KR> New house update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Just posted a new update on the house. 

http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/Newhouse5.html 

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Jack Cooper 
Mosheim TN 

KR> Sun-N-Fun KR dinner

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Not too late Glenda. See you there.
Jack
- glenda mcelwee <n5...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I realize this is probally to late to get to you, but I will make the Dinner.
>  
> Glenda McElwee
> 
> --- On Thu, 4/16/09, ROBERT (Jack) COOPER <kr2coo...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: ROBERT (Jack) COOPER <kr2coo...@embarqmail.com>
> Subject: KR> Sun-N-Fun KR dinner
> To: "KR builders and pilots" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 11:00 PM
> 
> 
> Just wanted to remind everyone about the KR dinner Thursday night at 6:30 or 
> whenever you can make it. Hooters on Florida Ave.
> 
> Jack Cooper
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Jack Cooper
> 
> Mosheim TN
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KR> visit

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

It was my pleasue to welcome Mark Langford and Joe Horton at my new home and 
hangar today. We had a few hours together and toured the home and hangar, 
enjoyed the sunshine of a beautiful spring Tennessee day, the view of the 
mountains, and had a good meal. Some residents and construction workers were 
awed by the flybys. Mark and Joe, come back anytime and bring more friends with 
you. We will have a KR and Corvair flyin once I'm setteled into the house.
Jack


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Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> Sun-N-Fun KR dinner

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Just wanted to remind everyone about the KR dinner Thursday night at 6:30 or 
whenever you can make it. Hooters on Florida Ave.

Jack Cooper



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Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> Parts

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Bob
are these extra parts you've accumulated or are you getting out of the KR 
business???
Jack
- Bob Glidden <glid...@ccrtc.com> wrote:
> Netters
> I have gotten several emails about the parts for sale. If I don't get 
> anything serious by this weekend I will start figureing prices for the parts 
> and email everyone in the order I got them to be fair. But just so you all 
> know, Mark Langford called me from England within five minutes of the post. 
> How doe's he always know? Thanks for the replys I will let everyone know.
> 
> 
> 
> Bob Glidden
> Eminence,Indiana
> KR2S (Building)
> KR2 N807MT (Almost ready)
> glid...@ccrtc.com
> 
> 
> 
> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (5.5.1.322)
> Database version: 5.11000e
> http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor/
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Mosheim TN

KR> Sun-N-Fun KR Dinner

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

I have volunteered to set up the KR dinner at Sun-N-Fun. Here is what I have 
arranged so far, nothing is in concrete yet so changes can be made if 
necessary. I'm sure many of you will be going to Dave Strouds BBQ on Friday so 
I set it up for Thursday evening at 6:30 PM at Hooters on Florida Ave. This 
will be very informal gettogether just like last year.  Everyone will pay for 
their own meal and drinks and tthere is no cover charge for the room. If you 
plan to attend please RSVP to me off net at kr2coo...@embarqmail.com
Jack Cooper


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Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> new house update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

I just posted a new update on the house at the bottom of the page.

-- http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse4.html

Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 68

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

AS William Wynne says "we are all one day closer to losing our medical."
- J M <gmisyst...@cox.net> wrote:
> 
> On Mar 8, 2009, at 1:18 PM, krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote:
> 
> Mark Langford wrote
> 
> > Maybe this would be a good time to announce that I am designing a new
> > airplane for myself right now
> 
>   and will make sure it is LSA compliant so I can fly without a  
> medical in the future if necessary.
> 
> That is fantastic news.  There are probably many of us that are  
> facing that loss sooner rather than later.
> 
> John Milland
> 
> 
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Jack Cooper
Mosheim TN

KR> another sunset picture...

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Mark
Why not fly up to East Tennessee next weekend. Bring Dana and Dan and anyone 
else that cares to come.
Jack Cooper
- Mark Langford <n5...@hiwaay.net> wrote:
> NetHeads,
> 
> See http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/sunsets/090307217m.jpg for today's 
> sunset picture.  Not the greatest, but better than no sunset at all, and I'll 
> take what I can get at this point.
> 
> No sunset at all yesterdayit was overcast.  I couldn't make it to Dana's 
> today, since the ceilings were 200' until noon.  I guess I could have made it 
> OK since I was seeing blue skies shortly thereafter, but it would have been a 
> short visit.  I figured he had a bunch of RV folks there to keep him company 
> though, so I goofed around north Alabama at 2650 rpm late in the day, doing 
> the "low and slow" thing over the Tennessee river and what passes for 
> mountains down here.  It was a nice ride...
> 
> Mark Langford
> N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
> website at http://www.N56ML.com 
> 
> 
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KR> New house and hangar update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

In a reply to my own letter, I'm located in NE Tennessee near Greeneville. 
04tn. http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm

- ROBERT (Jack) COOPER <kr2coo...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Its getting very exciting to see things come together with the house and 
> hangar. One of my neighbors said my hangar was too nice to be a hangar. Can't 
> wait to move a KR into it but right now it would just be in the way. Also I 
> want to keep the workers busy building a house, not drooling over an 
> airplane. Mark and Dan have expressed a desire to fly in to take a look so I 
> think some Saturday this month would be a good time. If some others want to 
> fly in or drive in let me know and we will try to arrange it.
> Jack Cooper
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Jack Cooper
> 
> Mosheim TN
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KR> New house and hangar update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Oops sorry, I forgot to add a link. 

http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse4.html

-- 

Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> New house and hangar update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Its getting very exciting to see things come together with the house and 
hangar. One of my neighbors said my hangar was too nice to be a hangar. Can't 
wait to move a KR into it but right now it would just be in the way. Also I 
want to keep the workers busy building a house, not drooling over an airplane. 
Mark and Dan have expressed a desire to fly in to take a look so I think some 
Saturday this month would be a good time. If some others want to fly in or 
drive in let me know and we will try to arrange it.
Jack Cooper



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Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> Dremel

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

This is my favorite dremel like tool also from harbor freight or as I sometimes 
refer to them horable freight. 
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47869 Its air 
drive, light weight smaller diameter and easier to adjust speed. I recently 
bought a hammer drill from them and had to return it within a week because of a 
broken shaft. I exchanged it and also broke that shaft within a very short 
time. I have bought a lot of tools there knowing that they are not the highest 
quality tools but most are acceptable quality for a hobbiest, but not for a 
professional.

Jack Coooper

- laser...@juno.com wrote:
> > I even picked up a dremel like rotary tool for $8
> 
> You won't use it for much after you try it . . . no power.  The
> attachments are worth $8 though.  I've got one along with dozens of other
> Harbor Freight treasures I've never used.  
> 
> For a really excellent Dremel tool that's about half the price of a
> Dremel and just as good - plenty of power - you can get the Black &
> Decker RTX at Wal-Mart for about $25.  It's probably the most versatile &
> valuable tool I've ever bought.  
> 
> http://toolsandmore.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD=3789
> 
> Mike
> 
> Meet your Communications needs. Get serious about Tech.
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTL3sWHxtf9NCQw7QL5wc08gLIUxJwWaqgE3nIg7zOtm1rhtpR8YzM/
> 
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Mosheim TN

KR> new house update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse4.html


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Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> KR video

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Since moving to Tennessee about 18 months ago I have hardley seen my KR and 
have accomplished no work on it. Tonight I poped a KR gathering video in the 
DVD player and got my battery recharged.  It was sure nice to see KRs zooming 
acros the screen and to see all the familiar KR faces. I'm tird of working on 
the house and need to get back to work on the KR. The drywall hangers are in 
the house now and it makes the house look like there is an end in sight though 
I know its still months away.


-- 

Jack Cooper

Mosheim TN

KR> Hangar home update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Barry and others
We still have several lots for sale. Come join us.
Jack
- Barry Kruyssen <k...@bigpond.com> wrote:
> I am green with envy.
> 
> Very nice
> 
> Regards 
> Barry
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: krnet-bounces+kr2=bigpond@mylist.net
> [mailto:krnet-bounces+kr2=bigpond....@mylist.net] On Behalf Of ROBERT (Jack)
> COOPER
> Sent: Monday, 2 February 2009 7:00 AM
> To: KR builders and pilots
> Subject: KR> Hangar home update
> 
> Its been a while since my last update but we are making some progress now. 
> http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse4.html
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Jack Cooper
> 
> Mosheim TN
> 
> 
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Mosheim TN

KR> "bad day" flight

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

- Mark Langford wrote:
  Tomorrow my buddies at work will say "betcha didn't get much flying in THIS 
weekend!", but they'll be wrong. 

Mark
Let your buddies at work know that a bad day of flying is better than a good 
day at work. I also have to go outside to see what is taking off, landing or 
flying over. Good thing its a private airpark with few takeoff and landings or 
I never would get any work done.
Jack Cooper

- Mark Langford <n5...@hiwaay.net> wrote:
  Tomorrow my buddies at work will say "betcha didn't get much flying in THIS 
weekend!", but they'll be wrong.  > 

> 
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KR> almost check it out ride - TN

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Anthony
Haven't seen you on KR net lately. Remember about two years ago I called you on 
telephone asking about Cooper Airranch and you told me about Hensley Airpark. 
Well I'm building in Hensley Airpark now. Come up for a visit sometime.
Jack Cooper
- "AUnderwood" <korva...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi my name is Anthony i live in morristown and there are two kr's
> under construction up here give me a call 423-587-0624
> 
> -Original Message-
> >From: Andy Mckevitz <amckev...@yahoo.com>
> >Sent: Dec 28, 2008 11:28 AM
> >To: kr...@mylist.net
> >Subject: KR> almost check it out ride - TN
> >
> >I too believe that the KR is the plane for me.  Though 6'1" tall, I
> am told the older versions are out, but I want as close as I can get
> to turbo [normalizing, and subject to VW engine capability because
> economy high alt cruise is the idea here], RG, IFR, night plane. 
> Before you reply there is no such thing and it cannot be created, I do
> advise I'm willing to compromise!  Understanding thus far, that the VW
> engine is best for economy.  Call me crazy, but If I have to spend
> over $30k, I may as well buy a V-tail bonanza, so I don't think my
> demand is unrealistic.  I suppose the KR2s [stretch] is a fixed gear
> only,  doh!  Any good way around this to get a plane that I can fit
> in?
> >Keeping this short, is there anyone with ANY KR2 version near
> knoxville, TN?  I'd like to visit, or invite to visit [I live on TN87,
> 8nm south of TYS, knoxville's airport].  I'd like to check the plane
> out, and also offer to pay expenses.  Of course, I need to overcome
> the hurdle of actually fitting into the plane...  then I grow more
> serious.
> >
> >Andy
> >
> >
> >  
> >
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KR> almost check it out ride - TN

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

Andy
My KR is not finished yet and is not even readily available to me because of my 
move and building a house but I live and am building in Hensley Airpark near 
Greeneville TN about 60 miles NE of Knoxville. There is also a KR builder in 
Morristown but I can't call his name right now. You can see my KR at 
http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/kr2.html . Keep in touch

