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Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
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Does anyone have a good pattern (or a disgaurded set) of engine baffels to
fit a 1834 vw with the
nice touch to have access to the bolt heads
and nuts on the Diehl bracket after the stub wing is completed for annual
condition inspections.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
R
Does the KR-2 aircraft have to a radio license for an airworthiness
certificate? If so, for which radios? If the aircraft has 2 VHF radios,
does it need to have 2 licenses? Does the transponder need a license?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
.
Thanks for the replies.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
barely wait to do it again in two years.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
be any such KR-2 flight test plan that I could get a copy of?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
wooden plug for the 5/16 ss bolt hole through the
wing. Drilled a 5/16" hole through the new bracket to use the 5/16" ss stove
bolt with nylon lock nut. Now have a spare lamp with fixture. If the lamp in
the right wing fails, then I will put in the new fixture and lamp.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear
.
The kit also has the stainless steel data plate and required decals. Priced
separately these items are worth more than the kit price ($12.99 for
members)
http://www.shopeaa.com/amateur-builtcertificationkit.aspx
I highly recommend the kit for registration and certification help.
Sid Wood
Tri
micron-sized
filter element. The filter appears to be granular sintered copper. What is
going on with the crumbling? Does Ethanol laced fuel do that to a metal
filter?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
Dan,
Nice leveling fixture for your remote magnetic compass sensor for the Dynon
D10A. How do you adjust the heading bore sight?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville. MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
Oh, I also have the Ifly720 installed
.
On Monday, March 26, 2012 9:03 AM, Sid Wood wrote:
=
Dan,
Nice leveling fixture for your remote magnetic compass sensor for the Dynon
D10A. How do you adjust the heading bore sight?
http://krbuilder.org/NewPanel/index.html
See N64KR
I and
wet compass installed. No big deal, but there's another three week delay or
more depending on my inspectors schedule.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
was put on the paperwork. I corrected the few
minor gripes on the spot.
Next up is to put the airplane back together; wait for the near perfect day
and make that first flight. Let the fun begin. Yeehaa.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
My KR-2 outer wings weigh 67 pounds each. That includes the Diehl skin kit,
ailerons, aileron balance weights, vinyl ester wing tanks, WAF outer half,
landing light, retractable tie down, position/nav/strobe, fuel level sender
and associated wiring.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville
with this
material.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
Having now checked everything after the overturn, I'm soon to start
reassembling the engine mount / engine to the air
Got the Notam on order. Cannot say for sure if I will have the aircraft
ready to go and Test hours flown by end of July. However, fly or drive, I
will be there.
http://www.airventure.org/news/2012/120503_notam.html
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
consuming, but the best
long term solution.
Any other ideas?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
Larry,
Thanks for the help and pictures. Your brake pedal system looks like the
approach I will use.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
>
>Or, take out the over head suspension and mount the rudder pedals and
>master
>cylinders on the
p;project=2034&category=7223&log=137234&row=4
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
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No, not aerobatics!
What is the best way to turn her over to attend to moving the u/c fr
expire
and transition to LSA flying. Is there any thing not said right in the
above logic?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
My canopy weighs 12 pounds - includes rollover frame, latch brackets, lift
handles and paint. Does not include the two lift struts and two forward
hinges
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
We
much fiber glassing at the spar brackets. I used a long drill bit with
an extension to drill the holes in the spar and then patched the holes in
the fiber glass stub wing skin using flox and micro.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
-Original Message
with a brake applied could ruin your whole day.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
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I have an older KR2 with retractable gear and mechanical brakes, I just
bought a pair of wheels and hydraulic brakes from Matco. My intenti
send a letter to the FSDO stating my intent to go back to
Phase 1, do the testing and make log book entries, and then send another
letter to the FSDO requesting Phase 2. Do not expect either letter to the
FSDO to be acknowledged. The FSDO will simply put the letters in the
aircraft folder for
What types of airworthy gasket materials are there and which ones are
compatible with 100LL and/or ethanol laced auto fuels? How can I determine
what the gasket is made of before I put it in the fuel system?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
ng out
process was started. Any ideas what is going on with that?
Long term plan now is to use 100LL.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
sensors, please send
that along too. There is a copy of the 2011 presentation in the KRnet
archives; the data and user info are somewhat outdated.
Thanks for your help.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
will be getting the carb out of the maze between the firewall
and the engine.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
...I built the wing tanks in my Diehl wing skins
using Vinyl Ester
The Mixture Meter Presentation is scheduled to be in the AirVenture Forums
area K-10 on Friday July 27, 2012, at 10:00 to 11:15 AM.
Appreciate the inputs all have made for this technology application.
Sid Wood
Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
ester will smell faintly like ammonia mixed with MEK.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
vinyl ester??
