KR> Need a Nose wheel assy

[Brian G Douglas]

Hi KR world.
  Help! I need a Diehl nose landing gear assy.  I would also like the wheel and 
tire and tube assy.  But the big thing that I need is the nose assy.  This is 
the last part that i need to finish my airplane before I get the DAR to 
inspect.  
  The assy that I have now is like the RV series and I can't get the shimmy out 
of it.

So If any one can help me please contact me off KR line.  I live in Killeen 
Texas and will entertain any offers

Thanks in advance

Brian G. Douglas
254-289-4298
bgd...@vvm.com

Had Kr2 N8575C
Now have a Bradly Aerobat N27BD

KR> VW Question

[Brian G. Douglas]

Joe at revmaster recomends castrol 20W50.  130hrs on my remvmaster .  Plan 
on using it on my next project at low powered VW Sport Pilot acft

Brian G. Douglas
Killeen Texas
used to own N8575C KR2 Trigear
A, PPSEL
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@windstream.net>
To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 8:23 PM
Subject: KR> VW Question


I have searched Steve Bennett's site looking for the recommended oil Vis,
and cannot find it.  He has moved stuff around, I am sure it is still there,
but cannot find it.



Can you tell me what it is, for the 2180 after breakin?



Thank you.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

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





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KR> EAA SWRFI

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hello KR netters!
  I know that I don't post all that often but..  I plan on being at the EAA
SWRFI at Hondo Texas on Saterday 2 June.  My KR is a KR2 (not s)  with a
diel nose wheel.  See the pictures of mine from the 2005 MT Vernon fly in.
I do not know where I will park and plan to leave that evening.  Soo...  all
KR poeple please come see me and we can talk KR's.   I have 110hrs on mine
since conversion to a trigear.  I also have the light speed eng electronic
ignition on half of my ignition.  4316 on the other.
  Hope to see any one there
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 w/NG
Killeen Texas
Cell at the fly in 254-289-4298

KR> 4 X 4 X 1/8 Al Angle

[Brian G. Douglas]

I have been getting my small bits of 6061 al from a place called "Fastenall" 
it is priced well and they will cut it as required.  Now it probibly not 
certified but is marked 6061T6 so take that for what it is worth.  Do a 
Google search and see if the will send it to you

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 w/training wheel (nose)
Killeen texas
- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Kraut" <brian.kr...@engalt.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 11:21 PM
Subject: RE: KR> 4 X 4 X 1/8 Al Angle


> Most aircraft metal suppliers get their metal from Dillsburg in Dillsburg,
> PA.  Their number is 717-384-5865.  Unfortunately, if Spruce and Wicks 
> both
> 

KR> Belly board location

[Brian G. Douglas]

My KR2 nose wheel has the belly board.  I use it often and without flaps if 
the winds are not good.  The belly board gets used about 80% of the time 
with the flaps used about 30% of the time
hope it helps

Brian G. Douglas
KR2
Killeen Texas
N8575C

- Original Message - 
From: "Brad Ankerstar" <ankerst...@earthlink.net>
>
> 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> Insurance

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Orma!
  I insure my KR2 thru Falcon insurance with the EAA endorsement.  My annual 
charge for liability only around 210 a year.

hope this helps
Brian G. Douglas
KR2
N8575C
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 
From: "Orma Robbins" <o...@aviation-mechanics.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 2:39 AM
Subject: KR> Insurance


> Hi Net,
> I'm still out here.   Been away and have not given much time to the KR.  I 
> need help.  I've not had liability insurance in over 20 years.   My 
> airport is going high security and is issuing ID badges with gate security 
> and of course they are demanding proof in ins.   I did a search and came 
> up with the names of AUA and an agent named Sky Smith.  Contact 
> information for these and any other pointers and suggestions would be 
> appreciated.
> 

KR> 35 for 35 at AirVenture 2007

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Mark and all Netters!  Happy New Year!
  I will at this time commit to being at Oshkosh.  I wanted to be at the 
gathering but my KR took a dump.  It just was not reliable enough to chance 
a flight to IL.  With that said, my KR is doing great since I added the 
LightSpeed Engineering ignition and the slick 4316 to my RevMaster and 
several other improvements.
  I have never been to Oshkosh and know that I have to make the "Hodge"  so 
now I can knock out both with one stone.  I know that it is either the 
gathering or Oshkosh.  That is all that is in this years acft budget ;-) .
  I will only be able to spend about 2-3 days there so knowing when the best 
time to get there and make the flyby if that comes together.  I think that 
it will be very hard to get 35 acft to OSH as 20 or so make it to the 
Gathering.

Just My thoughts

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 w/nose wheel
Killeen Texas

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones" <mjo...@muellersales.com>
To: "KR Net (E-mail)" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 12:10 PM
Subject: KR> 35 for 35 at AirVenture 2007


>I am very surprised that I have only six KR Pilots who have said they will 
>be at this event if at all possible. I know I asked for a firm commitment 
>from you pilots > 

KR> How about a 4016 magneto?

[Brian G. Douglas]

Don You are 100% right about the 4000 series mag being a throw away mag! 
but if its working...  just rebuildable
- Original Message - 
From: "Don Chisholm" <chizmsupholst...@rogers.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 7:01 PM
Subject: Re: KR> How about a 4016 magneto?


> If I remember correctly the 4000 series Slick mags are throw away Mags
> "Brian G. Douglas" <bgd...@vvm.com> wrote:  If it's working, and you can 
> get a good spark just keep it till about 500
> hrs. Then it is due for an overhaul. You might look up any ad's that were
> applied to your magneto. Just do a google search keywords something like "
> magneto, bendix, 4016 AD". As I remember there is a problem with the coil
> in the mag and the replacement is about 200 or so $. Also the check that
> the impulse coupling snaps when you turn the mag by hand. Do this very
> sparingly as the electricity has to go some where and it is hard on the 
> mag.
> Or just ground out the "P" lead to the mag case
>
> just my 2 cents, bad spelling and poor grammar and all
> Brian G. Douglas
> N8575C KR2 w/nose wheel
> Killeen Texas
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Marc Lee Winnig"
> To: "KRnet"
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 8:33 PM
> Subject: KR> How about a 4016 magneto?
>
>
>>>> If it is 4216 mag DON'T DO IT!!! So I have to ask... what about
>>>> the 4016 which came with my KR2. Do I need to lose it??? Thanks!
>>>> Marc Lee Winnig
>>
>> 

KR> Revmaster 2100 Engine TBO

[Brian G. Douglas]

Y Yes I do!
  My KR2 with nose gear has about 480 hours Total on the 2 hobs meters that 
have been installed on my acft.  How much of that is flight time could be 
open for talk.  But I have put an honest 90 hours on mine since I got it all 
together.  I now have a 4316 mag from G Planes and the lightspeed 
engineering on the other ignition.  No sigh that I have major work left to 
due.  Now note that I did a COMPLETE top overhaul 90 hours ago.  This was 
due to the previous owner screwing it up bad.  Hope it helps

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
KR2 w/ training wheel (Diel Nose Gear) and mains
Killeen Texas

- Original Message - 
From: "Benjamin Copeland" <just2...@together.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 3:17 PM
Subject: KR> Revmaster 2100 Engine TBO


>
> Does anyone have any experience with the Revmaster 2100 engine? I just 
> heard they are prone to case cracking
> problems around 300 hours. Anyone else heard this? Can anyone share how 
> their 2100 Revmaster has faired
> including the total time before major overhaul/work.
>
> Does a 2100 Revmaster with 210 hours, oil cooler, and good maintenance 
> have a lot of time left before
> work can be expected? I looking to buy it (with a KR2S behind it) and want 
> to know what I might expect.
>
> Thanks,
> Ben
>

KR> KR2 Conventional to Tricycle gear conversion

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi robert!
  I converted mine to tri gear and that was the best thing that I could have 
done.  I used the diel main and nose gear system.  If I had to do it over I 
would have used the diel nose gear and the grove mains but...