Jack Cooper
- "Andy Mckevitz" <amckev...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I too believe that the KR is the plane for me.  Though 6'1" tall, I am
> told the older versions are out, but I want as close as I can get to
> turbo [normalizing, and subject to VW engine capability because
> economy high alt cruise is the idea here], RG, IFR, night plane. 
> Before you reply there is no such thing and it cannot be created, I do
> advise I'm willing to compromise!  Understanding thus far, that the VW
> engine is best for economy.  Call me crazy, but If I have to spend
> over $30k, I may as well buy a V-tail bonanza, so I don't think my
> demand is unrealistic.  I suppose the KR2s [stretch] is a fixed gear
> only,  doh!  Any good way around this to get a plane that I can fit
> in?
> Keeping this short, is there anyone with ANY KR2 version near
> knoxville, TN?  I'd like to visit, or invite to visit [I live on TN87,
> 8nm south of TYS, knoxville's airport].  I'd like to check the plane
> out, and also offer to pay expenses.  Of course, I need to overcome
> the hurdle of actually fitting into the plane...  then I grow more
> serious.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
>   
> 
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Mosheim TN

KR> Website update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

I have just posted an update, not so much about the house but more about the 
barn. We plan to use some materials from the barn in the house so we are taking 
the barn down. We put it off as long as we could but felt we couldn't wait any 
longer. 

http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/barn.html 

-- 
Jack Cooper 
Mosheim TN 

KR> tow vehicle

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

John
My son used to have a Suburban so I sent your problem to him and here is his 
reply.
Jack Cooper

I'd tell him to check the EGR valve.  If it is fine when the engine is 
cool, and then once the engine heats up, it won't idle, or idles 
rough, and then dies at an idle, but with foot on gas pedal, it will 
go, then the EGR valve should be suspect.  It would also explain why 
the truck did fine on the test drive.  1989 shouldn't be an electronic 
EGR valve, should be off of vaccuum still.  So, I'd check the EGR 
valve sticking open, or a vaccuum leak somewhere.  The EGR valve stuck 
open will act like a big vaccuum leak, and that is what it sounds like 
to me. 

- "John Gotschall" <johng...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Not only KR related, but here goes:
> 
> I tested the coolant temp probes, no faults there.  The MAP sensor is
> suspect because it could cause the rich mix trouble, ( and the codes
> had
> a few map sensor faults recorded) but measured ok. (replaced that and
> it
> got better).  Still not right.  It idles perfectly once in a while
> but
> then gets rough and dies sometimes at idle.
> 
> ANY Chev gurus want to chime in on this?
> 
> KR relation:  I need this to haul my KR to the airport!
> 
> jg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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KR> N5424N

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

I don't know the airplane or pilot but that is  a cool video on ebay.
- rdrace...@aol.com wrote:
> Does anyone know anything about this KR2.  I have been looking for a 
> flying 
> one to buy and found this one on E-bay.  >  
> See the airplane @: 
> _http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
> =STRK:MEWAX:IT=330283738589_ 
> (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=STRK:MEWAX:IT=330283738589)
> 
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Todd Thelin
> Spanaway, WA
> **Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie
> news & 
> more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt
> p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0001)
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KR> canopy

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

I have a Todds canopy and was very happy with the service and quality of the 
canopy. I cracked the canopy while installing it and todd sole me the second at 
his cost to produce it.
Jack Cooper
- "Robert K Pesak" <rkp...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>   I just got off the phone with Todd of Todd's Canopies. If Anyone has
> any comments on his product or service please let me know. It sounded
> like he could ship it as soon as he received my check. 
> --
> Robert K Pesak 
> rkp...@bellsouth.net
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Mosheim TN

KR> New house update

[ROBERT (Jack) COOPER]

http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse3.html 
-- 
Jack Cooper 
Mosheim TN 

KR> Diehl nosewheel strut brace.

[Jack Cooper]

Mark
I have also seen a strut with a gussett welded in the same area. Gene Byrd had 
his welded with a gussett because he was landing on a rough grass strip and his 
strut was bending. He later replaced the strut but he considered the gussett as 
a stopgap measure until his new strut came in. Was your strut showing any signs 
of bending? Why did you think you needed the extra strength in this area?

Jack Cooper

-Original Message-
>From: Mark Jones <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
>Sent: Jun 5, 2007 10:16 PM
>To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
>Subject: KR> Diehl nosewheel strut brace.
>
>I highly recommend beefing up your Diehl nosewheel strut. It is simple and 
>easy to do. Here is a link to how I did mine. Eric Pitts also did his this 
>way. I have seen this on others as well.
>http://www.flykr2s.com/photo.html
>
>Mark Jones (N886MJ)
>Wales, WI 
>Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com
>E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com
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KR> Oil cooler

[Jack Cooper]

I recently got a folded fin oil cooler from Clarks and have been trying to 
clean it. I have sprayed several cans of carob cleaner through it, blasted it 
out with an air hose, put it in the cleaning tank with a biodegradable solvent 
running through it for hours, ran water hot and cold through it and still 
getting specks of scale out of it. When I thought it was clean I filled it with 
clean oil and let it set overnight and when I poured the oil out there was 
still a lot of scale coming out. Any suggestions on how to clean it. I would 
like to stay with a stock oil Cooler if possible. 


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.

KR> cutting aluminium

[Jack Cooper]

I use a portaband for cutting aluminum and steel. It is limited on the
depth of cut but will cut through metal like a hot knife through butter.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47840
Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Phil Matheson <mathes...@dodo.com.au>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 7/13/2006 8:29:24 PM
> Subject: Re: KR> cutting aluminium
>
> Chris
> The best tool I have in my shop is a Horizontal / Vertical Band saw.
> If I remove the normal working table, it folds down into a power
Horizontal
> (hacksaw)  bandsaw. see below
> http://www.use-enco.com/Machinery/137-3150.pdf
>
> My unit is a china type cheapy but works well.( does not even have a brand
> name on it)
> I cut all my 4130 WAF's as well as all other parts as well as wood.
> You can go to saw Doctor type shop and get any type of blade made up for
it,
> wood or metal.
>
> I got my V/ band saw  from one of those cheap tool shops.
> 1 inch C section I would just cut with a hand hacksaw.
> But I also use a 4 inch and 9 inch angle grinder.
>
> Phillip Matheson
> 0408665880 (cell)
> VHPKR
> Australia.
> mathes...@dodo.com.au
> NEW WEB PAGE
> www.philskr2.50megs.com
>
> http://www.vw-engines.com/
> OLD WEB PAGE
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
>
>
>
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KR> How Many Days?

[Jack Cooper]

Just checked the list for my name which I submitted a few days ago and was
not on the list so I resubmitted.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <mjo...@muellersales.com>
> To: KR Net \(E-mail\) <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 7/14/2006 10:30:46 AM
> Subject: KR> How Many Days?
>
> 76 days till the Gathering. That's all so get 'er done and be there.
Don't miss out on the biggest KR event of the year. Check out this link:
> http://krgathering.org/
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI
> Web site: www.flykr2s.com
> Mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com
>
>
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KR> bonding canopy to GRP

[Jack Cooper]

Pete
I used a Todds canopy which is thicker and not as flexible as a KR canopy.
You may want to go to http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/canopy.html and see
how NOT to install a canopy. Drilling causes stress points which cost me a
cracked canopy. Also take a look at the cutoff tool I used to cut mine.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Peter Diffey <pe...@heroic.co.uk>
> To: krnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 7/9/2006 9:35:34 PM
> Subject: KR> bonding canopy to GRP
>
> Hi,
>
> I am in the middle of replacing my canopy. I have searched the archive, 
> and find no info on how to bond a bubble to the frame.
>
> I have inherited what I think is an original kr2 canopy, and a GRP 
> frame.  the GRP frame has a flange that will sit inside the bubble, ie 
> the screen will be bonded on the outside of the frame. The flange is 
> approx 1/2 inch wide, and isn't a brilliant fit with the shape of the 
> canopy, it looks like I will have variance is the gap between the flange 
> and the plexiglass - of perhaps up to 1/4 inch in places.
>
> Without too much difficulty I have made the frame fit, and I have cut 
> the canopy to shape. Having spoken to a professional plastic sign maker, 
> and then googling, and some experimenting I found that I could cut the 
> plexiglas with an electric jigsaw using a vey fine blade and water spray 
> to keep the blade cool. I am told that you have to do it in conditions 
> of > 20 degrees, and you must make sure the plastic is well supported.
>
> What I am unsure of is how to bond the plexiglas to the frame. I have 
> been looking at  using the sort of mastic that is used for auto screens, 
> but no idea what it is called or where I can buy it.
>
> Also is it considered necessary to use screws to further secure the 
> screen in position.
>
> The final conundrum is how to hold frame to bubble whilst the adhesive 
> cures, I had thought about drilling small holes every 2 inches and using 
> fishing line threaded thru the holes to kinda stitch it in place, but I 
> suspect lots of you guys must have solved these problems, so your ideas 
> and help will be most greatfully received.
>
> Pete Diffey
> St Albans, UK
>
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KR> Nose gear failures

[Jack Cooper]

Eric
Gene Byrd had a Deihl nose gear on his KR prior to his crash. He was flying
off a grass strip, not the smoothest in the world but also not too bad.
Although he never had a failure his strut bent just above the nose wheel
fork. He had a gusset welded in and continued to fly it until he got a new
strut from Diehl. Gene told me that Dan Diehl said it would happen again if
he continued to land on grass. 

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Pitts Eric MSgt 181FW/MXOO <eric.pi...@interr.ang.af.mil>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 7/6/2006 9:13:09 AM
> Subject: KR> Nose gear failures
>
> How many nose gear failures have there been on KRs with the Diehl setup or
> any setup and what part failed? i.e. The strut the lower mount or engine
> mount
>
>  
>
> Thanks
>
>  
>
>  Eric Pitts
>
> KR2S w/engine mount beening shipped today
>
> Terre Haute Indiana
>
>  
>
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KR> Insurance

[Jack Cooper]

Try getting life insurance with experimental airplane pilot on the
application. It can be done but will be costly. Don't ask how I know..

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Barry Kruyssen <k...@bigpond.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 7/5/2006 5:51:28 PM
> Subject: RE: KR> Insurance
>
> There is no such thing as a "good" insurance company :-)
>
> Sorry, couldn't help myself.
>
> Barry Kruyssen 
>
> -Original Message-
> From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
> Of Robert L. Stone
> Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2006 5:22 AM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: KR> Insurance
>
> Hay guys,
>  Who knows of a good insurance company???
>
>
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KR> horizontal stab

[Jack Cooper]

I have ended up with a big gap but it is going to stay that way until it
flies, not going to change it now. maybe some gap seals, big ones...

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Bob Glidden <glid...@ccrtc.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 7/1/2006 8:28:40 PM
> Subject: Re: KR> horizontal stab
>
> I'm at that point right now,and you will have to work with the template.I 
> put my elevator together with the templates on and the hinges and then 
> traced the foam on the horizontal for the radii I needed and then
sanded.I 
> think it is going to work fine.As far as just putting the templates on
and 
> using them the way they are will leave you a big gap to cover..
>
> Bob Glidden
> Eminence,Indiana
> KR2S N181FW (building)
> Corvair 110
> glid...@ccrtc.com 
>
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KR> Crankshaft threading

[Jack Cooper]

Just wanted to let everyone know that it is not impossible to thread the crank 
for the safety shaft after the crank has been nitrated. Mike Hyers recommended 
a local machine shop which caters to industry, (not an automotive machine 
shop). I told them that the crank had been nitrated but he was not concerned by 
that as he would not be using a conventional tap. I do recommend that the crank 
be threaded prior to nitrating as it can be done cheaper and easier but it is 
not impossible to thread after nitrating.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.

