KR> Gear location

My purpose in moving the main wheels 3 inches aft to 20 inches from the leading edge of the stub wing is to improve ground handling. The plan is to not dump on the tail when boarding or dismounting. Plus I can keep the nose wheel on the pavement on the bumpy taxiways at 2W6. Moving the main

KR> "Engine-driven alternator?"

The Compufire electronic ignition on my 2180 VW from Great Plains uses 0.6 to 7.9 amps, idle to wide open throttle, as displayed on my instrument panel ammeter. The more sparks it makes, the more juice it takes. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Gear Placement

Mark, I already have the top bolts on the upper gear legs with steel fender washers on the upper surface of the fiberglass. The bottom of the legs have a single aluminum plate on the fiberglass, all per your suggestion several years ago. With the aft extension I will put a steel plate in

KR> Gear Placement

I appreciate all the comments and concerns about main wheel gear placement for a tri-gear KR-2. I know the main gear placement on my KR-2 needs improvement. I can work that. One pronouncement is conspicuously missing: What should the horizontal distance be in inches from the datum to the gear

KR> KR Forum-gear placement

Larry, Thanks for the input on the Cessna 120 gear legs. I have done weight and balance on my KR-2 (and on Larry Flesner's also). Getting very familiar with the Excel spread sheet. My personal measurements on my KR-2 and using the W & B spread sheet clearly indicates the main wheels need to be

KR> Landing gear position

Using my weight and balance Excel spread sheet, I can do all manner of "what if" math quick and easy. (Don't know if Mr. Pazmany had Excel, but his math is still valid.) My datum is the leading edge of the stub wings per the KR-2 plans. At my max gross weight I would not be able to load my

KR> KR Forum-gear placement

A retractable pogo stick on the tail does not seem to practical for my KR-2 at this time. This morning with just myself onboard and half fuel, the cg is at 12.6 inches. I tried raising the nose on a fast taxi down the runway. With an estimated steady ground speed of 25 knots, I can easily

KR> KR Forum

Mark, For the KR Forum you could address the cg concerns for different engines and extending the engine mounts. Some of the additional things going in the tail not in the plans could be trim tab motors, elevator counter balance stuff, wider elevators, antennas and associated wiring, auto pilot

KR> Mixture Meter Presentation

The mixture meter presentation will not be at the KR Gathering this year. However, I will be presenting two sessions of the Mixture Meter Forum at EAA Airventure on Tuesday July 29 from 10:00 to 11:15 AM and on Friday August 1 from 1:00 to 2:15 PM both at Workshop Classroom 1. Included in the

KR> Starter

I bought my starter from Great Plains http://www.greatplainsas.com but don't see it in their catalog now. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smwood at md.metrocast.net -- > I have searched the archives and maybe I

KR> Skyview Installation

The FAA inspector at Washington FSDO required me to install a backup mechanical airspeed indicator. I installed T's in the tubing at the Dynon D10A to get pitot-static air to the ASI. That setup was okay with the inspector. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smwood

KR> Progress

forget the correct bung to weld into your exhaust pipe. I put on a Mixture Meter forum at the Gathering each year and also at AirVenture. Won't make the Gathering this year - Chino just to far for me - but definitely will be at Oshkosh. Sid Wood smwood at md.metrocast.net Tri-gear KR-2 N6242

KR> Progress

company of one, I am putting the design engineer on furlough and turning the flight testing over to the test pilot and flight test engineer. Sid Wood smwood at md.metrocast.net Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- >

KR> Compression

GP minimum recommended octane is 92 for the 2180 VW. Does not matter which, autogas or 100LL, as long as you use 92 octane or higher. Then there is the lead deposit issue with 100LL and the Ethanol issue with the autogas. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > Doran, > I

KR> Pictures

I have over 24,000 hits on my website and the hit meter is steady climbing. I am still adding pictures for changes to the airplane. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > > I was playing around with my pics on flicker and noticed most of them were > set as private. So I figured

