF48? Everything essential to understanding

KR> W&B, CG location

I as asked that by an Aviation Magazine writer recently, replied> dunno? - Original Message - Question for the "new wing" fliers. Was the CG location for the new wing determined and are measurements for the RAF48 and the new wing, in relation to lead edge and % of M.A.C. the same

KR> W&B, CG location

ementcanada.com jsell...@keybase.com Web: www.WealthManagementCanada.com -Original Message- From: Larry Knox [mailto:la...@lebanair.com] Sent: April 27, 2010 11:21 AM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> W&B, CG location Thanks Larry what I needed was the format. I am

KR> W&B, CG location

2010 5:48 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> W&B, CG location At 01:31 AM 4/27/2010, you wrote: >Thanks, Dan this is outstanding and I just did a preview. I can't imagine >why I would need any more info. With all the crap I've ran into with this >plane that was ready to fly, you j

KR> W&B, CG location

Question for the "new wing" fliers. Was the CG location for the new wing determined and are measurements for the RAF48 and the new wing, in relation to lead edge and % of M.A.C. the same or did you use the dimensions for the RAF48? Larry Flesner

KR> W&B, CG location

At 01:31 AM 4/27/2010, you wrote: >Thanks, Dan this is outstanding and I just did a preview. I can't imagine >why I would need any more info. With all the crap I've ran into with this >plane that was ready to fly, you just made my YEAR. Thanks again, Larry ++

KR> W & B Testing

I tested my first KR up to 120 LBS, I won't tell you what I used for weight, cause it was stupid. You should know the maximum weight that your W & B tells you, that you can carry, from your calculations. Pick a weight, maybe half of the maximum. You are going to have to go on feel for all of thi

KR> W & B Testing

ut Kutztown, Pa -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 5:33 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> W & B Testing I tested my first KR up to 120 LBS, I won't tell you what I used for

KR> W&B and Oil issues

Our final W & B should happen on Saturday as I have finally located some Race Car scales, and will be able to borrow them for the weekend. On the leaking oil issue, I think the oil leak is mostly "blow by" coming out of the dip stick tube. Steve Bennett says that there will be excessive "blow by u

KR> W&B and Oil issues

> I will remedy that immediately by removing the 1/4 > tube and replacing the fitting with one for a 3/8" tube. Don't have any 3/8 >tube, but I'll bet one of these RV builders down at the airport has some. Or the KR aviation section of your local hardware store Ron Lee

KR> W&B and Oil issues

@list.krnet.org Date: 11/10/05 19:47:31 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> W&B and Oil issues > I will remedy that immediately by removing the 1/4 > tube and replacing the fitting with one for a 3/8" tube. Don't have any 3/8 >tube, but I'll bet one of these RV builders dow

KR> W&B and Oil issues

krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:54 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> W&B and Oil issues Our final W & B should happen on Saturday as I have finally locat

KR> W & B dilemma

Cairns, Australia RAA 19-3873 k...@bigpond.com http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Heath To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:09 PM Subject: KR> W & B dilemma Jerry and I have a dilemma. Our WB gave

KR> W & B dilemma

Dan -- I gave up on bath scales when the range got up above 200# they went all over. I have an electronic freight scale from Staples and would be glad to loan it to you. Joe On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 21:09:46 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > Jerry and I have a dilemma. Our WB gave us

KR> W & B dilemma

rian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 9:10 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> W & B dilemma Jerry and I have a dilemma. Our WB gave us very conflicting results with each scenario that we p

KR> W & B dilemma

At 07:20 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote: >What have you used and where did you get them? A mechanic here has a set that is used by him plus many RV builders to do their W&B. Ron

KR> W & B dilemma

for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building is over. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ---Original Message--- From: Ron Lee List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 10/31/05 23:49:08 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> W & B dilemma At 07:20 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote: >What hav

KR> W & B dilemma

At 09:09 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote: >Jerry and I have a dilemma. Our WB gave us very conflicting results with >each scenario that we performed. It had Jerry weighing 35 pounds and me >weighing 37 pounds different from the empty weight. > >You guys, WHO HAVE DONE THIS, what did you use to weigh you

KR> W & B dilemma

In a message dated 11/1/2005 4:50:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, da...@alltel.net writes: > You know, we have a lot of RV builders around here and I have not been able > to get this information from them. That would be nice if there were a set > like that around here. > Dan, there are a couple

KR> W & B dilemma

- 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building is over. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ---Original Message--- From: tncompressor...@aol.com List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 11/01/05 18:40:01 To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: KR> W

KR> W & B dilemma

under the tail,... Pat - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:38 PM Subject: Re: KR> W & B dilemma > In a message dated 11/1/2005 4:50:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, > da...@alltel.net writes: > >> You know, we have a lot of RV builders

KR> W & B dilemma

---Original Message--- From: patrusso List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 11/02/05 06:53:29 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> W & B dilemma Accurate as hell. Ask your local auto parts store who the local race car builders are. Call one of them and borrow or rent from them. This is wha

KR> W & B dilemma

Jerry and I have a dilemma. Our WB gave us very conflicting results with each scenario that we performed. It had Jerry weighing 35 pounds and me weighing 37 pounds different from the empty weight. You guys, WHO HAVE DONE THIS, what did you use to weigh your planes? We are using 2 bathroom scale

KR> W & B dilemma

Get a good set of scales and weight each point SEPARATELY. Locally someone here has a set of automotive scales (four) and three are used to do the W&B. Placing a board between the scales may cause inaccuracies but using bathroom scales is not the way to go. Make sure that you are properly level

KR> W & B dilemma

--- From: Ron Lee List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 10/31/05 21:18:16 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> W & B dilemma Get a good set of scales and weight each point SEPARATELY. Locally someone here has a set of automotive scales (four) and three are used to do the W&B. Placing a board