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C  KR2 with a training wheel ;-)
Killeen Texas

- Original Message - 
From: "Robert Evans" <rev...@ngenerationwireless.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 3:48 PM
Subject: KR> KR2 Conventional to Tricycle gear conversion


> Hello KR2 netters, I have been looking for information about retrofitting 
> my
> KR2 from conventional/retract to Tricycle gear. Anyone have a good idea
> where I could find some info on the W/B ramifications etc. Thanks in
> advance.
>
>
>

KR> KR2 Conventional to Tricycle gear conversion

[Brian G. Douglas]

PS I did not need to move my engine and the W all worked out
See a picture of mine at the 2005 gathering pictures
Brian


- Original Message - 
From: "Brian G. Douglas" <bgd...@vvm.com>
To: "Robert Evans" <rev...@ngenerationwireless.com>; "KRnet" 
<kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: KR> KR2 Conventional to Tricycle gear conversion


> Hi robert!
>  I converted mine to tri gear and that was the best thing that I could 
> have
> done.  I used the diel main and nose gear system.  If I had to do it over 
> I
> would have used the diel nose gear and the grove mains but...
>
> Brian G. Douglas
> N8575C  KR2 with a training wheel ;-)
> Killeen Texas
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Robert Evans" <rev...@ngenerationwireless.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 3:48 PM
> Subject: KR> KR2 Conventional to Tricycle gear conversion
>
>
>> Hello KR2 netters, I have been looking for information about retrofitting
>> my
>> KR2 from conventional/retract to Tricycle gear. Anyone have a good idea
>> where I could find some info on the W/B ramifications etc. Thanks in
>> advance.
>>
>>

KR> Re: KR Fuel Indication problem

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi All!
  I have a fuel indication problem that has baffled me.  I have the header 
tank.  The 2 point set capacitive fuel probe with the westach fuel gauge. 
Now for the problem.  It has worked fine for the last 70 hours till I redid 
the dash.  Now  on the GROUND  the gauge is accurate but when I go flying 
the gauge in not accurate  it reads low, about 1/4  lower than it should. 
It test fine.  I recalibrated it with the set points.  I checked the wires. 
Insured that the ground was good.  (I ran it to the main cockpit ground no 
to my instrument ground)  It does not change with different things on.
  But as soon as I land it works like it should

ANY MORE IDEAS ???

See you ALL at the gathering
Brian G. Douglas
Killeen Texas
N8575C
KR2 w/Training Wheel ;-)
- Original Message -  

KR> Re: KR Fuel Indication problem

[Brian G. Douglas]

Thanks Pete
  I have a nose gear.  So the level attitude both on the ground and in 
flight is about the same.  I did change the ground when I rewired the acft. 
But I changed it in my trouble shooting procedures.  Now I have not checked 
the power supply to the gauge.  I might put a temp wire from say the 
ignition switch straight to the gauge.  That is about the last thing that I 
have not done that I can think of.

Thanks
- Original answerFrom:
"StRaNgEdAyS" <stranged...@dodo.com.au>


> Does the gauge read true for all phases of the runup on the ground?
> What is the configuration of the aircraft, tricycle or taildragger?
> Have you changed either the earthing point (was it originally connected to
> the instrument earth?) or the power supply bus or both to the gauge in the
> refit? If so what else is on the bus or earth that may be affecting the
> voltage to the unit when in flight that would not be a factor on the 
> ground?
>
> Have you tried placing a volmeter across it to check for fluctuation in 
> the
> potential upon transition from land to air?
> Have you tried shutting off equipment in the air to try to eliminate them
> once the condition is manifest?
> I know I've sort of covered some of the things you've already mentioned, 
> but
> I'm just trying to get a feel for how far you've taken the testing.
> Cheers.
> Pete.
>
>
> ---Original Message---
>
> From: Brian G. Douglas
> Date: 07/29/06 03:50:30
> To: KRnet
> Subject: KR> Re: KR Fuel Indication problem
>
> Hi All!
>  I have a fuel indication problem that has baffled me.  I have the header
> tank.  The 2 point set capacitive fuel probe with the westach fuel gauge.
> Now for the problem.  It has worked fine for the last 70 hours till I 
> redid
> the dash.  Now  on the GROUND  the gauge is accurate but when I go flying
> the gauge in not accurate  it reads low, about 1/4  lower than it should.
> It test fine.  I recalibrated it with the set points.  I checked the 
> wires.
> Insured that the ground was good.  (I ran it to the main cockpit ground no
> to my instrument ground)  It does not change with different things on.
>  But as soon as I land it works like it should
>
> ANY MORE IDEAS ???
>
> See you ALL at the gathering
> Brian G. Douglas
> Killeen Texas
> N8575C
> KR2 w/Training Wheel ;-)

KR> Excess Items from rebuild!

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi All!
  I have just completed the repair/rebuild of my KR2 after a partial engine 
failure. I have the following items that are for sale to the KR comunity 
first.  All Prices are firm but included in the price is shipping in the 
CONUS only.

First off a  NARCO Escort II, VHF Nav Com. 14V  This is the self contained 
unit that fits in a 3 1/8 instrument hole.  Depth behind  panel is 10.75" 
and weighs 3 lbs. Comes complete with instlation/operation manual  $350.00 
I removed this because when I converted to a auto plug ignition from 
revmaster the ignition noise rendered the radio sificult to understand.  As 
the mag wires ran very close to the antena wires.   I now have a hard 
mounter Sporties radio.

Second an APOLLO 800 Flybudy LORAN 14 V  I have the unit, mounting tray, 
antena (no wire) instlation instructions and operation booklet w/ quick 
reference guide.  internal data base but no "Data Card"  $80.00

A starter off a revmaster VW the old type that would disengauge after the 
engine was started. I had it out and had the money... so I just got a new 
one as it is so hard to remove when the engine is in ;-)  in "AS REMOVED 
CONDITION"  $40.00

Last a Slick 4216 magneto the should be concidered as A "CORE" only Spruce 
wants $150.00 Core and $ 75.00 including shipping.



Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
Killeen Texas
KR2 with the training wheel
254-289-4298 

KR> Excess Items from rebuild!

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Dan!
  Thank you for the interest in the items that I had.  The radio and the 
Loran have already been sold
Again Thank You
Brian G. Douglas
- Original Message - 
From: <da...@alltel.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Excess Items from rebuild!