KR> Known Icing

I know that none of our KR aircraft are flown in known icing. AOPA is advertising two products, LiquiGlide and Neverwet, that supposedly will reduce or eliminate icing on flying surfaces. I saw the Neverwet boxes on the shelf at Lowe's paint department. The T engineer in me immediately asks

KR> Sanding blocks

I did the same thing with a 2x4. Staple the edge of the sandpaper to the vertical side of the 2x4. Worked for me. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > > Any suggestions on sanding blocks. I made a 4ft board for my horizontal > stabilizer out of a straight 2x4. I'm having

KR> web sites

This is the website that I use, $4.95 per month. Pay with PayPal who hits my Visa every month like clockwork. http://www.expercraft.com/ This is the link to my home page. http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/ The links for pictures that I call out on the KRnet are just copy and paste from

KR> Mixture control on Zenith carb

I wrapped Teflon tape around the needle screw for packing. The screw threads turn easily in the Teflon and no leaks. I tried O-rings around the needle shaft, but had to tighten the gland nut to prevents leaks; then the shaft was too tight to easily turn with the cockpit control. I used a

KR> Electronic displays in the sunlight

I may have posted this before, so bear with me. My Dynon D10A display does definitely wash out in direct sunlight. The later generation Dynon units do have brighter displays and are purported to be readable in direct sunlight. Dynon has no upgrade to increase the maximum brightness more than

KR> Gap between counterweight

The gap around the aileron counter weight on my KR-2 is 1/4-inch at the closest point where the weight comes through the wing skin. The arm goes through the middle of the trailing aux spar; closest clearance on the arm is 1/8-inch. The counter weights are flatter and wider than the plans to

KR> Building

I hear you Ray. I shall be flying this Spring. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > -- > > Still working on my project and seeing how/what I can do to make it > > happen - before I die of old age... > Ray > New Orleans > 504-616-9098 > > >

KR> Zenith Carb

I am using a Zenith from Great Plains on my 2180 VW. The carb is mounted directly behind the Diehl adapter case. If you have a magneto at that location, then mounting the carb there will not work to well. I used the intake manifold kit from Great Plains, but opened the Y section to raise the

KR> New wing skin idea - Fuel tanks

I tested the PVC water pipes and found that the fuel would weep through the sealed pipe until it was all gone in about three months. I am also testing Vinyl fence posts. I brought the test items to the Gatherings at MVN several times. Larry always had me keep the gasoline outside the terminal

KR> New wing skin idea

I built in wing tanks per the Diehl plans between the forward and aft spars, and from the WAF out to the first wing rib. Turned out to be 10.8 gallons per side. That 21.6 gallons would provide over 6 hours endurance plus reserve. Way longer than I care to sit in my tiny cockpit for one

KR> Ercoup flying

The civilianized T-34B (Beech called it a D-45) had bungee cords interconnecting the ailerons and rudder to aid coordinated turns. Deflecting the rudder would also move the ailerons. The bungee cords were easy to over-ride with pedal pressure for slips, and spins. The Navy T-34B did not have

KR> Pressure testing my wing tanks

My welded aluminum wing tanks have identical dimensions, but one holds 8.3 gallons and the other holds 7.9. The machine shop that constructed the tanks used 30 psi air to leak test and permanently bulged the top and bottom (formerly) flat plates. Uneven bulges make the difference in

KR> EAA Sportair workshops

I was an instructor for several years for the Sportair Workshops for Composites and volunteer as an instructor every year at the AirVenture Composites workshop. The AirVenture session is actually the first lesson of the weekend course. The weekend course covers every aspect of composites

KR> KR Gathering 2014

Steve Glover, How many days until the 2014 KR Gathering in Chino, CA? I am going to try for the longest distance flown trophy. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Cowl Construction

I was asked off-line how I located where to cut the air inlets after glassing the foam plug. I had put holes in the foam at each corner of the prospective inlet and filled these holes with micro during the filling and sanding of the foam. After the fiberglass had set, the white micro spots were

