KR> > KR-2 Crash- Australia
Hopefully he is beyond feeling the pain right now and the ones closest to him are by his side. Very sad news Phil. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Kr Robin Macdonald
I have called Robin's home number which rang out. Then rang his mobile which went immediately to his message bank so I left a message letting him know that the KRNet guys are all concerned for his and his families welfare in NZ. I left my number and will let everyone know as soon as I hear anything. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> KR sold
Hi All. My KR2S project has been sold to a guy living 2 suburbs away. Dean Cooper decided he wanted to re-enter the KR scene after selling his project many years ago. He is known to a number of the Aussie KR guys and has been reacquainting himself with long lost friends. My partner Marcelle, and I started a new business, Bikram Yoga Bayside www.bikramyogabayside.com.au , which has been going great guns for us since we opened in April 2010. Unlike any 9-5 job, being a business owner is all consuming. Aside from being the front person behind the desk, I also play the roles of business planner, marketing manager, secretary, statistician, webmaster, cleaner, builder, liaison officer, accountant, contract negotiator, warehouse manager, treasurer, HR manager to 9 staff, and then there are those damned government quarterly Business Activity Statements! Needless to say our business is a spare time vacuum...and I still work a 9-5 job! Work on the KR came to a halt at the start of last year when we found a suitable commercial premises and council planning submissions began. I can not see any spare time in sight as we plan to expand the business further, which includes me heading to the US for 9 weeks in a couple of months and we wish to avoid tying ourselves up with bank financing to fund the expansion. I am certainly remaining a member of KRNet and will be keeping in touch with my KR mates on and off the Internet. I will also keep my web site up and running as I know there are people out there who enjoy its content. Thanks everyone. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> FW: First Engine run!
Congratulations Paul You must be thrilled!! Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy
Hi Phil. With my Zenith canopy I used the epoxy resin, some flox and carbon fiber. I scuffed a 1" band on both sides of the edges and drilled holes at regular intervals which were used to clamp the canopy into position while everything dried. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/gappage_600.jpg I applied "dobs" of flox on the inside edges and then wiped away excess which "oozed out" when the canopy was finally clamped and allowed to dry. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/semicircle_600.jpg When dried, I filled in the drilled holes with flox and then a thin layer of flox was applied to the outside 1" edge and a strip of carbon fiber laid over this. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/yellowtape_600.jpg The canopy is essentially held in place in a flox / carbon fibre channel. All the best mate. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Back to building!!
Hi Bob. Good to hear you are back into it. I tried to contact you offline however your provider is bouncing back my emails. All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Fw: Object lesson - God's Grace
-- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> alt canopy
I have used one on mine and am very happy with it so far. http://kr-2s.com/canopy.html Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Mark's arrival picture?
Well found. Here's a shortcut to the pic http://cmsimg.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1=U0=20100726=OSH0107=7260809=PH=3=542=352=60 Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> glassing 90 deg.
Hi Mike. You want to lay the glass at 45 degrees to the long edge you are covering. A layup will tend to pucker up when just going straight up and over tighter radius' Hope this helps.. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> KR200 pics
Last weekend I went to the Tyabb Air Show and discovered this original 1958 KR200, 2 seater tandem, tail dragger which predates all of ours. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/kr200.jpg http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/1958_kr200.jpg -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Dragonfly Canopy Question
On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Mark Langford <n5...@hiwaay.net> wrote: > Rick Human wrote: > > > FYI - the Dragonfly is a molded canopy - Todd's is blown - molding > usually > > produces better optics and is responsible for the flatter top which > yields > > more headroom. > > That's what I don't like about the Todd's canopies that I've seen..they are > more bubble like than the Dragonfly. > I was fortunate enough to pick up a Todd's Zodiac canopy locally. (Australia). This was way too large for the KR and in itself has the bubble look which I wanted to avoid. I was after a streamlined appearance with a flatter top and more vertical sides As the canopy was so large and wide, the curvature over the top was less pronounced than a smaller blown one. It was this part that I cut out and used in my KR. It's easier to see what I am talking about in this photo. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/zenith.jpg And I still had to pull the sides in a little to meet the canopy frame! Here's how it looks finished http://www.kr-2s.com/images/yellowtape_600.jpg Food for thought. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Type-4 engine for sale.