> I'll take the radio on approval that it works satisfactorily.  Do you have 
> pics or a web site where I can see it?
> From: "Brian G. Douglas" <bgd...@vvm.com>
> Date: 2006/07/11 Tue PM 01:31:50 CDT
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Subject: KR> Excess Items from rebuild!
>
> Hi All!
>  I have just completed the repair/rebuild of my KR2 after a partial engine
> failure. I have the following items that are for sale to the KR comunity
> first.  All Prices are firm but included in the price is shipping in the
> CONUS only.
>
> First off a  NARCO Escort II, VHF Nav Com. 14V  This is the self contained
> unit that fits in a 3 1/8 instrument hole.  Depth behind  panel is 10.75"
> and weighs 3 lbs. Comes complete with instlation/operation manual  $350.00
> I removed this because when I converted to a auto plug ignition from
> revmaster the ignition noise rendered the radio sificult to understand. 
> As
> the mag wires ran very close to the antena wires.   I now have a hard
> mounter Sporties radio.
>
> Second an APOLLO 800 Flybudy LORAN 14 V  I have the unit, mounting tray,
> antena (no wire) instlation instructions and operation booklet w/ quick
> reference guide.  internal data base but no "Data Card"  $80.00
>
> A starter off a revmaster VW the old type that would disengauge after the
> engine was started. I had it out and had the money... so I just got a new
> one as it is so hard to remove when the engine is in ;-)  in "AS REMOVED
> CONDITION"  $40.00
>
> Last a Slick 4216 magneto the should be concidered as A "CORE" only Spruce
> wants $150.00 Core and $ 75.00 including shipping.
>
>
>
> Brian G. Douglas
> N8575C
> Killeen Texas
> KR2 with the training wheel
> 254-289-4298
>
>
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KR> oils and stuff

[Brian G. Douglas]

Revmaster Recommends 20W50 Castrol
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 with a 2100 Revmaster 474.2 hours TSN and 74 TSTO
Killeen Texas
See You at  MVN

- Original Message - 
From: "countryhomeprint" <countryhomepr...@bellsouth.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: Re: KR> oils and stuff


> My 2180 Volkswagen now has 23 hours on it since rebuild and first flight. 
> I
> have been using a 30 weight oil. When the 25 hour inspection and oilchange
> comes about, what weight multi-grade oil do you recommend. All of my
> temperatures stay well within the recommended limits.
>
> 

KR> Prop pitch and safety margin

[Brian G. Douglas]

This being from a VW guy.  revmaster 2100.  I lost one cylinder (rocker went 
off valve stem) I was able to lean it up enough for level flight.  There was 
not a lot left after that.  I landed at the first open airport, Lampasas 
Texas.  DA was about 2500 feet
hope that helps

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 with Training Wheel
Killeen Texas
I will be at the fly-in

> herbertsname wrote:
>
>> If a KR flys with a cruise prop and experiences a "fouled plug" or some
>> thing that drops the RPM. The question is will that KR have enough
>> power to sustain flight or even climb? When is to much pitch to much
>> for safety margins?
>
> Obviously that depends on the engine.  I'll let a VW guy comment on that 
> end
> of the spectrum, but I can tell you from personal experience that a 
> Corvair
> will keep on climbing at a pretty good rate with one totally dead 
> cylinder.
> I think Bill Clapp had a spark plug blow out on takeoff, and obviously he
> was able to make it back in too.
>
> >
> Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama
> see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford
> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>
> 

KR> UK approval for KR2 gear legs?

[Brian G. Douglas]

 I put the Diel gear on my KR2 after a ground loop.  If I had to do it again 
I would have used the Diel nose gear and the Grove main gear.  Just for 
thought, when I ground looped I snapped the right leg off my grove gear.  I 
would rather have bent the crap out of it, than have it snap
Just My thoughts
Brian G. Douglas
KR2 w/nosewheel
N8575C
Killeen Texas

- Original Message - 
From: "JAMES DUFF" <jamieduff1...@btinternet.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: KR> UK approval for KR2 gear legs?


> Sorry Simon,
>
>  I know know of Grove gear being fitted to UK KR2s. That's certainly what 
> I have up here in Aberdeen. By going for the Jabiru instead of the VW lump 
> you'll save around 50lbs before you even start.
>
>  I've never heard of the proper Grove gear bending on landing, but I do 
> know that Airhover in the UK supplied cheap copies of these in 1/2" thick 
> Aluminium bar instead of the proper 3/4" spec, and that these commonly 
> failed.
> 

KR> HELP NEED ADVICE!!!

[Brian G. Douglas]

As far as the 4216 mag,  It is hard to get parts and very hard to internally 
time.  I would replace it with the 4316 from Great planes.  549.00 plus 
shipping.  Spruce has it for the same price but they want to do the core 
charge thing.  Also the is the argument about DUAL ignition.  I have just 
put the light speed engineering electronic ignition on my KR2 with a soon to 
be shipped 4316 mag as secondary.

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
KR2 nw
Killeen, Texas
Ps does anybody need a slick 4216 mag for a core??
PPS there is a AD out on the 4216 mag for the coil.  If it orange it is 
supposed to be bad.  Do a google search on "magneto slick 4216" and it will 
fall out.
- Original Message -  

KR> scrounging for a Revmaster Starter

[Brian G. Douglas]

HI All!
  Does anyone have a starter that was on a Revmaster 2100?  A new one is a 
little less than $ 200.00 (TTL) and shipping ;-)  Mine is starting to make 
the sound of death and while I have it apart, would like to replace it and 
have the other one rebuilt.  Any one that has one and would like to convert 
a part laying around for KR money please contact me off line

Thanks All
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
KR2 nw (nose wheel)
Killeen Texas
See my KR at the 2005 Fly In pictures!
- Original Message -  

KR> 5th flight of 880AB

[Brian G. Douglas]

I Have both.  A belly board and flaps. I like the belly board for 
windy/crosswind days
  Brian G. Douglas
KR2 nose wheel
N8575C
Killeen Texas
See the photo's of my acft at the 2005 fly-in
ps NOT interconnected
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@alltel.net>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: KR> 5th flight of 880AB


> Usually you will have either a belly board OR flaps, not both.  I have 
> never
> seen one with both.
>
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
> See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for 
> building
> is OVER.
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
> ---Original Message---
> Are they interconnected with the flabs are they set up to work independent
> of the
> flaps?
> ___
> 

KR> Diabetes

[Brian G. Douglas]

Oh boy!
  there are several things that have been said about diabetes.  Like some 
one said GO TO AOPA!!! The medical section has everything that you have to 
do.  If you DO NOT ;-) take medicine then you are qualified.  the FAA takes 
up to a 9.9 A1C results (VERY bad control) at about 6.9 or so the doctor 
will want to put you on medicine.  the aopa list says that 7.4 or below the 
FAA conceders normal for a diabetic.  Plan on having to supply an EKG about 
$75.00 in these parts and maybe some blood work

 Long story short you CAN get your medical.  Find a flight surgeon that will 
work with you and a Primary care doctor that will word your "report from 
treating physician"  the way that it needs to be.

ANY one with Diabetes and high blood pressure please contact me off line for 
any tips that I can give.  Having just jumped thru the FAA hoops and renewed 
for two more years.

