Several years prior to my first flight in my KR-1, I accumulated about 75 hours
in a T?Craft. I did almost exactly as Mark, except that I logged a little over
9 hours of taxi time on my KR-1 on a 6500 X 150 foot runway. The first time I
flew it, I used the same routine as when fast taxiing, s
I think I had about 15 hours of tailwind time (mostly in a Champ) when I
flew my plane for the first time. I'd have made a pretty good landing if I
hadn't cut the throttle all the way back and "dropped it in" from about 5'
up. I did about 60 runs up and down a 5000' runway to get the feel of th
First read this from Jim Faughn:
http://www.jfaughn.com/other/kr/uniquepartsofmykr/kr_landing.html
I found time in an RV to be very helpful. I have built and flown 2 KR2.
Ground handling in a KR2 TD ( we should start adding an A or something for
the tri-gear version ) is as easy as anything I ha
I don't actually own a flying KR 2 yet either but have soloed both Martin
Roberts KR and Steve Alderman's KR and I had no KR instruction at the time I
flew Marty's airplane.
I did however own a Grumman TR 2 and had a few thousand hours of tailwheel time
in a variety of airplanes.
Steve Alderma
, Ed Janssen wrote:
> From: Ed Janssen
> Subject: Re: KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers
> To: "KRnet"
> Date: Friday, February 11, 2011, 10:42 PM
> Back in the "old days" the early KR
> flyers use to suggest getting some time
> in a Grumman Y
On 02/11/2011 05:42 PM, Ed Janssen wrote:
> Back in the "old days" the early KR flyers use to suggest getting some time
> in a Grumman Yankee as being helpful in transitioning to a small homebuilt.
I have one for sale if anyone is interested:
http://deej.net/forsale/
:-)
-Dj
--
Dj
Back in the "old days" the early KR flyers use to suggest getting some time
in a Grumman Yankee as being helpful in transitioning to a small homebuilt.
Ed
-Original Message-
From: Tiffany,Toby J
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 10:32 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR>
Hello Group -
I have been a long time list member, but this is my first post, and I need some
help from the group.
I am very close to purchasing a flying KR2, and need some last minute help from
the group to ensure I can actually and SAFELY fly this thing.
I am by no means a low time pilot, as
Travis wrote: >I want to use 5 oz carbon fiber mesh for the entire skin of
>my kr2 project including the boat I'm not using plywood for that like the
>plans call for I will put a layer on both sides will that be enough or do I
>need to put 2 layers on both sides? and will 1 layer on the inside and
At 08:58 PM 4/21/2010, you wrote:
>I want to use 5 oz carbon fiber mesh for the entire skin of my kr2
>project including the boat I'm not using plywood for that like the
>plans call for I will put a layer on both sides will that be enough
>or do I need to put 2 layers on both sides?
+++
I want to use 5 oz carbon fiber mesh for the entire skin of my kr2 project
including the boat I'm not using plywood for that like the plans call for I
will put a layer on both sides will that be enough or do I need to put 2 layers
on both sides? and will 1 layer on the inside and 1 layer on the
Netters,
We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and
Azusa 5" wheels, changed to 11 X 4.00 X 5 tires for the main gear, kept the
3.40 x 3.00 x 5 for the nosewheel. Questions now:
1. In our case the oil cooler for our 1835 VW engine will need to be
moved because
flow -
phil
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Meyer"
To: "'KRnet'"
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 6:22 AM
Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios
> Netters,
> We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and
> Azusa
See answers below:
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 and a time for FLYING and the time for building
is OVER.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
---Original Message---
1. I think I've seen tha
yer"
To: "'KRnet'"
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:22 PM
Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios
> Netters,
> We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and
> Azusa 5" wheels, changed to 11 X 4.00 X 5 tires for th
artha=earthlink@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Rich Meyer
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 1:23 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios
Netters,
We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes
and
Azusa 5" wheels, changed to 11 X 4.00
"
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:22 AM
Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios
> Netters,
> We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and
> Azusa 5" wheels, changed to 11 X 4.00 X 5 tires for the main gear, kept
> the
> 3.40 x
Hi,
I'm new to this list and to KRs (but have just sold an RV-6 project I'd
been working on for 10 years). I'd appreciate some
advice/opinions/thoughts on a KR-2 I'm considering buying.
