KR> Re: 40 KR's at 2012 Gathering

[smwood]

Lee,
N6242 will be there for the 2012 Gathering.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net

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In response to my iPhone post regarding helping Bob Glidden with 'Mouse 
Trap' and his commitment to fly 'Mouse Trap' to next year's gathering, I
had an epiphany.  While on my commercial flight home from IN, I was thinking 
of what needed to be done to realize the goal of 40 KR's at the 2012 
gathering.  I am personally committing to assisting those within my circle 
of influence realize their goals with their planes and realizing the greater 
goal of 40 planes at the gathering.  If those of us with the knowledge and 
experience share with others who may need the extra help or encouragement, I 
believe we can achieve this goal.

I am helping a comrade with a few things he needs to accomplish to get his 
craft to the Copper State Fly in next month, he has already committed to 
attending next year's gathering.

With Bob Glidden, my 'comrade' Marty Skalon, and myself, that's 3 committed 
so far.  Would love to see whoever purchases Charlie's plane fly that in. 
Richard Seifert and Richard Shirley could both be pursuaded to attend by 
Steve Glover.  That's potentially 7 KR's... 33 more to go...
Who's with me??  What can we all do to assist our fellow KR enthusiasts??

I live in sunny AZ... I work for a composites company... I have two spare 
bedrooms at my house and access to a hangar.  I would be willing to
assist anyone who needs help with their project.  You could stay in my home 
for a limited time until my wife kicks your scraggly ass out.

It was brought to my attention that someone may be looking for a boat stage 
project.  I currently have two for sale in great condition.  Both have
wing spars and one has a set of Diehl wing skins. Both are on gear.

Anyone wanting to contact me concerning this email and my projects for sale, 
please contact me off net.

Lee Van Dyke
Snakebite 420LV
480-694-8846

KR> Re: Manifold Pressure

[smwood]

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.  Make 
sure there are no burrs or shavings in the pipe.   After all the welding and 
drilling, I had the steel pipes ceramic coated at Jet Hot.  Fittings are NPT 
and flexible hose to the actual sensor.  Pete Bengalis recommends a very 
small hole in the intake manifold pipe in case the flex hose or some other 
component fails; this will allow the engine to continue running.  The small 
hole also helps to even out pulsations going to the sensor for smoother 
readings.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net

-
 I am installing a manifold pressure gage and would like some suggestions 
for locating the source.  I have the HAPI intake ducts with an aerocarb.  I 
am considering welding (or brazing) a half couple to the intake tubing but 
where?

Thanks,

Pete Gauthier
Woodburn OR

KR> Some more Gathering pictures

[Ed Janssen]

I've uploaded a few more pictures taken at the Gathering.

https://picasaweb.google.com/ejanssen3/KRGathering2011?authuser=0=Gv1sRgCImr1sSf1sDqDw=directlink

Ed Janssen

KR> Re: VW dip stick

[smwood]

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 to 
check the oil reaching through the engine cooling air inlet.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net


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I have a HAPI 1835 with a Rand Cowl.  The dip stick is easily accessible 
through the air intake but it cannot be removed without removing the top of 
the cowl.  How do those that are flying VW access the dip stick.  do you 
Modify the dipstick, cut a door in the cowl, remove the cowl?  Any adverse 
affects from cutting the dip stick tube?

Thanks,

Pete Gauthier
Woodburn OR

KR> experimental or lsa

[Larry Flesner]

At 11:36 AM 9/25/2011, you wrote:
>It has not been certified as airworthy, but it was started as a 
>experimental.  Can that be changed to LSA with some mods if done 
>before airworthy certification.
++

An aircraft licensed "experimental" can be flown by a "light sport 
pilot" if it meets the requirements of a light sport aircraft.  Make 
the necessary mods to meet the light sport requirements, call it 
something other than a KR, and go flying.  I don't know about a "one 
of a kind" aircraft but a factory kit light sport is very restricted 
on what changes, if any, you can make to the airplane.  If it were 
me, and I could get the airplane to meet light sport requirements, 
I'd go "experimental".

Just my opinion

Larry Flesner

KR> experimental or lsa

[Debbie Benson]

Hi guys;
 I'm looking at a std. kr-2 W/ a 1835 vw, tricycle landing gear, no flaps. no 
speed brakes,standard. air foil.  Not quite done. Wings need to be attached, 
inside finished,etc. It has not been certified as airworthy, but it was started 
as a experimental.  Can that be changed to LSA with some mods if done before 
airworthy certification.  I'm new at this so bear with me.
 
 
The KR gathering was great.  The shory flight Rob took me on was great. (thanks 
Rob) 
Bob Benson Ph.(903) 882-8686
 Thanks

KR> updated list for 40 KR's

[Brian Coss]

hey folks I do have another k r 2 project for sale, btw has a lot of good
usable parts, maybe trade for a good fixed gear system?
On Sep 25, 2011 9:57 AM, "Lee Van Dyke"  wrote:
> Mark L
> Larry F
> Mark J
> Joe H
> Rob S
> Jeff Scott
> Steve G
> Richard Shirley
> Steve Benett
> Dan Heath
> Bob Glidden
> Lee Van Dyke
> Josh and Channel
> Joe Webber?
> Bill Clapp?
>
> Pete Larsen
>
> Terry Chizek
>
> Brad Stone
>
> Troy Petteway
>
> Richard Sefert
>
> Jack Daurghty
>
> Orma Roberts
>
> Bob Muse
>
> Marty Skalon
>
> John Shaffer
>
> Brian Douglas
>
> Tommy Waymack
>
> Ken Thomas
>
> George Mchenry
>
> Kip Lounsbury
>
> Chris Gardiner
>
> Robert Clark
>
> Mike Stirewalt
>
>
>
> Charlie Reeves Plane
>
> Jim Faughn Plane
>
> Marty Roberts Plane
>
> N902G
>
> The flying Pig
>
> N395JT Sorry I forgot your name. Again.
>
> Jeff Duvalls old plane
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KR> updated list for 40 KR's