Brian G. Douglas
KR2
N8575C W/training Wheel
Killeen Texas
with diabetes (6.9A1C) and HBP under control with lots of medicine
- Original Message - 
From: "Ron Freiberger" <ronandmar...@earthlink.net>
To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:19 AM
Subject: RE: KR> Diabetes


> Diabetes that's under control will not prevent your medical approval.
> Misleading answers on your medical application can come back to bite
> you, and could void your insurance.  Just have your physician monitor
> you and write a letter for the AME that says you're in good control.
>
> For yourself, make sure you're in good control anyway.
>
> Been there, done that.
>
> Ron and Martha Freiberger
> mail to ronandmar...@earthlink.net
>

Fw: KR> transponder hook up

[Brian G. Douglas]

I had the same problem and I did a Google search and found them in about 10 
minutes now it all weeks great.

Brian G Douglas
KR2NW
N8575C
Killeen Texas
Ps if you still cant find it e-mail me off line and I will find the in the 
shop under all the KR2 parts
- Original Message - 
From: <airgu...@comcast.net>
To: "KR List" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:58 PM
Subject: KR> transponder hook up


> Does anyone know wher to get the pin-outs for a Narco AT-150 xponder and 
> an ACK A-30 encoder. I have the connectors but no wiring. The place I got 
> the xponder will make a cable for $$. Call me cheap!
>
> --
> Paul
> KR2 Stretched
> Derry, NH
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KR> Diabetes

[Brian G. Douglas]

Appeal and Appeal again then ask the FAA  just what they want.  PLEASE read 
the AOPA write up about diabetes.  Also AOPA will help you along with the 
process.  now it WILL take time and patience.  Good Luck

>> Brian G. Douglas
>> KR2
>> N8575C W/training Wheel
>> Killeen Texas
>> with diabetes (6.9A1C) and HBP under control with lots of medicine


- Original Message - 
From: <jg7...@mindspring.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Diabetes


> Hi everyone,
> I have a friend who is trying to get his medical to start flight training
> and has diabetes. He has to take insulin up to 2 times a day but his
> condition is well under control. I flew him to Huntsville to take his
> daughter to see his ex wife and he was hooked. He went to his doctor and
> had all of his test updated and took them and all of his records from the
> last 5 or 10 years to the AME who told him that as far as he was concerned
> he would give him his certificate on the spot. He sent all the info to the
> FAA and a few weeks later got a letter stating that he was temporarily
> turned down. According to the diabetes association web site on flight
> medicals and the FAA website he should qualify hands down. Does anyone out
> there have any advice? He really has the flying fever, (we all know what
> that feels like) I think anyone who wants to fly that badly should have 
> the
> chance. Any help would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> John Godwin
>

KR> video

[Brian G. Douglas]

Speaking of a good VIDEO!!  Any word on video Bob from the 2005 fly-in?  I 
keep telling my wife that there might be a shot or two of our KR2 at MVN. 
Just Checking ;-)

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
KR2 With training wheel
Killeen   Texas

KR> Verticle stabilizer effectiveness

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Dan!
I have a stock KR2.  I have found it to be stable in the roll axis.  Now 
pitch...   So I for one,  that does not think that you need to enlarge the 
vstab
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C with the training wheel ;-)
74.8 hours since converting to the nose gear
working on the annual and adding electronic ignition
Killeen Texas

- Original Message - 
From: "Myron (Dan) Freeman" <mfreem...@indy.rr.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 12:26 PM
Subject: KR> Verticle stabilizer effectiveness


> Hi Guy's;
>
> I am curious about the effectivness of the verticle stabilizer in it's 
> stock, plans built size or area. I don't think the rudder needs to be any 
> larger but mayby the v-stab does.
>
> Of the people who are actully flying a KR-2, does anyone feel like they 
> should have made it a tad bit larger to keep it from fish tailing at 
> times?

KR> Starting over ! ? .

[Brian G. Douglas]

Oh God!
  I rarely post here because I just don't feel cumfy (maybe just a little 
paranoid) but I'm 5'8" and 195 I consider my KR a single place with extra 
room for my"stuff" .  This will probably start a flame war but, STICK WITH 
THE TRIGEAR!!  You said that you are a low time pilot so the trigear is 
best, you will do all your training in a trigear.   As far as the 
repairman's cert,  if you have all the work that you say that has to be 
done, then no problem!  If you look at the kits that meet the 51 percent 
rule then you know what I mean.
   Spars!  The KR is built like a tank need I say more?
  25 pound loss loosing the tri gear?  I just don't think so but as several 
people say your results may vary!

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C was a tail drager
See mine on the 2005 gathering photos
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 
From: "wilder_jeff Wilder" <wilder_j...@msn.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 1:46 PM
Subject: KR> Starting over ! ? .


> All,
>
> I have been doing some deep thinking about the state of my bird. I 
> purchased
> it about 50% finished. DD wings... hydro breaks... the boat is on tri
> gear... came with an E81 subaru w/ mount. ( in pieces).
>
> The plane itself is a KR2... the building of it was started before the S 
> was
> around... the person ( steve knight ) did a great job building it.. he
> streched it 14 in at the back end nothing out front. Other then that.. its
> stock
>
> I am 5'8" about 220.. yes a big boy... the probem that I see... is the 
> plane
> is too wide for a single place.. and too narrow for a 2 place.
> I bought a 2180D-turbo( was told it belonged to steve aldermans )  with 
> the
> matching cowling... it does not match the current firewall.
> While the workmanship of the plane thus far is good.. I didnt receive any
> documentation on the existing construction...
>
> I am thinking about stripping off all the hardware on the exiting fus and
> starting over. There is nothing wrong with the plane... but this is why.
>
> 1.I am worried about getting the repairmans cert becuase I have not built
> enough of the plane myself.
> 2. Because I dont know the status of the inside of the spars.
> 3. I would have to rebuild the firewall to be able to use the coweling I
> have, I really dont like the shape of the existing deck.
> 4. The plane is too wide or too narrow for what i would like to use it
> for...
> 5. The tail feathers a stock, I would have to rebuild them to help in the
> stability. I am a new pilot, still a student, at this point.. and need a
> plane that is going to be as forgiving as possible. I am a few years off
> before flying it.. but never the less...
> 6. With all of the new mods, I beilieve I would be able to increase the
> speed of the plane, with out any additional weight gain.
> 7. The plane is a trike... i can drop about 25 lbs today by getting rid of
> the existing nose gear set up. Its using the nose gear off of a BD5 and 2
> 2x2 x 1/4 al brackets that hold it on.
>
> The plan is basically this.
>
> 1. Build a new boat using the existing hardware wider and longer.
> 2. The new plane would not use the 3.5 degrees AOI
>
> basically its going to be a new plane.
>
> given the constraints I have mentioned
> Any suggestings or ideas?
>
>
>
> -Jeff Wilder
> CISSP,CCE,C/EH
>
>
>
> -BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-
>  Version: 3.1
> GIT/CM/CS/O d- s:+ a C+++ UH++ P L++ E- w-- N+++ o-- K- w O- M--
> V-- PS+ PE- Y++ PGP++ t+ 5- X-- R* tv b++ DI++ D++
> G e* h--- r- y+++*
> --END GEEK CODE BLOCK--
>
>
>
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> 

KR> revmaster 2100d/ELECTRONIC IGNITION

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi All!
  I too second the service that I have received from Joe at Revmaster.  In a 
word it has been great.  Now for the meat if this post.  I have a revmaster 
2100 with the D3000 dual mag (single drive).  I am going to get the 
LightSpeed Engineering system for mine and put a Bendix 4316 single mag for 
redundancy.

