KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 140
Aircraft certificates required on-board Experimental aircraft also include Operating Limitations. (The document given to you?with the airworthiness certificate,?and signed?by the DAR /FAA inspector, not your Operations Manual that you developed during testing) So the memory trick is: A - Airworthiness Certificate (Must be visible) R - Registration Certificate O - Operating Limitations? W - Weight and Balance information? ? Tim Hoversten Oshkosh, WI ? "Whatever you think is impossible, is really impossible for you. And whatever you think is possible, it really is possible for you, just don't be afraid to try it. Make a plan, consult with your friends and with the experts, with everyone who can help you - and follow your dreams. Life is easy. So keep smiling and be happy!" - Jan Hercek, Slovenian paraplegic pilot?? From: "krnet-request at list.krnet.org" To: krnet at list.krnet.org Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:00 AM Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 140 - Forwarded Message - Send KRnet mailing list submissions to ??? krnet at list.krnet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit ??? http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ??? krnet-request at list.krnet.org You can reach the person managing the list at ??? krnet-owner at list.krnet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of KRnet digest..." Today's Topics: ? 1.? certificates (joe.kr2s.builder at juno.com) ? 2. Re:? Video Kr2-egb (Dan Heath) ? 3. Re:? certificates (Allen G. Wiesner) ? 4.? A couple of building tips (Dan Heath) ? 5.? Oshkosh (Rob Schmitt) ? 6.? SkyView Installation (Dan Heath) ? 7. Re:? Oshkosh (Mike Sylvester) Hi Guys,I received my new aircraft registration certificate the other day and promtly put in the plane. This got me thinking that we are now at the end of the cycle to re- register all aircraft in the country. This fact along with a recent AOPA email handout type of document titled "What to do if stopped by law enforcement" Got me to wondering if ramp checks are about to be increased dramaticly to ensure compliance. Maybe I have become part of the untrusting public but better safe than sorry. Make sure your documents are up to date and in the plane or your posession. As I understand it they are Pilot cert., photo I.D., Medical cert., aircraft registration, log book presented upon written request.Doom sayer,Joe HortonCoopersburg, Pa. New Diet Pill Sales Soar New
KR> KR-1 drawings missing from plans
Greetings from OSH! I purchased a set of KR-1 plans from Jeanette Rand in Feb of 2009, and am getting ready to start building. I was reviewing the plans booklet and revisions, and noticed there are some drawings that are missing.? On page 22, step 8.1.1 refers to drawing #9 concerning rudder pedals and pg 25, step 8.1.5 refers to rudder cables and nicopress fittings, also on drawing #9. On page 49, steps 14.2 and 14.9 refer to back up plates in the firewall area and to drawing #13 Also on page 49, step 14.9 refers to drawing #14, regarding engine mounts and mounting hardware. Is there any way to get drawings 9, 13 and 14 for the KR-1? ? Tim Hoversten Oshkosh, WI ? "Whatever you think is impossible, is really impossible for you. And whatever you think is possible, it really is possible for you, just don't be afraid to try it. Make a plan, consult with your friends and with the experts, with everyone who can help you - and follow your dreams. Life is easy. So keep smiling and be happy!" - Jan Hercek, Slovenian paraplegic pilot??
