KR> Spar Failure

2020-04-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Sparky has told me over the years about an incident at a KR Fly-In or Gathering (I think KR people just called them FLy-ins in the earliest get-togethers.) up in the Bay Area. In the late 70's I think . . . one of the first fly-ins. It wasn't Chino but someplace I can never remember the name of u

KR> Wunderbird

2020-04-09 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Great compilation of pictures Mark. Beautiful work . . . but after building three of these I'd imagine all improvements have been incorporated and this one can only possibly be a culminative result of your previous work. Thanks for taking the time for display this immaculate artwork. The maghony

KR> Hoop Pine

2020-04-09 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
"Now I find native to Australia another conifer called Hoop Pine which also does the job albeit it a little heavier and it is laminated to make select grade ply.cheaper again. This wood was also used in certain aircraft built over here during WW2 and there are aviation specifications still a

KR> Sam's Bendix 3000

2020-04-09 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Another sad Bendix 3000 story among many over the years. Those double mags must have seemed like a good idea at the time but they've sure been a source of trouble over the years. Great Plains had some green surplus Slick's that were great replacements for the 4316's and cost next to nothing com

KR> Sam's Bendix 3000

2020-04-13 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I forgot to mention when discussing radio interference from ignition sources the fact that I use Steve's "cans" that fit over the primary "magneto" plugs. I've never flown the plane without these "static protectors" that Great Plains used to sell (and still may) so I can't say how effective the

KR> Airborne Virus

2020-04-15 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "By the way, the virus does not infect aircraft." Are you sure? As soon as I read that C19 was capable of travelling by air I immediately bought a can of CamGuard and put it in the fuel for protection. I've also got the whole engine area draped with N-95 grade fabric. Can't be too careful jus

KR> KR2 Super2

2020-04-21 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I'm periodically astonished to see just wha a comprehensive membership of people who have a relationship with the KR series in one way or another, or just with subjects (engines for instance) which are associated in one way or another with KR's . . . or who just maintain their newsletter feed to

KR> Revmaster 2100D - Electronic Ignition & Power Upgrades Sam

2020-04-27 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "This setup reportedly yields about 80 HP (according to the article), and right now I rate my 2100D about 70 HP (bone stock except for MOFOCO 041 heads). More importantly than HP ratings however, I'm curious to see how these changes affect my climbout performance, and also my static RPM on tak

KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Just stumbled across this. Top of the line model with all the options seems to be about $700 whereas just a wing leveler with altitude hold appears to be less than $200. Worth exploring I think: https://www.xflighttech.com/ Mike KSEE

KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "This is the auto pilot being talked about on the Thatcher talk group. It doesn’t attach to the ailerons or elevator, it attaches to small trim tabs added to elevator or ailerons. As talked about on the other group." TruTrak was working with this concept. They were going to charge $1000 fo

KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-08 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> " . . .lets say you venture into stormy conditions and want this unit as a safety . . ." Standard procedure with any autopilot is to turn it off in turbulence. The autopilot will fight what shouldn't be fought in those conditions. Not only will it stress the servos and other relevant component

KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-09 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "As to the other part about stressing the plane, at least in the case of a KR, they are pretty tough and in any case there is always staying below maneuvering speed . . ." As soon as I'd sent the email I realized I'd left out that extremely important point . . . to slow down. I wish my Juno e

Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 94

2020-05-09 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Hi Jeff, > ." . . that hand flying it placed more stress on the pilot which could magnify complications and it would put too much stress on the airplane . . ." Light chop, no problem leave it on. My comments apply more to strong turbulence. "Bad weather" with light turbulence is fine. It's

KR> Electric

2020-06-11 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Someone in the initial thinking/designing phase of a KR project might consider using electric power instead of our tried and true engines. Pipestrel just got their trainer approved by EASA and the FAA can't be far behind. Once the gate is open there will be a flood of electric planes getting ce

KR> Electric

2020-06-14 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
John Mason said, "I will go one further and offer 81JM as a test bed to anyone who can put together a credible plan to electrify her. She is currently flying with all basic instruments working." That's a generous offer and surely will be of interest to any number of innovators in the electric wo