Hi Bob. What's the full story with the Type 4 motor? I have been considering going VW instead of Corvair due to price and availability of parts here in Australia. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> Gathering
You guys are "blocked" from hotels? What goes on at these gatherings? Is it like something out of the movie "The Hangover"? If so, I will be there in a flash. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA = AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au My building site: www.kr-2s.com SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18 RA-Aus #25866 =
KR> mount and cowl for sale
I don't suppose you are in Australia? -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Glueing Foam
Hi Robin. After some messing about I ended up using the 2 part expanding foam and held the urethane to the timber with the sash clamps to stop any movement. http://www.kr-2s.com/elevator.html To glue 2 x 2" sheets together I also used expanding foam and a makeshift press, however I learned fairly quickly to keep the part A & B stuff well clear of any join that is going to be sanded. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Fibreglass, flox, micro - Getting it right.
I have just finished reading an accident investigation report where a Long-EZ winglet almost came off in flight. The post flight tear down and examination of the winglet revealed some poor fibreglassing techniques which included the use of micro in areas where flox was called for and the use of micro between fibreglass layers. The aircraft may be a Long-EZ however the detailed findings, including pictures are just as applicable to our KRs. Read the full story here. http://www.cozybuilders.org/N7999H_Accident_Eval/index.html Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Address
Eric. Go straight to his web site and make contact from there. http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-eglover3/StoreFront.bok Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Tail Wheel and Spring
Hi Dan. I have paid for and used Dreamweaver in the past and then came upon a very good alternative called "NVU" It is the software I use on my sites and find it to be excelent. You can download it from http://net2.com/nvu/download.html and best of all.it's free. Well done with the tail wheel. I have picked up a similar tailwheel assembly off an RV but have not yet put up the photos. I had to weld a bracket to turn a round tube from the assembly to a flat spring. I had best get out and do some building. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> COOLING ISSUES SORTED
Hi Dene, Sounds interesting. Can you talk more about the outlet position and what area is working for you? Some photos of this and the oil cooler scoop would be great to see too. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Rand Robinson Engineering
Sorry I don't have his web address but he is on the net and will reply with the necessary info. > > http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-eglover3/-strse-Books-and-Videos/Categories.bok Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> 2600cc VW/Porsche Type 4 for sale
I've been told ( mostly by my lovely wife) > that I have whacked sense of humor but it was just a thought. > > Are you sure you are not Australian? -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Canopy advice
Working on my canopy yesterday, I had it upside down and resting on a large piece of yellow foam. There is opaque plastic stuck to both sides protecting the perspex. The day was not hot 21C (70F) and in the 30 minutes the canopy had direct sunlight, it has softened enough that the weight of itself has pressed a 6" dia flat spot into the curved surface that was touching the foam. I need some help here guys. We are expecting 39C (102F) in 2 days. Should I shape a foam plug to fit the inside and let the hot sun and weight of the canopy push the flat spot out? I sure don't feel like doing the canopy again but I also don't want to mess it up any more than it currently is. Any ideas? -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Taxi test
Ive wondered if you would get any drag reduction > benifits from losing the joint in the wing. > As I am building in my garage, I still have the join in the wing and will need to make some gap seals in time. I would imagine that nicely made gap seals would produce no noticeable increase in drag over a one piece wing. I like the way it looks too. Thanks -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> 2600cc VW/Porsche Type 4 for sale
> > > Curlew, WA Hi Ronald. I am gathering Curlew, WA is not in Western Australia. If it is I will be there in 4 days with cash in hand (2,100 miles from home) You may also find some interest in your engine on the AIRVW group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AirVW/ and VW_Conversion group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VW_Conversions/ All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Taxi Test
Well not quite.but it was a fantastic feeling none the less. For the first time ever, I had both wings bolted on the KR. The canopy was fitted and moving up and down smoothly on the new gas struts. A nose bowl from a KR2 was held in place with a single self tapper. My kids and I then pushed (taxied) the KR onto the road outside the house, they jumped in and I played the role of the motor. Any time a car came along we had to quickly nose into someone's driveway leaving the tail hanging out. Passers by stopped and commented on how small it looked for a two seater. I was thinking quite the opposite, with both wings bolted on, my KR almost fully spanned the road. My neighbor missed the parade so I just might have to perform some additional taxi tests next weekend. Enjoy the photos www.kr-2s.com I love this building caper. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> I'm home
Welcome home Dan. "Once a KR man, always a KR man" Happy Thanksgiving. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> KR2 graphic
Hi Gunnar. Just a quick email to let you know how impressive your design work on the KR looks. Your rendered images are the first CAD images I have seen that bring the aircraft to life. The only way my carbon fiber covered KR could look that shiny in black would be if I left it out in the rain! Your site is now added to my favorites. Great work. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> New KR flying vids on YouTube There's a BD5 there too.