   Does any one have a magneto for sale? The single 4316 is what I'm looking 
for.  Condition is not all that important as I'm a A and can rebuild it. 
please contact me off line.  Again Thanks All

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 w/training wheel
Killeen Texas
See the pictures of mine at the gathering
See You There
- Original Message - 
From: <w-z...@sbcglobal.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: KR> revmaster 2100d

KR> KR insurance

[Brian G. Douglas]

Holy crap!
  I pay just a little over $200 for a year for 1 mil liability on my KR2. 
Now I do not have the policy in front of me so it might be 200 thou and 
there are a few limitations (no pax and I'm the only pilot).  The way that I 
look at it, if I crash then that is the cost of doing business.  So hull 
insurance is not the way to go. I could go on about insurance but..  My 
insurance company is Falcon thru EAA so..

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 with training wheel (not TD)
Killeen, Texas
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 1:50 PM
Subject: KR> KR insurance


> Doug Rupert wrote:
>
>>  Insurance is a whole new ballgame and I haven't got that far so
>
> Falcon Insurance (830-257-1000) insured my Corvair powered KR2S through 
> AIG,
> complete with hull insurance, as well as liablity.  Cost was $1500 for
> $25,000 hull insurance, and a million dollars liability.  I expect that
> price to drop dramatically now that I have 125 hours on my plane (it will 
> be
> over 200 by the time I renew) and over 500 landings.  I think liability
> alone was something like $800.  I also hear Sky Smith is good.
>
> Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
> see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com
> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net

KR> Electronic Ignition

[Brian G. Douglas]

HI All!
  I have searched the archives and did not have a good answer.  I have a 
RevMaster 2100 with the Bendix D3000 Magneto (dual mag one drive).  The mag 
has started to give me worries.  The impulse coupling does not snap and the 
hairs on the back of my neck are standing up.  Starts right up tho!
  Here is the question.  Light Speed engineering had a crank triggered 
ignition system that seems real reliable and for about the price of rebuilt 
mags, if I can get them rebuilt, Ie. Parts' replace the mag (dual ignition) 
for a electronic ignition (single)
  Thoughts???
ps wife is rushing me so spelling and punctuation don't count ;-)

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
with a training wheel out front :-)
Killeen,Texas

KR> fatal gyro crash

[Brian G. Douglas]

Damn It, Damn It, Damn It
  Ken was a friend of mine.  In 2003 at the EAA south west regional fly 
"SWRFI" in New Braunfels Texas Ken got the grand prize for rotorcraft and I 
got the "Reserve Grand Champion" rotorcraft for my Scorpion II.  Ken was a 
gentleman that we could all emulate.
He will be Missed

Brian G. Douglas
KR2
N8575C TD
- Original Message - 
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildr...@hotmail.com>
To: <pietenpol-l...@matronics.com>; <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:12 AM
Subject: KR> fatal gyro crash


> Texas architect Ken Rehler fatally crashed in his award-winning gyro,
> N100KR.  Pictures of Ken and his gyro, with details of the construction, 
> are
> at  http://www.rvk-architects.com/ken/gyro/ .  The story in today's San
> Antonio Express-News is at
> http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/crime/stories/MYSA05.rehler.en.501920b8.html
>
> No NTSB report yet.
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildr...@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
>
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> 

KR> KR Gathering Plane List

[Brian G. Douglas]

I WILL be there!

Brian G. Douglas
N9575C
KR2
with a training wheel ;-)
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
To: "KR Net" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:01 PM
Subject: KR> KR Gathering Plane List


> Mark Jones
> Mark Langford
> Orma Robbins
> Ken Jones
> Bill Clapp
> Jim Faughn
> Steve Bennett
> Larry Flesner
> Joe Weber
> 

KR> KR Gathering Plane List

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Orma!
 These figures are still preliminary.  I have about 25 hours on it and have 
just now got the numbers collected

N8575C,  KR2, VW, 75HP, 4Cyl, 2100 Revmaster RevFlow, Bendix Mag, 70lbs, 
Fixed, Diehl, nose (diel) 52X50 Sturba, 3100, Max RPM,  not established
145 MPH, Stall 52 or so.  5.5 GPH

See You at the flyin
Brian G. Douglas
KR2 with training wheel ;-)
Killeen,  Texas


- Original Message - 
From: "Orma" <o...@aviation-mechanics.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 4:00 AM
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering Plane List


> Hello Brian
>
> Have you seen the KR info site at
> http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm   Go take a look and 
> then
> send me some info to include your KR in the info page.
> See you at the gathering.
>
> Orma
> Southfield, MI
> KR-2  N110LR  1984
> See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
> See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
>
>
>
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KR> old tires

[Brian G. Douglas]

"If your tires are getting old it my be time to change them. Blew a tire on 
landing today, that will keep you on your toes!! It was a lamb tire that was 
8 years old. My be this Florida heat."


I agree!!
  I Blew a tire on take off last week and aborted the run.  I thought that I 
was going to get another "blue light special"  (runway light)  but all was 
well.  When I researched tires I found that the same size tire for my KR2 
came in several ply ratings. and of course I had the 4 ply.  I ordered the 8 
ply and flew them yesterday.  All went well.
  I gather these specks from wicks aircraft
2 ply 210 lbs capacity
4 ply 325 lbs capacity
6 ply 625 lbs capacity
and the 8 ply 850 Capacity.
  The price difference is not all that much so get the 8 ply, so if you mush 
in trying to take off on a HOT day just a little out of trim...   I'm 
not saying that is how I blew a tire last week but

Hope to see all at the gathering
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 was a TD
Killeen Texas

- Original Message - 
From: "robert clark" <kr2flyer1...@yahoo.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 10:54 AM
Subject: KR> old tires

KR> old tires

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Orma

I had the chien tires.  They seemed to have replaced the lamb tires

1.  30 PSI
2.  No.  The side wall was ruptured and split but no damage in the tread 
area
3.  See above
4.  No, but that was a tire that was on my acft when I ground looped.  The 
"up"side tire might have damaged it then but have 17 hours since
5. NO
6.  975 lbs including 200lb short fat white guy ;-)
7. Very hard to get off the active with one flat tire!  You just keep making 
circles

- Original Message - 
From: "Orma" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: KR> old tires


> "lamb tire that was 8 years old"
>
> Hello Bob
> I run Lamb tires and would like more detail.
> 1.  What Pressure did you have at the time of the blow out
> 2.  Did you have thread in the area of the Blow out.
> 3.  Where was the rupture
> 4.  Was it a hard landing
> 5.  Was any weather checking evident on the tire.
> 6.  Gross weight at time of blow out
> Any details that you can relay would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Orma
> Southfield, MI
> N110LR Tweety, old enough to drink this year
> Flying and more flying, to the gathering or bust
> http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/
>
>
> ___