KR> Maloof Prop

2020-06-15 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
" "Is the Maloof prop still around? It had a lot of caution areas and I guess somebody just liked to putt around at 2400 and lost a blade.Anyway my 2100-D engine came with it from Joe at Revmaster. Dobie KR-2 N233AD." I know someone with an unused (brand new) Maloof in their hangar who has no

KR> Electric KR, New Zealand

2020-06-16 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Forwarded to KRNET by me (hope Robin doesn't mind!) Robin Macdonald flyer67.ro...@gmail.com ** Robin is replacing a HAPI with a 60 HP electric motor and is building his own battery modules with batteries (1865 Lithium Iron) bought in China! His email follows. I'm posti

KR> Li-Iron batteries

2020-06-17 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, > "I've accidentally shorted them out rebuilding battery packs and it ain't a pretty picture." Larry used to fly a tri-pacer. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES an

KR> hat off to engineers

2020-06-24 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I don't have cable tv and network tv offers me almost nothing. I've been watching a lot of YouTube, including some KR material." Good move Larry. I put my TV in the garage three years ago - an intermediate step on its way to the recyclers. At worst it spews toxic poisons and at best wastes

KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-03 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
A while back some kind Netter mentioned how well a Wal-Mart $30 LG phone works as a back up with Avare installed. Indeed, I bought one and its amazingly useful for the money - basically a small, fully functional Android tablet. I currently use it as a radio to listen to the BBC. I haven't been f

KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "for $100 more you can install Skybeacon with three screws and attaching two wires . . ." I'd heard they (Uavionix) are now selling only the "certificated" models of that design, but maybe that's true only with the Tailbeacon. I'd read on Avweb or somewhere that they're not selling those mod

KR> Phone-based EFB/Tires

2020-07-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Thanks Mark & Larry for the feedback. I'll give kneeboards another look as I do my re-evaluation of cockpit configuration with whatever new navigator I buy. A kneeboard would sure solve the tablet-size situation. One needs a big screen for plates in any case and I carry in a side pocket a thin W

KR> Ellison EFS-2

2020-07-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> " Love to here any guesses or from anyone with experience." Mark has had an Ellison diaphram sitting in a glass jar of ethanol for the last ten years or more with no damage last I heard. Except for adjusting the idle up a tiny bit, I haven't had to touch my Ellison in the 14 years I've had

KR> Tires

2020-07-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I highly recommend Desser retreads if they have them in your size." I got my first set of tires from Desser in L.A. They were new Ching Shins. Great tires, great price and were mailed expeditiously and for free. Great experience with Desser. When I went to order more (we're talking quit

KR> 1985 Falco, 720 hrs.

2020-07-09 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
A piece of aviation art, in annual with 30 hrs on a IO-320, just sold for 30K. https://tinyurl.com/y7r2vlkk The time and expertise that goes into one of these is taken on only by the best. I saw a red one on the ramp at Gallup very early one morning as I was leaving . . . one of the all-time m

KR> Panel Preferences

2020-07-29 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Dan said, " . . .they are in some ways more simple and if one instrument goes out, you don't have to replace the whole thing." That's a good point Dan and often overlooked as we stare in awe at the fancy displays. I get along with both steam and glass but for challenging flight conditions I much

KR> Jeff's KR

2020-08-01 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Jeff said, "For building, I'm slogging along on the rebuild of the wrecked RV-6 I bought this spring." Traitor :-) Mike KSEE Sponsored by https://www.newser.com/?utm_source=part&utm_medium=uol&utm_campaign=rss_taglines_more Accusat

KR> Goodnight's project

2020-08-01 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Bob Goodnight said, "I recently purchased a one flying KR2 project . . ." Sounds like its time to buy Jeff's plane. There's not likely to ever be a nicer and more airworthy KR on the market. This is a rare opportunity. * Any chance you are related to the famous Goodnights of

KR> Flying Fool #1

2020-08-03 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Yes it's true Juno is a PITA but it's not a threat to security. Norton and McCafee are liable to say anything to make you think there's a threat involved but it's just an ad Juno tacks on to the bottom of their every email which is an annoyance. And I actually pay $30/yr to keep that address goin

KR> Wing gap covers

2020-08-07 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Bob Goodnight asked, > "What is used to cover the gap in the wings when bolted on?" Ken Cottle came up with a solution which has survived well for thirty years plus. I don't know just where he got them, but he installed brackets underneath both wings which can be tightened or loosened and have

KR> Roller bearings

2020-08-12 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
This isn't relevant to anything but I'll test the group's patience anyway . . . Over the last 25 years I've had two Suzuki GS-850G motorcycles. The first one, a '79, eventually blew a head gasket at 75+ thousand miles and I've kept it for a parts bike. The second one, an '82, is my daily driver.

KR> N1213W

2020-08-26 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Happy for you Jeff that you found a qualified buyer for your creation . . . truly the best built, best maintained and best upgraded KR ever put on the market. Going back in memory I can't think of any KR's ever made available for sale that come close to your machine in all these aspects. Now we

KR> PNW Mini FlyIn #2

2020-09-01 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
"If you are getting your PPL, I'd strongly advise getting time in a J3 cub or aeronca champ or citabria." "The KR is shortly coupled flight characteristics in conjunction with the fact the rudder authority is limited." I may be misunderstanding things here and probably am since the statements

KR> PNW Mini FlyIn #2

2020-09-03 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Sam said, > "Moral of the story... Fly a tri-gear." I don't know if flying a tri-gear is the moral of the story, however it surely does make ground handling more comfortable since you can see things better and are sitting in a level, more natural, attitude. I was amazed the first

KR> Dr. Hsu

2020-09-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I sent this earlier and it bounced back. Maybe it'll go through this time. ** Dr. Hsu said, > "I see most of the older air planes (in the 60s, 50s or earlier) were taildraggers, including some of the war planes and even bombers serviced in the WWII... Am wondering why fo

KR> Engine query

2020-09-17 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Dr. Hsu said, > "I was wondering if anyone knows the weight of a Revmaster2100D engine? I am thinking of replacing it with a Jabiru 3100 engine . . ." Info on the particular 2100D you're referring to can be found, for that specific engine, at Revmaster. They keep meticulous records of each eng

KR> Jeff's KR

2020-09-17 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Jeff said, "My former KR is now home in Vancouver." Congratulations on managing this major transition of yours so smoothly and successfully - this in addition to the other projects you've been successfully handling in recent months. You're an amazing person . . . Los Alamos lost quite a treas

KR> Covid poem

2020-09-26 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Nice Larry. If we had anybody on the list under 50 they'd make a rap song out of that. East County San Diego doesn't seem to be getting fanatical about what you've elequently expressed, but what you've written rings true. I don't like it either. Well done.

KR> Challengers, etc.

2020-10-16 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I'm not going backwards I downsizing and moving in to another phase of my 50+ year aviation adventure." I suppose if medical issues are involved going to a category of aircraft that doesn't require medicals can be a solution but other than that, I don't see any correlation between age and ul

KR> Challengers, etc.

2020-10-17 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
"A bold free spirit charging fierce Across the fallow land ..." That couplet instantly brought to mind a Challenger. How disappointing it must be to hear this bold free spirit coming in the distance only to discover it was a Mexicn with a leaf blower the next block over. ***

KR> Propellers

2020-10-24 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
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

KR> Propellers

2020-10-24 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Jeff said, > "Of course this depends on the induction system and carb as well." I keep forgetting not everyone has an Ellison :-). Mike KSEE ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES a

KR> Propellers

2020-10-24 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
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

KR> Oops

2020-10-24 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
The post I just sent had "although as a plane with conventional gear there's really nothing tricky . . .". I meant to say "as a plane with a nose gear . . ." All three of Sam's planes were tri-gear airplanes. Mike KSEE ___ Search the KRnet Archi

KR> Cost of building

2020-10-26 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, "I've been ordering (and installing) parts on the KR and the Challenger recently and I'm reminded that to estimate the cost of building an airplane you take you best guess, double it, then add a 20% cushion." Mark Wegmet then said, "And you'll be 50% short! :)" All of which is why

KR> Marc's KR-1 in L.A.

