KR> Re: Removable Turtle Deck

[Dene Collett]

Hi guys
Regarding the removeable turtledecks, I am in the process of changing from a 
standard KR bubble canopy to a dragonfly canopy and will probably have to 
make a new forward deck. My rear deck has not yet been attached to the 
fuselage. I like the idea of having the decks removeable but am concerned 
with water ingress when the plane stands outside in the rain. Can those with 
removeable decks comment on this and how it was overcome please.
Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects
Port Elizabeth
South Africa

KR> re re wing tip slop

[Martin Pearce]

Thanks Dan and Larry  I think it is the bolt holes, or maybe the bolts
... I'll check and see. The movement is definitely between the two halves of
the wing at the WAFs and was checked with the bolts inserted but not
tightened up at all. ... Just when I thought we were almost ready to
fly! Still, better to find the problem now and not at 2000 ft over the bay


Is there a spec for the maximum diameter permitted for the bolts? I have
heard that overlarge bolts will reduce the load tolerance of the WAF 
Has anyone bushed the fittings and maybe used a taper pin to eliminate wear
over time?

Cheers

Martin

Martin Pearce
 - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn
 - Both in my garage, neither registered or flying in Au ---yet!
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KR> nice kr2 4 sale

[joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com]

Hey Guys,I had a chance to stop in and see Fritz Hardys KR2 project that he has 
to put up for sale due to medical reasons. It is a very near completed very 
nice project.I think that a person could probably finish it up in 3 to 6 
months. Contact Fritz at reds...@ptd.net Joe Horton

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KR> Calibrating fuel with Dynon and Capacitance probes

[Dan Heath]

Anyone know anything about calibrating the Dynon when you have Capacitance
probes, which also must be calibrated?



I am hoping that you don't have to calibrate the probe, remove the fuel, and
then calibrate the Dynon.



See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

There is a time for building and it never seems to end.

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

KR> W with Wing Tanks

[Dan Heath]

I completed the W empty.  The new empty weight is 720#.  I guess that with
the Corvair on, it will be around 750 or so.  I hope it will still fly.
Just guessing at the station for the wing tanks, being sort of in the area
of the people, I will be sitting just aft of center, with full fuel, and
with 10 gallons, still just barely aft of center.  This is good for the
added weight of the Corvair, but not so good for flying with the VW.  I hope
to get the actual station for the fuel, tomorrow, and then, I will know for
sure.



See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

There is a time for building and it never seems to end.

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

KR> engine-mounth

[Larry Flesner]

At 02:38 PM 5/11/2011, you wrote:
>I will use one UL power at 107 hp and weight only 159 
>pound+oilcooler. I just love this engine.
>I want to have any fuel in my wings, so I have a question I hope 
>someone can help me on.
>The fabric who deliver the engine will make a engine mount for me.
>The fuel tank in the front is removed and the engine is lighter,
>how far forward do I have to bring the engine to bring the right CG?
>


I saw one or two post to your question and one suggested you install 
the engine and do a W  to determine location.  I see no point in 
building two engine mounts.  Do a complete W series without the 
engine, complete with fuel and pilot and passenger,  and then 
determine the engine location using paper and pencil.  Use the center 
of mass of the engine for the moment arm and don't forget the weight 
and arm of the mount, cowl, prop, spinner, battery, etc.  The front 
two or three inches of the CG range would be a good target with pilot 
and fuel if adding a passenger doesn't move the CG beyond the aft limit.

Larry Flesner

KR> wing tip slop

[Larry Flesner]

At 02:27 AM 5/15/2011, you wrote:
>When we put the
>wings on (for the first time in over 6 months) we noticed about 1 inch play
>vertical at each wing tip .  Fore and aft play seemed to be much less, to
>the point that it wasn't noticeable..
>++


Are you saying you have movement at the wing attach fittings?  With 
the bolts installed, there should be ZERO movement of the fittings.

Larry Flesner

KR> Re:

[Eric j Pitts]

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KR> Re:

[Russell Lucas]

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KR> wing tip slop

[Dan Heath]

Once the wings are bolted on, the play must be zero.  If I understand you
correctly.  Find the cause and correct it.  I certainly suspect that the
bolt holes are too large and you will have to ream them out to the next size
up.

Don't take my word for it.  I am sure you will get more replies on this.

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 
See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
There is a time for building and it never seems to end.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC


-Original Message-
I presume that some vertical play is necessary and a result of being able to
fit the wing bolts, but how much is too much? 

And if I have to reduce the play, does anyone have any recommendations
please

KR> wing tip slop

[Martin Pearce]

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 put the
wings on (for the first time in over 6 months) we noticed about 1 inch play
vertical at each wing tip .  Fore and aft play seemed to be much less, to
the point that it wasn't noticeable..



I presume that some vertical play is necessary and a result of being able to
fit the wing bolts, but how much is too much? Is there a spec? Couldn't see
one in the one manual which came with my two 'planes . Would appreciate
advice 



And if I have to reduce the play, does anyone have any recommendations
please



Cheers

Martin





Martin Pearce

- KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn

- Both in my garage, neither registered or flying in Au ---yet!

rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au