KR> Continental O-470
Steve is right, it's surplusengi...@yahoogroups.com Steve Bray <rsb...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >Do any of you guys know what the major differences are >between the Continental o-470 and the GPU470 they used >in generators? Can I mount a prop on this thing and >fly with it? I can't seem to find much info on the >subject, except that the airboat guys are using them. Scott There is a list, surplusengines I think, that is big into them. You might try there, wish I could be more help. I think it's a yahoo group. Steve ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html Tim Hoversten Portage, WI timhovers...@yahoo.com - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping
KR> KR1
I have a copy of KR-1 plans book dated 1972. On the cover, it lists: length - 12' 6" span - 17' 2" empty wgt - 310 lbs gross wgt - 600 lbs engine - 36 hp VW (you're right Virg, 1200cc) fuel capacity 7.5 gals top speed 140 mph cruise speed 130 mph stall speed 42 mph The plans also show single mag ignition, alternator and PTT switch, no starter, basic instruments and sling seat. The key to the KR-1 is building it simple and light. Adding length and width will add weight, which will adversely affect performance. Having said that, concerning the 1600 cc VW, there was a category of racers that competed using the 1600, the 2 best examples being the Monnett Sonerai I and the Steve Wittman designed V-Witt, both which cruised at 150mph, climbed at 1,000 fpm and had empty weights of 430-440 lbs and gross wgt of 700 lbs, numbers significantly higher than the KR-1. They also list takeoff distances of 600ft and 800ft respectively. My instructor taught me to multiply takeoff distances by 3 for a safety factor when determining which strips to use, so even with the V-Witt, 2400 feet is plenty. One could argue that since the KR-1 is lighter, the composite surfaces smoother than fabric and metal used in the other 2 planes, and already demonstrated similar performance on LESS power, the 1600 cc should be enough power for the KR-1. I would also recommend finding out which prop size was used on the racers and use it also. By the way, the current world record holder for endurance in the under 660 lb gross wgt class built a plane using the same techniques and materials and is virtually a copy size-wise as the original KR-1 specs listed above, and used a 2cyl 36hp engine to travel 1675 miles in a closed circuit without landing in 15 hours 11 min on 20 gals of fuel in 1988. He won the FAI Bleroit medal. (CONTACT Magazine Issue #76) Sometimes more hp isn't the only way to achieve a goal - keep it simple, strong and safe, and add lightness, is a good credo for KR's. VIRGIL N SALISBURY <virg...@juno.com> wrote: Ken flew a 1200 cc, Virg On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 07:36:04 -0600 "Mark Langford" writes: > G.V. Strutt wrote: > > >I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . > > Can a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: > > 6 foot 3 inches, weight 205 Pounds. > > cockpit width required is 24 inches. > > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > You can certainly build a KR1 to fit just your body, by simply > expanding the > dimensions given on the plans to fit yourself. That'll require > more > thought, but it shouldn't be that much more effort, considering how > skimpy > the plans are to start with. Just keep in mind that the plans were > designed > for a guy that was something like 5'-4" and maybe 140 pounds, and he > didn't > leave any extra room anywhere. I should qualify that with the fact > that > I've never built a KR1, but I have modified a KR2S in a manner > similar to > what you're talking about. > > As far as the 1600cc engine goes, I'll bet 98% of the folks on this > list > shudder at the thought of flying behind a 1600cc VW engine. The > power level > is just too far down there for any kind of decent climb performance. > No > doubt it could be done, however. And 1600cc engines often don't > have the > larger "Force One" main bearing at the prop end, as done by Great > Plains. > If you're going to the trouble of machining the case for the larger > bearing, > you might as well make it an 1835cc engine, which itself isn't a > stellar > performer either. Several folks are replacing 1835cc engines with > Corvairs, > so it may be that you could pick one up for relatively cheap. But I > think > you COULD build a KR1 to fit you that was powered with a 1600cc > engine, but > I'd be willing to bet it wouldn't be long after you started flying > it before > you'd be looking at other engine options. That's just my opinion, > based on > comments over the years from pilots who've flown 1835's. I'm not > sure I > know of anybody actually flying a 1600cc engine, if that gives you a > clue... > > Mark Langford, Harvest, AL > see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com > email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/
KR> How to widen and KR2