Here's the ad:
"Rand KR2 homebuilt 65 hrs Total Time Airframe and Engine 100 Kts Cruise
on 2.5 GPH Ian Henry Pr
miss something on the
engine,...like a carb heat box?? A little ram air into that carb might
improve things also.
- Original Message -
From: "Frank van der Hulst (Staff WG)"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 5:50 PM
Subject: KR> Advice sought on buying a KR-2
Hi,
I'm new
Frank,
No way to really tell how good or bad a plane is from a picture. It may be a
little heavy, but not out of the ballpark. It has a lot of good stuff with
it. I would consider rebuilding the engine into a 1915, (no crank or rod
changes necessary), or just replacing it. It is underpowered, unle
Thanks to those who responded... this sure is a friendly helpful list!
I'll reply to all the responses in this one post.
Whilst I'm used to taking anything I find on the Net with a grain of
salt, I was mainly concerned over the weight after I read "A CRITICAL
ANALYSIS OF THE KR2" By Neil Bingham
h
With two aboard, my standard KR-2 with a 2180cc engine flew fine at 1100lbs.
The main thing to watch is your CG location. Middle of the range or forward
is the safest bet.
Regards,
Steve Glover
kr...@cox.net
KR-2 N902G
AJO, Ca.
Hi,
I have seen the plane in question - and so can report first-hand on it. I
saw the advert in our local aero news, and went out to the airport where it
is kept. I was looking to build a plane, rather than buy one, and I was
looking for a tri gear, with a large engine and plenty of modern
's
about 1,100.
-Original Message-
From: Dean Cooper
Sent: Oct 24, 2003 6:49 AM
To: KR builders and pilots
Subject: Re: KR>advice
Great. So, what you're telling me is this plane has a 224 lb capacity for the
pilot and passenger If that's the case, exactly how is anyone f
Well now I'm convinced, maybe I'll set my gross weight at 2400 lbs and only
fly 1g maneuvers (take off will be tricky, i admit).
After all, the plane fly's just great at 2400 lbs, just as long as I keep
that CG centered >:)
Larry A Capps
Naperville, IL
"Atkins Diet, why bother. Just increase th
Please take my off the e-mail list.
Is been a pleasure to read about all. But, life chance
Best regards
Kjeld Vinkler Pallesen
Larry A Capps wrote:
> Well now I'm convinced, maybe I'll set my gross weight at 2400 lbs and only
> fly 1g maneuvers (take off will be tricky, i admit).
>
> After al
>Well now I'm convinced, maybe I'll set my gross weight at 2400 lbs and only
>fly 1g maneuvers (take off will be tricky, i admit).
>After all, the plane fly's just great at 2400 lbs, just as long as I keep
>that CG centered >:)
>Larry A Capps
+++
Netters,
Thanks for all the colorful emails. :)
Clearly, the consensus is I need to get my weight down below at least 200 lbs
to ensure this is a 2 place A/C. I will make that my goal. I appreciate
everyone's responses. Some in particular were very informative.
Thanks.
Dean Cooper
Jackson
, WI USA
E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
- Original Message -
From: "Dean Cooper"
To: "KR builders and pilots"
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: KR>advice
I've noticed a trend, all to common related to the KR series; the
anticipation of carrying large loads, great distances in perfect harmony
with nature. If gross weight is at issue, a couple of laps per day around
the airport will go a lot further than increasing your planes gross weight
limit. An
Mark,
If you hit 190, I'll fly up to Wales and give you a currency ride.
Jim Faughn
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On
Behalf Of Mark Jones
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 1:27 PM
To: KR builders and pilots
Subject: Re: KR&g
But remember, if it does ever hit the curb, I only live a mile away from you
and I have a truck and an empty garage now!