KR> Cowl Construction

Larry, Last week there was a mention on the KRnet of using alcohol to thin micro slurry. I have never done that; did not occur to me. However, with that thought in mind, I tried using Epoxy Reducer. I just happened to have some left over from trying to get the Smooth Prime to work. While we

KR> Aluminum Band Saw

I purchased a metal cutting band saw from Sears about 28 years ago for $128. The same saw goes for $492 now. http://www.sears.com/black-bull-mbs45-4-1-2-inch-metal-cutting/p-SPM1532756414?prdNo=5=5=G5 Every piece of aluminum on my KR-2 that ever needed to be cut was done on this band saw, plus

KR> RR VW Engine Mount

ate email but no reply. > > Is this the bench mount or slide into a metal engine stand? > > DC > Bothell, WA > > On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:10 AM, smwood > wrote: > > I have a RR standard VW engine mount for sale, never used.? $40 plus > shipping.? Personal ch

KR> RR VW Engine Mount

I have a RR standard VW engine mount for sale, never used. $40 plus shipping. Personal check or postal money order. Send me an email off-line. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smwood at md.metrocast.net

KR> Vinyl ester for fuel tanks

Vinyl ester has slightly better durability for 100 LL aviation fuel. Epoxy is satisfactory also for 100 LL. Both resins will dissolve slowly in the Ethanol that our enlightened government requires to be added to automotive gasoline. In the presence of water in the Ethanol laced fuel, the

KR> W apps

The Excel spread sheet that we used at the 2013 Gathering does the same thing as these apps. A plot of CG numbers is included at the bottom of the spread sheet (standard Excel operations). E-mail me off-line and I will send you a copy for free. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville,

KR> Post curing wings

I disagree on the post curing process at 150 degrees F. You can certainly cure most room-cure epoxy types quickly at 150 degrees F. To do the post cure you have to get the temperature to the T sub g point. That is the softening point of any epoxy. For room-cure types this varies from 180

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 152

Joe, The main wheels have to be far enough aft so that the tail does not hit the ground every time some one gets in or out of the airplane. You don't know what the CG is until the airplane is completed. If the wheels are too far aft, then will not have enough low speed elevator authority to

KR> ethanol-free fuel link

I replaced the fiberglass wing tanks in my KR-2 with welded aluminum tanks. Ethanol in the mogas, that I was trying to use, was dissolving the Vinyl Ester resin rather quickly. Rubber components in the carb were being hardened and would not seal. (Lots of fun and excitement when the carb

KR> OSHKOSH

Another forum that may be of interest: Thu 8/1 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Mixture Meter Workshop Classroom II K10 Sid Wood Forum http://www.eaaapps.org/forumsearchresults.aspx?searchdate=1=08/01/2013 Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> OSHKOSH

Mon 7/29 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM KR Building and Flying Forum Pavilion 04 K09 Mark Langford http://www.eaaapps.org/forumsearchresults.aspx?searchdate=1=07/29/2013 > > What time and what pavilion is the KR Forum in on Monday? > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Stevens Point, WI > E-mail: flykr2s at

KR> Firewall Space

I am continually amazed at how much clear space some KR's have on the fire wall while others, like my KR-2, are packed. Is there some rhyme or reason for that? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- > See enclosed photo. More

KR> thrust

When I run up my 2108 VW on level pavement, the nose will dip down and the attitude gyro shows the number of degrees. Shut down I hung weights on the crank shaft to get the same nose down pitch. Using similar math as for the weight & balance measurements, I calculated the thrust to be 203

KR> VW engine oil temperature

Appreciate all the commentary and suggestions. I think I have a reasonable bracketing on various recommended temperatures except for the oil temperature (251 F). The newness of the engine may be contributing some extra heat. Another factor could be the prop: I don't know for sure if the

KR> Weight & Balance

781 pounds does exceed my self-assigned goal of 650 set many years ago. However, adding a 2180 VW, Diehl adapter and electric, mechanical fuel pump, oil filter, carb heat, cabin heat, Diehl skins, bigger spar, three batteries (main and two backups), extra airspeed and wet compass, ELT, panel

