KR> FW: Landing gear parts

[Brad Ankerstar]

Guys, the price is $500, plus shipping from the Cincinnati area.  Further
complicating the deal is they will go in the moving van on their way to
Texas this Saturday.  If you are serious about the deal,  we need to work it
out on the phone, soon.  The packers are here today and tomorrow and I am
way too busy to be shipping airplane parts.  Local pick up or ship next week
from Austin TX area.

Brad 
cell: 513 313-9265


> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave_A
> via KRnet
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 8:10 PM
> To: louis lanie; KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> FW: Landing gear parts
> 
> If you don't already have a deal set up, here's what I would be
> interested in:
> 
> I have a set of tail-dragger gear legs, that I bought used off this
> list, intending to modify them to work as trike legs.
> 
> If you (Louis) want to buy the offered gear set & ship me the trike-
> gear legs that it includes, I will ship you my tail dragger gear legs
> 
> That seems to be the easiest way to do this.
> 
> On 10/15/2014 10:35 AM, louis lanie via KRnet wrote:
> > What kind of gear do you have for sale then Diehl tail dragger main
> gear?
> > I am interested in those
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Oct 15, 2014, at 11:39 AM, Howie Shank via KRnet
>  wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I want it . Sold mine . I will sell my tale drager set for the same
...
> > 
> 
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KR> FW: Landing gear parts

[Brad Ankerstar]

$500 will buy the entire gear set.



> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave_A
> via KRnet
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:57 AM
> To: louis lanie; KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> FW: Landing gear parts
> 
> Perhaps someone who needs trike gear and has tailwheel gear might buy
> his legs & sell you theirs...
> 
> Depending on his price, I'd be interested (I have tailwheel gear but am
> doing a trike gear bird)...
> 
> On 10/13/2014 6:35 PM, louis lanie via KRnet wrote:
> > Would the main gear legs work for a tail wheel configuration what
> kind
> > of price would you want
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Oct 13, 2014, at 8:10 PM, Brad Ankerstar via KRnet
>  wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> As some of you know, I have tried to part out N774A since it was
> >> destroyed a couple years ago.  I'm going to load it all in a moving
> >> van next Saturday to our new home in Georgetown Texas.  If anyone is
> >> interested in a complete Diehl, tri gear set, from the spar, and
> >> firewall, to the ground, I think a deal could be made.  The nose
> gear was damaged in the "very hard landing".
> >> The strut was broken and the firewall bracket was bent.  I'm pretty
> >> sure a decent welder can repair the bracket but of course, the strut
> >> needs to be replaced.  The gear is complete with wheels, tires,
> >> tubes, axles, hydraulic disk brakes and master cylinders (Great
> >> Plaines).  I'm looking for something well below half of retail.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Brad Ankerstar
> >>
> >> SW Ohio
> >>
> >> Cell 513 313-9265
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 
> >> 
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KR> FW: Landing gear parts

[Brad Ankerstar]

As some of you know, I have tried to part out N774A since it was destroyed a
couple years ago.  I'm going to load it all in a moving van next Saturday to
our new home in Georgetown Texas.  If anyone is interested in a complete
Diehl, tri gear set, from the spar, and firewall, to the ground, I think a
deal could be made.  The nose gear was damaged in the "very hard landing".
The strut was broken and the firewall bracket was bent.  I'm pretty sure a
decent welder can repair the bracket but of course, the strut needs to be
replaced.  The gear is complete with wheels, tires, tubes, axles, hydraulic
disk brakes and master cylinders (Great Plaines).  I'm looking for something
well below half of retail.  



Brad Ankerstar

SW Ohio

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KR> One less KR - N774A

[Brad Ankerstar]

Revmaster Revflow 32mm.  



> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave_A
> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 3:49 AM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: Re: KR> One less KR - N774A
> 
> What were you using for a carb/injector/etc?
> 

KR> One less KR - N774A

[Brad Ankerstar]

Rob,

I have not seen the NTSB report.  Vapor lock came from the FAA.  If you look
at the picture of the firewall prior to the crash, with oil all over it, you
will see that I did not have a heat shield on the gascolator.  I'm thinking
that the increased airflow, after takeoff, may have moved more hot air to
that area, as I hoped, on its way out of the cowl.  Even with lots of taxi
and static running, I never had any overheating.  Apparently putting more
heat in that area did the trick.  Hard to believe and probably not true, but
it works for me.

It was a nice day.  Not particularly hot because we had had a lot of rain.
The engine had been run several times in warmer temps.



> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Robert7721 at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 8:12 PM
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: Re: KR> One less KR - N774A
> 
> Brad,
> 
> Sorry for your loss, glad to hear the pilot is fully recovered. Good
> summary and pictures to help understand the accident. The  NTSB report
> is curious, vapor lock? What were the temperatures in May when  the 1st
> flight was done? I seem to recall it was a pretty cool May, at least
> around my area it was. Maybe something else in the report to indicate a
> cause  for the vapor lock?
> 
> Since the airplane flew before with you in it, even if only shortly -
> it seems the plane should have been capable. I wouldn't think the
> Taildragger to  Trigear conversion would have caused a huge change in
> performance.
> 
> Look forward to seeing you at the KR Gathering.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rob
> 
> 
> 
> In a message dated 8/4/2013 12:42:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> ankerstarb at embarqmail.com writes:
> 
> Some of  you know that the KR I started in 1974, resurrected on 2005,
> and expected  to fly to Mt Vernon this year, was destroyed on its first
> "official" test  .  I have several pictures and some comments on the
> integrity of the  design, at http://www.krnet.org/krs/bankerstar/.
> 
> 
> 
> I expect to  attend the gathering again this year, by car.  I need at
> least one  more to wean myself from the KR dream.  I expect to have
> several  metal parts for sale when I get there.  All of them are
> visible in at  least one of the pictures.  The engine, and most
> instruments, will go  to a new project,
> probably an Aerosport Quail.
> 
> 
> 
> Brad  Ankerstar
> 
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KR> One less KR - N774A

[Brad Ankerstar]

Some of you know that the KR I started in 1974, resurrected on 2005, and
expected to fly to Mt Vernon this year, was destroyed on its first
"official" test .  I have several pictures and some comments on the
integrity of the design, at http://www.krnet.org/krs/bankerstar/. 



I expect to attend the gathering again this year, by car.  I need at least
one more to wean myself from the KR dream.  I expect to have several metal
parts for sale when I get there.  All of them are visible in at least one of
the pictures.  The engine, and most instruments, will go to a new project,
probably an Aerosport Quail.   



Brad Ankerstar

Cell:  513 313-9265

KR> KRNET not posting

[Brad Ankerstar]

I got all three of them.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone



Glenn Martin  wrote:

>On 1/7/2012 8:19 AM, Glenn Martin wrote:
>> On 1/7/2012 8:16 AM, Glenn Martin wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2012 8:13 AM, Glenn Martin wrote:
 Why is it that half the posts I send to KRNet I have to send 2 or 3 
 times to get them to post, and half the things I see referred to in 
 other peoples posts I never get (I do not use a spam filter at all).
>>> 2nd time sent
>>>
>> 3rd time sent
>>
>
>
>-- 
>Glenn Martin,
>KR2 N1333A,
>Biloxi, MS
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KR> Anyone know the best time to get a person at NV Aero

[Brad Ankerstar]

Dave,  

I recently completed a conversion to tri gear and used 5/8" axles from Great 
Plains (http://www.greatplainsas.com/scaxles.html).  No where near $158.  
Required welding plates to the axle bolts which are then bolted to the brackets 
that com with the Diehl gear.  

Brad Ankerstar 
N774A  SW Ohio

- Original Message -
From: "Dave_A" <dave.a.kr...@gmail.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 12:39:12 PM
Subject: KR> Anyone know the best time to get a person at NV Aero

I can't do the 'leave a message and get called back' thing due to no 
return number here in AFG. And they don't seem too good at returning 
e-mails

I'm trying to get an answer for 'Do the 5/8" axles (shown as a set on 
the website) come as a set, or individually?' - for $158 I would 
sincerely hope the answer is 'set' - but I have to know before I order 
(looking to replace the gear on the plane I bought with Diehl tri-gear - 
discussions on this list have lead me to believe that the stock RR 
spring-gear isn't re-usable for this purpose, with the exception of 
wheels/tires/brakes, ergo 5/8 axles)



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KR> Purchased a KR-2, want to change the landing gear config....

[Brad Ankerstar]

I recently completed a retract to tri gear conversion after a hard landing on 
N774A.  Mine was upside down for several months.  I know a local builder who 
has decided to do exactly what you are contemplating.  Mains have been 
reversed. He does not have the nose gear yet.

Email off line at ankerst...@embarqmail.com or call my cell (513 313-9265) if 
you'd like to pursue our experience.