I have an original KR-2 in the boat stage in my hangar at the Baraboo-Dells airport - maybe trade? "L. D. Mueller" <lmuel...@mhtc.net> wrote:Help! I just bought the KR2S that was on Barnstormers in Sparta MI. The cabin width is 32"? The plane is at the boat stage with both spars in place. Any ideas of widening this fuse so my wife and I can fly together--without a complete rebuild? We would need 38" to be comfortable. Or should I put it up for sale . . . ; - ) And thanks for all the hospitality @ KMVN. We enjoyed all of it--Nancy especially enjoyed the rides and flying that she got. Larry and Nancy Mueller L. D. Mueller 521 North Madison Street Cuba City, WI 53807 608-744- ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html Tim Hoversten Portage, WI timhovers...@yahoo.com - Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
KR> First Flight
AWESOME Barry!! Congratulations, and excellent posts like yours keep us all going. I wish you many years of safe, but exciting flying. --- Barry Kruyssen <k...@bigpond.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Well, Yesterday, 28th Dec 2004, I did my first > flight in my KR2 at Atherton Air Strip 2400ft. > > After several false starts it finally all came > together. The weather was perfect, nil wind and > silky smooth air. The take off was a little jerky > but I soon settle down to 90kts for the climb out. I > climbed through very broken early morning cloud at > 3500ft to 4500ft all my temps were good, CHT 50F > below maximum. A few turns straight an level then > power off and simulate an approach 2000ft above the > strip, round out to stall, felt soo good. Now > descend and join circuit, the water on the near by > lake was like a sheet of glass, not a breath of > wind. Lined up perfectly. I read somewhere that > your first landing will be your best and they are so > right, I greased it on like I'd been doing all my > life. > > Back to the hanger and my wife. I went over all the > suspension bolts, engine mounts, prop bolts and > anything else that I could check. All was OK so > back out to the strip and out for a short circuit, a > small bounce on the next landing and a very long > roll out, back track and take off again. The next > approach was way to hot and at half strip I went to > full power went round , this time a much longer > approach and I notice about 5kts wind at 60 degrees > to the strip. This was a rough old landing with > several small bounce. So back to the hanger (and the > wife) and another though check over. Half an hour > air time in total. Ye Hah and grin > that will have to be surgically removed, if at all > possible. > > I have to wash the bottom of the aircraft as I'm > operating from a grass strip and the early morning > dew covers the bottom with water and grass, etc. > > > This morning, 29th Dec 2004, I woke well before sun > up, Doh. > > Out to strip, pre flight the KR2, perfect weather. > > A quick circuit with a near perfect landing (not as > good as the first one), back track and take off > again heading for our ceiling height of 6500ft. > Now for some stats. > Engine is a 2.2L Jabiru 4 cylinder - total > engine time only 1.3 hours on the ground, engine red > line at 3300 RPM > Prop is a Richard Sweetapple 56 X 56 timber prop > Static RPM is 2800 > Initially max RPM was 2900, very tight motor. > By 2.7 hours max RPM had increased to 3000. > Best climb is 980ft/min at 80kts but the CHT's > are climbing. > Ideal climb is about 750ft/min at 100kts, Oil > temp of 100C and CHT temp of 290F > Cruise at 115kts no wheel spats or cover strips > and still 2 big holes where the retract gear came > from. > > 6 touch and goes and then run low on fuel, all not > to bad. Only 40 Litres capacity and I was down to > 15L so back to the hanger and another check all > over. I cann't get refueled to this afternoon. :-( > > Next flight is planned for tomorrow (or maybe late > this afternoon). > > Regards > Barry Kruyssen > Cairns, Australia > RAA 19-3873 > > k...@bigpond.com > http://users.tpg.com.au/barryk/KR2.htm > > > > ___________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at > http://www.krnet.org/info.html > = Tim Hoversten Portage, WI timhovers...@yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
KR> VW 2100
Is it hard starting too? I have a 1915 cc with Zenith carb that wouldn't quit, thought it was a carb problem, until the aluminum mag drive puck disintegrated - check your timing as well. Tim --- Jerry J Allen <alle...@grantsburgtelcom.net> wrote: > I have a VW 2100 engine ..when i give full > power she cuts out over 3200 RPM and quits ? > it is not carb ice.has anyone had this prob. > also when I pull mix control it will not > shut > down the engine. I have a Elaisioncarb . > thanks Jerry > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > krnet-le...@mylist.net > > please see other KRnet info at > http://www.krnet.org/info.html > = Tim Hoversten Portage, WI timhovers...@yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo
