KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 205
Marty, at Great Plains Aircraft 402 493 6507 has the std KR mount available. Steve Bennett iflyavw at msn.com
KR> Rotec
Just a small note, the Rotec carb, is not a fuel injection system, nor fuel injector when compared to what a modern day automotive fuel injection system is. It is a knock off of the Ellison series of carburetors. Their web site does say " fuel injection", if you read down the page a bit. When Monnett came out with his AeroCarb, a POSA knock off, is killed the sales of the EFS-2, so Ben Ellison ceased production of that particular carb. Ellison Fluid Systems still manufacutrers all the other carbs. http://www.rotecradialengines.com/TBI/TBI.htm http://ellison-fluid-systems.com/injectors.shtml Steve Bennett
KR> VW crank failures
Hi Mark, if your referring to a VW hub/crank failure from WI, the only one I am aware of this late summer is Bret T. If so, it is a 2180 from a competitor of ours that still uses a shrink fit hub on stroked engines. The engine is currently in our shop being rebuilt with an American Forged and Machined crankshaft and our Force One Prop Hub and Main Bearing Assembly. Had all of about 50 hours on it. We sent the crank out to METCO (a metal testing lab) to see what it was made of and if it was a forging or not. The material is E4340 and it is a forged crankshaft. The material had a lot of extra sulfpher in it as well as many other impurities. It was a classic break on a stroker crankshaft using a shrink fit hub. Started at back of small keyway, went around the crank until it met the back of the hole where the 20mm x 1.5 thread bottoms out. The subject crankshaft is made By/for CB Performance and this one was just a standard 8 dowel 82mm automotive crankshaft. A little 1835 or 1915 does 80 some ft lbs of torque. The 2180 generates 125 ish lbs of torque. So when using a shrink fit hub on a stroker crankshaft, the engine has to transmit that torque through the same small area on the nose of the crankshaft, just about a 50% increase in torqe!! Works some times but not always! On the stock 69mm crankshaft, the shrink fit hub or tapered short hub works very well. I don't really know of any failures unless one has a prop strike, buddy says dial the prop hub, a new prop is installed and then they go fly. And then the crankshaft breaks because the crack was already started. The other scenario of failure is if the hubs are over torqued. The big bolt 20mm x 1.5 really only needs about 40 lbs to key all in place as its in compression, working just like the prop bolts do. Sincerelyh Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> (no subject)
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=7026G Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> (no subject)
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 7026GMake/Model: EXP Description: KR-2 Date: 10/06/2011 Time: 1710 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: WYTHEVILLE State: VA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A FIELD NEAR THE AIRPORT, THE 1 PERSON ON BOARD WAS FATALLY INJURED, WYTHEVILLE, VA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1 # Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: 061655Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3049 OTHER DATA Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: RICHMOND, VA (EA21) Entry date: 10/07/2011 Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> static rpm
If your pulling 28 something MP at WOT, one would suspect that the prop is limiting the engine from turning a higher rpm. On another subject, typically Warp Drive props and the VW engine have not made for a great long term marriage. Steve Bennett
KR> KR incident minor
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 7786LMake/Model: EXP Description: KR2 Date: 05/14/2011 Time: 1800 Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Minor LOCATION City: OCEANO State: CA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, OCEANO, CA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: NOT REPORTED OTHER DATA Activity: Pleasure Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: SAN JOSE, CA (WP15) Entry date: 05/16/2011 Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> Gascolators
Not all gascolators are not rated for fuel pressure, as many are gravity feed only. Aircraft Spruce carries 3 or 4 that are rated to handle fuel presssure. They usually screw together and have a fuel rated "O" ring in the top. Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> (no subject)
It has done nothing but rain since yesterday afternoon here in FL. Today we had a severe storm, possibly a F1 tornado that came through the airport. Many tent booths down, all of Zenith aircraft destroyed, two AirCams destroyed and about 20 homebuilts flipped over and most likely destroyed. Numerous campers damaged, trees and limbs down everywhere. On the north side of our bidg A, Airparts tent and ECI tent was blown away. Jimmy Tubbs from ECI suffered a head injury from a flying tent pole. WW Corvair tent was down, food tents down, the GEICO ins salesman was injured also. Bill Clapp and company are ok. Bldg A which we are in shook a little during the wind and hail. Some roof vents were removed an let lots of rain in. The police declared it a disaster area and closed down all the blgs and did not let any other attendees in after 4 pm. Sun and Fun's web site will have details but I am sure you can find a lot more photos and info elsewhere on the web. Safe in FL. Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> KR2 accident
Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: LUDLOW State: CA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE 1 PERSON ON BOARD WAS FATALLY INJURED, AIRCRAFT WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN ALERT NOTICE, WRECKAGE LOCATED 2 MILES FROM HECTOR NEAR LUDLOW, CA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1 # Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: OTHER DATA Activity: Pleasure Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: RIVERSIDE, CA (WP21) Entry date: 03/10/2011 Preliminary data on KR2 crash. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> wings
I bet one could build a set of wood KR wings, constant cord would be easier, but tapered cord doable. About 8 ribs in outer panel - all wood. skinned with 1/6" 45 degree mohogany plywood. GP4 uses similar construction but uses 3/32 45 degree ply on top and bottom of wings. It of course has a cruise speed that is a little higher than a KR. Would not be surprised if they would be lighter than foam and fiberglass, and a whole lot less sanding. Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> Warp Drive
Back in the early to mid 90's the Warp Drive 3 blade 62" prop was used on a VW conversion done by Bob Wilson for the Kitfox and Avid Flyer. Also Mosler was using them on some of their engines. Wilsons 2180cc conversion broke 3 stroker crankshafts in the 50 to 60 hour range, it was becoming predictable. Mosler had several failures also on both stroker cranks and stock VW crankshafts. One crank was sent to a metalurgy company in Texas for testing and confirmed what was thought. The Warp Drive 62" 3 blade props weighed in at about 13 lbs and has no dampening effect. They simply overloaded the nose of the crankshaft ie twist and they broke. The one I saw started in the corner of the small keyway and worked around to meet up with the big keyway for the crank/cam gear. At the time, Warp Drive concured that their prop was not ideal for a VW conversion. Thats the history. Hard to beat a good wood prop with a urethane leading edge. Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> Welder
My Miller Mig 130 XP quit. It costs more to fix it than it is worth. Wouln't mind upgrading to a tig. The Miller 160 Tig is about $1400. Has anyone tried the Harbor Freight Tig/MMA Inverter Welder part #98233 and if so, have any comments. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> (no subject)
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 128JHMake/Model: EXP Description: RAND ROBINSON KR2 Date: 10/20/2010 Time: 1832 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Substantial LOCATION City: PEARLAND State: TX Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, GEAR COLLAPSED, PEARLAND, TX INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: 291753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3036 OTHER DATA Activity: Unknown Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: HOUSTON, TX (SW09) Entry date: 11/01/2010 Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> FW:/ fred keller
If you copy and paste the link below it will take you to a page that we scanned from the Omaha World Herald this past Sunday. Photo is of a Red Flyer that Fred Keller of Alaska built, I presume for a Grandson/Daughter. Fred built on of the original KR-1's in the early 70's and trailered it in from Alaska for the airshow. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com > http://www.greatplainsas.com/fredkeller.html
KR> flying kr's
To some degree, flying a KR for the first time is kind of like bowling. A little right or left curve on the ball, a little top or bottom english, all can change the direction of a KR. Think right or left and it goes, not much stick movement. Up takes some movement of the stick, down - not much, just move your head or body forward. An aerial sports car indeed they are! The aircraft is shorter coupled than certified aircraft. Length and width. Full span ailerons in a stiff cross wind, can be at best teasing. If you want to hop and skip sideways across a runway, try a 15 mph direct crosswind on landing until it is planted. Tail wheel slides can happen, main gear skips, all you will learn to deal with in your current flying time. Its a great aircraft to fly, learn about flying, meat a great group of like minded friends and have ton's of fun with. Several K hours of KR fun to date and more to come! Steve 1 Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com
KR> tach