--
I need to find out what product was used on a project recently purchased.
Is there a telltale test to determine
possible. Any
mechanical action, like using a wire brush on the interior element, to
remove the lead would easily strip away the super thin Platinum plating and
destroy the cell. Perhaps you may have discovered a chemical solvent method
to revive a lead clogged O2 sensor.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2
Looks like major damage to the rudder and aft fuselage.
Look at the second set of pictures.
Sid Wood
Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
This showed up on eBay this
Combined
Single Limit. I have had no claim history for the first year.
The first year premiums were $764 for hull and $348 for liability and the
same coverage.
I may even get air under the tires someday soon.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
help center
my shoe on each pedal. The brakes are now smooth, responsive and strong as
confirmed by slow and high speed taxi testing and full power run-up.
Steering control for taxi is excellent.
Thank you Larry.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
rib
walls and install aluminum tanks. This experimental aircraft stuff does
somewhat build character.
Sid Wood
Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
d. And now it has to stay
that way to comply with the airworthiness certificate.
Sid Wood
.
Secure the airplane at the tires and let the tires and gear do what they do
best: absorb all the shocks and vibration from the pavement.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
+++
I'm looking for info o
truth can never be an insult. No one can insult you
without your permission. And, most important, all insulters are liars. So,
once you understand what the rules are, you can have a grand time.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
It may seem mundane, but does everyone know how to change a tire on an
aircraft split rim? Without pinching a tube? Or have it go flat in a week?
I could put on a show & tell demo at the Gathering if there is any interest.
Let me know.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
cott Wicks indicates a strong interest to add Mixture
Meters to the Wicks product line. Perhaps there is a continued interest
from the KR community for Mixture Meter forums. I can help with that too.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
I sent the Mixture Meter presentation today to Mark Langford. He may have
that posted on the KRnet soon.
If you cannot find it there, send me an email and I will send you a copy.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
Craig,
I can do a fiberglass workshop on your wing at Essex Sky Park at Baltimore,
MD. How is the temperature control at the worksite?
Assemble materials and start throwing out dates to see who can plan to be
there - either working hands-on or watching.
Sid Wood
Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242
Craig,
I can do the workshop in Frederick (KFDK) in January.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net
-
All
Ok, if we want to have a builders workshop I can host one in Frederick
(KFDK) MD. I have no
I have the plywood template for the tri-gear KR-2 based on the Diehl gear
leg size. This is the wrong template for the tail dragger version, nor the
KR-2S.
Sid Wood
California, MD, USA
On 6/6/2021 12:58 PM, pi...@mymts.net wrote:
I have a couple fiberglass gear legs and have been looking
My tri-gear KR-2 had a GP 2180 VW rated at 76 hp. Empty weight was 760
pounds. Level cruise was 142 MPH at 2800 RPM with a Sterba 52 X 52 prop.
Your results may vary.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
California, MD, USA
--
Thank you all
Bernie Wunder made a set of brackets to mount the tail dragger gear legs to
the main spar on his KR-2S. These were welded 4130 steel. Bernie gave
those steel brackets to Mark Jones. My understanding is that Mark is using
the brackets on the Wunderbird that will soon be flying.
Sid Wood
section 7 feet or so, you must scarf the plywood using 2 each 4-foot wide
pieces.
To salvage your original spar with the miss-oriented web, plane it off. One
or two passes with a bench power planer would do it in a couple minutes.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 ex-N6242
California, MD, USA
smw
force,
not the vertical force that was originally designed for. Also note the
failed glue joints for the vertical blocks; another indication of shear
loading and poor workmanship. The anhedral of the outer wing spar in the
first picture definitely indicates the shear loading..
Sid Wood
Tri
Magnetic Pole Shift is also related to the so-called global warming.
Increased volcano activity is another symptom. Radon and Helium production
is another clue.
The cycle period is about 30,000 years. Maybe some coastal flooding, but
not much to worry about in our lifetime.
Sid Wood
port, K2W6, Leonardtown, MD,
Regards,
Sid Wood
smw...@md.metrocast.net
44180 Honeysuckle Lane
California, MD, 20619
cell phone 240-538-8465
-Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
-Change list delivery options at
https://list.krne
need to be rated and properly used for
inverted flight. Instruction and endorsement by a qualified flight
instructor is highly recommended. Most countries it is a legal requirement.
Stay safe.
Sid Wood
California, MD, USA
--
Hi KR friends
. A magnetic compass is
not required for non-commercial, Day VFR Airworthiness Certification.
Sid Wood
California, MD, USA
From: Chris Pryce via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 6:09 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: Chris Pryce
Subject: Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S
I don't have a
Amber paint may be a gram or so heavier than the clear. Take care for the
leading edge treatment during rework.