KR> Help please! High Speed Miss

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Scott and all the others!
  I had thought of that earlier and checked.  My vent is next to my venturi 
on the right side underneath.  I checked it for a clog and ran air to see if 
I could hear it in the tank.  Mine is also a gravity feed.  I'm going to do 
the egt test for carb adjustment hat is called out in the revmaster manual. 
I might be able to get by with just a few turns out on the adjustment 
needle.  (we can always hope ;-)  )
  SWRFI!  I hope to make it.  My Scorpion helicopter won "Reserve Champion 
Rotorcraft" in 2003  not that I think that I will win any thing this time! 
So many fixed wings so few rotorcraft!!
  Jeff hope to see you there at HDO

any other KR's going?
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
was a TD
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 
From: "Jeff Scott" <jscott.pi...@juno.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Help please! High Speed Miss


>
> Brian,
>
> Don't know if this will be helpful or not, but is something to check. 
> Under certain circumstances, my KR (gravity feed fuel system) used to 
> either stumble or shut down during high speed passes and would re-fire as 
> soon as the speed bled off.  It turned out that the vent for the header 
> tank was in a position such that when I would get the speed up around 
> 175+, I would get a sufficient negative pressure draw on the vent line 
> which would stop the fuel flow to the carb.  A minor relocation of the 
> fuel vent to ensure positive pressure at all speeds is all that was 
> necessary to fix the problem.
>
> BTW, are you going to get your KR to SWRFI?  Weather permitting, mine will 
> be there.
>

KR> Help please! High Speed Miss

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Gang!
  I was out flying for the first time in 2 months (due to job and WX).  When
during a fast low aproach at full throttle the engine skipped a beat.  Just
one beat but it was heard on the ground and I d mn sure felt it.  It has
done this before and I was thinking that the filter after the Gascolator was
just to much for the gravity feed carb.  IE running lean,  I removed the
element and it seemed better.
  I have the RevMaster 2100,  350 TSN,  15 TSTOH (pistons, head, cylinders,
rings, auto spark conversion )  I have the Revflow "carb".  I don't know
what jet is on it.  That is one of my weak areas of knowledge.

OK gang any ideas!

PS I was thinking aboput just replacing the Revflow with a new one but need
to know what size that I need.  I have the money but I do like to spend only
when I have to.  Some times throwing money at a problem works and some times
it does not

Thanks All!
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
KR2 Tri Gear
Killeen Texas

KR> Dallas area man looking for KR builder

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Ray!
I'm not the person that e-mailed you but...   I live in  Killeen (Fort 
Hood ) and have a KERR and would be happy to show any one around it.  If I 
can be of assistance please let me know.
Thanks
Brian G. Douglas
KR2 not a taildragger!
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 
From: <raybeth...@sbcglobal.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 8:18 PM
Subject: KR> Dallas area man looking for KR builder


> Will the  Irving or Dallas area man who sent an E-mail to me  today,
> please contact me again and I will get in touch with you. I accidentally
> deleted your E-mail to me and could not find it. I live in Arlington and 
> am
> buikding a KR2S.
> Ray Goree 
> (raybeth...@sbcglobal.net)
> Ray Goree
> 817-795-4779
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KR> Thanks Everyone!

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Derek!
  I Live in Killeen Texas and have a KR2 that was a tail dragger till last
Feb. ;-).   I have converted it to a tri gear and have taken it to the
airport.  I  hope to have the first flight within a day or two.  I would
welcome any central Texan to look at it and talk KR (no politics).  If you
would like to se it let me know off line
Brian G. Douglas
Killeen Texas
N8575C  was a tail Dragger
254-634-7934
bgd...@vvm.com

- Original Message - 
From: "Derek H. Hudeck" <stddh...@shsu.edu>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 12:41 PM
Subject: KR> Thanks Everyone!


> Hello,
>I wanted to write the group and say thank you for all of your responses
> to my flap questions. That was my first email to the group and I was
> surprised by the helpful responses. I was also wondering if anyone that
> has a KR-2 lives in the Houston/Huntsville, TX area. I am very
> interested in building/buying one but I want to see one and find out as
> much as possible before I commit. Also, would it be possible to have an
> IFR capable KR-2? Thanks again.
>
> Derek Hudeck
>

KR> Aircraft for sale

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hold the phone !
  If the question is "where is the KR2 that is for sale for the widow of the
person that had the mid-air".  That acft is listed in the "aircraft parts"
spot of eBay motors.

See every one at the gathering
Brian G. Douglas
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 

KR> ROLL CALL

[Brian G. Douglas]

I plan on being there but I have to drive.  A ground loop and putting a
training wheel on the front... Then a 6 week business trip just put me to
far behind the power curve.  With that said I will be available to shuttle
people form KR hotel Central.  Please some body give me a short ride before
I try to fly mine again ;-)
Thanks All
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C  was a TD
Killeen Texas
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
To: "KR Net" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:07 AM
Subject: KR> ROLL CALL


> Any one who is flying their KR to the Gathering, Please reply letting
everyone know. Thanks
>
>

KR> New BLOG

[Brian G. Douglas]

You go dude!!
  I wanted to bring my KR2 to the fly in but..   I ground looped it and due
to the job I will not be finished in time to make the fly but I will drive
in.  Any body need a ride to the hotel
  the follow on is, can any body give me a ride so I can get a feel for the
pitch sensivity when I go for the first flight for the second time ? ;-)
thanks all
Brian
N8575C   KR2 was a TD now with a training wheel!!
- Original Message - 
From: "Duncan" 
To: "krnet" 
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 5:05 AM
Subject: KR> New BLOG


> Hi Guys,
> After my tragic car incident

KR> Shreveport, LA

[Brian G. Douglas]

I Live in Killeen Texas and have a kr 2 that was a taildrager and am now in
the process of converting.  Killeen is between Waco and Austin and home of
fort hood
give me an e-mail or call
Brian. Douglas
254-634-7934
bgd...@vvm.com
N8575C
- Original Message - 
From: 
To: 
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 2:38 AM
Subject: KR> Shreveport, LA


> Is there any KR pilots or builders within a days drive from Shreveport,
LA?  I
> would like to see a KR-1 or KR-2 in person.
>
>
>
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KR> scientific blue book of KR values

[Brian G. Douglas]

N8575C
KR2 (TD)
Revmaster 2100 heads VERY broken
352 TT
Escort. NavCom Loran, xponder w/alt encode. 3 way trim
well instrumented,  Builder did a GREAT JOB putting the aircraft together.
Second owner did not have a clue and ground looped it twice and it sat
outside for a while.  No weather damage.  needed paint and TLC
$7000.00 cash
wanted 8 took 7 so
Brian G. Douglas
Killeen Texas
PS now am half done fitting diel tri gear!



- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Kraut" <brian.kr...@engalt.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 7:17 AM
Subject: RE: KR> scientific blue book of KR values


> N93PC
> flying condition when bought
> original retracts
> GP 2180
> 118 hours total time
> good condition
> basic day VFR
> one nav/com
> no transponder
> average paint and interior
> mechanical cable brakes
>
> Paid $8,000 and put in about $6,000 more to make it exactly the way I
wanted
> it and never regretted it.
>
> Brian Kraut
> Engineering Alternatives, Inc.
> www.engalt.com
>
>

KR>Battery Size

[Brian G. Douglas]

The biggest one that you can fit in the battery box that you have made!