KR> W & B dilemma

Dan I was talking to our Road & Traffic Authority guys ( the ones that pull over trucks and check weight or overloading) They said They would be happy to see if they could weigh it at some stage) Just another idea Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia

KR> W & B dilemma

ngton, SC ---Original Message--- From: Phil Matheson List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 10/31/05 21:29:24 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> W & B dilemma Dan I was talking to our Road & Traffic Authority guys ( the ones that pull over trucks and check weight or overloading) They said They w

KR> W&B formula

Just in case the formula is: weight x arm or station location = moment add all the weights first, then add all the moments and divide by the total weight. That is your CG in inches from your chosen point. If negative numbers bother you use the tip of the spinner or prop flange to have all positiv

KR> W&B formula

Now this is helpful for those of us that have a hard time adding two plus two!!! It equals five, by the way Thanks Colin!!! Scott --- Colin Rainey wrote: > Just in case the formula is: > weight x arm or station location = moment > add all the weights first, then add all the moments > a

KR> W & B

Happy April Fools day I hate to break the mood of a pretty spring day, so I'm going flying. But for the land locked math wises in the group, I submit the following. The other day I loaded 120 pounds into my passenger seat and put the scale under the tail. My original tail weight was #10. With

KR> W & B

Orma wrote- >My original tail weight was #10. With the #120 of salt, >the tail weighed 60. When I input the #120 into my W & B >in the station for the pilot and passenger, I got one number. >When I put the numbers in as parts of the 120, placing 50 >at the tail and 70 at the passenger seat, the

KR> W & B

Orma said here on KRnet: My original tail weight was #10. With the #120 of salt, >the tail weighed 60. When I input the #120 into my W & B >in the station for the pilot and passenger, I got one number. >When I put the numbers in as parts of the 120, placing 50 >at the tail and 70 at the passeng

KR> W & B

Thanks Oscar You were mostly right, I was trying to simulate the addition of the passenger weight by weighing the tail and adding the remainder of the weight to the mains, except I added the weight to the seat and not the mains. When I reaccomplished the exercise with the weight on the mains,

KR> W & B

My guess is that Kevin Jarvis was asleep in courtesy and manners class. Ron Freiberger mail to ronandmar...@earthlink.net  -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Jarvis Simple math Wt x Arm = moment. Total moment/total

KR> W & B

Orma, My apologies for my insensitive remark. I'm sure that you know W&B and did not sleep through it. kevin

KR> W & B and other progress

Please take a look at this W & B sheet. At the bottom is the part where the station for the engine can be adjusted. The yellow highlighted cells are where the numbers go. The engine is at a negative station as the firewall is used for the datum. Any constructive comments, or error corrections will

KR> W & B and other progress

- Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" . > Bad news is that the fuel gauge does not work.> Dan, Is that sending unit a mechanical float type or capacitance? Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netsc

KR> W & B and other progress

---Original Message--- From: KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 03/06/05 19:13:20 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> W & B and other progress - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" .. > Bad news is that the fuel gauge does not work.> Dan, Is that sending unit a m

KR> W & B and other progress

h 06, 2005 6:15 PM Subject: Re: KR> W & B and other progress > Float type, el cheapo Auto Zone type that Jerry bought. > > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building > has expired.

KR> W & B and other progress

Dan Have you and Jerry decided what cowling to use. Are you going to use the Lankford Molds to make the cowling? Jack Cooper > [Original Message] > From: Dan Heath > To: kr...@mylist.net > Date: 3/6/2005 7:06:00 PM > Subject: KR> W & B and other progress > > Plea

KR> W & B and other progress

Jeff, do you know you sent this NINE times? "Michael Moore is living proof to never trust anyone who is bigger around than tall!" ---Original Message--- From: Jack Cooper List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 03/07/05 10:57:13 To: KRnet Subject: RE: KR> W & B and ot

KR> W & B and other progress

> Jeff, do you know you sent this NINE times? I only got it once, and who's Jeff, anyway? Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net --

KR> W & B today

Guys First I want to mention that I hate sanding. This weekend Among a host of other things I did a weigh inn of my 2s also. I used bathroom scales too and do not trust them but I wanted to know about where I stand. I was a little surprised but I got nearly the same reading on all three whe

KR> W & B today

Jerry came over and we did some W & B measurements and I then used a spread sheet that is on our site, to come up with some numbers. I will post the new sheet, as soon as Jerry and I review it some more. Here are the results. We set the plane up level and put some bathroom scales under the wheels.

KR> W & B today

Dan, you said: >Oh, well, I guess we will either have to do it again, or hope and pray that we are close. Do it again, don't guess and praying is ok, but not for W&B. Did you try it long hand ? Wt x Arm = Mom. Total Mom / total wt = arm. It has to work out or the math is wrong or the sp

KR>W&B and fuse length

Netters, The way to get a good rough estimate of the effect of lengthening the fuselage is to "borrow" someone's weight and balance numbers from a flying KR that has your engine you intend to use. Once you see their numbers, then scale the materials that would be necessary to extend the fuselage

KR>W&B and fuse length

RE: In my case the installed weight of the VW is approximately 230# Colin, How did you arrive at this number and please describe your engine and installation. This is very good information. N64KR Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC da...@kr-builder.org See you in Red Oak - 2003 See our KR at h

KR>W&B and fuse length

Colin wrote: >>This weight added this far back will need to be balanced by moving the engine forward 4.85 inches. (1116 / 230 = 4.85).<< This doesn't pass my personal "reasonable test". I'll admit that I've already decided that rather than spend two hours figuring this out, I'm going to let some