The Tiny Tach will work on a Slick Mag. One removes the mag harness cap, drills a 1/8" hole in it, pass the red wire through and wrap it around the unshielded portion of the harness, inside the cap. The new TT are fully programable and will run on just about any engine, as they can be set to sense 45 degrees 8 sparks per rev, 60 degrees 6 sparks per rev, 90 degrees 4 sparks per rev, 120 degrees 3 sparks per rev, 180 degrees 2 sparks per rev, 360 degrees 1 spark per rev, or 720 degrees 1 spark per 2 rev, all in the same tachometer. They also now have a resetable job timer in them, so on can set the oil change interval for example at 25 hours and it wil let you know when you reach 25 hours. Also have a UMA 2-1/4" tach that senses the singnal off the magnets in the magneto in stock. If you run off the P lead, be sure to use a 1/4 amp fuse or so between the mag and the tach. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> POSA
POSA carbs were sold by HAPI (Homebuilt Aircraft Products International). They did not invent them. Rex, Phyliss, Patrick and Robin Taylor sold the POSA Carb, POSA Super Carb, and the Ultra Carb during the period of time that HAPI was in business. A lot more was learned about the carb and it operation, after they went out of business. Some of this is posted at our web site under installation instructions. If you install a fuel/air ratio meter that reads in numbers not LED's it will make setting up and using the carb a lot easier. In general terms one likes to see 10:1 at idle, about 12:1 at full power and 13-14:1 at cruise. The POSA ltype carb's mixture will change with, more or less fuel in the tank, air pressure changes, airspeed changes if the vent faces forward, pull ups and push overs. You can watch it all on the meter! The Revflow and AeroCarb are similar type carbs in terms of operation and set up. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com
KR> (no subject)
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 44729Make/Model: EXP Description: KR-2 Date: 06/23/2010 Time: 1600 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Substantial LOCATION City: RICHFIELD State: UT Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, CRASHED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY, RICHFIELD, UT INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: 1 # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: KCOC 231553Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3024 OTHER DATA Activity: Pleasure Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: SALT LAKE CITY, UT (NM07)Entry date: 06/24/2010 ** Report created 6/24/2010 Record 2 ** IDENTIFICATION Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2
KR> (no subject)
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KR> Fl Incidnet
Dont know if this is the one refered to in FL. It looks like a Glasair/KR etc... from a distance. IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 76HTMake/Model: EXP Description: TANGO Date: 06/07/2010 Time: 2210 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Minor Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Substantial LOCATION City: NEW PORT RICHEY State: FL Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES NEAR NEW PORT RICHIE, FL INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 1 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: NOT REPORTED OTHER DATA Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: TAMPA, FL (SO35) Entry date: 06/08/2010 Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5
KR> HAPI Flywheel
To date we have replaced a total of 107 HAPI flywheels since they went out of business back in the late 80's. Not all were cracking, many just saw the writing on the wall and took care of the potential problem before it became a serious issue in flight. HAPI made another type that was a steel flex plate that did not have the same cracking problem around the dowel pin holes that the aluminum hub flywheel does. All one needs to do is remove the starter and you can clearly see if the flywheel base, not the ring gear is a steel flex plate or if it is aluminum. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5
KR> wheel vs tail landing
In the for what its worth catagory, my original KR-1 that had the aluminum channel mounts, it was almost impossible to do a wheel landing. The CG in the aircraft was a ways - aft. Ray Ellis had a KR-1 at the time with an actual motor mount that moved the CG forward. It did wonderful wheel landings or 3 point landings. The last KR-1.5 I had that was built by Ken Cottle also has a forward CG and did either one well, but wheel landings were easy. Current KR-2 built by Jim Faughn also does great wheel landing. It also has a forward CG. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2
KR> fuel
I wonder if producing fuel for 2 bucks a gallon translates into 3 or 4 bucks a gallon at the pump or is the 2 bucks a gallon the target retail price? Mark up, delivery, storage etc. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/
KR> New Sport Aviation Look
Didn't know if you have received the latest and newest copy of Sport Aviation. Wow! What an inprovement! In the "Gone West" section, I see that Neil Bingham is listed. Many of you will remimber Neil from the early days of the KR evolution. He had built a KR 2 and had several articles in Sport Aviaiton about the aircraft. Later in life he built a Fisher Yougster. He was a geat guy! Steve Bennett Great Plains Aircraft ifly...@msn.com _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/