Brian g. Douglas N8575C  was a TD now has training wheels.  Well all most,
as soon as the replacement part arrive!
- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Morehead" <kr...@d-web.com>
To: "KR- Net" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 9:15 PM
Subject: KR>Battery Size


> Netters,
> What battery is recommended for a Revmaster 2100 D engine?  What ³cold
> Cranking Amperage² is recommended?
> Thanks,
> Jim Morehead
> Cameron Park, CA
>
>
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KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi Netters!
  Well I went and ground looped my KR today, broke the gear, and the prop is
MANY tooth picks  ;-(  I will not rebuild it to a tail drager!  I know that
a tail drager is faster but my low time cessna butt will now have a training
wheel !!  I still hope to make the fly in but after todays shaking hands
with the fire dpt the meat wagon drivers and all the local airport poeple in
charge...   let alone the shot to my ego.  but al least other than being
sore i'm OK
Brian G. Douglas
Killeen Texas
N8575C was a TD will now be a training wheel acft
PS does any body have a tri gear conversion kit for sale??
- Original Message - 
From: "Martindale Family" <johnj...@chc.net.au>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR


>

KR>First flight for low time pilot (long)

[Brian G. Douglas]

Congrats on your first flight!!
  Now mine today was an other story.  I will have several months of rebuild.
I had intended to make today my first flight and i groun looped it broke up
a lot of hard work but I will rebuild with a tri gear.  I know that some
oput ther will say that i shold have gotten some more training and and.
but never mind
Brian Douglas
Killeen Texas N8575c was a tail drager but now broken  :-(
- Original Message - 
From: "Michael Geoghegan" 
To: "Krnet" 
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:43 PM
Subject: KR>First flight for low time pilot (long)


> Netters
>
>

KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR

[Brian G. Douglas]

Thanks Larry
Brian
PS still feel like i got hit by a tank  ;-)
- Original Message - 
From: "larry flesner" <fles...@midwest.net>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:16 PM
Subject: KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR


> >  Well I went and ground looped my KR today, broke the gear, and the prop
is
> >MANY tooth picks
>
>  I still hope to make the fly in but
> >Brian G. Douglas
> +++=
>
> Brian,
>
> Glad to hear you weren't hurt.  Get busy on the repair so we can
> see the results in Mt.Vernon this September.
>
> Larry Flesner
>
>
>
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KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR

[Brian G. Douglas]

Thanks Steve!!
  I thought that I could do it (tail wheel)  This has been the second ground
loop that I have done.  The first was just scared the crap out of me and i
went and got some more training in an aronca champ but  I dont want to
have to worry on every landing or take off.  Things happened VERY fast today
it only took 4 ocilations to end up on the side of the runway with two com
acft ready for landing.
Brian Douglas
N8575C will be a Tri Gear
- Original Message - 
From: "Steve and Lori McGee" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR


> Brian
>
>  Sorry to hear of your unfortunate turn of events.  I hope your ego
recovers
> as well as you and your plane is a joy to keep working on.It could
have
> been much worse I am sure.
>
> Since I have yet to put the gear on - posts like this make me think of
> putting the third wheel in front!
>
> Steve McGee
> Endeavor Wi. USA
> Building a KR2S widened.
> lmc...@maqs.net
>
>
>
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KR>Need advise - Fuel pump installation

[Brian G. Douglas]

Pictures to come !
  thanks 
see you at Mt vernon 
Brian N8575C KR-2 (td)
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@alltel.net>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: KR>Need advise - Fuel pump installation


> Brian G. Douglas Killeen Texas N8575C KR2 (TD)
> NOW at the airport after a restoration.
> 
> Brian,
> 
> You got any pics?
>  
>  
>  
> da...@kr-builder.org
>  
> 

KR>Passion, I think we all can relate to this.

[Brian G. Douglas]

Bravo!!
  I to have done it the hard way.  An army carrier, kids and other things,
I have a KR2 that was built 14 years ago and am continuing to fix it up.  I
got it to the airport last week and then started a fire in it to fix some
wires (long story) .  My spelling stinks even with spell check butoh well.
I have not had the heart attack yet but ..
  Keep pluging and WILL se all at the Mt vernon Fly in
Brian G. Douglas Killeen Texas  N8575C (td)
PS I just paid for my hanger rent for the month  ($75) From what I hear I'm
VERY lucky
- Original Message - 
From: "RICHARD G ALPS" <richarda...@msn.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: KR>Passion, I think we all can relate to this.


> Dear Norm,
> I know that your question was not aimed at me, but since it was presented
to the whole KR Net, I choose to take this opportunity to publicly supply my
answer:
>
>
> Everything, Norm, everything!
>
> I consider myself relatively poor, and cannot afford hanger rent, much
less an airplane whatsoever.  Just the same, at my ripe young age of 64
years, I guarantee you and the rest of the netters that I will build and fly
my very own KR-2S.  With no space, no money, and while I am working 14 hours
a day, no time to do this thing, it seems absolutely impossible.  Therefore,
my very dear Norm, the little paragraph about passion, and being able to
stop our busy lives and actually look at what is inside of us to see what
moves and motivates us; to examine what things wear us down and crush us, is
important to me.  Why do I own a set of KR plans that are 25 years old, and
why have I allowed family needs to supercede my personal wants?  Why do I
still yearn for this tiny, frail, wingy thing?  Why does the KR kindle this
glow inside of me?
>
> I don't know guys.  Maybe the work involved in building (even just buying
the pieces) is a no sweat thing for most of you.  Perhaps for most of you,
the prospect of spending $20,000 or much more, is of no consequence.  For me
it an insurmountable task.  I am bound to start at the bottom and spend $50
at a time til it is done.  Hell, if you have the money, just buy a Mooney
and be done with it.  At least that way you can carry four people, and not
worry about time or any of the rest.  Sometimes I think that I have no
business sharing the same room with you other people because I have no
money.  I at least have a Private License.  I am a SEL guy (single engine
land) and I have about 450 hours logged.  I am Cessna trained, with 152,
172, 182, 206/207 time, and a couple of hours in the Centurian (210).  I
went to school with a lawyer who owns a 210, but mostly I could NEVER afford
to rent one.  I like flying the Cessna Cardinal (177) and I actually flew
the Skymaster (forgot the number) with the Illinois Air National Guard.
>
> At the present moment I have not flown for over 10 years, and I have the
honor of having had a heart attack last year.  Now, not only do I get to
build the plane, but I have to fight the FAA to get my medical back.  Now, I
ask you (all):  "Do I stand a chance for success here?"
>
> You probably think I am crazy to start this journey, but if I do not, then
what is the reason for living?  I'll drop back to the original question
which was:  "What does this have to do with KR's?"
>
> I hope at this point it is completely unnecessary for me to say a word.
>
>
> I love you all.  I hope to see you at The Gathering 2004.
>
> Richard G. Alps
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Norm Seel
>   To: Ron Eason ; KRnet
>   Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 3:47 PM
>   Subject: Re: KR>Passion, I think we all can relate to this.
>
>
>   What does this have to do with KR's?Norm
>
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: "Ron Eason" <r...@jrl-engineering.com>
>   To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
>   Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 11:05 AM
>   Subject: KR>Passion, I think we all can relate to this.
>
>
>   > The power of passion
>   > When your spirit is battered and your energy is depleted, and you feel
>   like
>   > you can't go on, you can go on. In fact you can surpass all you've
ever
>   done
>   > before and reach a new level of accomplishment.
>   > It is amazing what you can do when you know you must. It is incredible
>   what
>   > you can accomplish when it means everything to you.
>   >
>   > But how could you ever be that passionate, and so totally committed
that
>   you
>   > would endure any difficulty in order to reach ever higher? That's a
good
>   > question, and one that would be very much worth your time, your
thought,
>   > your effort to answer.
>   >
>   > Somewhere in you is something you sinc