Great vids Dave! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WMIB5xbdAI http://www.youtube.com/user/verticalavionics#p/a/u/1/EPGV3fxPuHc Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Member List
I could not help but notice that the list of names under the edit function were not in alpha order. That would make it easier to find yourself. Perhaps at some future date that feature could be added to the list. Hi Orma. Though it is not sorted alphabetically, if you select the drop down list and type in your name, it will automatically go right to it. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Help want with KRnet
Hi Peter. Try http://mylist.net/options/krnet/ Enter your email address and password or click on the remind button if you have forgotten your password. I don't know for sure but I think that should let you know if you are still on the mailing list or not. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> What can I use as a thrust line datum on a slightly modified KR2 project
Mark Here is what I did. what do I use for a thrust datum line when setting the wings and HS? The longeron line between the front and rear spars is what I used as a reference point. I believe others use the same. Though the angle appears otherwise, the spirit level in this photo http://www.kr-2s.com/images/yellow_600.jpg is leveling the reference point.before setting the HS incidence angle. > I am also seeing a "V" support configuration on the braces between the > upper > longerons on a lot of the sites... I am not seeing (or I am missing) this > configuration in the plans. > You may be missing them on the plans as they were there on mine. In the above photo and this one http://www.kr-2s.com/images/diagonal_600.jpg you can see the 2 "v" braces called for in the plans. Hope this helps. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Is KRnet Working ????
Working fine here Peter. It may be worth checking with your ISP to see if kr...@mylist.net has been added to a blacklist. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Thanks Guys & Girls
Great to hear you are in good spirits. We are more than happy to be remembering Ol' Blue and chatting with Dan rather than the alternative. Keep your chin up mate.and all the best to you and your family. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Prop Bank
Jay. Should be still active. Here's the link http://krnet.org/propbank/ Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> KRSuper2
> You'll spend over $20,000 and more likely $25,000 to $30,000 for a nice one > with decent panel Aeromax Aviation's other half Bill Clapp, built his Corvair powered KR2S for about $7,200. http://www.krnet.org/krs/wc/ a long way short of 20-30K. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> KRSuper2
The best person to answer your questions would be Scott Watts scottwat...@gmail.com as he designed the aircraft. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> Wings, Best Way ?
> > After looking at M.L. site and several others, Which is the best way to > construct the outer wing ? Per plans or with the extra layer of glass inside > the wing. Does this add weight ? If you do it this way does the foam flex > down in the middle when sanding the contour? If you did yours this way, > would you do it that way again? Mike. I built my wings as per ML's method. Not sure if the extra layer of glass adds weight as the middle of the wing no longer is filled with a big hunk of foam. The foam does not flex down when sanding the contour so I wouldn't worry about that. Whilst there are some things I would do differently next time around, I would do the wing skins same way again. I tossed up the idea of installing a small locker in each outer wing but never got around to it. If I decide to do it down the track it is a much simpler job to cut a "door" than to hollow out and glass the inside. That's the way I have built my skins but the standard method works too and I would guess takes less time. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> I'm bummed:
Hi Howard. I read your post but thought you had changed the gear alignment and taken her up for a lap around the circuit. Maybe others have read it the same way. The first flight of any homebuilt aircraft is a huge day for the builder and those who contributed to its success. Congratulations mate. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My building site: www.kr-2s.com AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
KR> AN-BOLTS web site.
Hi Everyone especially the Aussies. I have been busy over the last 4-5 months setting up a new business dedicated to Australian aircraft builders. It's called AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au I have built the site myself and so can easily make additions and changes at the drop of a hat so let me know what you think. Stock is arriving on a regular basis and am looking to expand the range so if you are after something not listed on the site, shoot me an email. Add it to favorites and give it a try next time you are ordering hardware. All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> New Kiwi web site
New Zealander, Gavin Magill has a new web site to document his KR2S build. http://www.kiwikr.co.nz/index.html Happy building Gavin. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Peel ply
> > Does it come up easy or is there something I can buy to make it come off > easy? > It comes off easily enough by picking up an overhanging edge and peeling it back in the opposite direction much like taking off a band-aid. You may need to use a little muscle with large pieces such as wing areas but should never put anything on it to try and make it easier to remove. It will come off as one sheet. Be sure and use proper peel ply and not something that "looks" like peel ply as I did once in the past. When it came time to peel it off...well it didn't! It stuck like you know what to a blanket. The pics are about 1/4 way down the page http://www.kr-2s.com/seat.html I had to start my seat over again. You live and learn. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Peel ply
David. You take the peel ply off after it dries. Always. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
Fw: Re: KR> O2 Requirements
As a former flight attendant for 15 years, our annual emergency revalidation instructors drilled into us to recognise the onset of mild, moderate and sever hypoxia. There are many videos on youtube which show these symptoms in controlled environments and while some have an element of humor about them, there are those that also demonstrate real life tragic outcomes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXdxFT6lINw=fvsr Be careful friends. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR2S qualify as LSA?