KR> GEAR
Regis#: 808BSMake/Model: EXP Description: KR-2S Date: 12/17/2009 Time: 1355 Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Unknown LOCATION City: SUFFOLK State: VA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, SUFFOLK, VA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: NOT REPORTED OTHER DATA Activity: Unknown Phase: Landing Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: RICHMOND, VA (EA21) Entry date: 12/18/2009 Steve Bennett _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/
KR> HAPI Flywheels
To date we have replaced 107 HAPI aluminum flywheels in the last 28 years. I would guess that 100 of them were 4 dowel versions. Most of the builders caught the problem via the service bulletin. The flywheel will start to elongate in the dowel pins holes and eventually crack between the holes which then lets the flywheel free spin so to speak. If memory serves, HAPI, the company was sold to Mosler Motors in 1988 -89 ish. This company then became Total Engine Concepts. So it is likely that many of the Mosler/TEC engines also had the acquired HAPI flywheel inventory installed on their engines also. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_myidea:112009
KR> Oil Viscosity for VW's
Straight 30 Weight in warmer climates or 10W 30 when it turns cool. If you can find Brad Pen, Lucas, Royal Blue or other brands that have a little extra zinc or phosphorous, so much the better. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/
KR> (no subject)
Concerning lifter bores, cannot the Corvair lifter bore be honed oversized and rebushed? Steve Bennett _ Bing? brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants=MLOGEN=WLHMTAG=TEXT_MLOGEN_Core_tagline_local_1x1
KR> Oshkosh 2009
To the KR Net, Netters Arrived at OSH on Friday afternoon. Cool weather. Great sleeping weather. Dropped into the high 50's at night. Saturday a small shower came through on the PM. Dropped temps from 75F to 64F. Supposed to be in the high 50's this PM. Bring a COAT this year for the evening if the trend continues. Was very windy today. Sustained winds to 22 mph with gusts. Most aircraft landing on 27? To the west. No KR's here as of today. Lot's of RV's. The four buildings and the 18-36 buildings are all in the same area, but much else is re-arragned. Fly market and Aero Market are now south of Bldg. D. New light sport area is in old fly market area. The Aircraft display area where Zenith used to display, is very different. Have not seen where Zenith is displaying this year, not in their usual place across from Sonex. Have not seen where Van's is at also. So far not in usual place. Camp ground filling in fast. Showers out by US41 now have flush toilets in them! Don't know about the rest of the showers. If you expect ultralights, you will be disappointed. The configuration of the ultralight area only allows for about 20 vendors. As of today there were 2 in the ultralight area. Rumor has it they offered the area for half price to get some vendors there. Don't know if it is true, but is based on reliable source. Ultrslight business has been hit hard by both the economy and the light sport pilot license over the last 3 years. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Bing? brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants=MLOGEN=WLHMTAG=TXT_MLOGEN_Local_Local_Restaurants_1x1
KR> registered owner and original builder
FAA Registry N-Number Inquiry Results N40908 is Assigned Aircraft Description Serial Number KR-2-2 Type Registration Individual Manufacturer Name WERMLING GEORGE A Certificate Issue Date 07/18/2007 Model KR-2 RAND ROBINSON Status Valid Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating Pending Number Change None Dealer No Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 51150211 MFR Year 1995 Fractional Owner NO Registered Owner Name SHAW DENNIS A JR Street 714 W PARK AVE City ANACONDA State MONTANA Zip Code 59711-2149 County DEER LODGE Country UNITED STATES Airworthiness Engine Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN Classification Experimental Engine Model CONVERSION Category Amateur Built A/W Date 02/01/1995 This is the most current Airworthiness Certificate data, however, it may not reflect the current aircraft configuration. For that information, see the aircraft record. A copy can be obtained at Http://162.58.35.241/e.gov/ND/airrecordsND.asp Other Owner Names None Temporary CertificateNone Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that?s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290
KR> accident
Didn't see any info on this one on the KR list or I missed it. Anyone know details? IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 40908Make/Model: EXP Description: KR-2 Date: 06/13/2009 Time: 0200 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Serious Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: ANACONDA State: MT Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT CRASHED AT THE AIRPORT, ANACONDA, MT INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 1 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: NOT REPORTED OTHER DATA Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: HELENA, MT (NM05)Entry date: 06/15/2009 ** Report created 6/15/2009 Record 4 Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that?s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290