2020-10-26 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Marc Baca said, Mike, "I sold Sam Bailey's KR-1 (N31SB) after installing a new canopy. If anyone is interested, I"ll try to contact the owner for you. Marc Baca East Los Angeles (323) 426-1462 ** Good to hear from you Marc. You've pinpointed the location of Sam Ba

KR> Chris Pryce's KR

2020-11-13 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I am pleased to announce that 722KC passed inspection today after 8 1/2 years of construction." Congratulations Chris. You're an amazing pilot/person. Mike KSEE ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org

KR> GP 2180 for sale

2020-11-16 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "2180cc Great Plains VW engine for sale near Atlanta, GA $1200 takes the whole firewall forward, engine and KR2 engine mount. See http://www.krnet.org/krs/whood-2180/ for details, photos, and contact." What a great sounding deal for a good KR engine. . Mike KSEE

KR> KR amnesia

2020-11-27 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, > "I was disappointed to again find the KR a forgotten fact of history" * I've done the same thing several times myself Larry. Every time I come across a "Tribute to Rutan" for being such a pioneer in wood/foam/glass construction I respond with the actual dates a

KR> Lance's KR

2020-11-27 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I seem to recall that the Lancair series aircraft were designed by an early KR2 builder,: Yes Dan, Lance's KR built in 1982 is still in the database, based in Texas. The story goes that he felt he could use the same construction techniques yet produce something with greater performance and,

KR> Introduction

2020-12-08 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Does you government have a database like the FAA in the USA that you can search to find (aircraft) KR owners?" I've never heard the term Centurian for that area but halfway between JHB and Pretoria would be Midrand with its airport named Grand Central and home, at least at one time, of Chapte

KR> First Flight 722KC

2020-12-11 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Holy crap Chris . . . you did it!! The last time I looked at your build site your Corvair was in pieces (as you did the re-build) so to see that you made it through the long process of building such a wonderful plane is so admirable . . . I can't express enough congratulations on this. Did you

KR> Belly boards

2020-12-13 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "For anyone using a belly board on their KR's . . ." Joe, when I first got my plane from Steve I looked into the "holes vs solid" question and learned that the dive bombers such as the Douglas SBD used holes in the flaps to reduce weight and, more importantly, to reduce aerodynamic stress rela

KR> Wing tanks

2020-12-14 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, > "Fuel in the outer wings also reduce the weight carried by the W.A.F.'s." That is so true. Tip tanks, or outer wing tanks, carry with them great advantages. Not only do they carry weight without affecting CG to any significant extent, but unloads stress at the wing root, making f

KR> KR-2 upholstery inset

2021-01-14 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Steve Glover https://www.nvaero.com/pages/KR%252d2-Aircraft.html on his original KR-2 had the nicest seat emboss treatment that I can remember seeing. I'm not sure if it's for the S model though. Easy enough to modify I would think. At any rate, he may know something to help. Any relation

KR> VW gone bad

2017-02-19 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I spotted the problem right away. No oil! Miie KSEE How To Lose Weight Fast (Drink This Daily) Capitalizing Calories http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/58aa028c577f128c67fbst01vuc ___

KR> Mole Tail

2017-02-26 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Joe said regarding Dana Overall, > "He is in a new home enjoying triatlons and scubba diving, I think he is an instructor. He looks very healthy and happy in pictures." Change the names of the new interests from scuba and triathalons to yachting and teaching Master Mariner skills and you could b

KR> Regardez "3 mars 2017"

2017-03-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> https://youtu.be/gW3VhDuIBss That is one exciting video! I've not seen a KR with such low aspect-ratio until now. Makes me think of an F-104. Should be quite a performer as long as runways are of sufficient length. How To Fix