[Lee Van Dyke]

Mark L
Larry F
Mark J
Joe H
Rob S
Jeff Scott
Steve G
Richard Shirley 
Steve Benett
Dan Heath
Bob Glidden
Lee Van Dyke
Josh and Channel
Joe Webber?
Bill Clapp?

Pete Larsen

Terry Chizek

Brad Stone

Troy Petteway

Richard Sefert

Jack Daurghty

Orma Roberts

Bob Muse

Marty Skalon

John Shaffer

Brian Douglas

Tommy Waymack

Ken Thomas

George Mchenry

Kip Lounsbury

Chris Gardiner

Robert Clark

Mike Stirewalt



Charlie Reeves  Plane

Jim Faughn  Plane

Marty Roberts Plane

N902G

The flying Pig

N395JT  Sorry I forgot your name. Again.

Jeff Duvalls old plane

KR> 40th Anniversary

[Brian Coss]

Thx verg.
On Sep 25, 2011 9:41 AM, "Virgil N. Salisbury" 
wrote:
> On 9/24/2011 6:28 PM, Brian Coss wrote:
>> hello, does anybody know a good procedure for startup of a 2180 cc rev
>> master? it hasn't ran in about 10 years, it's ben in a heated garage the
>> whole time, the owner turnd the prop over every so often, thank you !
>> On Sep 23, 2011 11:47 PM, wrote:
 I make a solemn vow that once the Black Bird is flying again, I will do
 NOTHING that will put her on the ground again other than safety issues
>>> that
 are beyond my control.
>>>
>> Turn over by hand, Drain,change.. oil, Change filter. Turn over W/starter
> and get oil pressure. get fresh gas, drain sump. Clear prop ! Start.
> Warm up oil. shut down. CHECK everything , Virg
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KR> 40th Anniversary

[Virgil N. Salisbury]

On 9/24/2011 6:28 PM, Brian Coss wrote:
> hello, does anybody know a good procedure for startup of a 2180 cc rev
> master? it hasn't ran in about 10 years, it's ben in a heated garage the
> whole time, the owner turnd the prop over every so often, thank you !
> On Sep 23, 2011 11:47 PM,  wrote:
>>> I make a solemn vow that once the Black Bird is flying again, I will do
>>> NOTHING that will put her on the ground again other than safety issues
>> that
>>> are beyond my control.
>>
>   Turn over by hand, Drain,change..  oil, Change filter.  Turn over 
> W/starter
and get oil pressure.  get fresh gas, drain sump. Clear prop ! Start.
Warm up oil. shut down. CHECK everything , Virg

KR> How to License and Fly a KR2

[Brian Coss]

is there any advantages of the retrack system, especially when close
attention is applied to latch mechanism & such? , what's the approximate
value or cost of a fixed gear system with good brakes and fairings? Thx :)
On Sep 22, 2011 9:03 AM, "Jeff Scott"  wrote:
> Dan has it about right. Larry's advice is good; Join your local EAA
Chapter. There are guys there that have been through the licensing, some
multiple times. I've been working with Amateur Built Planes since the old
days when GADO had to do phase insspections and sign all the annuals.
>
> I did a talk about licensing your amateur built plane last year for our
EAA Chapter and posted my outline including links to examples of all the
paperwork on our web site.
> . Additionally, I went
through licensing my Amateur Built SuperCub and walked my hangarmate through
licensing his Sonex this summer, so feel free to email me directly and I'll
try to answer any specific questions. If I look hard enough, I might be able
to find an email from this summer with the complete packet of my paperwork
including the program letter that I sent to the DAR when I requested the
inspection.
>
> Jeff Scott A
> EAA 691 Chapter Prez
> KR - N1213W
> SuperCub - N143W
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KR> RE: needs advice

[Peter Drake]

Hi Brian 

You can't post photos to the Net. Put them on a website and point us to it.
I'm in the UK so a phone call might be a bit expensive!

Peter
www.peterskr2s.co.uk

- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Coss" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 1:46 AM
Subject: KR> RE: needs advice


Is there any chance of a ph# to talk to someone in person,cuz I hv so many
questions to ask,about my kr2 project, and I really don't understand how
this kr net thing works?
On Sep 24, 2011 7:23 PM, "Brian Coss"  wrote:
> here is some pics
> On Sep 24, 2011 6:36 PM, "Dan Heath"  wrote:
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KR> New Pics

[Peter Drake]

Hi All

I have just updated my website with a few more pics.
We are using an Emeraude canopy for extra headroom. But I had to modify the 
turtle deck to give it a more organic shape.
Used Mark L's method for making tail access cover, worked a treat!

I am still getting nowhere with obtaining some stress analysis calcs on the 
fire wall for using this Jabiru 3300 we have bought. No reply from Bill Marcy 
or his charity.

60% etc.

Peter Drake
Hereford UK

www.peterskr2s.co.uk


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