KR> KR Testing

[Jack Cooper]

Mark
Are the gap seals attached to both the wing and the aileron or are they
free floating on the aileron and did you feel any difference in the
handling?

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> To: KR Net <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 5/2/2006 9:31:25 PM
> Subject: KR> KR Testing
>
> Ok guys, I did some testing tonight. Not much but measurable. Here is the
link to my Gap Seal test results.
> http://www.flykr2s.com/photo.html
>
> Another 1.1 hour flight tonight. Gotta love it!
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA 
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my NEW
> KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com
>
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KR> Fly-In

[Jack Cooper]

Don
I will be there on Saturday. See you them.

Jack Cooper

-Original Message-
>From: Donald Reid <donr...@peoplepc.com>
>Sent: Apr 25, 2006 5:56 PM
>To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
>Subject: KR> Fly-In
>
>In just less than a month (May 18 through 21) there will be a Fly-In 
>at Lumberton, North Carolina.  This will be their third year and they 
>are trying very hard to make this into a significant event.  Their 
>stated goal is to make Lumberton the third largest Fly-In in the 
>US.  I will be there for the first time, not with my KR, which is 
>still not ready, but as one of the two Fly-In photographers.  I hope 
>that some of the KR network will be there so that we can meet.  I can 
>guarantee that I will take "official" pictures of all the KRs that 
>show up.  I can't guarantee that they will be published anywhere.
>
>Details of the Fly-In are at
>http://mafsac.com
>
>If any of you make it there, I will be the tallest guy on the field 
>and will have a load of camera gear.  Please introduce yourself and 
>we can talk about KRs
>
>
>
>Don Reid  -  donreid "at" peoplepc.com
>Bumpass, Va
>
>Visit my web sites at:
>
>AeroFoil, a 2-D Airfoil Design And Analysis Computer Program:
>http://aerofoilengineering.com
>
>KR2XL construction: http://aerofoilengineering.com/KR/KR2XL.htm
>Aviation Surplus: http://aerofoilengineering.com/PartsListing/Airparts.htm
>EAA Chapter 231: http://eaa231.org
>Ultralights: http://usua250.org
>VA EAA Regional Fly-in: http://vaeaa.org
>
>
>
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KR> Fly-In

[Jack Cooper]

This first message did not go out to Corvaircraft net so you may want to
read Don Reeds email first. (below)

I live in Fayetteville NC about 30 miles from Lumberton. If there is any
intrest from KR and Corvair net I will host a cook out on Saturday night
after the airshow.If you are planning on coming to the Mid Atlantic and
would like to have a cookout email me off net and I'll start the planning
and keep you informed. If you are flying in to the gathering I will also
provide transportation to and from the cookout.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Fayetteville. NC.


> [Original Message]
> From: Donald Reid <donr...@peoplepc.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 4/25/2006 5:56:29 PM
> Subject: KR> Fly-In
>
> In just less than a month (May 18 through 21) there will be a Fly-In 
> at Lumberton, North Carolina.  This will be their third year and they 
> are trying very hard to make this into a significant event.  Their 
> stated goal is to make Lumberton the third largest Fly-In in the 
> US.  I will be there for the first time, not with my KR, which is 
> still not ready, but as one of the two Fly-In photographers.  I hope 
> that some of the KR network will be there so that we can meet.  I can 
> guarantee that I will take "official" pictures of all the KRs that 
> show up.  I can't guarantee that they will be published anywhere.
>
> Details of the Fly-In are at
> http://mafsac.com
>
> If any of you make it there, I will be the tallest guy on the field 
> and will have a load of camera gear.  Please introduce yourself and 
> we can talk about KRs
>
>
>
> Don Reid  -  donreid "at" peoplepc.com
> Bumpass, Va
>
> Visit my web sites at:
>
> AeroFoil, a 2-D Airfoil Design And Analysis Computer Program:
> http://aerofoilengineering.com
>
> KR2XL construction: http://aerofoilengineering.com/KR/KR2XL.htm
> Aviation Surplus: http://aerofoilengineering.com/PartsListing/Airparts.htm
> EAA Chapter 231: http://eaa231.org
> Ultralights: http://usua250.org
> VA EAA Regional Fly-in: http://vaeaa.org
>
>
>
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KR> video

[Jack Cooper]

I was one of the original Nap of the Earth instructors pilots at Ft. Bragg
so I have a lot of experience flying with skids in the trees. 
The area we flew in were well very well mapped and reckoned for wires and
power lines and the helicopters we were flying had wire cutting devices.
Wires are your greatest hazard to low level flying and you should never
attempt flight as low as seen in the video without first checking for
wires. Many wires can be almost invisible until you are on them. You will
usually see power poles before you see the wires, but I have seen wires
string across roads and rivers from tree to tree so poles will not always
be an indicator. 

Low level flight is a thrill but if you are going to attempt it do it
safely. After flying a student for two hours NOE we would go to McKall Army
Airfield for refueling. We would terminate the lesson by approaching the
runway at 50 feet AGL and 90 knots, Roll the throttle to engine idle and do
a low level touch down autorotation. I can't believe the Army paid me to
have so much fun.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
EarthLink Revolves Around You.


> [Original Message]
> From: Jim Faughn <jfau...@socket.net>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 4/23/2006 10:37:19 PM
> Subject: RE: KR> video
>
> OK, This reminds me of the time I was flying formation with a Long EZ up
the
> Merimac River at about the same or lower altitude. He pulled up and I went
> on to "buzz" the campground where a number of friends were camped. We woke
> them up. I pulled up to about 1000 feet AGL and then did a circle and went
> back down on them and back down the river. I don't think they got my
numbers
> because I never heard about it "officially". This was more fun than..
> Responsible, well I never was in a position to kill them or me. FUN, I
have
> to tell you, that once you fly over a place and then go back down at the
> level of cleaning off your wheel pants, it is too cool. Then there is
> another story, when I took one of my best friends, who has now passed away
> because of prostate cancer and one of the best reasons of going cruising
on
> by boat, down the Missouri River. We dropped down at water level between
the
> two cliffs covered with trees and flew up the river. We pulled up when we
> got to the tug pushing barges and figured he really didn't want to be
buzzed
> at more than 50 feet. No numbers seen then either. I'm not saying that you
> should actually do this with your KR but have you lived yet? It is
> really too cool. I won't go into the story of when I was trying to learn
to
> fly the KR and went for a ride with Dan Diehl and we were pulling up for
> cows and then had to turn to a 45 degree bank to get through two trees
> before dropping back on the deck. I guess I had a "good" teacher.
>
> With that said, fly as safe as your skills allow.
>
> Jim  (Last Name Withheld)
> N891J something
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
> Of Larry Flesner
> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 7:51 PM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: KR> video
>
>
>
> The C-195 pilot sent me the following web address.  Check out
> the amazing video.  If you get dizzy easily or have just eaten, you
> might want to wait a bit before viewing.  Turn up the audio for the
> song "tree top flier" overlaid on the video.
>
> http://www.experimentalpilots.com/anrr.wmv
>
> Larry Flesner
>
>
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KR> video

[Jack Cooper]

Good video. Would have been great if the camera were positioned up front.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
EarthLink Revolves Around You.


> [Original Message]
> From: Larry Flesner <fles...@verizon.net>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 4/23/2006 8:51:50 PM
> Subject: KR> video
>
>
>
> The C-195 pilot sent me the following web address.  Check out
> the amazing video.  If you get dizzy easily or have just eaten, you
> might want to wait a bit before viewing.  Turn up the audio for the
> song "tree top flier" overlaid on the video.
>
> http://www.experimentalpilots.com/anrr.wmv
>
> Larry Flesner
>
>
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KR> archives

[Jack Cooper]

I was going to do a search on the Corvaircraft archives and get a message that 
cannot find server so I tried the KR archives and get the same message. Are the 
archives sites down or is it just me???


Jack Cooper
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EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Off topic

[Jack Cooper]

Not corvair or KR related but if you would like to see a South African 
aerobatic team water skiing click on the link.
www.flightzone.co.za/media/harvards.wmv


Jack Cooper
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KR> Canopies

[Jack Cooper]

There is a picture of a rear sliding canopy on this link.
http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/k98gathr.html

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
EarthLink Revolves Around You.


> [Original Message]
> From: D F Lively <riksh...@interl.net>
> To: KRNET <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 4/9/2006 7:45:06 PM
> Subject: KR> Canopies
>
> Netters:
>
> Has anyone installed a rear-ward sliding Canopy?
>
> Has any one retro fitted a Right side entry step on the RH wing Stub?
>
> Don Lively
> Burlington, IA 52601
>
>
>
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KR> HINGES

[Jack Cooper]

Chris
I used rod end bearings for the elevator hinge. When I started to install
them I looked for some conical washers to use on each side of  the bearing
because that was what I was used to seeing on the rod ends on  helicopter
tail rotor pitch change links. The rod ends on the KR elevator will never
be subject to the stresses and forces of a tail rotor so I forgot about the
conical washers. I have never seen a broken rod end and believe me I have
inspected many on preflight and maintenance inspections. We routinely
replaced them for normal wear but not for failure. Not saying that they
wont fail but I don't think it is anything to worry about on the elevator.
I used 5 on my elevator. I should also mention that my KR has never flown.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
EarthLink Revolves Around You.


> [Original Message]
> From: Chris Johnston <chr...@ozdocs.net.au>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 4/5/2006 5:41:03 PM
> Subject: KR> HINGES
>
> I am told the rod end bearings have a habit of cracking and failing,
and have a habit of working loose, any truth to these statements?  I would
have thought that if enough were used on the control surface, say 6 or 7
for the elevator and four say for the rudder, then failure would not be an
option, and what I am told is an old wives tail.
> I also want some clarification on hinge bolt holes, the hinge half on
the fixed portion of the surface, ie tailplane, has bolt holes diagonally
opposing, while on the hinge half fixed to the movable surface, ie
elevator, the plans show two bolts separated vertically only, am I correct
in what I say, I would like to make doubly sure I am right because it takes
ages to get another piece of wood if I drill in the wrong place!
Fortunately, I have not had to buy any " other pieces of wood " yet!!
> Still deciding, but tend to think the rod end bearing is just far
superior to anything else, but keep getting told these bad reports on them.
>
>
>  
Chris Johnston
>
>  
Richmond NSW
>  
Australia.
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KR> nice day-visit/service ceiling

[Jack Cooper]