This topic has been well discussed at length. Go to the archives http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/search and type "LSA" into the search. You can probably build a KR in less time than it takes to read all the posts. Happy building. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Short Update PKR.
Congrats on your double century Phil. If you are still awake, check out the Oshkosh cam http://streams.discoveryworld.org/EAABlueDot which also broadcasts ATC directions. Looks like a beautiful morning at KOSH. And to everyone there, enjoy the experience. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 216
I just read one of your readers say that there has been a number of KR2 wing > failures lately. Is this true or is this a false rumor? > > The readers were referring to the Zenith Zodiac 601 and not the KR2 or KR2S. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Busy building.
New page to prove it. http://www.kr-2s.com/canopy.html Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Brake pedals.
Daily building sees the second wing almost completed. Hopefully the rashes on my arms and legs will subside as I get a break from urethane and resin work. The weather here in southern Australia has been really cold lately which was a good excuse to get out the welding equipment and warm up. I worked on adding supports to the rudder pedals for the brake master cylinders. The photos have been added to the site which has not seen an update in 4 weeks. Enjoy -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Sal's Quickie KR2 Paint Job
Sal. Your web site address is http://salkr2.webs.com/ and the photo album page is http://salkr2.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=5928505 -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> fastest KRs
I found some pics of Richard's KR1 on the 2001 Gathering page. http://www.krnet.org/pinebluff2001/page2.html cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Ivoprop?
> > > Orma used to have a rant page about how the Ivo failed on his plane and how > badly he was treated by the company following the prop failure, but the web > page is now gone. > > I think this might be the page. http://kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/AlertIVOProp.htm -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> 193 mph!
> > Check out > http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/andover/car_show/<http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Elangford/andover/car_show/>, > if you're up for > another trip to England and have a few minutes to kill. > My first car was a Morris Minor convertible identical in color to the one in the 4th photo down. Dad has owned his "Bugeye" Sprite for 39 years. Great memories. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!
Follow his progress live. http://www.followchalkie.co.za/ -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Airplane Trailer 4 sale
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/tls/1159130828.html -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Jet Engine for KR
http://www.yet2.com/app/list/techpak?id=52072=360=0=tpoverview -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Progress
I know it has been a while since there has been a building update on my site. And some have asked if things have slowed. The answer is "Absolutely not!" I am about 3/4 of the way through the other wing and currently making the bellcrank access panel. I thought it would be silly to show the same pics on the RH wing as the left. This wing is taking about half the time to build as I do not have to spend time thinking about how to do "this or that" and then do it another 2 or 3 times anyway. I am really looking forward getting the KR on the footpath for a photo shoot with both wings attached. I have slightly modified the seat belt arrangement and show the accompanying pictures here http://www.kr-2s.com/seat.html So there is my building update. I will be out in the garage. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR2 article
Hi Dan. Why not just post it on your web site? > I scanned the mag at work today but do not have ftp access to my site from there. I was keen to get it out ASAP. > > If you cannot post it, mail it to > me, and I will post it on KRBuilder.org. > I am happy for anyone and everyone to post it if they want. I have just come inside from the garage for the night and don't feel up to creating a new download page before bed. Almost finished the second wing which shows nothing new but I have a few more other pics to upload and will get them done in the next few days. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR2 article
The UK version of Pilot magazine has a 6 page article on Allen Buzza'a KR2. I have scanned the piece and am happy to email it to anyone who would like it. The pdf document is 2.3Mb so will take some time to download for anyone using a dialup connection. Please email me offlist for a copy. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> numbers for head/block
Mike. Block numbers can be found on the Corvaircraft site. http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/CorvAIRCRAFT/VinSuffix.html Head numbers are there too. http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/CorvAIRCRAFT/HeadNumbers.html Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR nose wheel shimmy
I have just found a video of Ross Evans' landing at Narromine '09. The slow motion footage of his nose wheel shimmy is impressive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIPrIurhybE=channel_page I have a collection of over 70 KR clips in my You Tube favorites for anyone with a spare couple of hours. http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=kr2sdarren=favorites Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Tri Gear Conversion
> > All my forced landing here in western Washington are probably going to > be within reach of water.. Hi John Choosing to land on water should be considered only as a last resort. The deceleration forces are huge, if you survive the ditching you could find yourself unconscious or semi-conscious and end up drowning. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Australian KR Gathering
> Darren, thats great news, but I deleted all the links because they didn't > work, could you re-post them ?, > > Thanks > Bobby Burington > California KR Builder > > Phil Matheson http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/narromine_09/storm_800.jpg Don Laverick http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/narromine_09/don_800.jpg Ross Evans http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/narromine_09/ross_800.jpg -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Australian KR Gathering
I am told that the linked photos were unable to be viewed. This should be fixed now. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Australian KR Gathering
Hi All. Our Australian KR Gathering has now passed and was certainly one to remember. Three KRs arrived and these early pics will tell the story. Phil Matheson http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/narromine_09/storm_800.jpg Don Laverick http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/narromine_09/don_800.jpg Ross Evans http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/narromine_09/ross_800.jpg I will post them all soon but needless to say a storm came through and continued raining the entire time. Given the photos, it is hard to believe this is a drought area. A full report will followI have a KR in the garage that wants to go out and play with all the other KRs. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com PS. Phil Matherson has just called to say he is is 38 minutes from home now flying in calm weather having just made it out of Narromine this morning at 500ft AGL. There was a mass exodus with a slight break in the weather.
