KR> Stick imbalance

[Willie van der Walt]

The tab in your photo will push the nose up and will have drag.

-Original Message- 
From: Mac McConnell-Wood via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 2:10 PM
To: Dan Heath ; KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Stick imbalance

I had the same problem -added the tab on the advice of my mentor though my
Aussie friend thought it might induce flutter.
Never did in my experience

Mac

On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet 
wrote:

> Yes, about the same as Jeff reported.  I glued a piece of bent aluminum,
> guessing at the amount of bend needed.  When I got it right, I riveted the
> aluminum piece to the trailing edge of the elevator and
> filled/sanded/painted and you can hardly tell it is there.
>
>
>
> See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
> the pics
>
>
>
> Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
> Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
>
>
> Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
>
>
>
>
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
>
>
>
>
>
> Can anyone comment on facing & curing the same problem in their KR? Thank
> you.
>
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KR> challenge / blitz

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Larry
You wrote "
Please e-mail a
photo and info to  http://www.n56ml.com to be added to the
www.krnet.org web site.  Thank you.  (signature)"
This take me to the web page.What is the e-mail address to be used?
Regards
Willie

-Original Message- 
From: Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 2:52 PM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Subject: KR> challenge / blitz



My challenge:

In reviewing the U.S. aircraft registry alone, it appears that nearly
1000 KR2's, KRII's, KR2S's have been registered over the years with
maybe only 10 percent or so still current.  My challenge is for
everyone on the list to buy 10 post cards, go to the registry, pick
10 names in your state / country, and send them a card asking them to
post a photo / info of their KR to Mark's web address (included on
the card).  If you can find the address of those no longer current,
include them also.  If each of us get just one response we could add
500 aircraft to the site.

Larry Flesner

Sample message:  The (FAA registry / country) list you as a current
owner of a ( KR2, KR2's) aircraft.  We would like your aircraft to be
included in the world wide listing of KR aircraft. Please e-mail a
photo and info to  http://www.n56ml.com to be added to the
www.krnet.org web site.  Thank you.  (signature)


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KR> British Kr2 flying through America.

[Willie van der Walt]

What engine in your KR2?


> On Jul 13, 2014, at 7:33, colin hales via KRnet  
> wrote:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-t6DJ9HX7g
> Hi there,
> I'm attempting to fly my KR2 around the world, (see the end of the short 
> youtube video if you like).
> I started planning this journey some 12 years ago, but only got things 
> right in my life to be able to set off last month.
> I'm presently in Reykjavik Iceland.
> A change of plan requires that my extra tank (which I was hoping not to 
> use) has to be brought into play. It gives me another two hours airborne 
> time. It is presently being shipped out from the UK. It sits in the 
> passenger seat. "So what?" I hear you say... Well.
> Presently in my passenger seat is my beloved mountain bike. I can't carry 
> both tank and bike so I need to post on the bike to America where I hope 
> to use it extensively and I can forward the tank on again to where I may 
> need it next or send it back home.
> My request is that, does anyone have a postal address at an airfield (East 
> of Oshkosh) I can post the bike to and pick up on my way from the East 
> coast of Canada, on my way to the EAA event at Oshkosh.
> So I'll freight it on boxed, if someone can receive it and look after it 
> till I can pick it up, I'd be much obliged.
> Regards Colin Hales.
> KR2 G-BYLP.
> facebook page.
> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=15227727356
> Blog page.
> kr2worldtour.blogspot.com

KR> KR down in South Africa

[Willie van der Walt]

Very sad! Sounds like a bird-strike and the bird got jammed on the aileron 
balancing weight that was hanging below the wing. (Like spades on aerobatic 
planes). Piet logged many hours on KR2's. Highly experienced instructor and 
very current. When Bill Klapp came to SA I took him to meet with Piet.