Brad Ankerstar 
SW Ohio, N774A



I know that some aircraft can be converted by simply 'flipping around' the
main gear so that it angles backwards and is mounted to the back of the
spar, and then adding a nose wheel - is this a workable concept with the KR
(keep the stock mains but flip/reverse-mount, and add the Diehl nosewheel),
or do I need to buy new mains as well?

KR> Fw:

[Brad Ankerstar]

Pat,

I may be able to help.  I have converted N774A to tricycle gear and I gave the 
original gear (1974) to a friend.  He's out of town right now, but the gear is 
still in his hangar, with parts of another.  If you still need it, I'll ask him 
if he wants to part with it.  You can contact me off net at 
ankerst...@embarqmail.com.

Brad Ankerstar
SW Ohio 

- Original Message -
From: "Patrick and Robin Russo" <patru...@myfairpoint.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 8:03:32 AM
Subject: KR> Fw: 


- Original Message - 
From: Patrick and Robin Russo 
To: KRnet 
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:10 PM


Those of you that are moving from tail dragger to tri geatI am looking for 
ORIGINAL tail wheel spring for KR2 and the rest of the assembly (wheel and 
fork) if you have a mind to sell it.
Pat Russo
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KR> KR 2 Nosegear

[Brad Ankerstar]

I just converted mine to diehl tri gear.  The bottom of the firewall is 22 1/2" 
from the floor.  Nose tire is 3.40-3.00x5.  The center of the prop hub is 37 
1/2" from the floor.  There is 4 or 5 inches of verticle tubing on the front of 
the strut that could be cut to shorten it.  Hope this helps.

Brad Ankerstar 
KR 2, N774A
SW Ohio

- Original Message -
From: "Margaret Davis" <snuffys...@yahoo.com>
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:00:53 PM
Subject: KR> KR 2 Nosegear

hi guys   would someone with a deihl nose gear kr-2 give me a measurement 
between the bottom of the fuselage(firewall-just below the nose gear bracket) 
and the ground ,with what size tire ,trying to go tri-gear with my existing 
main 
gear  thanks for the help   brad
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KR> Mark Langford

[Brad Ankerstar]

At an awards ceremony last night, Mark Langford was honored and recognized
by his peers at Teledyne-Brown, 2000 engineers, as Engineer of the Year.



Fantastic



Brad Ankerstar

N774A, SW Ohio

KR> Prop for VW 1835

[Brad Ankerstar]

I will be needing a replacement prop for N774A in the next several weeks.
The prop bank is a little sparse, so if anyone has a 52 x 44, 45, 46,  or
47, that you want to sell, or loan, contact me directly.  774A flew briefly
on a Sterba 52x44 but I really don't know how much pitch I would like.  I
found a table that calculates theoretical cruise performance with various
prop combinations.  Does anyone know of a formula or table to estimate climb
performance?



Brad Ankerstar 

ankerst...@embarqmail.com

1 513 313-9265  cell 

KR> Dremel model 400XPR

[Brad Ankerstar]

Dremel owners, I had a very positive experience with my model 400XPR.  It
quit turning on a few months ago so I started using my back up.  When I
decided to try to fix it I opened it up and decided it exceeded my skill
level.  So I called customer service. (1-800-437-3635)  They asked if I had
had it less than 5 years.  I didn't have the receipt, but I thought it had
been less than 5 years.  



I was told to send it to their service department in Racine WI, along with a
note with my address and phone number, explanation of the problem, and a
statement that I had had it less that 5 years.  They would either fix it or
replace it.  I sent it in on 3 September and got a new model 4000 in the
mail on 9 September.  They also sent a small sanding wheel and a nice
letter, for my inconvenience.



I suspect that someone out there has a similar problem.  If you do, give
them a call.  They made me a happy camper.



Brad Ankerstar  

KR> Need Rotating Beacon/Strobes

[Brad Ankerstar]

This site may be of some interest to you. 
http://www.barkeraircraft.com/files/Low_cost_Aircraft_Strobe_lights.pdf

I was looking for the web site for the kit that Great Plains sold and I 
found this build it yourself site.  Looks like it may be worth trying if you 
have any expertise if electronics.  I don't.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R

KR> Need Help Cutting Spinner

[Brad Ankerstar]

Maybe.  I didn't, but then I didn't think of it.  My fix may have been 
better if I had.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A

KR> Need Help Cutting Spinner

[Brad Ankerstar]