KR> Cleaning Brushes (but nothing about peel ply)
> > > Dacron is supposed to be the suitable substitute for peel ply, but the word > is to remove it before the epoxy completely cures because it will be harder > to remove after curing. Real peel ply (depending on who you buy it from) > has a release agent on it that makes it easier to remove after curing, but > even then, it's not "easy". > I found this out the hard way and had to restart my seat all over again. Here is a pic and the description from my site about what happened. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/fail_600.jpg *"Everything went perfectly well until I went to remove the peel ply. I'd been staying back at work until late working on the WAFs. I didn't get to removing the peel ply for three days and discovered that by this time it had become brittle as the epoxy had completely hardened within it. Peeling it off was akin to peeling a price sticker off a CD. What has been peeled off in this pic took in excess of one hour! My sense of humor wore thin to say the least so I will start all over again but will use this skin as a mold for the next. As a postscript to this disaster, 6 months later I found out that a well meaning friend bought a few meters of fabric that looked like peel ply from a haberdashery store when I had asked them to go to my fiberglass supply shop."* Two more sleeps until the Aussie KR Gathering! -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> RE: Wing Painting
Sid's rotisserie is exactly what I what I have done except mine is on casters. My wing has been built entirely on the rotisserie which will make painting a breeze as Sid has discovered. The construction is a little different but the principal is the same. Photos here. http://kr-2s.com/wings.html Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Unsure about practices.
Thanks for clearing that one up for me guys. All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Unsure about practices.
Having been to the Australian International Airshow and viewed aircraft through the eyes of a builder, I need some clarification about some building practices. I always thought, and have since confirmed in AC 43.13 par7-64a, "DO NOT use self-locking nuts on parts subject to rotation." I saw many aircraft both experimental and certified that used locking nuts in situations that I thought would have called for a castellated nuts and cotter pins. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/krnet/tecnam1_800.jpg I would like to know if I am misinterpreting the rule, that maybe it is ok to use self-locking nuts here and that if the bolt was reversed, and the nut did up on the rod end bearing side of the flap actuaror, that a castellated nut would be used instead. I am not trying to be a "Smarty Pants", just a little confused as I saw this on many aircraft. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Australian Airshow
> Any info as to the stall speed of that aircraft? > Albert was not around when I was there but according to the info sheet, the stall speed is 46mph. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Australian Airshow
Hi all. I have just returned from the Australian International Airshow where I was able to see Albert Cassar's KR2 with Jodel style wings and the AS5048 airfoil. When taking the photos of his aircraft I was able to shelter under it when it started to rain, so "Thanks Albert" I have created a page for it here. http://www.kr-2s.com/aussies/cassar.html After sunset last nigh a microburst hit the airport and 6 aircraft were flipped onto their backs, completely writing off some of them, Other aircraft sustained damage when they pulled pegs or were tied down loosely. The Regel Renegade in these 3 pics sustained some fairly major damage. The cowl was bashed up, the landing gear collapsed, the lower wing is obviously in bad shape. Whilst the photo does not show it, the top wing main spar was broken and loosed 2 feet in from the end. The owner was apprehensive about what he was going to find after getting it home and removing the fabric. http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon1_800.jpg http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon2_800.jpg http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon3_800.jpg The SAAA (Sports Aircraft Association of Australia) marquis blew down but the Sonex wing being built and David Robbin's Corvair engine which were on display were spared any damage, In a few weeks we have gone from dry windy 113F temps to todays rainy and windy 65F. The runway had pretty much 90 degree crosswinds which proved too much for the Super Constellation http://www.thetudors.net/imageashow/Lockheed_Super_Constellation_Connie_A.jpgas the PIC aborted takeoff after a long takeoff roll. The owner of the P 51 http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon4_800.jpg was lucky to not ground loop as he exited the 10,000 x 148 feet runway on takeoff and had an excursion through the damp grass at a rapid rate of knots. I could go on for ages as I love the airshow and can't wait for the next one in 2 years time. Maybe I will fly there in my KR. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> For Sale page
Absolutely. Give me 5 minutes. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> For Sale page
Hi Everyone I have created a web page so we can list for sale KR bits and pieces as well as any aviation related items. There is no listing fee so when doing your next hanger clean out take photos of the stuff you no longer want and email them to me along with a description and price. Remember "One man's trash is another man's treasure" Here is a direct link to the page http://www.kr-2s.com/aussies/sale.html All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Aussie KRs