Don’t neglect entries in the Propeller Log book.
Sid Wood
From: Lulubelle Pitts via KRnet
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 11:07 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Lulubelle Pitts
Mark,
Totally concur. Cataract surgery, both eyes, followed by Fuchs Dystrophy,
DMEK both eyes (partial Cornea implants). The years slide by. Even though
the FAA says I'm good to go with 20/20 both eyes, I know better. The rest
of me has timed out.
Sid Wood
ex-Tri-gear KR-2
then nose dragger with Grumman modified main gear
legs. Each iteration required re-cal for the oil dip stick.
Once you have settled on the dip stick calibration, take at least one
picture of that dip stick, and make the engine log entries and operator
handbook update.
Sid Wood
ex-tri-gear
power control panel
provided automatic transfer to backup battery and kept both batteries charged
using the VW alternator. I used a battery minder when parked in the hangar.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 ex-N6242
California, MD, USA
From: Lulubelle Pitts via KRnet
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2022 11:06 PM
To
problem is the d**n
Ethanol.
Sid Wood
smw...@md.metrocast.net
California, MD, USA
-Original Message-
From: Mark Langford
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2022 8:49 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Subject: Re: KRnet> Wing tank fittings
Brett Lombardi via KRnet wrote:
I’m building a pair
Looking at the NTSB report, Photo 6 does look like the Right canopy hinge,
not the Left canopy hinge as labeled. Also appears the hinge ripped away
from the forward deck, not the fuselage; sequence is unknown regarding
canopy latch failure or hinge foundation failure.
Sid Wood
touch my truck to go somewhere.
Sid Wood
California, MD.
From: Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2023 2:39 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Flesner
Subject: KRnet> empty hangar
On 4/29/2023 1:03 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
While were on the subject
Widening the cabin for a KR-2S not only gets you more shoulder room, but gets
you much less knocking your headset on the canopy.
Been there, done that,
Sid Wood
EAA Chapter 478 Tech Counselor
California, MD.
From: Mike Richards via KRnet
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2023 11:29 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Mike
partially inflated tube keeps itself out of the "jaws" of the wheel halves
as they come together. Talcum powder allows the tube to slide to equalize
uniform stretching inside the tire during full inflation.
I demonstrated that hint at a Gathering Larry hosted one year off-site from
Mt
carb
for starting.
Sid Wood
California, MD.
-Original Message-
From: ROB SCHMITT via KRnet
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 10:24 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: ROB SCHMITT
Subject: Re: KRnet> Thanks for all the help ... For the assistance starting
my KR2
Remove the check valve! I don’t have one
-motion premium to jump to about $600 or
more per year. Not sure about the hull coverage.
Sid Wood
California, MD.
From: Ronald Brown via KRnet
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:15 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Ronald Brown
Subject: KRnet> Insurance
I can see the finish line for completing
The Diehl wing skin kit uses fiberglass foam sandwich for ribs per the Diehl
plans. The foam is 1/4-inch thick and uses one BID fiberglass on each side.
Glue it in place with chopped cotton flox.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
You can
summers. I can take the temperature down to 60 degrees or so to get
extended pot life for epoxy work, then raise the temp to 90 for quicker
cures. Your results may vary.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
-
-win-win
situation to me.
Your results may vary.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--
Really? Has anyone weighed a set of each and compared? I'll bet it's not a
huge difference. I could be wrong
Ground handling is much improved, visibility for taxi is improved, cross
wind capability is improved and the insurance premium is significantly
reduced also.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville,MD, USA
--
Just think how
Craig,
Are we still on for the KR Builders Workshop next week? What is the
schedule?
This week I will be helping Bernie Wunder get his KR-2S elevator and rudder
ready for fiberglass layup at the workshop. Bernie is using the Dr. Dean
rod end hinge system.
Regards,
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2
eg room is
fine. Four flights with one 200-pound person have been done. I am strongly
considering converting my KR-2 to a single place machine with one center
seat. Will finish the Phase I testing and re-visit the conversion
consideration at that time.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanic
bolt and
staple holes) with epoxy and the spruce will last your lifetime and then
some.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
---
... an A&P friend of mine (and aluminum experimental builder), mentioned
some spru
system is
fairly simple but messy and downright awkward on my KR-2 with the master
cylinders tucked away under the panel.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
thinking. A reservoir full of hydraulic oil is yet another added weight.
Everything airplane is a trade off.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
---
I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near
and
head room lacks about 2-inches on left side. Have abandoned the dream of
taking friends and Young Eagles for rides with this airplane. Were I a Ken
Rand sized person, no problem.