KR> Weight & Balance

The FAA has a procedure where you put in "standard" pilot and passenger weights (170 pounds each), full fuel and max baggage on the weight and balance work sheet. The total weight is then your max gross weight. It is a calculated number. You also have to show that the CG is in the allowable

KR> "backup" panel guages

t; On 04/16/2013 02:05 PM, smwood wrote: >> I had asked for day and night >> VFR operations for the airworthiness inspection application. Night VFR >> is the item that required the backup gauges. > > There is no FAA requirement for backup gauges for VFR day or night > f

KR> "backup" panel guages?

The Washington FSDO FAA Inspector that did my airworthiness inspection required me to install a mechanical airspeed indicator and a mechanical magnetic compass before the inspection. I had asked for day and night VFR operations for the airworthiness inspection application. Night VFR is the

KR> Glass cloth shelf life

The glass in fiberglass cloth does not have a shelf life. The glass is inorganic. The sizing coating on the glass strands is an organic compound and has a definite shelf life. I use to teach this fiber glass stuff for the EAA Sport Air Workshops and still do at AirVenture. Sid Wood Tri-gear

KR> Pre-Flight Preparations

So far have 2.8 hours on the Hobbs for ground runs. Fixed the alternator: loose spade lug on the regulator field spade; squeezed the lug just a little tighter and re-installed. Fixed the connector on #4 spark plug wire: Poor crimp from the factory did not grip the outer insulation at the spark

KR> Re: Diehl Nose Gear Spacer

Try contacting Dan Diehl at 918-299-4445 or email at d...@diehlaero.com http://diehlaero.com/ Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smw...@md.metrocast.net From: Chris corbine Netters, There is a

KR> Max Fuel Flow Test

Here are two pictures for a max fuel flow test to determine if the fuel system can deliver at least 150% fuel flow to the engine during worst case conditions of 14 degrees angle of attack, full throttle and minimum fuel in the operating tank. My FAA inspector mandated criteria is to bleed off

KR> Fuel Flow Test

Here is a YouTube video (thanks to Bernie Wunder) of the fuel flow test on 12/30/11 after replacing the mechanical VW fuel pump and installing a check valve to permit the Facet electric pump to prime the mechanical pump and perform as a back-up fuel pump. I also fixed the oil leaks at the

KR> KR-2 Photo

Here is a photo taken by Bernie Wunder of my KR-2, newly arrived at St. Mary's County Airport 2W6, for the FAA airworthiness inspection application. The graphics were produced by Wayne's Signs. http://waynessigns.com/gallery/index.php?page=1=VehicleLettering Fixing mechanical fuel pump problems

KR> Re:Aluminum Protection

For aluminum protection: Watch the EAA Hints for Homebuilders video and do what Brian Carpenter says. It works! http://www.eaavideo.org/channel.aspx?ch=ch_hints Anodize is the best (and pricey) aluminum treatment, but next best is alodine and doable by anyone right on your work bench at home.

KR> Re: KR-2 Fuse at the EAA Woodworking Workshop

Rich, I trailered my KR-2 fuselage to the EAA Woodworking Workshop in 1994 to demonstrate installation of the Diehl wingskin kit. We did not finish the wings that week, but did get a pretty good start. My snail's pace construction was greatly speeded up that week. I was also convinced that

KR> First Engine Run

Today, December 13, 2011, I ran the engine on my KR-2 for the first time. I set the choke full on, mixture about mid-range and throttle open a little. Air temp was 45 degrees F. The 2180 VW fired up on the third blade through and ran strong. The VW from Great Plains ASC had only been sitting

KR> Re: Air Fuel Ratio

Stephen, The fully programmable ignition system may need some help to set the mixture. A simpler way is to install an Oxygen sensor in the exhaust system to feed a Mixture Meter aka Air/Fuel Ratio (AFR). Then you can set the mixture exactly to what you want it to be in real time while flying

KR> Re: Prop (flight adjustable)

