MIke
I sold Sam Bailey's KR-1 (N31SB) after installing a new canopy. The canopy it
came with had been scratched or cracked in the front and then taken off and
installed rear end first creating a slope that did not let one reach forward to
items like the fuel valve. I was a novice and hadn't
>
> Jeff said,
>
> > "If the current owner ever sends that prop back to Prince for repair,
> he might want to have Prince add a bit of pitch into the prop."
>
Mike said,
> Mainly I wanted to say that putting pitch into an already existing prop
> is pretty problematic/difficult. Sterba said he trie
Jeff said,
> "If the current owner ever sends that prop back to Prince for repair,
he might want to have Prince add a bit of pitch into the prop."
I had the 52 x 52 Sterba that came with my plane sitting in the hangar
unused once I'd bought a Prince, then later on another Sterba (52 x 56).
Th
> Cc: "Flesner"
> Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
>
> On 10/24/2020 4:19 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote:
> >> "Of course this depends on the induction system and carb as well."
>
>
On 10/24/2020 4:19 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote:
"Of course this depends on the induction system and carb as well."
Jeff,
Any thoughts on getting a better mix from my M.S.? My #1 cylinder seems
to run a bit rich. I norm
Jeff said,
> "Of course this depends on the induction system and carb as well."
I keep forgetting not everyone has an Ellison :-).
Mike
KSEE
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On 10/24/2020 9:11 AM, Bill Jacobs via KRnet wrote:
I've learned a new word apoplectic.
+
I started to take a class on that at the local University but the
instructor's attitude drove me crazy...
Larry Flesner
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ver and the coffee cup is empty. Time to go fly
somewhere.
-Jeff Scott
Arkansas Ozarks
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:34 AM
> From: "Mike Stirewalt via KRnet"
> To: krnet@list.krnet.org
> Cc: laser...@juno.com
> Subject: KR> Propellers
>
ce impeding the
p.
The apoplectic episode is over and the coffee cup is empty. Time to go fly
somewhere.
-Jeff Scott
Arkansas Ozarks
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:34 AM
> From: "Mike Stirewalt via KRnet"
> To: krnet@list.krnet.org
> Cc: laser...@juno.com
> Subject: KR>
Sam said re his Sterba 56 x 56:
"(I could only get 3000 RPM with wide open throttle)
which saves a lot of wear on the engine internals . . ."
There ya' go gentlemen. The fastest prop of the three he tried was the 56
x 56, a prop most KR people would almost unanimously presume would be too
much fo
Subject: KR> propellers
As we all use propellers on our KR's you might find this video interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bP2MH3LqvI
Larry Flesner
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On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 8:31 PM, Flesner via KRnet
wrote:
As we all use propellers on our KR's you might find this video interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bP2MH3LqvI
Larry Flesner
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As we all use propellers on our KR's you might find this video interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bP2MH3LqvI
Larry Flesner
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Thanks Mark ...your input ad always is valued and appreciated.
Bob R
Winnipeg
- Original Message -
From: Mark Langford via KRnet
To: Robert Russell via KRnet
Cc: Mark Langford
Sent: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:25:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
Bob Russell wrote:
> Is th
Bob Russell wrote:
> Is the prop exchange idea still happening?
The Prop Bank was fairly short lived, partly due to lack of interest,
and partly because one of the first to use it took several months to pay
for a prop that was sent to him, even after many requests to either
return it or pay f
Is the prop exchange idea still happening? My Revmaster 2100 is pretty much
finished and although I have props to die Great Plains prop hubs I don't have
anything ( other than a 64x28 ) to fit a Revmaster hub.
I have some other props I could trade if someone needs a Great Plains style.
I have to
Gene Smith of Valley Engineering Obituary.
http://www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/david-eugene-gene-smith
Doran Jaffas wrote:
> Just curious if anyone has run a 50 inch propeller. I have a 52 by 47 and
> am thinking of trimming it down to 50 inches the add a couple of hundred
> rpm.