<<There's also a small (12mm dia.) dent in the very end of this
spinner, and I'd like to know if there's a way>>

I had a similar dent on the tip of my spinner.  I rounded the end of a 
hardwood dowel and tapped it from the inside, gently, with a hammer. 
Better, but not perfect.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A

KR> N774A damage report

[Brad Ankerstar]

On 14 April at 2:10 pm, N774A hit the ground at about 75 mph after I
realized it was falling out of the sky.  I had flown a reasonably decent
pattern and was headed right for the numbers but the airspeed read 80.  As I
applied power to arrest the sink, I hit the ground and bounced.  When I hit
again, the gear collapsed and I became a sled.  Stayed on the runway and,
even though everything that wasn't fastened down flew all over the cockpit,
I was not injured.

The prop, of course, is kindling.  The cowl was scuffed up slightly, the
belly from the main spar forward was also significantly scuffed, and the
firewall came loose on the top and sides.  The fuel tank front mount kept
the firewall on the plane.

The landing gear was essentially undamaged.  It did not collapse, as in --
retract.  What happened was that all 8 of the nuts on the gear leg attach
bolds were stripped off.  That allowed the gear legs to fold sideways up
into the wing which prevented a second bounce.  Of course, the top skin on
each wing was pierced on both sides of the main spar.  If I was so inclined,
I could bolt the gear legs back to the spring, replace a tire that got
scuffed, and get on with the wood and glass repairs.  However, I am not so
inclined so I am now in the market for a set of Diehl tricycle gear, plus
wheels and brakes, and a prop.  A project, on the gear might be interesting.
If anyone has something you think I could use, please contact me off the net
at ankerst...@embarqmail.com.

For the record, N774A is a single place KR 2 with a 1835 cc VW. (ran good
but the revflow carb is too big)  It had a Hegy 52x44 prop which was at
34-3600 rpm for the whole flight.  Empty weight is 587 lbs and gross is 950.

I remember speeds from 65 to 135 while I orbited HAO for about 40 minutes,
trying to find the courage to try to get down.  Remember, I was doing taxi 
tests
and was no where near ready to fly --- obviously.  I pretty much wasted all 
that
time being very gentle trying to keep it in the sky when I should have been 
doing
some actual test flying.  Anyway, back to work again.  I have long thought, 
and now I'm
convinced, that these are sturdy little birds.

With a couple miracles, we will be at the next gathering.  Without miracles,
I'll drive.





Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2

KR> Hiney placement KR2 - Single

[Brad Ankerstar]

Gary,

My seat is on the centerline with side panels on both sides.  I weigh 220 
and the plane is 587 empty.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R (Testing)


- Original Message - 
From: "Gary Shubert" <gary.shub...@comcast.net>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:51 PM
Subject: KR> Hiney placement KR2 - Single

Brad's KR2 appears to be a single seat version with the pilot seat off the
fuselage centerline to the left with some type of storage compartment on the
right.

I am doing a mock up of my cockpit of my KR2 (single place) at this time
(too cold for glass work) and I am planning on putting my hiney on the
centerline.  My thought process is related to balance in roll.



Gary Shubert

East Hampton, CT 06424





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KR> what kind of foam to use in kr2 buiding

[Brad Ankerstar]

I used 2 lb. density urethane.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R (Testing)

KR> Gathering awards

[Brad Ankerstar]

Ya done good Larry.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R
- Original Message - 
From: "Larry Flesner" <fles...@verizon.net>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:59 AM
Subject: KR> Gathering awards


In light of these concerns, and as host of the
Gathering, the individual awards this year will
be presented to the KR that scored the highest in
each individual area and if one KR takes home all
the awards, including "people's choice" and
"greatest distance flown", then so be it.  THEY
WERE ALL DESERVED.


Larry Flesner


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KR> Another Bad Day for N886MJ

[Brad Ankerstar]

Mark,

Is it time to negotiate with Van Dyke to see if he has a copyright on the 
name "Snake Bite"?  Tail art is first class.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R


 Another Bad Day for N886MJ

KR> Progress Report

[Brad Ankerstar]

Netters,

The project I started on July 31st, 1974 became an airplane at 1030 today, 
August 21st.  Since I am a super senior with a retractable gear, tail dragger,  
I'm having some significant insurance issues.  With a little more tail dragger 
experience, I may have to do the testing myself:  When I'm comfortable.  Maybe 
after a few hours in type, insurance will be available.

Flying to Mt Vernon this year is highly unlikely, but count me in for 2010, 
wherever we go.

Mark, please move me from project to completed on the web site.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R (KHAO)
ankerst...@embarqmail.com

KR> Is there anyone out there?

[Brad Ankerstar]

There are four based at Butler County airport (KHAO) in Hamilton Ohio, home 
of EAA Chapter 974.  Mine (KR2) is in the EAA hangar, awaiting the 
Airworthiness Inspection.  Two (KR 1 1/2 and KR2) are flying and one (KR2S) 
is on the gear.  We also have one flying out of an airport near Wilmington. 
Feel free to contact me off line at ankerst...@embarqmail.com.

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R, almost there.- Original Message - 
From: "Ross Aldrich" <rra_...@hotmail.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:32 AM
Subject: KR> Is there anyone out there?



Is there anyone out there who has built, or is pretty far along on his (or 
her) KR-2S primarily - or any KS for that matter, who lives not to far from 
the Cincinnati area?  I would like to visit and chat.

Ross Aldrich

111 Marian Lane

Terrace Park, OH 45174

(513) 831-1775

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KR> KR projects near Columbus, Mississippi

[Brad Ankerstar]

I'm going to be in Columbus, Miss. most of next week.  If you have a KR project 
in the neighborhood, I might be able to shake loose for a visit.  If 
interested, please contact me at ankerst...@embarqmail.com .

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R, almost there, really

KR> Re: Baffle 2180 VW Reverse Engine

[Brad Ankerstar]

"I was asked for more pictures of my VW 2180 cooling duct arrangement, so 
here are a few more:"

Thanks Sid,

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R, almost there.

KR> Revflow carb for 1835 VW

[Brad Ankerstar]

I have an 1835 VW with a 34mm Revflow carb and a 52x47 prop.  I ran it the 
other day and reached peak RPM at about 2/3ds throttle.  More throttle killed 
the engine.  I asked Joe Horvath about it and he replied :

"A 34mm carb for an 1835cc engine is extremely large.  The air flow that the 
engine needs is considerably less than what a 34 will flow.  Therefore, you may 
reach max engine rpm of 3200 with partial throttle, but the mixture may be 
rich.    Trying to tune a 34mm carb to the 1835cc engine will not be easy. 
."

Apparently I would be better off with a smaller carburator.

If anyone out ther has a 30 or 32mm revflow they would like to sell or trade, 
contact me off list (ankerst...@embarqmail.com).  

Brad Ankerstar, SW Ohio
N774A, KR2R, almost there.
513 932-2514

KR> really bad morning

[Brad Ankerstar]

Sad story Joe.  Could have been a lot worse.  Hope you get back in the air 
soon.

Brad Ankerstar
KR2R N774A, Building
ankerst...@earthlink.net 

KR> March 2007 Sport Aviation cover

[Brad Ankerstar]

That makes two votes.

Brad Ankerstar
KR2R N774A, Building
ankerst...@earthlink.net

KR> location of controls on main spar

[Brad Ankerstar]

How about extending the elevator push-pull tube through the spar and 
connecting the aileron tubes on that side.  Without the retract mechanism up 
there, should be plenty of room.  Of course you have to come back through 
the spar, or in the space between the wing and the stub to get to the 
aileron crank.

Brad Ankerstar
KR2R N774A, Building
ankerst...@earthlink.net 

KR> Attached photos

[Brad Ankerstar]

I checked both of them and the only pictures I get are in the left Author 
box.  I'm not sure where to check my browser but I do occasionally get a 
notice that pictures are blocked to keep sender out of my computer.  Not 
getting that notice on the forum. 

KR> Attached photos

[Brad Ankerstar]

By some magic, probably Langford, I now get pictures.  I don't think I did 
anything but complain but the problem seems to be solved. 

KR> 1st Tricycle KR-2

[Brad Ankerstar]

Ken,

I found a picture of N24BD in the May 78 newsletter.  Builder was Bill De 
Freze, from Dublin CA. and the gear was retractable.

Brad Ankerstar
KR2R N84BA, Building
ankerst...@earthlink.net 

KR> Belly board location

[Brad Ankerstar]

I checked the archives and found 21 posts regarding the location of the 
belly board.  It appears that the location is not real critical since it 
seems to be working at the main spar, the rear spar, or in between.   My 
board is 10" x 30", 1/16 aluminum with a couple 3/4" U channel aluminum 
stiffeners.  There are no holes in it at this point, maybe later.  I'm about 
to install mine and I'm thinking about halfway between the spars with 
appropriate reinforcement. That would be the simplest.