An in flight adjustable prop is something like an automatic transmission in a car. You can better match the takeoff, climb and cruise performance for your engine and airframe. It works great on a 215 horsepower T-34B. However, a KR-2S application may be somewhat unknown. Down side is the

KR> Re: Diehl Wing skins

Russ, The Diehl plans call for putting the bottom skin on first then put on the top skins. Before you do the top skin, put in the inspection ports in the bottom skins. That's a lot easier to do at that stage. If you are careful in cutting out the holes, you can use the cutout piece as a

KR> KR-2 Rollout

Today November 19, 2011, I transported my KR-2, N6242, from my home shop to 2W6 St. Mary's County Airport, its new home. Had one minor hangar rash on the rudder that needs fixing. I have seen worse that were still flying around. Highly recommend getting one or two or three knowledgeable

KR> Re: KR2 spars

The Lancair 320/360 and the Pulsar XP have all composite construction, fuel in the wings and removable wings. The Lancair wing spars are attached with only two bolts for both wings at the two common attachment points inside the fuselage. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Re: KR-2 Spars

Bill Clapp had formed a company to produce an all fiberglass version of the KR-2. He had exhibited the fuselage at AirVenture two years ago. Don't know if he got any orders. We made a bet as to who would get their creation flying first: Bill or me. I could not find Bill at AirVenture 2011.

KR> Re: Tri-gear Conversion

Dave, I converted N6242 from a conventional retract gear to fixed tri-gear using Diehl fixed mains and nose gear. The large holes in the wing in front of the spar were converted to inspection panels; very useful. The large holes aft of the spar were mostly closed in with foam and glass

KR> Re: VW 2180 headbolt torque and annual suggestions

Anyway, it would seem to me that after all these years that there would have been something that has been done to keep the heads on a VW motor torqued down. Better studs or fasteners ? Loc tite ??? Is there are new torque spec for a 2180 vs what the book calls for when it was a 1600 ? I know

KR> Re: Wingspan

The wingspan on my KR-2 is 23 feet 3 inches using the Diehl plans and wing skin kit. My weight and balance has a max useful load of 528 pounds and still remains within stable loading. I have seen many KR-2 aircraft flying for years with the Diehl wing skin mod that uses the RAF48 airfoil.

KR> Re: EIS Thermocouple Wiring

length and then connect to the thermal couple wire. Why are we talking about terminating the thermal couple wires, What did i miss?Joe Horton,Coopersburg, PA. -- Forwarded Message - On 10/5/2011 8:46 AM, smwood wrote: > Solder does not stick to well on them and even > if y

KR> Re: paint scheme

I painted my KR-2 plain white and put on vinyl self-stick from a sign shop with a red, white and blue flag bunting theme. The sign shop had every color, print, picture and scheme you could ever imagine. My hangar partner is planning to re-paint his Pulsar XP and do an entire airplane wrap

KR> Re: EIS Thermocouple Wiring

is to terminate the thermocouple wires at the barrier strip and then run copper wires to the DP-25 connector. I will let you know in a few days how the Radio Shack barrier strips work out. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smwood@md,metrocast.net

KR> EIS Thermocouple Wiring

How can I get the CHT and EGT wires crimped to the 25-pin connector pin for the GRT EIS 4000? I have the 4-point ratchet crimper for these pins. The hard thermocouple wires (Iron and Constantine?) apparently will not deform enough to get a reliable crimp. The crimped pin falls off with the

KR> Re: Actual work on a KR

I talked with the Dulles FSDO inspector regarding getting an airworthiness inspection. He said I needed to do a flow test to determine if my fuel system could deliver 150% fuel at full throttle, low fuel and max climb angle. How to do that with an engine-driven fuel pump has been a mystery.

KR> Re: 40 KR's at 2012 Gathering

Lee, N6242 will be there for the 2012 Gathering. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smw...@md.metrocast.net -- In response to my iPhone post regarding helping Bob Glidden with 'Mouse Trap' and his commitment

KR> Re: Manifold Pressure

Pete, You need to tap the manifold pressure sensing down stream from the carburetor and before the air-fuel stream splits before going to the left and right cylinders. I welded a pipe bung to the outside wall of the steel intake pipe, then drilled a #60 hole in the intake pipe to get access.