The first prop I flew on N56ML was only in 50.25" diameter, previously cut
down from a 52" prop. It was one of the bes
Just curious if anyone has run a 50 inch propeller. I have a 52 by 47 and
am thinking of trimming it down to 50 inches the add a couple of hundred
rpm.
Doran Jaffas
kr2owner at gmail.com
N186RC
bad experience with
him a few years ago.. Total jerk..
Just my .02.
Ron
From: "laser...@juno.com"
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Monday, August 6, 2012 5:54 AM
Subject: KR> Propellers
> "The 'p' tip on the Prince prop does
> "The 'p' tip on the Prince prop does improve performance and is
quieter."
I used to believe this when I bought a beautiful 52 X 54 from Lonnie a
few years ago. I did get good performance from it but had to take it off
the first time I ran into rain. The leading edges dissolved. I had paid
for
What kind of price do you have on the prop? I am in need of one.
Richard
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-Original message-
From: Dan Heath
To: 'KRnet'
Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 00:47:27 GMT+00:00
Subject: RE: KR> RE KR Propellers
Anyone interested in an almost
Anyone interested in an almost new Ed Sterba prop with spinner cut to fit
with dual bulkheads, contact me. It is a 52 50 and came off the VW 2276
that I have for sale. Sterba makes a very good prop for the VW.
See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See you at the 2012 - KR G
Sterba because I knew the replacement would be consistent with that
manufacturer. He also makes pretty good props - love the leading edge
protection.
Rob Schmitt
N1852Z
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Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:18:47 -0800 (PST)
From: Lee Parker
Subject: Re: KR
I did replace the Revflo carb to Rotec mechanical fuel injection which evened
out my EGTs and increased my climb rpm's and cruise speed.
From: P.Byington
To: KR2 Net
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
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Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
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Date: Sunday, Jan.15,2012
Subject: 1835 VW props
Dave/et/all
FYI, the first prop I tried on N54PB was a 52 X 52 and it was way to much
pitch. I was only able to turn about 2500 rpm, the climb was poor and the
speed was dis
Oops, sorry. I thought I was sending directly to Mike.
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From: kr2coo...@comcast.net
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 9:37:53 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
Mike
I did receive your email and wa s going to see what offers I had o
12 8:08:17 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
He Jack,
Sent you an email regarding parts liquidation offnet. Might have gone to spam.
Mike Simpson, NC
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From: kr2coo...@comcast.ne
He Jack,
Sent you an email regarding parts liquidation offnet. Might have gone to spam.
Mike Simpson, NC
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Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012 9:18:19 am
To: "KRnet"
From: kr2coo...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: KR> Propellers
Dave
l.com
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From: "Dave_A"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 10:27:45 PM
Subject: KR> Propellers
Another 'bit' from my last week's work on the plane:
One tip of the wood prop has about a 3" crack in it going through all
but t
14, 2012 10:27:45 PM
Subject: KR> Propellers
Another 'bit' from my last week's work on the plane:
One tip of the wood prop has about a 3" crack in it going through all
but the last outer ply 'skin' on the back of the prop.
It's a 53" prop, on an
Dave_A wrote:
>>1) Is repairing such a crack safe/economical, and if so, how does one go
about doing it?
We'd probably need a picture of it to know for sure, but I know people
who've epoxied a missing chunk (matched in size) in place with T-88 and it
worked fine. It's certainly way more econom
Another 'bit' from my last week's work on the plane:
One tip of the wood prop has about a 3" crack in it going through all
but the last outer ply 'skin' on the back of the prop.
It's a 53" prop, on an 1835 (presumably HAPI) VW.
1) Is repairing such a crack safe/economical, and if so, how does o
Hi Larry and Del
57" dia x 60" pitch was fine until I broke off the tips in a heavy landing.
This prop only gave about 7" ground clearance in level attitude. I got the nose
too far forward in a bounce and the flexing of the gear legs upward led to
minus 1". So I've now increased main tyre size
Hi Larry and Del
57" dia x 60" pitch was fine until I broke off the tips in a heavy landing.
This prop only gave about 7" ground clearance in level attitude. I got the nose
too far forward in a bounce and the flexing of the gear legs upward led to
minus 1". So I've now increased main tyre size
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