No stretch was used on the B.
Started with 36 HP, Virg
On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:00:27 -0700 "Ed Jeffko" <[email protected]>
writes:
> KRnet,
> I've been following this group for some time. The accomplishments
> of the
> core group are truly amazing. The redesign of the "KR2 " is
> producing safer
> and better performing AC. The knowledge and the willingness to
> share is in
> the best interests of our sport/hobby.
>
> My interest is in the KR1, specifically theB model. While the
> mission is
> different the construction is similar. I think if KR was still with
> us the
> B would have evolved into a better performing and safer AC such as
> the 2
> has. I hope to finish my Glasair project in the next year or so,
> and would
> like to start building the B. In the meantime I'll be collecting
> materials
> and doing research.
>
> Some questions I have are,
> Due to the increase in wingspan,17 to 21 feet, how much should the
> fuse be
> stretched and how would this affect the stabilizer area?
> Airfoil. Would the new KR airfoil work just as well or better than
> the
> GAW-1?
> How about the older Wortmann airfoils?
> Powerplant. How much h.p., weight?
>
> Is there any interest in this type of project, or am I barking up
> the
> wrong[spruce] tree?
>
> Ed in eastern Wa.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Jones" <[email protected]>
> To: "KR Net (E-mail)" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 10:22 AM
> Subject: KR> KR Net
>
>
> > Has anyone other than me noticed how few actual KR related posts
> are made
> here any more. This list is designed for KR information, right? Sure
> would
> be nice to get back to the way it was when I was in the middle of
> my
> building stage. Back then, there was things to learn from every
> post. Can we
> not evolve this list back to a KR building and information forum?
> My
> keyboard no longer has a delete button it cause I simply wore it
> out.
> >
> > BTW: TODAY IS A MILESTONE...We are transitioning form three digits
> to
> double digits as of today there are only 100 days left to the KR
> Gathering.
> :-)
> >
> > Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> > Wales, WI
> > Web site: www.flykr2s.com
> > Mailto:[email protected]
> >
> >
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Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL
www.lubedealer.com/salisbury
Miami ,Fl