KR>Need advise - Fuel pump installation

[Brian G. Douglas]

Gezz Guys are we making this hard or what?  Mine has one pump (facet) with a
left and right switch that pumps out of the wings, to the header tank.  It
just dumps it into the header.  I do not have a low preasure or low level
light but you can feel when the pump is pumping air.  On mine the pump is
under the pax seat.  Now I do not know where the origional owner got the
valve to switch tanks but...You could put switches and light all day but all
you do is create a larger problem
  Now to refreash, one pump is all you need.  These things (pumps) are
fairly reliable and you should be able to see if all is working well.

Brian G. Douglas  Killeen Texas  N8575C KR2 (TD)
NOW at the airport after a restoration.
I WILL BE AT Mount Vernon!!

- Original Message - 
From: "Scott Cable" <s2cab...@yahoo.com>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: KR>Need advise - Fuel pump installation


> Dan,
>   Installing them in-line is probably not a good idea.
> Electric fuel pumps push, not pull.  Install them as
> close to the the tanks as possible.
>   I found this out the hard way...I put dual Carter
> electric fuel pumps (in-line)in my drag-race car, it
> overpowered the carb float... and flooded the
> engine...on the starting lineNOT Pretty.
>   Why did I put the second one in the first place?  I
> had the first one mounted in the engine compartment,
> the engine would stave for fuel halfway down the
> strip because electric pumps push fuel, not
> pullDuh!  How did I fix it?
> Removed the front fuel pump and ran the second
> installed pump solo near the tank.  Wha-la...no more
> fuel starving, or flooding.
> Try doing that in the pits, not a fun day at the
> races...But I did learn something!
>
>  Gravity feed fuel (all of it)to the pump inlet.
>  Get ALL of the fuel to drain out of the tank and into
> the fuel pump inlet.  Otherwise you're just carrying
> extra weight and unusable fuel. Placement of the pump
> is critical (Yes, I'm being.redundant).
>
> For redundant fuel pumps to be exactly that, then
> entirely separate systems are usually in order.
> Follow this same type of thinking throughout the
> installation. Suction and pressure sides.
>   Power for the pumps should be on separate electrical
> busses (essential buss and auxiliary buss).  Each
> should have it's own on/off switch, fuse or circuit
> breaker, and fuel inlet/outlet.
>   Although I'm not at all crazy about routing fuel
> through the cockpit, fuel gauges for both pumps should
> suffice. albeit requires additional pilot workload to
> monitor the systems guages.
>   You could research the pressure settings for a low
> oil pressure light sending unit, select one that is
> suitable for your installation (carb), plumb and wire
> that into the system for low fuel pressure.  Most
> float carbs for automotive use need a maximum of 6 lbs
> of fuel pressure, finding an oil pressure sending unit
> that indicates at something like 1.5 psi will be a
> real challenge. Netters: A little help
>
>

KR>Landing gear

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi All Netters!  and happy new year!
 For Sale a one piece landing gear for a tail dragger.  Just the fwd spring
gear, it has 55 inches between the axel mounts.  It came with my KR2 that I
bought a while ago and hope to fly within the month.  $250 shipping included
in the lower 48 UPS ground.
any one interested please contact me off line or call 254-634-7934.

Brian G. Douglas
N8575C KR2 (TD)
Killeen Texas 76542

Ps I think that it has been used, and it has the 12 spar mount holes
drilled.  Don't know for sure if that helps or hurts!

KR>Landing gear

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi! I believe that it is the grove version of the gear.  It is NOT home made
by me or some one else.  I looks a lot like the one in the Grove catalog
  Thank For  Looking
Brian Douglas
254-634-7934 N8575C KR2 (td)
- Original Message - 
From: 
To: 
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: KR>Landing gear


> is this a grove gear  other commercially made or is it home made?
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KR>Re: KRMagneto point gap settimg

[Brian G Douglas]

Good Morning Mac and the netters!
  It is the points!  I got a buzz box on them and it worked out the the
left points were bad.  New ones ordered from Sacromental (sic) airparts.
 They have a LARGE amount of info on mags including the D3000 series on
my revmaster  sacairparts.com
  Thanks All
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C  KR2 (TD) Killeen Texas

PS Has been out of service about 18 months
>
>> cannot get a spark out of the magneto.
>> __Hi Brian,  You don't say how long the mag's been out of service  I
> bought a Revmaster that had been in its box for 10 yrs, the mag points
> had scaled up to a significant degree but I didn't see it at first ,when
>  I chipped the scale off, she fired up like a good'un .The gap should be
> .016" according to my Bendix manuel.  Good luck,Mac   KR G-BVZJ
> UK_
>> see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
>
>
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KR>Re: KRRe: KRgt;Magneto point gap settimg

[Brian G Douglas]

Sorry All
  The correct URL is   www.sacskyranch.com   it takes a bit to wander the
sight but there is a LOT of info on magnetos
Brian

 Original Message 

>  I tried finding a link for www.sacairparts.com and come up blank.
> Could
> you post the correct link?  Thanks,
>
> Gene in Wyoming
>
> ---Original Message---
>
>
> Good Morning Mac and the netters!
> It is the points! I got a buzz box on them and it worked out the the
> left points were bad. New ones ordered from Sacromental (sic) airparts.
> They have a LARGE amount of info on mags including the D3000 series on
> my revmaster sacairparts.com
> Thanks All
> Brian G. Douglas
> N8575C KR2 (TD) Killeen Texas
>
> PS Has been out of service about 18 months
>>
>>> cannot get a spark out of the magneto.
>>> __Hi Brian, You don't say how long the mag's been out of service I
>> bought a Revmaster that had been in its box for 10 yrs, the mag points
>> had scaled up to a significant degree but I didn't see it at first
>> ,when I chipped the scale off, she fired up like a good'un .The gap
>> should be .016" according to my Bendix manuel. Good luck, Mac KR
>> G-BVZJ
>>

KR>Magneto point gap settimg

[Brian G. Douglas]

Hi all Kr netters
  I have a revmaster 2100 in my KR,  I just did a top overhaul and now (or
before I bought it) cannot get a spark out of the magneto.  Long story
short, what is the gap for the magneto points??  I removed the mag after I
could not get a spark thinking that the mag was bad.  This was after much
troubleshooting.  I was playing with it in my hand after removal and got
shocked.  I know that a CDI would be the best replacement but. just to
d expensive
  Sugestions??
Thanks
Brian G. Douglas
N8575C
KR2 (TD)
Killeen Texas