> Is there a way KR builders reduce that pitch sensitivity by
> bringing the cable attach points on the stick 30% closer together or
> something?
+
Any major changes in the pitch control will th
At 05:31 PM 10/23/2011, you wrote:
>What are W/B numbers? Sound like they are off.
+
Bernie indicated the wings were not yet attached so his final C.G.
may be correct. Lesson learned everyone?
Larry Flesner
What are W/B numbers? Sound like they are off. When in doubt tear down.
Just my 1/2 cent
On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM, Bernard McLean Sr
wrote:
> Netters;
>
> Good news and sad news!
>
> After installing a primer on my KR2's Corvair engine to cure hard starting
> problems, I test ran the moto
.Checked crank,
was out a bit (soft ground) So bolted on a different prop and flew out/back
to Virginia...Many variables
CldLk-Tim
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- Original Message -
From: "Bernard McLean Sr"
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:57 PM
Subject: KR> Taxi test
Netters;
Good news and sad news!
Netters;
Good news and sad news!
After installing a primer on my KR2's Corvair engine to cure hard starting
problems, I test ran the motor this morning (before bad weather sets in here
in the Northern part of Illinois).
Even though the Corvair's weight has caused some static nose heaviness, I
fe
Im sorry Darren, i was not clear in my last post. What i meant to say
was, does having the dihedral begin at the fuselage instead of at the
stub wings like a normal KR have any drage reduction benefits? Surely
having that angle where the wings join creates a little drag.
This message will se
Ive wondered if you would get any drag reduction
> benifits from losing the joint in the wing.
>
As I am building in my garage, I still have the join in the wing and will
need to make some gap seals in time. I would imagine that nicely made gap
seals would produce no noticeable increase in dr
for sale (Darren Crompton)
> 6. Re: 2600cc VW/Porsche Type 4 for sale (mfreem...@indy.rr.com)
> 7. Brake Cylinders Wanted (Phillip Matheson)
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>
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Of Darren Crompton
Sent: Thursday, 10 December 2009 1:15 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Taxi Test
Well not quite.but it was a fantastic feeling none the less.
For the first time ever, I had both wings bolted on the KR. The canopy was
fitted and moving up and down smoothly on the new gas struts.
ards.
JC
JC Marais
Centurion
South Africa
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Darren Crompton
Sent: 10 December 2009 05:15
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Taxi Test
Well not quite.but it was a fantastic feeling none the less.
For
ursday, December 10, 2009 2:15 PM
Subject: KR> Taxi Test
Well not quite.but it was a fantastic feeling none the less.
For the first time ever, I had both wings bolted on the KR. The canopy was
fitted and moving up and down smoothly on the new gas struts. A nose bowl
from a KR2 was held
Well not quite.but it was a fantastic feeling none the less.
For the first time ever, I had both wings bolted on the KR. The canopy was
fitted and moving up and down smoothly on the new gas struts. A nose bowl
from a KR2 was held in place with a single self tapper.
My kids and I then pushed
Mine will get airbourne above 60 mph
I have reconditioned a KR2 and I am performing taxi tests on her. She has a VW
1835cc motor with a Sturba Prop. I had her up to 70mph indicated today. She
tracked nicely down the runway. Would she have lifted off if I had pulled back
on the stick? I have read many web sites on the KR and I
70 is a good speed, but I rotate at about 80 and climb out at 100 indicated.
GPS shows it at 90. I have the same motor.
Lee Van Dyke
Mesa AZ 85212
l...@vandyke5.com
- Original Message -
From: "mitch hargin"
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 7:52 PM
Subject: KR> Taxi tes
mine is off at about 38-40 -full flap
but you cannot beat plenty of taxi practice -
especialy in cross winds
gets you synchornising with the airplaqne
phil
- Original Message -
From: "mitch hargin"
To:
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 3:52 AM
Subject: KR> Taxi test on
Good afternoon Netters,
Congrats to all that made it to SNF, and Bill for the award. Today I fired up
"Snakebite" and made 2 circles around the hangers. Checking out the brakes
and handeling, all went well. The posa carb running well low speed and high.
W & B completed and ready for inspe
--- Lee Van Dyke wrote:
> Good afternoon Netters,
> Congrats to all that made it to SNF, and Bill for
> the award. Today I fired up "Snakebite" and made 2
> circles around the hangers. Checking out the brakes
> and handeling, all went well. The posa carb running
> well low speed and high. W
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