KR> California People:
Good afternoon, I just received some information about an up and coming trip to Fairfield, CA in January. Are there any KR-2/2S owners that are around that area? I am interested in finding someone who would be able to meet me at Nut Tree Airport so I can get some ideas on how to finish my KR-2. Also, I'm planning on getting checked out in a 172 for some local flying.Can people give me a sense as what weather I should expect for January? Thanks Trevor
KR> Phase 1 and Phase 2 flight testing
Good morning, I have been doing some research on the flight testing for my KR-2. I'm not planning on getting in the air with the aircraft until the spring, so I think this winter I'm going to develop the plans for the flight tests. One question I've been wondering is simply how many hours on average were you guys able to complete Phase 1? Phase 2? Thanks, Trevor
KR> Cross-Country flying
Good afternoon, Can you guys give me some feedback about the viability of using the KR-2 as a cross-country aircraft? Is it comfortable for just a single person? What range are you guys seeing out of your actual aircraft? Would I know it may not be what it was designed for, but for a single guy like me, I'm looking at the option of using it as an extended transporter. Also, what speeds could I expect with the traditional VW/Revmaster 2100 engine? Thanks! Trevor
KR> Antennas
Good evening, again, I've been going through the archives and found some lite information about antennas. Are you guys mounting the antennas inside of the aircraft? I have a comm/nav antenna, and a transponder antenna. What have you guys found was a good place to mount them? Thanks! Trevor
KR> Canopy/Seat
Good evening, I've been able to finish my seats, and I am very pleased with the results.However (you know how it is when someone says "however") I sat in the airplane (and, yes, I'll admit to making airplane noises too) and I lowered the canopy-the result was needing to cock my head to the right in order to close it completely. Now, my question is three-fold: First, the seat itself is kind of like Mark Langford's in the design and installation of the base product. Where it differs is the upholstery adds about 3 inches to my height. Now, I'm only 5'5" so I should fit nicely in the aircraft. So, my first question is should I recess the seat farther down so that it's lower than the aft spar? It would mean re-building the seats from scratch because of how the supports are developed. There is no structural supports on the floor of the aircraft at all (which presented the challenge to begin with). Secondly, What are people's thoughts about raising the canopy? Has anyone ever tried it? What trouble am I looking at to do this? Thirdly, instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, how would one go about reclining the seat so that I can have more head clearance without losing visibility? In this situation, what would you guys recommend? Any of you found that you're too tall for the setup? How did you overcome that? Thanks! Trevor
KR> Electrical System
I've been looking on KRnet.org and found some good information about electrical systems.What are some of your challenges, concerns and whatnot you guys came across when designing your electrical system? Thanks! Trevor
KR> Turtle deck question:
Good afternoon, Thanks for all the responses on the CF and FG question.I found it very helpful! Now, for another question! While I'm finishing up with the exterior work, I'm beginning to look inside of the aircraft. One thing that I noticed is there is some (what I presume) to be wasted space under the turtle deck. Has anyone made a 1 or 2 piece mold so there is additional storage capacity (obviously not very heavy, but still) right behind the seats and incorporated the turtle deck into a 2-piece trunk? I was looking at this as an option since the bracing looks like it would conform to what I was looking for. I could put my bag there, and then maybe smaller things up top with a restraint system. I know this is all adding a bit of weight.I estimate that the aircraft (without wings and engine) is about 250-300lbs. I estimate the completed aircraft to be between 500-525lbs total. I'm saving a lot of space by cutting where I can. What are your guy's thoughts? Trevor
KR> Recognition Lights
I'm looking at installing Wig-Wag Recognition lights at the tips of the wings. So, anyone have any suggestions or experiences with this process? Cutting out a portion of the leading edge? Mounting them and so on? Thanks!
KR> Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber combo
Good evening, I managed to get started on a good chunk of smaller projects to finish the larger picture. But I do have one question, has anyone combined fiberglass with carbon fiber in their projects? For example the instrument panel, leading edge and so on. I have completed a carbon-fiber front and a fiberglass back to my new instrument panel.I'm interested in seeing how it turns out. Thanks, Trevor
KR> Several Questions:
So, I'm finally getting started on my airplane I bought while I was deployed. I conned a friend to help me by giving him the completed frame of my Super Koala (his father is one of those who wanted a low and slow aircraft). Tomorrow we are going to break ground on some of the projects I have before I start putting everything together. I am going to be cutting a thin line in the wing so I can lay electrical cable to the position lights and strobes at the tips of the wings. The person I bought the aircraft from didn't run any electrical through the wings, so I'm thinking of using a dermal to cut a narrow deep line so I can lay the cord without having to dig through the spar and what not. Then I plan on filling in the hole with foam and re-applying fiberglass. It was suggested that instead of placing it on the leading edge, that I place the cut under the wing. So, my question is which is a better idea, the leading edge, where it will then be re-sealed/fiber-glassed or under the wing? While on the subject of the wings, anyone have experience with STOLSPEED Vortex Generators for the wings that they'd be willing to share their performance experiences? Also, I'm adding a smaller LED beacon to the top of the airframe, and where it's going to sit is just a thin piece of fiberglass (about 2-3 feet behind where the turtle-deck would be. Generally speaking, should I reinforce that area before I install it, or leave it alone? Third question, anyone have experience with designing electrical systems, and installing cabin heaters using a shroud around the exhaust pipes? Next, on the wing stubs, I will essentially need to cut out the top fiberglass on both sides in order to re-enforce the areas where I'll be walking on the wings so I can get in and out. What is the best way of doing this? Adding wood or extra layers of fiberglass? Lastly, anyone have suggestions on how to make the panel? I'm thinking fiberglass or aluminum. I am getting rid of the old panel in hopes I can simplify the layout so it's more user friendly. Thank you very much for your help in advance. Trevor Norman