In the late 1968 or 69 I took a normaly asperated Piper Apache up to 20,300
. Tho owner of the plane had just installed a large camera in the back seat
area and was using it for aerial surveys and wanted to see how high it
would go.We had oxygen and were up there for about an hour with the
mixtures just about back to the shutoff and making very gentle turns for
fear of stalling. That day was the first picture with the airlpane and
camera over Valdosta GA. at 20300. This same plane made the aerial surveys
of Disney World before they started construction of Disney World.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: D F Lively <riksh...@interl.net>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/28/2006 11:49:05 PM
> Subject: Re: KR> nice day-visit/service ceiling
>
> Brian:
>
> I have had a 172  to 12,500 more than once and a 182 to more than 15,000
ft
> traversing the San Gabrial mountains over  Mt. Baldy in So. Calif.  On my
trips
> back to CA from the midwest I would routinely go up to 12,500 traversing
the
> ridge between Las Vegas and Santa Fe NM.   I also have made many trips to
> Prescott AZ from So. CA that required altitudes above 10,000 ft  to give
> comfortable terrain clearance in the often turbulent air between Prescott
& the
> Colorado River at Parker and Lake Havesau City AZ.  I have personally
determined
> the service cieling of a 172 to be between 14,000 & 14,500 ft so at
12,500 I
> would be crowding its capability pretty good
>
> I know that the Sport Plane regs say  10,000 ft but that in high country
can get
> you in a lot of  trouble if you are held to it.  Perhaps the whole idea
is to
> keep Sport Pilots out of  high country.   Personally I never had a
problem up to
> the 12,000 altitude for a sustained period but I am not a smoker and do
not have
> a breating problem and 10,000 ft has always been the recomended cieling
for
> smokers.
>
> Don
>   
>
> Brian Kraut wrote:
>
> > I saw some formula a while back that would compute your service ceiling
> > (when you can get a max of 100 FPM climb for those who forgot) when you
> > input your climb rate and altitude at some lower altitude.  Does anyone
know
> > where to find it?  I did a time to climb test in the Stang last week
(end of
> > the runway to 10,000 in under 13 minutes) and found that I was still
going
> > up 500 FPM at 13,500.  I would love to know what my ceiling would
compute
> > to, but I don't have the oxygen to try it.
> >
> > Brian Kraut
> > Engineering Alternatives, Inc.
> > www.engalt.com
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On
> > Behalf Of Joe H Horton
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:09 PM
> > To: kr...@mylist.net
> > Subject: Re: KR> nice day-visit
> >
> > > different places to make a gradual turn, or keep it going straight.
> > > I took
> > > mine to 15,000' the other day, and it was still climbing at
> > > something like
> > > 300' per minute at that altitude.
> > >
> > Mark,
> > What indicated airspeed were you climbing at?? I took mine to 10500 last
> > night and was climbing at 400 at 110 mph indicated. Sure was nice view
> > from 50miles from Philly it seemed like I was looking right down in the
> > streets.
> >
> > Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa.
> > joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com
> >
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KR> cg with Deihl wing skins

[Jack Cooper]

Bill

Have you had someone else review your W figures?? A double check of the
figures with different eyes may be very helpfull. This is an important
issue and a review of the figures wouldn't hurt.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: countryhomeprint <countryhomepr...@bellsouth.net>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/29/2006 9:16:41 PM
> Subject: KR> cg with Deihl wing skins
>
> Recently the first flight was made in 880AB. As with most any
experimental aircraft a few problems occur. Question? Is the cg range for
Dan Deihl wing skin wings the same as for the standard KR-2 wings? N880AB's
cg falls within the limits for the standard KR-2, however my KR feels tail
heavy. I am unable to establish a true stall due to the uncontrolled
pitching up of the wings prior to stall. It feels as if the horizontal stab
and elevator are stalling prior to the wings. This happened during the
first stall approach and a stall approach will not happen again until the
problem is solved. Has anyone experienced this? Anyone have a thought as to
WHY. This could be a dangerous situation.
>
> Bill Page
> boliverp...@bellsouth.net
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KR> cg with Deihl wing skins

[Jack Cooper]

Dan

Be sure to let all of know what you learn from Dan Diehl. Where are you on
the engine installation?

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Dan Heath <da...@alltel.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/29/2006 10:28:23 PM
> Subject: Re: KR> cg with Deihl wing skins
>
> I believe that the CG must be the same as it is the same airfoil.  I too
am
> concerned about the difference between the stock wing and the Diehl
wings. 
> Before I fly mine, I intend to ask Dan what to expect. 
>  
> 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---
>  Is the cg range for Dan Deihl wing skin wings the same as for the
standard KR-2 wings? N880AB's cg falls within the limits for the standard
KR-2, 
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KR> Crankshaft

[Jack Cooper]

Sent my crank to Nitron today. I called to let them know it was being shipped 
and ask about wheather it should be turned proir to nitrating or turned after 
nitrating. He said definately have the crank turned before nitrating. I know 
that this was discussed at length a while back but I wanted to hear it from the 
man who does the nitrating. I don't want to start this discussion all over 
again but just passing along what I was told.  I also sent along a prepaid 
shipping label so that  he can apply the label to my box and not worry about 
return shipping cost. He also liked that idea.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net
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KR> Bad day

[Jack Cooper]

Dan and Jerry

What bad luck, sorry to hear about the engine locking up. Just wanted to hear 
about the first flight but better it happen on the ground than in the air. 
Please let us know the teardown analysis. I think your recent visitor is an 
expert in VW engines, although I can't volenteer his services I would highly 
recommend him or Steve Bennet. Better luck next time.

Jack Cooper

-Original Message-
>From: Dan Heath <da...@alltel.net>
>Sent: Dec 31, 2005 8:26 PM
>To: kr...@mylist.net
>Subject: KR> Bad day
>
>Well, there won't be any flying for Dan and Jerry anytime soon.  We put the
>tail in a valley between the taxi way and the runway to get the tail low. 
>Jerry was running it at about 3000 rpm, with less than a1/4 tank and it was
>running great.  He started to pull back and the engine came to a very abrupt
>stop.  It is frozen.  There was no indication that anything was wrong.  No
>smoke, no foul temp readings, no nothing.  So now back to the shop with the
>engine.  I don't like working on them.  I can build them, but really don't
>trust myself with it and I don't know who will work on a VW for an airplane,
>that I would trust. 
> 
> 
>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
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KR>Dan and Jerry KR visit...

[Jack Cooper]

Wish I was home, I would drive down to join everyone but I'm in Memphis now on 
vacation.

Jack Cooper

-Original Message-
>From: Mark Langford <n5...@hiwaay.net>
>Sent: Dec 28, 2005 10:18 PM
>To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
>Subject: Re: KR>Dan and Jerry KR visit...
>
>Given tonight's weather report, I'd have to say I'm planning on flying up to 
>KCUB on Friday morning.  Troy Petteway may also make the trip.  Dan says 
>anybody else is welcome.  See y'all there...
>
>Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
>see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com
>email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>
>
>
>- Original Message - 
>From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net>
>To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 2:55 PM
>Subject: Re: KR>Dan and Jerry KR visit... 
>
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KR> Temps for glass work

[Jack Cooper]

I have done small areas of glass work in the winter and used halogen lamps
to keep the area warm.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Pitts Eric MSgt 181FW/MXOO <eric.pi...@interr.ang.af.mil>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 11/29/2005 10:39:51 AM
> Subject: KR> Temps for glass work
>
> What would be the normal range of temps for doing glass lay ups. I will
have
> my garage heated this winter and am wanting to do some glass work.
>  
> Eric Pitts
> Terre Haute IN
> KR2S
> http://home.att.net/~e.j.pitts/ <http://home.att.net/~e.j.pitts/> 
>
>   
>
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KR> Final Flight

[Jack Cooper]

Mark

Any numbers on the new prop? 

Jack


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones 
> To: KR Net 
> Date: 11/27/2005 1:24:48 PM
> Subject: KR> Final Flight
>
> Two days ago, I made a flight after installing my new Sensenich prop. This
> was also my last flight of 2005. Today I have drained my wing tanks dry
and
> disconnected all wiring and tubes going to the outer wings. I have also
> loosened the WAF bolts in preparation of removing the wings. The reason I
am
> doing this is so I can bring my plane home for the winter. I will be
> completing all the minor things I never got done because flying was more
> important at the time. I will also complete the body work, install the
wheel
> pants and paint her this winter. I will also be removing my engine and
doing
> some minor things to it. I could do this work at the hanger but having the
> pane at home will be more convenient plus I have a heated garage. So to
all
> of you who can fly through the winter, I wish you many safe and great
> flights. Watch for the unveiling of a new N886MJ this spring.
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my NEW
> KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com
>
>
>
>
>
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KR> GPS

[Jack Cooper]

When your only navigation source is a finger on a map and you are
circumnavigating thunderstorms it is easy to get lost. I have circled water
towers more than once. 

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Jerry Mahurin <krje...@gmail.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 11/20/2005 11:08:45 AM
> Subject: Re: KR> GPS
>
> ...has anyone besides me ever used a road mapand his eyeballs on
the
> ground under him..or read what is written on water tanks.??
>
> Keep on keeping on
>
> On 11/19/05, Pat Driscoll <patric...@usfamily.net> wrote:
> >
> > With all this talk about GPS and which will take you to your destination
> > the easiest way, what ever happened to "Dead reckoning", with a chart
and a
> > "E-6B?
> > Anyone remember them?
> > Pat Driscoll
> > Saint Paul, MN
> > patric...@usfamily.net
> > LIFE MAY NOT BE THE PARTY WE HOPED FOR
> > BUT WHILE WE ARE HERE WE MIGHT AS WELL DANCE!"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! --
> > http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! ---
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>
>
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KR> Check list usage

[Jack Cooper]

I agree with Colin on the checklist but would like to add some military
experience. As an instructor pilot in the Army, one thing we were taught
and ask on every evaluation after becoming an IP was,"What is the normal
reaction to an emergency?" The answer is "to act quickly and accurately
within the limits of training."  Irrational actions such as panic may
require further evaluation and/or training. With this said, how you react
to an emergency will reflect your training and preparedness. In many
emergency situations you will not have time to reach for and read a
checklist so you should memorize certain steps for engine failure or
control lockup, open canopy, or anything you can think of that require
immediate action. In military checklist immediate action steps were in bold
print and had to be committed to memory. The first priority in any
emergency is to maintain aircraft control. I like Mark Langfords approach
to engine out emergency, flip one switch and this eliminates most problems
associated with ignition and fuel so if this doesn't eliminate the problem,
get ready to land.One quick war story. I was in the front seat of a Cobra
Helicopter on a beautiful spring day. The Captain in the back seat was on
the controls hovering over trees awaiting further instructions from out
scout helicopter. I was sitting there bored with the slow moving mission
and was yawning and about to fall asleep when suddenly I heard the
transmission noise pitch level change. I was suddenly fully alert, took
control of the aircraft, started flying forward, (it takes less power to
fly forward than to hover, especially out of ground effect) and confirmed
that we were loosing power by checking the dual tachometer, and checked the
throttle to make sure it was full on position. (in turbine helicopters with
the throttle in the full on position the fuel control and governor then
control the output of the engine according to the position of the
collective.) The back seat pilot had unconsciously reduced the throttle
while hovering taking authority away from the fuel control and governor
which caused a loss of rotor RPM, a very critical situation in a
helicopter. I recognized a problem by knowing what my helicopter sounded
like, confirmed I had the problem by the tach and took action that may be
necessary if it were only a partial power failure and we may be able to
continue to fly with partial power, and solved the problem in about 2 or 3
seconds. I'm still amazed that I acted so "quickly and accurately" that
day. BTY the Captain in the back seat did not know what had happened. I was
able to react to this emergency because I had committed some critical
action emergency procedures to memory.

Jack Cooper

> [Original Message]
> From: Colin Rainey <brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 11/12/2005 10:20:53 PM
> Subject: KR> Check list usage
>
> I went to the Corvair College on Friday and met with Jack Cooper, Mark
Langford, Bill Clapp, his friend (sorry forgot the name), and later saw Bob
Lester who is doing much better, though in his words alittle shorter,
Glenda McElwee, and the hangar gang.  While there I talked to alot of
prospective builders about the assembly, and merits of some of the new
design features compared to older stuff, and had several discussions about
flying and flight skills, specifically concerning the KR. Here are some
thoughts, prompted by Mark Jones' post of his flight:
>
> First off, I have posted a 2 simple checklists, one for "normal" flight,
and one for emergency flight, on Dan Heath's web page. If you don't use
them, make some of your own, but PLEASE use ONE!  It is a proven fact that
our mental capacity deteriorates rapidly with the stress of something going
wrong.  Checklists are so that you can focus on just flying the plane and
not have to rely on memory for troubleshooting, or proper response to a
given problem.  Laminate them, and keep them IN THE PLANE at all times.  It
is regulatory for certified planes to have their operating manual in the
aircraft during each flight. Part of your preflight includes checking for
this manual and the airworthiness certificate, and registration.
>
> Second, once you have the checklists, get in your plane and practice
using them, ON THE GROUND. We in teaching call it chair flying.  Pretend
you are going out to fly and rehearse EVERY procedure, no matter how well
you know it. You will check the accuracy of your checklists, and you will
begin developing a routine that will save your life.  If you find that
something has been omitted from your emergency or normal checklist, then
don't fly until you correct your checklist.  The Private Pilot Practical
Test Standard has a section right in the beginning that discusses how the
test is to be conducted, and one thing it mentions specifically is
checklist usage.  Not using a checklist to confirm that the pilot has
perfor

KR> Steve Jones

[Jack Cooper]

Another way to honor a fellow KR flyer would be a flyover during the grave
side service with the family's permission of course and assuming there is a
grave side service.  If my KR were flying I would not mind flying from NC
to FL to honor him in this way. I have seen fly bys at graveside services
before with a missing man formation and it seemed to be meaningful to the
family of the deceased. 

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <mjo...@muellersales.com>
> To: <jsaupe6...@earthlink.net>; KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 10/18/2005 3:12:10 PM
> Subject: RE: KR> Steve Jones - Obituary
>
> >Behalf Of Joachim Saupe
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:12 PM
> >To: KRnet
> >Subject: Re: KR> Steve Jones - Obituary
>
>
> >Is anyone sending a card, e-card or other from the KR community?
> >Joachim
>
>
> This is what I have proposed we do for Steve. So far only nine people
> have donated to this which really surprised me. I was also planning on
> sending a letter to Steve's family letting them know what his KR Family
> is proposing but I did not want to do that till I knew there would be
> enough funds to cover the $350 minimum donation to EAA to have him
> inducted on the Memorial Wall at Oshkosh. Here is the post I made
> yesterday
>
> "Steve Jones was an inspiration to the KR Family and I would like to
> recognize his dedication to the KR and the Corvair engine by honoring
> him with a memorial on the EAA Memorial Wall in Oshkosh, WI. For those
> of you unfamiliar with this, here is the link so you can understand what
> I am talking about:
>   http://www.airventure.org/2005/events/memorial_wall.html
> A lot of you are new to the KR Family and may not know but I did this
> with donations from you for Ken Rand a few years ago. This gesture was
> more than appreciated by the Rand family, as I am sure Steve Jones'
> family would be honored to know we recognized Steve in such a manner. It
> is my understanding that Steve has no wife or children which is a
> blessing in itself, therefore, what better way could we remember Steve
> than to have his memorial permanently placed in a location he so much
> loved. If you would like to contribute to the Steve Jones EAA Memorial
> Fund please do so one of two ways:
>  
> Send funds using PayPal  www.paypal.com account flyk...@wi.rr.com . (My
> e-mail address is the PayPal account number).
>  
> or Mail to:
>  
> Mark Jones
> 615 Wexford Circle
> Wales, WI 53183
>  
> The Memorial Wall dedication service will take place during AirVenture
> 2006.
>  
> Any amount over the required amount for the Memorial will be donated to
> the KR Gathering Fund."
>  
> Thanks,
> Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
> Wales, WI 
> Visit my web site: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj 
> Email: flyk...@wi.rr.com 
>
>
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KR> RE: TLA

[Jack Cooper]

My personal TLA (Three letter acronym) is LRB. Every airplane should have a
LRB (little red button)

Jack cooper

> [Original Message]
> From: Serge VIDAL <serge.vi...@sagem.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 10/3/2005 5:19:37 AM
> Subject: Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> Carb Ice
>
> Yeah, that would make sense. I sometimes battle to find the meaning of
all 
> these TLAs we use in aviation. (TLA = Three Letters Acronym) ;-)
>
> So, Dene, tell me. Apart from that, any more hidden surprises in the past 
> of WEC? Anything I should worry about, I mean? ;-)
>
> Serge
>
>
>
>
>
> "phil brookman" <p...@ntlworld.com>
>
> Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net
> 2005-10-03 10:12
> Veuillez répondre à KRnet
> Remis le : 2005-10-03 10:12
>
>  
> Pour :  "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
> Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> Carb Ice
>
>
>
> wide open throttle
> at a gues
> p
> - Original Message -
> From: "Serge VIDAL" <serge.vi...@sagem.com>
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 8:05 AM
> Subject: Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> Carb Ice
>
>
> Interesting, Dene. I did not know that.
>
> What does WOT mean?
>
> Regards,
>
> Serge
>
>
>
>
>
> "DENE COLLETT (SA)" <dene.coll...@telkomsa.net>
>
> Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net
> 2005-09-30 23:37
> Veuillez répondre à KRnet
> Remis le : 2005-10-01 15:07
>
>
> Pour :  "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
> Objet : Re: Réf. : KR> Carb Ice
>
>
>
> Serge, WEC did ice once that I know of. Motor ran rough for a bit but was
> sorted out with WOT and change of altitude I think (long time ago).
> Regards
> Dene Collett
> KR2S builder
> Freelance whisper assembler
> South Africa
> mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Serge VIDAL <serge.vi...@sagem.com>
> To: <brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net>; KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:35 PM
> Subject: Réf. : KR> Carb Ice
>
>
> OK. I would not like anybody to get me wrong on this issue, and be accused
>
>
>
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KR> Control tube test

[Jack Cooper]

Jim Mullen and others have questioned my elevator control tube system 
especially the bent tube from the stick to the bell crank just behind the aft 
spar. To satisfy my and others curiosity I conducted a test of the system 
tonight. see my test at http://jackandsandycooper.com/controltest.html . Your 
comments are welcomed.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Pushtube control

[Jack Cooper]

Peter   
Here is how I did a control tube elevator. 
http://jackandsandycooper.com/stickandpedals.html
(Near the bottom of page.) I had considered using control tube ailerons and
actually making flaperons but after several attempts decided I was wasting
too much time and money.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Colin Rainey <brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 9/22/2005 8:56:56 AM
> Subject: KR> Pushtube control
>
> Peter
> I have push tube control for my KR2 from the dual stick assembly all the
way to the elevator horn with a transfer bell crank approximately 12 inches
behind the seat/rear spar.  It is also drilled to allow for the same and
reduced deflection with same total movement at the elevator, but more at
the stick to de-tune the sensitivity of the KR elevator.  I really like how
positive it feels, and am reassured with each pre-flight that I made a good
choice.  Pictures are on the web page, on the krnet.
>
>
> Colin Rainey
> brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net
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KR> Nose Gear question

[Jack Cooper]

> (Best solution:  Dump the training gear)
>
> Steve Jacobs
> Zambia
Yeah, right, - Trade the shimmy for a ground loop.

Go ahead, flame me

Jack Cooper
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KR> tailwheels

[Jack Cooper]

"If you want to improve your piloting skills, learn and master tailwheels."
"If you master a tailwheel aircraft you can fly anything.."
"A tail wheel aircraft has definite advantages over nose draggers."
"We can do something that nosedraggers can't and are proud of it."

Give me a break guys. Flying tailwheels is another set of skills like flying 
instruments, but if you never go into a cloud what good does it do you?

Any CFI will tell you that you really learn to fly when you start teaching 
others to fly, so, to improve your skills why not become a CFI. To get a 
commercial ticket and instrument and multi engine rateing you will learn 
additional skills and become a better pilot. Why not get Commercial helicopter 
license with instrument radiating and become a instructor pilot in helicopters 
and an instrument examiner so that you can teach and evaluate other pilots 
skills. Why not learn close formation flying. Your answer probably is I don't 
need all that for the type of flying I do.  Been there, done all that, but I 
don't need a tailwheel for the type of flying I do.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Two Gatherings

[Jack Cooper]

I agree with Dan. One KR gathering a year is enough.There are plenty
regional fly-ins that KR pilots and builders can get together without much
expense and commitment.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Dan Heath <da...@alltel.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 9/13/2005 5:49:52 AM
> Subject: KR> Two Gatherings
>
> I have to save all my pennies and vacation time, just to make one
gathering.
> At least, with one, I know that all the people and planes that can make it
> to a gathering, will be at that one event. If there were two, I would miss
> all the people and planes who went to the other one. Putting on a
Gathering
> is no small task and going to one also takes a lot of commitment. If
people
> want to get together more often, just let everyone know where and when,
and
> those who can make it, will.
>
> A decision has to be made here, and whatever it is, is not going to make
> everyone happy. But what Steve Glover just went through without killing
> himself or damaging his airplane, no one should have to go through. A
lesser
> pilot would not have survived it. We have already lost too many planes to
> bad weather at gathering time. I was close to not surviving the trip back
> from Covington, the year the Long EZ was lost, returning from their
> gathering at Rough River. We need to do something to better the odds of
> having good weather. You cannot predict the weather, but there are certain
> things that you do know about it. If you want KRs to show up, all you need
> is good weather.
>
> This is not Oshkosh nor is it Sun N Fun or any of the other BIG
> commercialized events and I certainly hope that it does not become such an
> event. This is a family that tries to get together once a year, let's keep
> it that way.
>
> See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering
>
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 
>
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for
building
> has expired.
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC
>
>
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KR> FW: new web pages

[Jack Cooper]

I have just posted two new pages to my website.
1. 2005 KR gathering http://jackandsandycooper.com/2005gathering.html
2. Latest update, 2 recent pictures to show how my KR looks as of 09/07/05.  
http://jackandsandycooper.com/update.html

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Rear Starter

[Jack Cooper]

Just to set the record straight, I removed the rear starter from my engine 
because of a decision I made sometime after Mark Langfords crank broke. There 
was some talk that  the rear starter may have played a role in the breakage due 
to the harmonics.  That has been dispelled as a contributing factor now but 
during that time I made the decision to make my engine as close as possible a 
William Wynne duplicate so I ordered William's front starter setup. I talked to 
William and he told me that he did not think that the rear starter was not a 
contributor to the breakage and gave me the opportunity to cancel my order. My 
answer was that I had made the decision and I'm standing by it. An expensive 
decision, yes, but who knows more about making a Corvair fly than William. I'm 
still thinking about nitrating the crank.  BTY, that starter has started my 
engine on William's test stand at CC#8.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Gathering Date

[Jack Cooper]

I also go for the last weekend in Sept or first in Oct.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> To: KR Net <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 9/12/2005 9:41:57 PM
> Subject: KR> Gathering Date
>
> After thinking more on the subject, I vote for the last weekend in
September
> or first weekend in October. Unfortunately we can not please everyone with
> the date or location. Therefore, we must all do our absolute best to
accept
> the final outcome and plan ahead to schedule your time to be at the
> Gathering. Whatever is decided upon, I will always make a 110% effort to
be
> there.
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj
>
>
>
>
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KR> Glider Check ride

[Jack Cooper]

Orma
Glad that you made it down safely.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Orma <o...@aviation-mechanics.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 9/12/2005 7:09:05 PM
> Subject: KR> Glider Check ride
>
> Stop the press.  Late arriving news flash from Michigan.  Informed
sources are quoted as saying that at approximately noon on Sunday Orma was
given his glider qualifying check ride, joining a select group notables who
have proven that under extreme pressure that it is possible to fly a
powerless KR.  
>
> News reports are now arriving from across Indiana of a strange looking
yellow bird flying on the tail of a white gray and red craft was seen
pushing a large red van along the highways of Indiana under the cover of
darkness.  Stand by for an update.
>
> Reporters at Crawfordville Indiana Airport, the scene of the picture
perfect landing of the glider, told this reporter that the pilot seemed
rather calm.  The pilot stated that he had received advanced gliding advise
from local celebrity Mark Langford, himself a well respected
>  glider pilot.
>
> During an interview with the shy yellow bird (Tweety), The reporter asked
why the bird decided to become a glider, The bird answered that She was
sure that the valves quit moving probably because the cam shift is broken. 
The cam gave not warning.  
>
> Other info.
> Altitude 7500', apx 5 kt tail wind, distance to airport 7 miles, approach
same direction as flight,  speed of decent apx 80 to 100mph,  Attempts to
restart numerous.  Prop windmills at 100.  Log book entry for powerless
flight 0.1
>
> 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> canopy

[Jack Cooper]

I have a cracked Todds canopy for a KR-2S which I have offered to sell but so 
far no takers. I need to get it out of my way so if anyone is interested its 
free to the first person who shows up at my house and takes it away. See it at 
http://jackandsandycooper.com/crackedcanopy.html  Some of it has been sprayed 
with spreylat. If no one can pick it up then I'll ship it to the first one who 
will pay shipping and the cost of boxing it up.  If you are building a hatch 
type canopy it may save you a lot of money.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Canopy

[Jack Cooper]

About the canopy. My priority is to get it out of my way. If you are interested 
let me know when you can pick it up. If that is going to be a long lead time 
then I may pack it for shipping. I prefer someone pick it up soon. See it at 
http://jackandsandycooper.com/crackedcanopy.html  I live in Fayetteville NC 
just off I-95 about 10 miles. email me off list.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Ride Available from Saint Louis Airport to Mt Vernon & Back

[Jack Cooper]

I also will be arriving at St. Louis at 1:00 PM and will be driving to Mt
Vernon. Anyone arriving about the same time is welcome to ride.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: <jsmon...@aol.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 8/23/2005 9:47:21 AM
> Subject: KR> Ride Available from Saint Louis Airport to Mt Vernon & Back
>
> If anyone wants a ride... I will be arriving in Saint Louis Airport 
Thursday 
> early evening and driving to Mt Vernon.  Also returning Sunday  Morning.
> Let me know!
>  
> Thanks,
> John Monday
> KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
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KR> Canopy for sale

[Jack Cooper]

I have a Todds canopy for a KR-2S that I cracked installing it. I have posted 
some pictures on my website for anyone interested in it. I also included some 
pictures of my KR with the new Todds canopy installed so you can get an idea of 
how the canopy is cut. If you are planning on a hatch opening you may be able 
to use this canopy and/or the extra pieces of plexiglass that comes with it. I 
would really like to see it used and like to get it out of my garage. If you 
think you can use it make me an offer. There are 5 pieces all together, most of 
which have been sprayed with spralat. Email me off net.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> RE: CorvAircraft> Canopy for sale

[Jack Cooper]

> [Original Message]
> From: Jack Cooper <kr2coo...@earthlink.net>
> To: Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft <corvaircr...@mylist.net>; KR
builders and pilots <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 8/16/2005 10:10:08 PM
> Subject: CorvAircraft> Canopy for sale
>sorry, I forgot to include the link in the first message
http://jackandsandycooper.com/crackedcanopy.html
> I have a Todds canopy for a KR-2S that I cracked installing it. I have
posted some pictures on my website for anyone interested in it. I also
included some pictures of my KR with the new Todds canopy installed so you
can get an idea of how the canopy is cut. If you are planning on a hatch
opening you may be able to use this canopy and/or the extra pieces of
plexiglass that comes with it. I would really like to see it used and like
to get it out of my garage. If you think you can use it make me an offer.
There are 5 pieces all together, most of which have been sprayed with
spralat. Email me off net. 
>
> Jack Cooper
> kr2coo...@earthlink.net
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KR> Internet list not working

[Jack Cooper]

Didn't work for me.

Jack Cooper

> [Original Message]
> From: Ryan <rr...@san.rr.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 8/17/2005 10:31:24 PM
> Subject: KR> Internet list not working
>
> http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/
>
> Is this site working for anyone else?
>
> Ryan
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KR> KR gathering

[Jack Cooper]

Just made my airline reservation and reserved a car. I will be arriving at STL 
on Thursday Sept 8 at 12:56 PM then departing STL on Sunday Sept 11, at 1:45 
PM. I haven't made hotel reservations yet but will soon. If anyone has a 
schedule that closely fits mine I would be glad to share a car seat and hotel 
room. Holiday Inn has a few rooms left but they are a single king bed, I'm 
looking for a room with two double beds and will be willing to share expenses. 
Is there a hotel where some or many of you staying? I would prefer to be with 
other KR people if possible. Reply off net if you would like to share a ride 
and/or a room. How many days Mark?


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Prop needed

[Jack Cooper]

Jim
Check with mark Jones, I believe he has a 3 blade warp drive in the prop
bank. Not sure what diameter it is but it would be worth asking.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Jim Sellars <paladinfinanc...@rogers.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 8/2/2005 12:52:16 PM
> Subject: KR> Prop needed
>
> Fellows:
> I have a tryke,  subaru powered KR-2, ea-81,  in need of a better
prop.  I have room for 58 inches of diameter, but feel like I need more
pitch.  The subaru is turning 4500 RPM static, but the performance is very
poor, compared to what it seems it should do.  The gear reduction, 2 to 1,
builds lots of torque, so I would like to have your opinion about where I
can get a good prop.
> I am thinking about a composite three blade ground adjustable, or a
58" 68" good wooden prop.  Any ideas please give me your thoughts and if
you have a prop that might work please let me know.
> Jim
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KR> kr meet

[Jack Cooper]

I have made a room reservation at a different hotel but it is on the same
exit as the Holiday inn. I have a room with two double beds and would like
to share a room and expenses with someone. I also have a rental car.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: <fixerjo...@aol.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 8/3/2005 9:25:30 PM
> Subject: KR> kr meet
>
> i'm planning to be at the kr gathering & would like to know where most 
of 
> you are staying at?
> i need to make a reservation to stay for the weekend! i can't wait to  
> experence the adventure there & meet everyone & see all the kr's. i 
might be the 
> only turbo powered corvair there i think?  so, i'm ready to go  with a
little 
> help on planning the stay & ground transportation. 
> see ya all there,,,steve jones,venice,fl, n212kr  how many  day's ??? :-)
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KR> Archves

[Jack Cooper]

My links to KR and Corvaircraft nets archives are not working. Can somebody 
confirm  the archives are up and running. I get page not found on both archive 
links when in the recent past they have both worked.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> BRS report

[Jack Cooper]

An interesting story about deploying a recovery parachute. 
http://www.avweb.com/news/features/190126-1.html

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Canopy - spray-lat

[Jack Cooper]

I have just put up a new page about how to and not to install a canopy. I'm 
having a problem with some of the pictures and navigation bars but you will get 
the picture.
http://jackandsandycooper.com/canopy.html
I have ordered and received a can of spray-lat ( at least I hope that is what 
is in the can) from wicks but the can arrived with no markings and no 
instructions. I would assume it is sprayed on at full strength but do I use 
high pressure or HVLP. I do have plenty Plexiglass to practice on.

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Off subject

[Jack Cooper]

I need a little help with an overheating problem on my 94 Chevy Astro. It has 
207K miles and runs good but recently I have been over temping. I had the 
heater core replaced about 2 months ago and started having the problem shortly 
after. I have replaced the pressure cap, thermostat,  fan clutch, removed the 
thermostat, flushed the radiator with a 10 min flush, replaced the water pump 
and removed the radiator and flushed it with a water hose. The radiator is only 
about 2 years old. I'm running out of ideals and money. Can anybody suggest 
something else to check prior to replacing the radiator. Please reply off list. 
kr2coo...@earthlink.net



Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Canopy Latches

[Jack Cooper]

> [Original Message]
> From: larry flesner <fles...@midwest.net>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 6/3/2005 9:07:11 AM
> Subject: KR> Canopy Latches
>
> >
> >I wonder how many flying KR2s have emergency opening from either the 
> >inside, or the outside?
> >Serge Vidal
> +++
>
I will not be able to remove the canopy from inside but I will have an
emergency break-out tool in my KR. My brother was showing me his knife
collection last week and came to one knife and said this is what many
firefighters and rescue personnel use. When I checked it out I decided this
would make a good break out tool so he gave it to me. Check it out on ebay
item no. 7161343120 It seems to have a strong enough blade to punch through
a canopy or even the plywood. the blade also has serrations for cutting
seatbelts and is easy one hand operation. The handle also has a hole which
could be used to attached to the airplane in an area where you can reach it
and will not go flying away in a crash.

Jack cooper

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KR> Todd�s Canopy for Sale?

[Jack Cooper]

Yes, I have a clear Todd's canopy for sale, but it has one problem, an
approximately 10" crack up the left side. That was the loud crack sound
followed by very loud crying everyone heard yesterday. I'm sure it was
heard by everyone east of the Mississippi.. It is still echoing in my head
but Todd has eased my pain by selling me another at a discounted
price.Thanks Todd. The canopy may still be useful for someone building a
Dan Heath type of canopy. If interested in a cheep Todd's canopy with a
crack, email me. I'll send some pictures.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: <rick...@comcast.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 5/11/2005 7:38:18 PM
> Subject: KR> Todd’s Canopy for Sale?
>
> Anyone selling a clear Todd’s Canopy? (Steve Glover came to visit my
project recently and I’m really jazzed to get back to building!)
>
> Rick Coykendall
> rick...@comcast.net
> Pacifica, CA
> 650-359-4723
>

KR> fire control in the engine comparetment.

[Jack Cooper]

If I recall correctly the Huey had a engine compartment fire warning system
that was simply a wire that would ground if the insulation was melted off
of it then activate a light in the cockpit. Simple and reliable.

I was in Memphis TN in January and visited the local EAA hanger where I
meet a Mr Flowers (Can't recall his first name) and looked over his
airplane. I noticed a large fire bottle behind the seat and ask about it.
He had a tube from the fire bottle to the engine compartment with 4 nozzles
in the engine compartment and a handle to activate the extinguisher.  When
I returned home I got my Kit Plane magazine out of the mail there was an
article on that same airplane. I don't keep my magazines so I can't give
any more details on it but maybe someone still has the mag. He said he had
bought the fire system from an auto supply which caters to the racing
industry. I have checked Jegs and Summit websites and haven't found it.

Jack Cooper  


> [Original Message]
> From: haroldwoods <haroldwo...@rogers.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 5/8/2005 5:04:41 PM
> Subject: KR> fire control in the engine comparetment.
>
> H Netter.
> Sport Aviation had a suggestion, a long time ago about carburetor fires.
They suggested a Halon fire extinguisher in the cockpit area be plumbed
with a  hose into the engine compartment and be delivered into the throat
of the air supply into the carburetor. It would be a good idea to have a
sensor that would detect a fire and light up a bright red light in the
instrument panel.
> I already have my Halon extinguisher but can anyone suggest a fire
detection system?
> Regards
> Harold Woods
> Orillia,ON. Can.
>
> haroldwo...@rogers.com
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KR> Mid -Atlantic Fylin and airshow

[Jack Cooper]

Will anyone on the nets be coming to the Mid-Alantic airshow in Lumberton NC. 
this week. It starts on Thursday and goes through Sunday. I will be there all 
day Saturday and would like to meet anyone who will be there. I'll  have my 
cell phone with me so give me a call at (910)964-0653.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> mistakes / new story-long

[Jack Cooper]

I'm planning on making a parts order to Wicks this week. I think I'll
include a fire extinguisher. Glad your damage was limited to the cowling.

Jack Cooper

> [Original Message]
> From: larry flesner <fles...@midwest.net>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 5/1/2005 8:40:29 PM
> Subject: KR> mistakes / new story-long
>
>
>
> This seems to be "sharing and learning from others mistakes" weekend
> so I'll share with you a few exciting moments I had this morning as
> 13 years of building and lots of fun flying flashed before my eyes 
>
> After diver dumping (hauling skydivers) all day yesterday in a tired
> C182 I was looking forward to some KR time today.  I was off to the
> airport at 7:30AM with blue skies and light winds.  I rolled the trailer
> out of the way, rolled out the Rans S-6 a friend of mine has in the
> hangar, and rolled out the KR.  With everything put back in
> place and a quick preflight, I was ready for another YEE HAA kind
> of day.  
>
> A quick shot of prime and a pull on the starter handle had the blades
> rotating.  Wouldn't fire a lick.  D#m*, must have flooded it so I kept
> the starter engaged and went to full throttle to try to clear the 
> induction system.  Still didn't hit a single time.  O.K., let it set
> for a minute or two and let the gas evaporate.  Tried it again and
> it coughed to life, ran maybe 10 seconds, stumbled and died.
>
> HEY, IS THAT SMOKE ROLLING OUT OF THE COWL !!  SH*#,
> NOW WHAT DO I DO, KEEP CRANKING OR RUN FOR MY
> LIFE.  I shut off the fuel and jumped out.  As I reached the front
> of the KR I spotted a two inch rolling flame on the bottom of the
> cowl with melting, burning, dripping paint and what I learned 
> later was melting, burning epoxy!
>
> DUMB MISTAKE #1 :  I had flooded the engine.  Jeff Scott told
> me, and maybe the net, on at least one occasion that the 0-200
> is an easy starter without prime.  I never listened and have on
> several occasions flooded the engine without any problems.
>
> DUMB MISTAKE #2 :  No fire extinguisher handy.  I quickly
> remembered the two gallon weed sprayer setting in the hangar
> that I use to wash down the engine.  Hoping it had some water
> in it I made two or three 20 foot leaps to the hangar and back.
> It was nearly full   I know you're not supposed to spray water
> on a fuel fire but hey, MY BABY WAS BURNING   The first
> shot of water quickly extinguished the burning cowl on the 
> outside so I stuck the nozzle in the access hole for the oil
> quickdrain, pumped like hell on the sprayer and directed the
> nozzle in every direction I could inside the cowl.  It probably
> only took 10 seconds to extinguish the flame but I think I
> pumped the sprayer half empty.  
>
> Thinking I had the fire out I ran to the truck to get my battery 
> powered drill and bit to remove the cowl.  Not knowing what
> shape the battery was in I grabbed the extra battery also.
> Turns out they were both nearly run down but between the
> two of them I removed the cowl.  Soot everywhere but no
> damage at all that I could detect to the engine.  The paint
> was not even scorched on the carb heat box.  The cowl was
> another issue.  An area about twice the size of your hand 
> and fingers was TRASHED !  The epoxy had burned completely 
> out of the glass cloth and you could see daylight right through 
> the weave in several areas.  
>
> I have no clue as to what ignited the fire.  I'm sure I flooded the
> engine and supplied the fuel but there was no hint of a backfire
> or anything that would hint of trouble.
>
> Lesson 1:  Raw fuel outside the induction system is BAD NEWS!
> I may remove my primer and will use a different starting procedure
> from now on.  The engine will be cranking before I induce any fuel
> into the system by either cracking or pumping the throttle.
>
> Lesson 2: I intend to purchase a small fire extinguisher and carry
> it in the KR.
>
> Lesson 3:  Resin and paint can continue to burn even after the 
> fuel (gas) has burned off.  When I repair the cowl next week I
> intend to build in a small stainless or aluminum catch basin
> under the carb that will route any fuel leakage to the access
> hole for the oil quickdrain rather then let it possibly pool in
> the cowl.  Being a taildragger it will have a nice natural incline.
> If a fire does develop, it will keep the flames out of contact with 
> the resin and what little fuel stays on the metal will hopefully 
> burn off quickly.  
>
> 1000+ hours and this was my first experiance with an engine
> fire.  Hopefully it will be my last !  I'm sure others may see 
> other lessons to be learned here and if so, good.  As for 
> me, I'M ONE LUCKY DUDE !!!  M

KR> Fuel system

[Jack Cooper]

I have been reading recent post and archives about removing the engine driven 
fuel pump and going with dual electric pumps. I'm also considering not using my 
header tank and using only wing tanks. My question is will the firewall mounted 
electric pumps pull fuel from the wings or do I need another pump to boost the 
fuel from the wings to the firewall? I have looked over WW's 601 and did not 
see any pumps except the firewall pumps.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Fuel system

[Jack Cooper]

Thanks to all who answered my fuel pump question.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Canopy

[Jack Cooper]

Today I taped my canopy to the canopy frame and put it on the Kr. I didn't like 
the way it looks and fits so I called Todd's canopies and ordered a new canopy. 
anyone want to buy a RR canopy --- cheep? 


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Canopy

[Jack Cooper]

To all who replied about the canopy, and several of you have, Doug Rupert has 
first choice on it then colin Raney. It will probably be two weeks before I let 
it go because I want to have the Todd's canopy in hand before I let it go. 
Thanks for the interest.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> Flight report.

[Jack Cooper]

Mark Jones, I'm so jealous.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> To: Joe Weber <mo...@mhtc.net>; KR Net <kr...@mylist.net>; Corvaircraft
<corvaircr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/28/2005 8:30:08 PM
> Subject: KR> Flight report.
>
> Today, I was flying my third flight and I had been up for about 45
minutes just leisurely flying around getting to know my KR. I was really
having one of those YeeH moments, as it was as
smooth as glass up there. I was having the time of my life. Then, all of a
sudden, over the radio, I hear this voice say "Mark, look over your left
shoulder". I did, and there was Joe Weber in his KR sitting off my left
wing tip. What a beautiful sight. Joe had heard me reporting my positions
as I was test flying close to Hartford airport. Knowing where I was, he
decided to sneak up behind me. What a blast we had flying loose formation
with each other. I really enjoyed it when he was out front and I was
following him. Kind of made me feel like a fighter pilot. Any how, Joe had
been on my left wing tip for only a few minutes when all of a sudden
something hit my prop. I immediately radioed Joe and told him I had a bird
strike. He acknowledged that he had seen something and I immediately turned
to the airport. Joe in turned pulled up beside me to check for damage on my
stabilizers. He reported to me all looked ok. I could not detect any
abnormalities either in flight characteristics or engine performance.
Landing back at the airport was normal. Upon exiting the plane and checking
it over, I found no indication of a bird, such as feathers or blood but I
did find the front part of my spinner was gone. The spinner had separated
from the aircraft and struck the prop being thrown up and over the top of
my plane. It did absolutely no damage except for a small scratch on the
prop. The contributing factor to this event was the lack of a front
bulkhead spinner. Do not fly without one. I am just waiting on some farmer
to show up on the news tonight with this strange looking piece of alien
spaceship that fell in his field. After that bit of excitement, Joe and I
then went to the local restaurant and Joe bought me lunch. I now owe him
one. When we got back to the airport we went flying again and he took air
to air photos of my plane. What a YEEEH
day.I now have 3.6 total KR flight hours.
>
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005)
> Wales, WI  USA 
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at   
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
>
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KR> g rating

[Jack Cooper]

Doug
I have heard of people doing loops in the Cobra but I have never done one
myself. Being a little far out in your thinking is an understatement. I
guess in those days you hadn't heard of the "Design Flaw" that Bell
Helicopters were famous for.  

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Doug Rupert <drup...@sympatico.ca>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/22/2005 11:10:44 AM
> Subject: RE: KR> g rating
>
>
>
> Brian you left one out, anyone using the Frise aileron setup is definitely
> out of the picture since they are strictly a non-aerobatic item whereas
the
> plans built ones are. Personally if I wanted aerobatic capabilities as
well
> as high performance I think I would have gone with the Steen Skybolt as
she
> is designed for them. I've done aerobatics and even had the dubious
> distinction of looping a Cobra helicopter back when choppers couldn't do
> that kind of thing and even though I might be a little far out there from
> mainstream thinking I wouldn't even consider using the KR for aerobatics.
> Doug Rupert 
>
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>

KR> Band saw blades.

[Jack Cooper]

Does anyone on the net weld band saw blades and have some stock for metal 
cutting blades. I can't buy metal cutting blades for my band saw and would 
gladly pay for some. Or does anyone know somewhere on the net to buy custom 
made blades?