Hi all. Aussie KR pilot Phil Matheson passed around a spreadsheet to the many Australian KR flyer/builders and much to my surprise we have 32 names on that list. A call has been put out to those on the list that it may be a good idea to gather together at NatFly 2009 for what could be called an "Australian KR Gathering" http://www.narromine.nsw.au/events/natfly/ Sure we would have to share the airport with over 700 other aircraft but it sounds like a great way to start. In light of the fact that we have so many KR enthusiasts here in Australia, I have dedicated a page for them to display their photos and web sites. While I am here, I would like to extend the offer to our New Zealand buddies as well. Maybe instead of "Aussie KRs", we can call it "ANZAC KRs". Here is the page. http://www.kr-2s.com/aussies/aussies.html Thanks to ML for helping out with some additional photos and links. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Silent, but still working.
> I hope you guys are keeping an eye on Darren Crompton's web site, I wish I > could keep up his pace. If he had a larger shop, I'm sure he would be > finished by now. > Thanks for the vote of confidence Mike. It sure would be nice to be able to leave the wings on. The folks in the street stopped asking if I was building a boat when they saw it out on the footpath (sidewalk) with the wing on. A larger work area would be great but I wonder if I would just fill it with more bits and pieces. I must say that even if I did have a big area, I would still build the wing on the jig as I have already done. It is so easy to just roll it over to do stuff on the other side. Better than having to get someone to help me every time to flip the KR over. However, I do have a friendly neighbor who gives me a hand each time to get the KR off the bench as it is now too heavy to roll it down the ramps as before. Who am I kidding? A larger work area would be fantastic. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> gross weight?
> > > While flying the airplane, it felt like I was seated inside a bubble of > alumninum foil attached to the back of a giant spinning anvil. > > I remember reading about ML's experience in an RV6 which sounded very similar. ++ List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Nov 3, 2007 7:16 AM<http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/thread?tt=d=4=5> From: Mark Langford <n5...@hiwaay.net><http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/thread?tt=f=4=5> Subject: Re: KR> Panel Vibration<http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/thread?tt=s=4=5> Robin Macdonald wrote: > Before you worry about vibration in the panel I think you would be better to > find out where the vibration is comming from & correct that first. You may > be masking another problem. > I'll come over & balance your engine/prop for you. That's a fact! My Corvair is so smooth you can't feel any kind of vibration on the panel...and certainly can't see any! I got my engine balanced at a Corvair College last year. I thought it was smooth before I had it balanced, but there was a real difference afterward. According to his numbers, he reduced it by about a factor of five! That reminds me...I need to do that to this one, although (again) I can't imagine how it could be any smoother. I've done a lot of prop testing lately (several props from other people's airplanes), and one of them vibrated so badly it made me want to land immediately and take it off to prevent damage to my engine. It turns out that engine was properly balanced, but was not aerodynamically balanced (one blade was pulling harder than the other one), and this was made by a "reputable" prop maker! I was at Moontown a few months ago and an RV6 guy asked if I wanted to fly around the patch with him. Sure, why not? When he did the runup it was so rough that I thought one whole cylinder of that IO-360 was completely gone, but he seemed unbothered. We ran down the 2200' grass strip and I thought "surely he'll abort the takeoff, it's so rough", but no, we kept going. On climbout I thought surely we'd land immediately to see what the problem was...but no, he just flew away. I asked "doesn't that vibration make you nervous?". He said "Oh, that's the way all these big four cylinder Lycomings are!" I do know that he's never had his engine/prop assembly balanced, and suggested he do so ASAP. I'm glad I fly behind a Corvair. I guess you have to experience it to believe it. I realize there are no Corvairs in Australia, Phil, so this is not aimed at you. But engine/prop balancing is worth every penny. Just make sure you have your final spinner installed and painted before you do it. Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford <http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Elangford> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net + -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> EBay Fraudulent KR2S Plans DVD
> > .As for ebay, how do they know who the actual or > intellectual owner? > By filling out the NOCI form on this page. http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/tp/vero-rights-owner.html -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> EBay Fraudulent KR2S Plans DVD
We have successfully had these rip off artists removed from eBay before. I was even able to have a Russian web site put out of business but only because they used a US company to process their financial transactions. I notified the US clearance house and quickly had their means of income severed. The company was added to a list of known "thieves" which all processing houses in the west check before offering their services. Earlier today I notified Sebastian Heintz of Zenith. eBay has a complaints section specifically for copyright owners and I gave him the direct link. Sebastian has already replied with thanks. I still recommend everyone report this to eBay. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR for X-Plane