Netters,
Thanks for all the colorful emails. [:)]
Clearly, the consensus is I need to get my weight down below at least 200 lbs
to ensure this is a 2 place A/C. I wil
://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Faughn"
To: "KR builders and pilots"
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 6:25 PM
Subject: RE: KR>advice
> Mark,
>
> If you hit 190, I'll fly up to Wales and give you a currency ride.
>
-
From: krnet-bounces+jfaughn=socket@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+jfaughn=socket@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark
Jones
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 8:13 PM
To: KR builders and pilots
Subject: Re: KR>advice
Jim, I am going to hold you to that offer as I will need to take a few r
They all want a Sport car response, stable like a Cherokee/150 ;o)
Ron Freiberger
mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com
Larry said;
I've noticed a trend, all to common related to the KR series; the
anticipation of carrying large loads, great distances in perfect harmony
with nature. If gross weight
Netters,
I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh about 238 lbs. I will get down
to about 210-220 lbs before my plane is finished and probably sooner if I ever
want a chance to fly in one sooner. I am building a stock KR2 and have ordered
tri-gear.
- What structural modifications shou
Loose a limb.
Empty weight (*)520 lbs.
24 gal fuel wt 144 lbs.
Pilot weight220 lbs.
Baggage 12 lbs.
896 lbs.
--- Dean Cooper wrote:
> Netters,
>
> I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh
> about 238 lbs. I will get down to about 210-220 lbs
> before my plane is finished and probably sooner if I
> ever want a chance to fly in one sooner. I am
> building a stock KR2 and have ordered tri-gear.
>
Great. So, what you're telling me is this plane has a 224 lb capacity for the
pilot and passenger If that's the case, exactly how is anyone flying this
as a 2 place A/C (other than bringing their dog along for the ride)? I guess
if I want a two place A/C, I need to set this one out on the
2.org
---Original Message---
From: KR builders and pilots
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Friday, October 24, 2003 6:48:28 AM
To: KR builders and pilots
Subject: Re: KR>advice
Great. So, what you're telling me is this plane has a 224 lb capacity for
the pilot and passenger.
>I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh about 238 lbs. I will get
down to about 210-220 lbs before my plane is finished and probably sooner
if I ever want a chance to fly in one sooner. I am building a stock KR2
and have ordered tri-gear.
>
>- What structural modifications should I consi
Good luck and do what you want to do, but I also am very concerned with wieght
and the CG. Therefore, I have decided to make mine a single seater. Should
help all of the potential problems of being overgross. I'm right at 200 lbs.
so hopefully, I'll have a speedster when its all said and done
if we actually
travel someplace. Keep up the diet idea because the plane will fly much
better.
Jim Faughn
N891JF
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On
Behalf Of Dean Cooper
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:02 PM
To: KR Net
Subject: KR&g
com> cc:
Sent by: Subject: Re: KR>advice
k
I chose to use a center stick, sit in the middle as a single. Put your feet
on the outside pedals ( I have brakes on both sides) and enjoy the room and
balance. Use a small header tank and feed fuel to it from wings or stubs.
Enjoy it both ways.
Ron Freiberger
mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com
IF YOU CARRY 24GAL'S. OF GAS you could be flying for up to 6 hrs.,do you want
to be in there for that long?
12 gal,s may be more reasonable
- Original Message -
From: Dean Cooper
To: KR builders and pilots
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 4:49 AM
Subject: Re: KR&g
>Good luck and do what you want to do, but I also am very concerned with
wieght and the CG.
>Ray
++
And well you should be. As I stated in my first post, the CG has to
be correct at whatever the airplane weight turns out to be. I would
say t
>IF YOU CARRY 24GAL'S. OF GAS you could be flying for up to 6 hrs.,do you
want to be in there for that long?
>12 gal,s may be more reasonable
++
It depends entirely on the engine installed. If I had a 12 gal fuel capacity
with my 0-200 I wou
For you, this is a nice SINGLE place aqircraft, Virg
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 22:01:51 -0400 "Dean Cooper"
writes:
> Netters,
>
> I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh about 238 lbs. I
> will get down to about 210-220 lbs before my plane is finished and
> probably sooner if I eve
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