KR> Hangar Rent

2017-03-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Mark Jones mentioned his hangar rent was $300: $300 is a big jump from $112 but it could be worse. I'm paying $355/mo and it the least expensive on Gillespie Field. I had a hangar partner to share the rent but that ends this month so if I put my KR on the market again, hangar rent will be a fac

KR> pics of new projects

2017-03-10 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Bob, Can you send them so I don't have to have a DropBox account like other DropBox people." I've got the same issue when I went to look at the Dropbox pictures. Before Dropbox lets you look at the pictures it wants me to answer several questions - all of which give me the impression that I'm

KR> OneDrive

2017-03-12 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "If you have your computer set up to launch with no password, the password One Drive wants is the one you used initially to set up your computer." That's all quite true but has nothing to do with the problem of being confronted with a sign-in screen instead of the album of pictures. When Bob cr

KR> OneDrive pics

2017-03-12 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
The email I just sent I just realized, wasn't very helpful. So Bob R. - Go to your album. Up above the pictures, to the left, there will be a plus sign and the word NEW. Next to that word is the word UPLOAD. To the right of that word are three little dots. If you click on those three litt

KR> New VW

2017-03-17 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Excellent that they are pulling their max power at 2900 RPM. Excess heat from friction running higher RPM's have killed many a VW. I haven't looked at prices yet but since Brazil is in the middle of their worst recession in history, dollars should be quite a ways just now. Mike KSEE ___

KR> Pushrod tubes

2017-04-01 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I used the accordian types (re-used the old ones actually) when I rebuilt my heads. Steve Bennett recommended using high-temp silicone and whether it's that or whether I just was careful enough to be lucky, they've never leaked. In fact, those comments regarding the inevitability of oil leaks on

KR> Wig-Wag flasher

2017-04-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
With tax and free shipping this came to $24 plus change! Adding a flasher to my landing lights was last on my list of things "to do" - but I couldn't resist ordering one. In fact, adding wig-wag function to my lights wasn't even ON my list - despite the envy elicited when watching Jeff Scott's l

KR> Radio Noise

2017-04-22 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I wasn't having radio noise problems but in some situations I could hear the plugs firing. That's not why I replaced the old leads on my old green Dyna ignition coils however. The reason I replaced the old Taylor wires was because at altitude (where resistance is less) the wires were leaking - sh

KR> Airspeed Indicator

2017-04-22 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
If you ever get stuck in clouds and need to go into needle/ball/airspeed mode to keep right side up, an indicator with more needle movement would be more useful. That is to say Stef, the one you picked is better than one with a higher speed range since one with a higher speed range would produce l

KR> Compass fluid

2017-04-25 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "The compass fluid is triple distilled kerosene." I was hoping you had noticed Stef's query Jeff. I knew alcohol is too good a solvent and evaporates like crazy but I didn't recall just what is the best fluid. Stoddard Solvent crossed my mind a couple times but that didn't sound right either.

KR> FAA Basic Med

2017-04-29 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "That is where it can get really nasty for you. I guess you're not breaking the rules until you get caught." Maybe I missed something but I didn't see anywhere he stated he's been flying without a medical. He said in 60 years of flying he's only had to show it three times. Unless he said somet

KR> Weather site

2017-05-18 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Chris said, "Another good one is windytv. I use it for all my flight planning." Thanks. Especially for an instant picture of winds and intuitive function overall, this site is amazing. Mike KSEE Actress Maggie Q Shocks With Her So

KR> Another loose nut

2017-05-22 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Who me? > "With much less oil to troubleshoot I now suspect a loose nut on the right rear pushrod flange." "Sparky" Sparkes recently re-did the heads on his R-2100D and went for a test flight. He needs to jump in and tell us exactly what happened since I sometimes get things wrong. I heard abo

KR> Spruce website

2017-06-07 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Spruce carries most of the parts as long as you know the correct part numbers since some of them are impossible to find on their web site." Spruce has the worst, most frustrating website I've ever come across - all the more surprising since such a successful business is running such crap softwa

KR> Crosswind limits

2017-06-11 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "What are your crosswind limits?I always have crosswinds at my airport." I suppose there is some unusual conditions, like cyclones and tornadoes coming through, that would make it impossible to put it on the ground, but Pueblo, CO can be counted on to help you find your limits if you don't alre

KR> Fuel pump for Ellison

2017-06-14 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I've got a square-shaped Facet as a transfer pump from a wing tank to the header. Despite being left on and running dry surely more than once during my plane's long life, it continues to turn on and pump fuel without fail. I have two independently wired pumps (primary and back-up) drawing from

KR> KR2 World Tour Petition

2017-06-14 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Also, does the Kr Net have a facebook page? Can someone include the link? I couldn't find it... I'd like to join!" > "Colin, I just invited you to the Facebook group." > "And me?" > "Could I ask for a Facebook group invitation too?" * Sorry everyone. I deleted everyone from Fa

KR> Thoughts regarding crash

2017-07-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Over the years we have seen many people survive crashes where little is left of the KR except splinters. It seems clear to me the KR does a life-saving job of absorbing the shocks of impact, allowing enough margin for the pilot to survive. It's happened too many times - pilot alive, airplane comp

KR> Florida Crash

2017-07-19 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Joe said, "I remember thinking that I was going to need power to get out of the decent I was in." Obviously that was the wrong thought to have just then. You had suddenly become a glider. Glider pilots don't think about needing power. It appears from the open, flat spaces around the very loc

KR> Belly brake

2017-08-29 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "no noticeable "redirected thrust" or turbulence blanking the tail. . . which I believe is the real reason for the holes in the dive brakes on WW2 dive bombers." That's what I read when I looked into it. I think a smooth board would do a better job of pushing air downward thus providing lift.

KR> Rotax 582 vs . . .

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
"One has one of three options, 1. Move the engine forward 2. Move the seats forward 3. Move the tail forward" ** Seems to me option 3 would be the easiest choice? I'm a humorist-pilot not a builder-pilot so certain things that at first glance seem easy are perhaps not :-)

Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 202

2017-09-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
"But we advance thanks to those who choose the path less travelled . . ." see attachment Brilliant Trick Melts Body Fat Overnight (Do This Tonight) Celebrity Local http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/59ad98b0916ef18b0477cst01vuc___

KR> Cabin Ventilation

2017-09-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "The only other issue is cabin ventilation. Needs much more." All KR's need much more, at least with the canopy closed. Mine however (ahem), has an eyeball socket vent directly in front of my face that draws air from just in front of the canopy - propwash when on the ground, slipstream in the a

KR> Western Slope KR's

2017-09-07 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> A new KR-2 is is part of the flock. It was built by Dwayne Williams who > resides in Delta Colorado. EAA Chapter 1373 Kim Niebauer (Grand Junction) brought his newly finished KR to the Gathering at McMinnville. It seems the number of KR's in that area of the country is growing. Mike Stirewalt

KR> VG's

2017-09-13 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Must say, every single article lists vortex generators on the wings as a very good method of preventing spins to some degree. This have been something that I have always wanted to implement." Ken Cottle drove over to Pratt, Kansas about eight years ago to buy one of Sam Bailey's three KR's. Th

KR> KR Spin Restraints

2017-09-22 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
"Never horse around in a KR-2?" Lest some novice take any of these lessons seriously, I can't help but defend those of us in the horse-around camp. When I started reading about staying on the ground when there are gusty winds or bad weather I had to wonder if the Russians or AARP was hacking our

KR> N863RK

2017-09-27 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Wow. Thanks to Marc's photos this is the first I've seen of Robert Pesak's plane. What a stunner! We Say GoodBye To Sally Fields iflperfecttouch.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/59cb4fa7dfaf44fa7183ast01vuc ___

KR> Rebuilding my canopy

2017-10-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
That seems like a lot of work to take on if it's only to fix the crack shown in the second picture. What kind of plastic is that? Lexan? Polycarbonate? Plexiglass? A question to all who might know . . . if our canopies are kept out of sun except when flying, do the materials "age" and if s

KR> Wheelpants brackets

2017-10-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I just took mine off yesterday to top off the tires so I'll take some detailed photos and send them . . . or post a couple here so other builders can see them. Mike KSEE I Felt Like Someone Was Blowing Up A Balloon In My Stomach Activ

KR> Retracts

2017-10-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Mark said, > "Fix gear weighs less, and when properly faired with wheel pants, are faster, not to mention increased ground clearance." Jason wrote, "I can't remember the last time I was that scared of landing an airplane. I did 3 low approaches before I finally set it down and I'm still nowhere

KR> Lurker?