If any of you folks that are flying KRs have any suggestions, pro or con , I 
would appreciate the feedback.  I'm building a standard KR2 with retractable 
gear, a front deck that is a couple inches higher as is the canopy, and a 
somewhat oversized vertical stabilizer and rudder.

Brad Ankerstar
KR2R N84BA, Building
ankerst...@earthlink.net

KR> Belly board location

[Brad Ankerstar]

Thanks Larry,   I'm a little nervous about the clearance but I'm thinking I 
can start cutting if It's too close.  I also have the option to reduce the 
angle.  Won't know what I've got for sure until I get it right side up 
again.

Brad Ankerstar
KR2R N84BA, Building
ankerst...@earthlink.net

KR> discouraging

[Brad Ankerstar]

If you have an opportunity to visit the Cincinnati area, visit with the 
Chapter 974 folks.  We have 6 guys involved with KR 2s and a super EAA 
Designee.  He has a dragonfly and a longeze.  We'll treat you better.

Brad Ankerstar
ankerst...@earthlink.net

KR> head set adapter - ICOM IC-A21

[Brad Ankerstar]

My Icom instruction book shows a "Manual transmit/receive switching unit 
(push to talk switch) which has a male plugs for the handheld on one end and 
headset female plugs on the other.  It is called HS-20SB PTT Switchbox.  I 
think ebay will be your best bet.

Brad Ankerstar
N84BA 

KR> KR1 on ebay

[Brad Ankerstar]

There is also a KR1 currently listed at $575 with 5 day to go.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KR-1-Experimental-Aircraft-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ320034209781QQihZ011QQcategoryZ63679QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Brad Ankerstar
N84BA

KR> KR Info site update

[Brad Ankerstar]

I just copied and pasted in excel.  Worked for me.

Brad Ankerstar
KR 2 N84BA, building

- Original Message - 
From: "Randy Powell" <randywpow...@verizon.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:33 PM
Subject: Re: KR> KR Info site update


> Mark,   Do  you by chance have this table in an EXCEL Spreadsheet ?.   It
> would be easier to review if you do.  If  so, please email me a copy.
>
> randywpow...@verizon.net
> Wachapreague Va.
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net>
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 6:48 PM
> Subject: KR> KR Info site update
>
>
>> KRnetHeads,
>>
>> I've updated the KR info site at http://www.krnet.org/kr-info.html with a
>> few more entries.  There are still a lot missing, for example Jim 
>> Sellars,
>> etc, so send me your info so I can add it.  The more info we have here 
>> the
>> easier folks will find it to make decisions about engines, props, etc.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
>> see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com
>> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ___
>> Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
>> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net
>> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
>>
>
>
>
> ___
> Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Alaskan KR

[Brad Ankerstar]

I was in Alaska in May and I called Fred.  He said he was pretty much out of 
homebuilding these days and involved with some sort of community services. 
I had met him on a military visit to Anchorage in about '74 and he showed me 
his KR 1.  It was parked under a DC 3 at the Anchorage airport.

Brad Ankerstar
N84BA 

KR> Alaskan KR

[Brad Ankerstar]

No.

Brad Ankerstar
N84BA

KR> Rand to Diehl engine mount adapter

[Brad Ankerstar]

I have a Rand engine mount that bolts to a  VW and allows only 7 inches 
behind the engine.  I now have a Diehl accessory case with the appropriate 
stuff.  I know I can mount it between the engine and the Rand mount using 
the inner holes.  I would rather not, and I'd like to get another 2 inches 
for Mag clearance.

Has anyone heard of an adapter/extension being commercially available?

Brad Ankerstar
KR 2 N84BA

KR> Home again

[Brad Ankerstar]

"I swear that plane will log more trailer time than any plane out there."

I don't think you are close.  Mine has been from Colton. CA to Andrews AFB, 
MD to Waverly, IA to Solon, IA to Lebanon, OH.  That's in the neighborhood 
of 4500 miles.

Only one more trailer trip planned.  That will be to the Butler County 
Airport sometime this year, I hope.  Of course it will have to come home 
after testing for mods and paint but that's only about 15 miles, and you 
stop counting after the first flight.  I think.

KR2r N84BA 

KR> Cg

[Brad Ankerstar]

I.m using 18.5" aft of the firewall and 24.7 pounds.  Gear up I have at 34".

Brad Ankerstar
KR 2 N84BA
Lebanon, OH