> > > Hi Kirk, we need your email address because hitting reply just sends it > back > to the KRnet. > > > Here is Kirk's address kirk.lacew...@mostqualified.com -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Venturi on a KR2S
Maybe I have drunk too much coffee today, but is there anything to stop one from running a vacuum line off the exhaust? -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Venturi on a KR2S
> > One of them had the venturi's > mounted on the belly right behind the engine air outlet, so it was > already in the disturbed air without creating a lot more drag. > Jeff. I am guessing that having the venturi in that position would also reduce the possibility of icing as the air from the outlet and even exhaust would be warmer than the ambient temperature. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR2 give-away, almost
> > It is nice to have someone share a passion, . Some people > just have a different attitude about life I guess > > A very pertinent email as I have almost finished watching Black Sky: The Race for Space, the story of Burt Rutan's quest to be the first private company to enter space. The first of twelve parts can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6g17OqN3EI=related Here is a guy with attitude and passion. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR for sale
No, not mine! I am not sure how I go to this page or if it is still for sale. http://www4.tfb.com/aberlecustomaircraft/prod03.htm Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> finally current again
Sorry all. I read my emails one at a time and after sending this, the very next one I read mentioned the broken link. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> finally current again
> > Lynn Hyder KL7YXF > http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/lhyder/<http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Elangford/lhyder/> > kl7...@aptalaska.net > > Hi Lynn. I clicked on the link on your signature file to have a look at your KR but it is not working. The location of your web page has changed and is now http://www.krnet.org/krs/lhyder/ That is one great looking KR. All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Re: Inspection
> > I have been looking at the Deihl gear, however it > looks a little short for operating out of bumpy farm strips. Does anyone > know if they do it with longer legs to avoid prop strikes? > Hi Peter. ML added extended gear leg bottom brackets. http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/kgear.html It's another option for increasing prop clearance. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> From the Corvaircraft list
This is a great eMag and as Pat Panzera it is free. Friends, It has come to my attention that far too many people have come to the INACCURATE conclusion that EAA's rebirth of EXPERIMENTER is for members only or that it costs money to become a subscriber. Neither of these ideas are true. It's 100% free and you DO NOT need to be an EAA member in order to subscribe and continue receiving it free in your e-mail inbox each month. All you have to do is click on the link below, enjoy what you see and hit the big green button if you'd like to keep receiving the monthly eNewsletter. You will only be asked your first and last name and your e-mail address. You won't get spammed as a result of signing up. www.eaa.org/experimenter/issues/0901.html Additionally, in the lower right-hand corner of the page that comes up when you click the link above you'll find a link to a questionnaire. There are four questions to answer and the results will go directly to the editorial staff at EAA, not to some wonk who will compile the answers in a neat little binder and sit on them. Your comments are very important, EAA member or not, and will not fall on deaf ears. Enough of you have complained about EAA's inattention to the homebuilding community that they are trying to do something about it. This new eNewsletter is only the beginning and your comments will help shape the things to come. Subscribers will also receive a free download, "Custom Aircraft Building Tips." We are already working on the next issue and are using the comments thus far received to guide the selection of content for subsequent issues, so the questionnaire input is working. Thanks!!! And please do me a favor and forward this on to anyone you think might be remotely interested, even other e-mail groups. Pat edi...@contactmagazine.com ppanz...@eaa.org I apologize if you get this more than once. It just means that you and I are on more than one e-mail list together. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Case Head studs
> > But looking through the KR search data base other's say not to remove them > unless you have to. > Hi Tom. As you have started on your Corvair motor why not join the Corvaircraft mail list too? I haven't even begun on my engine but there are some very informative Corvair related conversations happening on the other list which is run by ML and has the same format as this one.. WW is a regular contributer so you can always ask him directly about stuff in his manual. http://mylist.net/listinfo/corvaircraft Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> "bad day" flight
