KR> Celebration!! Another KR-2 Has made its First Flight !!
Hi KR Team, N44774, a KR-2 retractable tail-dragger originally built by the great hands of Gary Garvin in New Hampshire took its First and Second Flights on Jan 17th at the Burnet, Texas Municipal Airport. (the Second flight is important)... Gary originally finished it in 1986 but a balky 1835cc engine and family needs led to the sale. It switched hands 4 times before becoming mine in July 2014. I believe that at each change of owners, it suffered but Gary helped me get it back in shape and he coached me thru the work that I invested in it. I designed and built in a light belly-speed brake following some of your KR examples, added a second ignition - electronic from Great Plains, harness mods to the magneto from G3ignition (very good), 042 dual plug heads from Great Plains (after 2 fouled attempts from other suppliers), crafted my own dual port induction manifold using part of the single port manifold that Gary built, redid an antique revmaster carb (not finished here), added the nav/com, transponder, and ELT with 4 antennas inside the empannage (may not be done there) with a re-wire, installed David Witter's spare 52x46 prop (after my first one bit the 'dust'), added impromptu carb heat (after another owner removed the first one...), and re-sized Ebay stobe parts for top and bottom placement. (605 lbs empty-14.5 gal tank) After 3 flights last weekend totally 2.7 hours, it has a living log book. Perfectly balanced as built (every possible weight and balance condition was inside the conservative range). Very slick- level flight at 3000 agl full throttle at 2980 rpm was 155 mph with gear down (I need to work on the carb to get the top around 3400 and I know that the idle isn't right yet but I set it high at 1400 for the flights). The engine loosened up and gained rpm after those flights. I am very happy with the cooling in all areas, I am using Quaker State 10-30 DEFY semi-synthetic (API-SL) - not the same product by name as API-SN - both are on the shelves-- SL has high zinc & phosphorus, where SN doesn't. (API-SN is built to protect catalytic converters) also full synthetics can fail using LL100 fuel because synthetic oils are not compatible with leaded fuels- that why the semi-synthetic is good - especially since I set the compression ratio at 7.9 so unleaded 93 octane works well. Well I could chat forever, but I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for the archives and the active support from the KR Net. Cheers, Rene' Ffrench N44774 (flying now) Austin, Texas based at Spicewood airport 512-547-7164
KR> aniversery flight
Happy Anniversary, Joe !! I hope to be rippin' holes in the sky myself soon !! Cheers, Rene Ffrench - Austin N44774 On Mon, Oct 19, 2015 at 5:15 PM, n357cj via KRnet wrote: > Hello Guys, > Today is the 10th anniversary of the first flight of N357CJ. It was a for > fun flight and I ripped holes in the sky. It was great in the cold dense > air and not sweating up a storm in the cockpit. She was trued out right at > 180 mph at 2000'. As of today I have a total of 864.5 hours on the flight > timer and somewhere around 1200 hundred landings which quite by accident is > the same number of takeoff's. I can not say enough about how much fun I > have and and the excitement and thrill I get from flying my own little KR. > I have said it before and I will say it again " This plane has far exceeded > my expectations, my hopes and my dreams. >Get out in those work shops and have at it boys and girls, the sky is > waiting. > Joe Horton, > Coopersburg, Pa. > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > -- Cheers, Rene' lrffrench at gmail.com +1-512-547-7164
KR> Searching for Kr2 Rudder pedals with toe brakes And a familiarization ride in a KR2 in Central Texas (or Dallas or Houston)
Hello KRnet, I know a bunch of you have toe brakes on your KRs, and some of you may have some extra parts around. I'm looking for a set of rudder pedals with toe brake fittings or maybe a set of experienced plans for the Hegar hydraulic cylinders to replace the original brake-less rudder pedals. I'd also like to witness a couple of KR2 landings from the cockpit in preparation for the first flight of N44774. I do have conventional experience but not in a KR. Any and all help will be sincerely appreciated. -- Cheers, Rene' Ffrench in Austin lrffrench at gmail.com +1-512-547-7164
KR> Have Mar 93 Kitplanes Article Please email it!!
Hi Chris, If possible , Plz send it to me. Any costs I'll be happy to handle. Cheers, Rene Ffrench N44774 ( 3 weeks from 1st flight) On 4/9/15, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > I found a Mar 93 kitplanes with the KR article, and scanned it hi res. If > anyone wants to see it just email me, it's about 17megs, clear and sharp in > color... > chris > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > -- Cheers, Rene' lrffrench at gmail.com +1-512-547-7164
KR> KRnet archive donation request
Sent $20 -'cuz I really need this info- N44774 - should fly first next month -Austin On 1/26/15, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > SENT $10 > >> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:31:50 -0600 >> To: krnet at list.krnet.org >> Subject: KR> KRnet archive donation request >> From: krnet at list.krnet.org >> >> KRnetHeads, >> >> Tom Tugan, the guy who saved the KRnet Search Engine from extinction >> when Rick Maddy was no longer able to support it without a major rework, >> is working to restore it back to service. He's run out of space on >> whatever service he's using, and and is cleaning house trying to make >> enough room to get it back up again. I asked if it was time for a round >> of donations, and his reply was something like "that would help >> determine how and if I can manage enough disk space to continue". I >> sent him $100 through PayPal (he's at tugantek at yahoo.com), and encourage >> others to send something as well. The built-in MailMan archive is >> almost useless by comparison. The Search Engine allows you to filter >> several ways, including the sender, date, subject, keywords...all that >> kind of stuff. >> >> If everybody on the list could send Tom $5 or so (although I know that's >> not going to happen), it would help incentivize a solution to the lack >> of a search engine. If you don't have a Paypal account, you can send a >> check to me at 296 Taylor Denton Lane, Harvest, AL 35749 and I'll pass >> on the $. >> >> Thanks for helping to support a very useful KRnet resource >> -- >> Mark Langford >> ML at N56ML.com >> http://www.n56ml.com >> >> >> ___ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >> see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change >> options > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > -- Cheers, Rene' lrffrench at gmail.com +1-512-547-7164
KR> Antenna question for KR Netters
HI Team, I'm installing antennas in my KR2 and have one question open after all the research on the internet. When installing a quarter wave VHF antenna with a sizeable ground plane, Do I need a balun? I see all the dipole info (like the VOR antenna) that require one but I'm not sure if that applies to the Quarter Wave antenna and to the ELT antenna (also on a ground plane). Thanks for your coaching here. Hope to start Phase 1 in 3 weeks Cheers, L Rene Ffrench Austin 512-547-7164
KR> KR Net Calling for a copy of plans and assembly manual for a 1986 version KR2
Hello KR Net, I've runout of ideas on how to get a reference set of plans for my KR2 - N44774. Built by Gary GArvin in 1986- switched hands 5 times- never flown!!! - new AWC. Will start Phase 1 testing in about 3 weeks. Has conventional gear. VW 1835 engine. Single stick. single 14.5 gal tank. Its sweet and I am pumped BUT your knowledge is Very Important to me. Will fly out of Spicewoods Airport just west of Austin Texas. Don't hesitate to contact me directly. L. Rene Ffrench 512-547-7164 Thanks lrffrench at gmail.com +1-512-547-7164
KR> Can I borrow a trailer
Evening Matt, I just hauled the KR2 that I bought from Missouri to Austin. The Uhaul bigger vehicle trailer worked very well. You can't tell them that it is an airplane. I just told them that it was a VW van. Check out the trailers at any place close by. they have 2 types. one type has a hinge on one of the fenders so that when you lay the fender down, the stub wings have 2 inches of clearance when you load the a/c about 3 inches off center to the side. If you have a taildragger, you will need to raise the tail about 16 inches on a platform but that also makes room for the wings to fit under the fuselage. The wheels will need to be strapped down, like the tail wheel, and the wings will need to be wrapped in blankets.It really worked well for me but remember the nose will tip if raised so ALWAYS have a solid hold of the tail when moving it. Good Luck. Rene Ffrench in Austin N44774 - 512-547-7164 On 10/19/14, Randy Moore Newbern Tn. N318RM via KRnet wrote: > > Get some 4x4 lumber and set the wheel on it > > The Uhaul > -Original Message- > From: Matt Lenz via KRnet > To: krnet > Sent: Sun, Oct 19, 2014 6:58 pm > Subject: KR> Can I borrow a trailer > > > KR netters, > > I purchased a complete KR2 and need to go pick it up. I'm in Central > Florida and it is in Central Oklahoma. For budgetary reasons, I want to > drive my 1/2 ton pickup to go pick it up, but I don't have a trailer > wide enough to handle its wheel base. (It's a tri-gear.) Does anyone > between Florida and Oklahoma have a suitable trailer that I can borrow > on my way there? > > Call, email or respond via KRnet. > > Thanks, > Matt Lenz > Orlando, Florida > 407-493-4993 > mattlenz at bellsouth.net > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > -- Cheers, Rene' lrffrench at gmail.com +1-512-547-7164