KR> Re: VW dip stick

Jim Faughn showed me his dipstick on his 2180 VW at the Gathering a few years ago. He had cut the lower end off the dip stick and then riveted a piece of nylon zip tie to the bottom. He had hundreds of hours on the nylon zip tie in the engine oil with no problems. The flex nylon allowed Jim

KR> Re: Mixture Meter Presentation

Netters, Belay my last post. Mark Langford is putting the Mixture Meter presentation on the KRnet website for all to access. It may take a short time to Get r done. Thanks Mark. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smw...@md.metrocast.net

KR> Mixture Meter Presentation 2011

I had planned to present the Mixture Meter forum at the Gathering. This is similar to the presentations I have done at Oshkosh and at the Gathering for the last two years. I have updated the presentation with new sources for the equipment and new technology. These systems are steadily

KR> Re: rain water on my fusalage floor

I need some advice on how to take care of rain water on my fuslage floor. I purchased John Godwins KR2S project in South Carolina last Wednesday and had to travel back to New York through the hurricane rain storms. Unfortunataely i took on some rain water last night driving through Pensylvania.

KR> Re: Horton in EAA Experimenter

Joe, nice write up on repairs and rework on your KR. http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-08_winter.asp Definitely keep auto fuel out of your fuel system. The deposits in your fuel system and perhaps along with some stickiness on the throttle were residue from the Ethanol in the auto

KR> Resorcinol Glue

Up date on the KR-2 boat: I had a KR-2 boat that had been given to me. No takers on giving to a good home. The boat had been constructed in the 1980's using Resorcinol glue, mahogany plywood and spruce. I broke the boat to get rid of it. Most of the glue joints for the spruce-to-spruce

KR> Re: Plans lacking details

Tim, When you get to the main landing gear for your tri-gear, be sure to put the wheels as far aft as possible. The weight of the main wheels does move the CG a little further aft, but two people will be able to get in your KR-2S without dumping it on the tail skid. Been there, done that.

KR> Seat Harness Attachment

Friday 7/15 a two-place glider N7475 crashed in a big tree attempting to get to the runway at K2W6. On impact the pilot was ejected from the glider going through the instrument panel, windshield and canopy, then falling about 50 feet to the ground. The pilot was killed apparently by multiple

KR> Re: Oshkosh Volunteer

Volunteer 20 hours for the week and you can get a weekly pass for the following year. You must log your hours with the chairman for that area you are volunteering at. Like Ron says, there are lots of great places to play. Last year Bernie supervised the auto fuel station and met all sorts of

KR> KR CG

My previously reported KR-2 weight is in error. After some help by fellow Chapter 478 members Bernie Wunder and Tom Weis and assisted by Mike Weis, the correct weight appears to be 746 or 709 pounds, depending on which measurement and which bathroom scale you care to believe. When we loaded

KR> Re: Component Weight

Empty total weight for my plans-built tri-gear KR-2 is 609 pounds with GPASC 2180 VW, Ed Sterba 52X52 wood prop, Diehl wings and gear, all-electronic instruments, two sealed batteries, a vinyl ester fuel tank in each wing, home-made wheel pants, strobes, landing lights, mechanical flaps, push

KR> Re: Nose Gear Pictures

I have the Diehl nose gear. Wheel fairing is home-built. Engine mount, from Great Plains Aircraft Supply, ties in with the struts from the nose wheel mount. Engine is a 2180 VW with a Diehl adapter case and 12 o'clock starter mount also from GPASC.