2017-10-22 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Thanks for the allocution. I’ll delve deeper." A thank-you to you in return. I've learned a new word (seriously). Mike KSEE The Unusual Link Between Alzheimer's and Coconut Oil (Watch) Memory Repair Protocol http://thirdpartyoffers

KR> KR-2 specs

2017-10-23 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "the KR2, even widened and lengthened would not meet this need. not even close." I don't see anything in the poster's requirements that cannot be met with the KR-2. George McHenry's plane with its IO-320, although set up for one person, could have easily met all of the requirements listed. Joe

KR> Jeff Scott's Engine Overview

2017-10-25 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Jeff mentions the Franklin 4 cylinder engine in this piece he wrote. I have some experience with this engine - the 0-235 125 HP form of it. The one I worked on and flew with for a few months was called a "Sport 4". It was identical to their factory model but was sold to homebuilders as a kit en

KR> Herbert Fuerle's KR-2

2017-11-03 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I've now turned 70 years old, and realize that I'll never fly this plane." Uh oh . . . . I just turned 72 and I've been wondering why I haven't been flying very much. Something mysterious must happen right around age 70. I'm really worried. I'm going to talk to Sparky about this. He'll kn

KR> Roy Marsh

2017-11-03 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
I just spoke with John Ready, President of EAA Chapter 499 there in Santa Maria. I called this morning on a whim just to see if I could get an update on Roy Marsh and ended up talking foir an hour or more to John who was one of Roy's closest friends. Roy, as any of us might have guessed, passe

KR> Roy Marsh N133RM

2017-11-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "John was interested to learn that Roy's KR-2S wound up in Australia. " N133RM wound up in New Zealand, not Australia as I said earlier. What follows is a post from the archives which tells the story: Hi KRNetters Just an update on Roy Marsh's aircraft and what became of it after it was im

KR> Retracts

2017-11-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "Any KR-1 flyers that have actually used the retract gear and like it?" If you've already got them they can be lived with. My first KR (picture attached with the new owner when I sold it) had the original retracts although with an extra thick spring bar. When learning to fly that KR I gave th

KR> Strobe power supply

2017-11-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Larry said, > "I've been flying with "cheap" strobes for 13 years now, never use them . . ." I've got cheap strobes too - the ones Steve & Linda sold in kit form (minus the lighting fixture) for around $35. I ended up buying four. I use one for a "rotating" beacon on the bottom of the plane (

KR> KR too small?

2017-11-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Dan Heath said, > "I have a friend who built a KR1 to fit himself. He is 6'10". Steve Bennett at well over 6ft. didn't fit comfortably in most KR's and talked Ken Cottle into selling his KR-1½ (mine currently) to him so that he'd have a comfortable KR to attend Gatherings with. Ken is also a l

KR> Ringtones

2017-11-18 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
All you builders wanting to finish your project could put this ringtone on your phone. It sounds to me like the gutteral renderings of someone constipated, struggling to relieve himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA5_QGaefGA KR builders, a generally talented and persistent bunch, are far

KR> Airplane stolen

2017-11-20 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Sorry to hear that Chris. It just happened to me too. The SDPD found the car three days later with everything of value stolen - but at least I got the car back. I hope you have as good or better luck. Everyone . . . it's time to put a kill switch in our cars. Better than those noisy alarm sy

KR> Engine Rebuild Completed

2017-11-27 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Won't JB Weld seal a small crack in a case? I haven't had to do it - haven't had any cracks - but JB seems to work for everything that involves minor metal fixes? The Unusual Link Between Alzheimer's and Coconut Oil (Watch) Memory R

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