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> FIRST FLIGHT

[Jack Cooper]

Mark
Major congratulations on your first flight. Can't wait to hear more  flight
reports. I'm listening with intense interest because your KR seems to be
the nearest configuration to mine with the tri-gear and corvair engine. I
have been waiting to order a prop until I see if you are completely
satisfied with yours and if you will need to have it repitched. Only time
will tell. It was a beautiful bright day in North Carolina yesterday and
now I know it was your smile as much as the sun making it so bright.
YEH

Jack cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> To: KR Net <kr...@mylist.net>; Corvaircraft <corvaircr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/20/2005 5:16:52 PM
> Subject: KR> FIRST FLIGHT
>
> Today, March 20, 2005 at exactly 1:30pm central time, N886MJ left the
bonds of earth with me at the controls. Thirty minutes later, N886MJ
returned to the earth and the pilot had one of those big KR/Corvair grins
across his face that still has not faded away. So here it is guys and
gals.
YEHA
A
> I am now a true KR pilot. Does that mean I have to sing at this years
gathering? Joe Weber flew in from southwest Wisconsin to witness the event.
He even got the take off on video (which I have viewed at least 20 times
since I have been home). The KR flew better than I ever expected. Take off
and climb out were smooth as glass and absolutely no porpoising. I had
intended to stay in the pattern and make one circuit and land but the plane
felt so good that I made two circuits around the airport then left the
pattern and headed north of the airport. My carb is an Ellison EFS2 which
is a little too small for the Corvair but still yielded me a cruse at wide
open throttle of 144 mph with the Sterba 56 x 64 prop I have. My static rpm
is 2650 but I can not tell you my cruise rpm yet as I forgot to look. CHT
temp at cruise was dead on 300°, oil temp at cruise was 180°, oil pressure
at cruise was 50 psi, exhaust temp was around 1200° (I did not write that
down but called it out to Joe down on the ground). Here is the best
partthis KR is as stable as you could possibly ask for. Not one time
did it pitch, wobble, shutter, or cough, and IT FLEW HANDS OFF. Just
thought you guys would like to know.. 
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA 
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at   
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
>
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KR> main spars anyone?

[Jack Cooper]

Bill
I have a set of outboard spars for a KR-2, fwd and rear. No reasonable
offer refused.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: <ifly...@aol.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/16/2005 10:26:19 PM
> Subject: KR> main spars anyone?
>
> I am looking for a set (2) main outboard spars if anybody has a pair for  
> sale.  I dont care if they are kr2 or 2S...Just well built.  I dont  need
the 
> center spars at all.  If rear spars are also avaiable that would  be
okay.  I 
> have a project in mind for this next year/  I dont have  plans or a table
to 
> build them.  If I dont find any and somebody would be  interested in
building me a 
> pair - let me know.  Thanks   Bill  Clapp
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KR> 2004 KR Gathering DVD / Video

[Jack Cooper]

I just watched the 2004 gathering video and have to join Mark in saying 
yeeehaa.
thanks for a great video Bob. Thanks for a great gathering Larry. 

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Jones <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> To: KR Net <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/14/2005 8:25:00 PM
> Subject: KR> 2004 KR Gathering DVD / Video
>
> Hats off to you Bob Vermeulen.Job Well Done. Very professionally
choreographed and well worth waiting for. Thanks for the memories. I can't
wait till this years Gathering. That DVD just got me pumped up again.
>
> 179 DAYS TILL THE GATHERING.yeha
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA 
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at   
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
>
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KR> Link to KR Video

[Jack Cooper]

YeeeHaa. Cant wait to see the DVD. Great job Bob.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: <video...@tds.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/5/2005 10:33:16 AM
> Subject: KR> Link to KR Video
>
> Okay gang, as promised, we got a small portion of the KR Gathering video
on the web.  Check it out at:
>
> http://www.ltproductions.net/samples/KR_2004_FINAL.wmv
>
> Keep in mind that the quality has been significantly reduced so hopefully
those who have dial-up modems will be able to view it also.  DSL, cable or
T1 hookups should have no problems at all.
>
> I've had a number of folks ask the price for the video.  Here are the
details.
> $25 Check or Money Order
> Mail to:
> Bob Vermeulen
> 1050 Parkhurst St. NW
> Grand Rapids, MI 49504
>
> Let me know if you want VHS or DVD
>
> Enjoy the video clip.  I've got 55 more minutes of it waiting for you
back here in Grand Rapids.  Now you know how to get it.
>
> VideoBob
>
>
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KR> W & B and other progress

[Jack Cooper]

Dan
Have you and Jerry decided what cowling to use. Are you going to use the
Lankford Molds to make the cowling?

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Dan Heath <da...@alltel.net>
> To: kr...@mylist.net <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/6/2005 7:06:00 PM
> Subject: KR> W & B and other progress
>
> Please take a look at this W & B sheet. At the bottom is the part where
the
> station for the engine can be adjusted. The yellow highlighted cells are
> where the numbers go. The engine is at a negative station as the firewall
is
> used for the datum. Any constructive comments, or error corrections will
be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> This weekend we did the W & B over again after carefully calibrating the
> scales. Bathroom scales leave a lot to be desired, but the numbers pass
the
> reasonableness test. Great news, the plane weighs 624# empty and the GC is
> OK as it is, but I think that moving the engine forward will make it
better.
> Tell me what you think.
>
> More great news, we put 5 gal of fuel in it and no leaks have been found.
> Bad news is that the fuel gauge does not work. One thing on choice of
fuel,
> I first bought some Exxon 93 Octane to use for the pump tests and the odor
> is enough to kill you. This time I bought Amoco and it has about the same
> odor as avgas. 
>
> The wings are now fully painted and we have worked out the fuel system.
Now,
> as soon as the engine placement is decided, I will finish up the cowling,
> the only big thing left.
>
>
>
> See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics 
>
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for
building
> has expired.
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC
>
> See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering
>
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KR> Lincoln

[Jack Cooper]

Eduardo
I have also been looking at the prices of Tig welders. Go to ebay and
search on Lincoln Tig and you will find some for $1581 which includes
shipping. Also at www.sears.com they have it listed at $1699 but you can
sometimes find sales or coupons for 10% off. I'm a Sears associate so I can
get an additional 10% off so I may get one from Sears. I want to go to Sun
N Fun to check out their prices and compare some of the different models.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Eduardo Iglesias <emigles...@cpenet.com.ar>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/7/2005 8:03:40 PM
> Subject: KR> Lincoln
>
> Hi
> Anybody has a better price that $ 1.600 for the Lincoln 185?
> Thanks
> Eduardo
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KR> Sun N Fun

[Jack Cooper]

I would like to share a ride and expenses to Sun N Fun. If anyone is traveling 
I-95 and would also like to share please email me off net so we can discuss 
schedules. My schedule can be very flexible but I would prefer to spend only 2 
or 3 days there.  I live in North Carolina and we can use my car or yours.


Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> 2004 KR Gathering Video Available!!!!

[Jack Cooper]

Check is in the mail. YeHa.and another Yeee Haa for when it
arrives. 

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: <video...@tds.net>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 3/4/2005 10:39:12 AM
> Subject: KR> 2004 KR Gathering Video Available
>
> Hey Everybody,
> The 2004 KR Gathering Video is complete.  YeeeHaa.  And this is
the best ever.  I mean it.  This year I had Terry Ballard help with the
editing (he was my second cameraman last year)and he did a terrific job.
>
> This years video is 57 minutes long, and contains lots of KRs, interviews
with builders, shots of KR interiors, engine installs, detail shots, KRs
flying, KRs on the ground, pics of your friends, couple of KR songs, the
awards, and did I mention lots of KRs.
>
> There are three different ways to get a Gathering video.
> 1. Host a Gathering. (FREE)
> 2. Fly your plane to the Gathering.  (FREE)
> 3. Send your name and address to:
>
> Omega Productions
> 1050 Parkhurst St. NW
> Grand Rapids, MI 49504
>
> Include a check for $25 and tell me if you want a DVD or VHS tape.
>
> Sorry, no PAL or SECAM versions are available for you folks outside of
North America.  However if you can use NTSC, I'll pick up the additional
shipping costs.  Still only $25US.
>
> Now for all you KR pilots who flew your KR to the Gathering, could you
please email me your mail address so I can get your free video into your
hands.  Email address is: video...@tds.netDO NOT REPLY THROUGH
KRNET!!! If you know of someone who flew their KR in, but is not on KRNET,
please help me with their mailing address also.  Otherwise you can pickup
your free video at Mt. Vernon next year.
>
> Guys, when I watched the completed video again last night, I got so
pumped about the next Gathering that I just can't wait.  Mark, how many
days??
>
> BTW, we'll be getting a sample clip of video on the internet, probably
next week.  I'll let you all know how you can see it. 
>
> Thanks again guys.  You all are great friends, can't wait to see you in
Mt. Vernon.  
>
> VideoBob
>
> P.S. You can miss Sun 'n Fun, you can miss Oshkosh, but never miss the
Gathering.   
>
>
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KR> Tig welder

[Jack Cooper]

I have been considering buying a Tig welder and was looking for a Lincoln 175 
square wave, but can't find one listed anywhere. Is this still being made or 
has it been replaced by the 185? The 185 looks big and was listed as weighing 
220 lbs. Is the 175 about the same size? Can someone suggest a smaller less 
expensive unit? Mosty of my welding will be light materials like used on KRs.

Jack Cooper

KR> Alum Angle

[Jack Cooper]

Wicks will usually cut the length you need. Call them and ask.

Jack Cooper


> [Original Message]
> From: Matthew Elder <eldo...@yahoo.com>
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 2/22/2005 12:33:45 AM
> Subject: KR> Alum Angle
>
> Hello all,
>
> Just wondering if anyone has a peice of 2024-T3 Alum
> Angle (1.5" x 1.5", or 1.25" x 1.25") that's 1/8"
> thick laying around... Oh about a foot or so should
> do.
>
> I need a small section to make a part, and it's the
> only peice I need (so i think).
>
> I don't feel like buying a 6 or 12ft minimum from
> AS/Wicks... when I only need a foot.  Anyone have a
> scrap they want to give/sell me?
>
> Reply OFFLIST please...
>
> TIA,
> Matt
>
>
> =
> -
> Matthew Elder
> Orangeburg, SC 
> http://www.infinigral.com/melder
>
> My Airplane Project:
> http://kr1.infinigral.com
>
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KR> weak link

[Jack Cooper]

Doug Rupert said "If there is one weak link it has to be the WAF's
as they have stayed the same from day one."

I had the opportunity to see Gene Byrds KR after his crash, I have many of his 
parts on my KR. Pictures of his crash at 
http://jackandsandycooper.com/byrdcrash.html . All the WAFs looked good but on 
one side the rear spar the bolts through the WAF (that attach the wings) was 
sheared and the center spar was split through the bolt holes. You can see the 
damage the wings sustained at 
http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/leftwing.html and 
http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/Rightwingdamage.html

Jack Cooper
kr2coo...@earthlink.net

KR> main gear position for tri gear

[Jack Cooper]

Dean
I just measured my mains from rear face to center of axle 14.8cm
Jack Cooper



> [Original Message]
> From: Dene Collett \(SA\) <dene.coll...@telkomsa.net>
> To: krnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: 2/7/2005 4:06:02 PM
> Subject: KR> main gear position for tri gear
>
> Hi Guys
> I am busy building the main gear legs for my tri gear and was just
wondering
> where the other guys with tri gear configs have positioned their wheels
with
> regard to the rear face of the main spar. I am able to get the centre of
the
> wheel about 215mm from the rear face of the spar. I would be interested if
> all those with tri gear configs and have the info available would send it
to
> me privately.
> I was looking at John Shaffer's plane and it would seem that his wheels
are
> a bit closer than this. Is there not a standard percentage weight that the
> mains should handle or is it ok as long as the wheels are behind the rear
CG
> limit.
> Thanks.
> Dene Collett
> KR2S-RT builder
> Port Elizabeth
> South Africa
> mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net
> P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com
>
>
>
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