KR> Re: Component weight

I have Diehl skins with built-in glass 10.6 gal. fuel tanks. Outer wings weigh 68 pounds each, ready to fly, including outer WAF brackets, AN3 bolts, aileron, 2.6-pound balance lead, landing light, position & strobe, tie down bracket, fuel tank vent, fuel gauge sender, quick drain, paint and

KR> AirVenture 2011 Forums

The first listings for the Forums at AirVenture 2011 Oshkosh are now available. http://airventure.org/planning/schedules_maps.html The KR Builders Forum is scheduled for Monday 7/25 at 1:00 PM. http://www.eaaapps.org/forumsearchresults.aspx?keyword=kr%20builders The Mixture Meter Forum is

KR> Re: Mixture Meter Update

Most of the wide-band single wire O2 sensors are 0-5 volt devices. However, they have high impedance outputs, which means you have to connect them to a high impedance input - in the megohm range. Otherwise you load down the sensor output and get no useful information. Most analog voltage

KR> Mixture Meter Update

For several years I have been putting user information together for mixture meters for KR aircraft. Each year I have presented a summary at the Gathering. So, if you have been using or plan to use a mixture meter, please let me know what brand, make and model of O2 sensor, vendor sources,

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 353, Issue 148, Message 1.

My virus firewall says this site tried to auto install malware on my computer. Sid Wood Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Message: 1 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 18:29:54 -0700 (PDT) From: oceanmanus

KR> Re: Clearance between leg & foam/glass

I am donig the bottom of the inner wings. I have a trike undercarrage with the legs on the rear of the front spar. Do I leave any clearance between the leg & the foam/fibreglass, is there any flexing & if so how much clearance do I leave. Or what have others done. Mnay thanks Robin. N.Z.

KR> Re: wing tip slop

Has anyone bothered to read AC 43.13-1b Chapter 7 paragraph 7-39 and 7-40 regarding bolt fit and torque for primary connecting elements? I take that to mean this would apply directly to WAF applications.

KR> Re:wing tip slop

Martin There should be NO movement at the wing tips unless you did not have the nuts on as well. and tightened when you did this test?? Pat Russo > Just did a final(?) W & B before registering and hopefully flying the > first of my two, now allocated the rego 19 - 7814 . However.When we

KR> Fuel tank Sealing

Sid. I was reading your web page fuel tank section, and was wondering what you used and how you sealed you fuel tank inspection ports, and your unions you used for the vents. Phil Matheson. -- Phil, My fuel tanks are

KR> Re: Removable Turtle Deck

My turtle deck is removable in a few minutes by taking out a bunch of flat head screws. The screws engage captive stop nuts riveted to aluminum angle, in turn bolted to the top of the upper longerons. I had to progressively bend the aluminum angle further in to match the changing curve of the

KR> Re: Ailerons

My plans were lost during Hurricane Katrina but the plane is moving right along. Can anyone tell me the size of the gap between the bottom of the aileron and the lower wing skin? 1/2" 3/4" etc ? Also what is the maximum degree of down aileron? Thanks in advance for your help. Victor Taylor

KR> Instrument Panel

As a KRnet list member recently reported: No more Panel Diving. I cut my forward deck in two about 16 inches aft of the firewall. Now I have wide-open access to the back of the panel, master cylinders, batteries, wiring, etc. I can now fix the three wiring glitches standing flat-footed on the

KR> Re: Tri gear tail first on runway

4/6/2011, you wrote: >Very true statement Larry. I have slammed my tail on the runway more than >once and the tie down ring on my tail bears the wear to attest to the fact. >--- >Strange. >I have 335 hours on my KR2 tricycle, and NEVER hit the tail. >I can stall onto the runway,

KR> Re: Exfoliation

Air, Water and Light: Essential elements of life for mere mortals. Air, Water and Light: Essential elements of destruction for aluminum, steel, epoxy, paint and just about any other mortal-made object. Moral of the story: Coat every surface, including bolt holes, to keep air off. Keep

KR> Re:Gathering date change

Larry, The date change really scrambles my plans. September 9 & 10 were perfect. I was planning on flying my KR-2 to MVN this year. Now it's like being weathered-out eight months in advance. Does not seem to likely now with the conflicts in my schedule. What are the possibilities of

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