Next airplane will be a KR-2S with a big engine (Corvair or such), should I
live so long.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear
.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
http://www.pddnet.com/news/2015/01/vw-audi-porsche-issue-recalls-fuel-leaks?et_cid=4386517&et_rid=568671104&type=cta
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
the cable had jammed between the pulley and the
cable keeper.
My recommendation: If you have any cable systems in your airplane, at every
condition inspection be sure to thoroughly inspect those cables at the
pulleys . That is where they flex and likely where they will fray.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear
raise the carb to clear the strut braces for
the nose gear. Everything is a trade off.
Thanks to Chris Gardiner and Chris Prata for their advice and help on this
carb re-work.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
a
good size match for the 2180 cc VW that I am using. I paid $286 for this
carb from Great Plains Aircraft; the GP website now quotes $387. There are
other carbs specifically made for aircraft operations; prices vary.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
elf just as you treat your KR
and get that annual condition inspection.
Preaching to the choir,
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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system and
position navigation lights that all met the TSO functionality, but did not
have to be TSO certified. I chose the Whelan non-TSO integrated strobe
system. Yes, the FSDO inspector looked for and checked off all those items
on his inspection check list form.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
number
of cycles, unlike mechanical circuit breakers. I have one 35 amp mechanical
circuit breaker located adjacent to the power panel for the 20 amp Diehl
alternator on the VW engine.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--
The only circuit breaker
. This Spring will be back flying the KR-2 for Phase I testing.
Meanwhile flying a rented Cessna 150.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Subject: KR> Whats everybody doing...
Flying; a few flights to log in on my 31st y
o throw a little more fuel on the fire, Is there anyone now still
wanting to build a KR-2 instead of a KR-2S?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
ould be 20 inches aft from the leading edge of the stub wing.
Otherwise the airplane tends to fall on the tail when you climb aboard or
dismount.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
From: Dave Acklam
Due to my use of &#x
Adam,
Excellent choice on widening your KR-2S to 43 inches. Wished I had the good
sense to do something like that on my KR-2 back then. 34-inches is a bit
tight for a two-place side by side.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Ok, excellent suggestion on building the airplane to the forward end of the
cg limit. Just exactly how does one do that? And still follow the plans?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
---
I put another couple of
XP as an LSA
for four years now. (And pays little attention to the LSA RPM placard.)
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
HAS ANY BODY SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED THEIR KR 1 TO AN LSA? AND WHAT WERE
THE REQUIREMENTS
can be found in
FAA AC 43.13-1B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft
Inspection and Repair, Chapter 1, Figure 1-16.
https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/99861
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville
All of the control cable fittings called out in the Australian AD are roll
crimped terminations. The internal areas of the terminals that grip the
cable are not visible for corrosion inspection. Nothing in the AD about
Nicopress or similar cable crimps.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Maybe it is because airplane have vented tanks and quick drains while cars
have closed fuel systems. Most gas cans also have tight fitting caps.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--
Same logic that my homeowners insurance used
bolts.
Upgrade the bolts for both sides of the gear hinge casting to AN4.
John Shaffer had retractable tri-gear for his KR.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--
I have been trying to pass my Medical for about ten
and conversation;
but visits with the panels open and cowl off for condition inspection
provide the best transfer, IMHO.
Hopefully he was able to take away some of my lessons learned to help
expedite construction on his tri-gear KR-2S.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
P.S. Getting
cured epoxy or vinyl ester
resins.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--
Has anyone tried to make a lay up with vinylester resin over cured epoxy
resin (West System)? ?As in a fuel tanks.? I??want to make my front
sy to work and
reasonably rigid for the sanding and lay-ups. After the outside lay-ups
were done, the foam inside was also removed, Very little foam remained in
the finished cowl.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsvill
ches with
me and half fuel on board. Last flight in August 2014 same loading with cg
at 12 inches was definitely unsatisfactory!
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
carb, RR engine mount with 2" extension blocks, Sterba 52x52 prop, Revmaster
oil cooler, Grand Rapids engine monitor with all probes and 10.6 engine
operating hours, turning 3150 RPM static WOT.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
or the builders are not around to tell about
their last flight.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
-
Agreed, a new mount seems to be the preferred solution and if it has to be
so be it but
the reality
check.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Hi Ya Jeff
I reckon it's bit more complex than just moving the wing. As a weight
alone, moving the wing back away fro
Weight and Balance to see:
"Does it really do that?"
Sid Wood
Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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That's because moving a wing around as per the discussion is complicated!!!.
Ju
would be 3.5 x 60 / 23 = 9.1 pounds, now no longer needed.
With the removal of the elevator balance weight and move of the ELT, the
current ballast is now: 49 - 19.45 - 9.1 = 20.45 pounds.
A pound or two at long moment arms does make a big difference.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville
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