> > It occured to me later that several hundred kids (who are as airplane crazy > as I am) probably rushed out to see what kind of plane was flying over that > fast, only to see it quickly disappear into the distance. I am no kid and I still do this. We have just had three F-18 Super Hornets do some low passes along the nearby beach as part of today's Australia Day celebrations. I live 6 miles south of the third busiest airport in Australia, Moorabbin, YMMB. I am constantly peering skywards at aircraft heading out or returning home. It is a great motivator. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Aileron balance
Hi all. I need to make a building decision. What is the general consensus on installing aileron balances. I can see that some do and some don't and some have even lost them in flight. Are ailerons less prone to flutter than elevators as it appears that everyone balances the latter and sometimes the rudder too. Thanks for any help. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> exhaust system
> > There are some details on how I ceramic coated mine with Turbo-X at the > bottom of > http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/corvair/exhaust/<http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Elangford/corvair/exhaust/>. > Just when I think I have read everything there is to read on your KR, you point to page that describes DIY ceramic coating! Is there anything left to do with your "work in progress" and when will it end? All the best. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Certification
Congratulations Josh! Can't wait to hear all about the first flight. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> 6061 or 6063 Dr. Dean Horns
> I have found it in the 6063-T52. Would that be ok to use or is that a NO > NO? > Do not go anywhere near 6063 as it does not have the strength needed. If the 6061 is hard to get in the right size are you able to find any 7075 to do the job? Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Site update
16 new picks have been loaded to the website including some repair work. http://www.kr-2s.com/wings.html Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Measured heat affect on carbon fiber.
Well it has just gone 11:45pm and the current temperature is 82F. Ok, I am in Australia. And I think we hit 100F earlier today. Anyway, I had planned to finish the carbon fiber layer on the underside of the wing today but realized it would be an impossible task in this heat. I did about 1/3 of the wing last night when the air temperature was 66F and found that even with the slow acting hardener and my one pair of hands, the resin was curing faster than I would have liked. I was busier than a one armed brick layer in Beruit.(Australian saying). Today was a definite no no for large scale resin work. I did some work on a bellcrank, cut some more carbon fiber for the wing.while I am on the subject, cutting all this fabric on the 45 degree bias has left me with heaps of offcut wedges. Think I will have enough to build a delta wing after the KR! I also cleaned up the garage and before throwing out some scrap CF and FG pieces I decided to heat test light and dark colors with a small temperature gun. I had 3 pieces of cured composite. The first piece of carbon fiber had been peeled off some composite work, so it had the dark micro stuck to the underside. The second piece was the aileron trailing edge offcut so it had 1/8" flox between 2 layers of carbon fiber. The third piece was a single layer of fiber glass. I used a pressure pack can of gloss white paint on the end of each as can been seen in this photo http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/temperature_600.jpg The air temperature at the time was 92F and readings were taken at one minute intervals until they became stable.. 0 1 2 3 4 5 CF black79 137 142 144 146 145 CF white74 110 119 118 118 118 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CF flox black 82 116 127 129 134 139 138 140 141 141 141 CF flox white 74 103 109 109 109 110 112 114 114 115 115 01 2 3 4 5 FG clear78 117 114 114 116 113 FG white73 109 108 109 110 108 I am not drawing any conclusions at the moment but I was amazed at how quickly peak temperatures were reached. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Cool wing profile program.
Merry Christmas to everyone on the list. Thanks for all your help, opinions and above all else, sharing the KR passion. I can't buy, wrap and post 600 presents between now and Christmas so I have found one you can download for free. I have come upon an easy to use wing profile design program called Profili 2, and have used it to plot intermediate wing airfoil templates for my KR wing. Here is what I have done with it http://kr-2s.com/wings.html It's a brilliant piece of software that even if you don't use, is fun to play with. Merry Christmas -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> epoxy / resin
My T88 started to go hard during the winter so I just left the container out in the sun for a few hours until it thinned out again. You can also immerse the container in hot water for a while. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> New web page.
Please do not get too excited, however I have added a Corvair page to my web site. Serious work will not begin on it until the KR is out of the garage. Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> Diehl Landing Gear Wanted
Ron Vogt is parting out his KR and I know he had some Diehl gears legs for sale. He can be contacted here. rv93...@hotmail.com Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> exhausting progress?
Hey Jeff. I was checking out the archived updates on Jeanette Rand's web site and somehow ended up finding some old pics of your KR. Do you think you could include them on your current site? Not every link works but it is worth a look. http://web.archive.org/web/2303224158/www.thuntek.net/~jeb/krjeff.htm Cheers. -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