KR> (no subject)
If the prop has an aluminum hub to support the blades, I would not use it on a direct drive VW. 5 knows failures of Warp Drive 3 blade props on direct drive VW based engines, personal experience over 28 years. Unclear wheather its torsional vibration or simply overloading the crank because of the spinning weight, or a combination of both. The 3 blade Warp Drive 62" props weigh in at about 13 lbs if memory serves. During airboats years, I did run a Power Fin 3 blade on a stock 1600 cc pusher for about 50 hours. The Power Fin weighed 7 lbs. The big difference is in the weight of the blades. Not enough running time to draw a conclusion. Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009
KR> (no subject)
Mark, are you using auto fuel or avgas or a mixture of both? Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_042009
KR> KR2 fatal crash
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 456CHMake/Model: EXP Description: EXP KR-2 Date: 04/04/2009 Time: 2249 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: VALDOSTA State: GA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT CRASHED SHORT OF THE AIRPORT, THE ONE PERSON ON BOARD WAS FATALLY INJURED, 5 MILES FROM VALDOSTA, GA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1 # Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_042009
KR> FATAL KR2 CRASH
Hi Netters, didn't know if we've seen this yet and if anyone has any information on the cause. N456CH is Assigned Aircraft Description Serial Number 9126 Type Registration Individual Manufacturer Name HOWARD WILLIAM C Certificate Issue Date 02/12/2008 Model KR-2 Status Valid Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating Pending Number Change None Dealer No Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 51304240 MFR Year 2008 Fractional Owner NO Steve Bennett ifly...@msn.com _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mobile1_042009
KR> (no subject)
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: N13UGMake/Model: KR2 Description: KR-2 Date: 02/19/2009 Time: 1941 Event Type: Incident Highest Injury: None Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Minor LOCATION City: EL MONTEState: CA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AND STRUCK PROP ON TAKEOF, EL MONTE, CA INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: 1943Z VRB05 AIS 20 SKC A3018 OTHER DATA Activity: Pleasure Phase: Take-off Operation: OTHER FAA FSDO: LOS ANGELES, CA (WP23) Entry date: 02/20/2009 Steve Bennett _ Windows Live?: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_howitworks_022009
KR> (no subject)
Hi all, we have the gear legs as used on Troys KR-2 back again. Originally the lower leg bent to only 25 degrees as they broke in the upper bend. The lower leg is now bent to 50 degrees. If you want to see them, go to our web site, gpasc.com and click on the Garage Sale! Mark, keep the sunset photos coming, there always a pleasure to look at.Steve bennettifly...@msn.com _ Windows Live? Hotmail®?more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009
KR> POSA Type Carb Tuning
http://www.greatplainsas.com/iposa.html The above link may help you in tuning the POSA, Revflow, AeroCarb, Lake if your not satisfied with the carbs jetting. Steve Bennett _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/
KR> (no subject)
For those talking about carb size, if you installed a tempoary line to a vacuum gauge, you would know exactly when you were WOT. When the vacuum reads "0" you have achieved about all the engine can flow (air capacity). A manfiold pressure gauge will do close to the same. You won't find the magic number of 29.9 as intake manifold and carbs have restricitons, most read about 28. something at sea level.Steve bennettifly...@msn.com _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
KR> engine series number
A B6 series engine is a Type1 1970, 1600cc single port engine with dual oil relief. Unless you know the specific history of the engine, the case and headsmay cost more to bring it into spec. than it is worth if you plan on a large stroke and bore engine (2180) If plans are for a small engine (up to 1915cc) the optons are greater. Steve Bennett _ It?s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=WLMartagline
KR> Jims and Debs adventure
Many of you know that Jim and Deb Faughn on on the first leg of their cruising around the U.S. adventure aboard their sailing vessel "Freedom". Jim was very active with the KR Gatherings until he retired this year. Deb and Jim sold most of their worldy possessions i.e. house, cars, furniture, aircraft and now live in their mobile home on the water. They are currently in Florida. If you find an extra minute, you can look at their sailing adventure web site at www.jfaughn.com and drop him and Deb an e-mail Steve Bennett _ Search from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! http://get.live.com/toolbar/overview