-Original Message- 
From: Dene
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 8:22 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: KR> KR down in South Africa

I am sad to report that yesterday we lost one of the biggest KR enthusiasts
in South Africa.
He went down just after takeoff and suffered fatal injuries. No details of
what happened yet.
RIP

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Builders of award winning aircraft
tel:27419560048
cell: 27845805003
Port Elizabeth
South Africa



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KR> Fw: KR2 crash in New South Wales- Australia

[Willie van der Walt]

Looks like engine failure. What kind of engine?

-Original Message- 
From: Phillip Matheson
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 11:14 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Fw: KR2 crash in New South Wales- Australia

I have been asked if I know anymore detail about a fatal KR2 Crash in
Australia in October 2013

I have found the ATSB report but still ongoing.

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2013/aair/ao-2013-174.aspx

Always sad to loose a fellow pilot.

My condolence's to his family and friends.

fly safe

Phil Matheson


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KR> fuel sender flange doesn't leak!

[Willie van der Walt]

Why is there a gap ( empty space) on the left side?

-Original Message- 
From: Mark Langford
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:21 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> fuel sender flange doesn't leak!

See enclosed image.  One improvement to the sensor flange was a steel AN4 37 
degree fitting, which I welded on since I took this picture.  It will serve 
as a fuel return for fuel recirculation and pressure regulation, and can 
also be used to fill the tank from a wing tank that may be added later. Now 
adding fuel pumps, filter, primer, and totalizer.  No worries...it will 
still be lighter than when I started!

Now back to work...

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
website at http://www.N56ML.com

KR> Turbo info

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Dene
Kontak Jaco Swanepoel. Wat die KR2S gevlieg het.
Groete
Willie

-Original Message- 
From: Dene Collett
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 9:38 PM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: KR> Turbo info

Hi guys
I am on a nission to learn as much as I can about turbo charging for
aircraft as I can as quickly as I can.
What I need is the URLs of websites that you think are relevant and provide
good info.
If there are any experts among you when it comes to putting turbo's on
aircraft engines, please help me out.
Thanks guys
PS. I know there are many of you out there with tons of useful info, Please
educate me.

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Online entrepreneur
www.maxiclix.com
Port Elizabeth
South Africa





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KR> First Flight

[Willie van der Walt]

Congratulations ! I know that feeling. Excitement and satisfaction second to 
non. Are you still on a high? Wish you many happy hours.

-Original Message- 
From: Pete and Karen Gauthier
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 7:34 AM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Subject: KR> First Flight

N424DG is no longer a hanger Queen!  I want to thank Ed Stepec, a fellow 
EAAer and former KR Owner.  He did the taxi testing and flew the first 
flight of N424DG this evening.  from the ground it was a perfect take off 
and a perfect landing.  It was a short flight, only 10 minutes but he 
reported all gages in the green and never touched the trim. ... 

KR> Thorpe

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Glen
I am the proud owner of a Thorp T-18 and two KR2 aircraft. If you can fly 
the Thorp, the KR2 should be no problem. With the Thorp it is easy to get 
the speed down to the correct number (100 mph) and you can land even if the 
speed is not 100%.
With the KR2 you must get the speed down in time. If you sit on finals at 
90mph you may have to go around as the little plane will float and eat a 1.2 
km runway for breakfast. My Thorp cruise at 150 knots and the KR 150 mph. 
Thorp 160 Hp and the KR2 only 80 Hp. The KR2 is much more gentle in the 
stall at about 52 mph where the Thorp drops a wing very fast at about 70 and 
sometimes flick over to scare the you to death.
Regards from South Africa

-Original Message- 
From: Glenn Martin
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 12:00 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Thorpe

Just Logged some time in a Thorpe T-18. hoping to get some ideas of what
the KR will be like!
-- 
Glenn Martin,
KR2 N1333A,
Biloxi, MS

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KR> KR2's in South Africa

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Bob 
You must visit me in Phalaborwa at the Kruger National Park. There are two
KR2 aircraft in my hanger. Free accommodation, a boat Safari, a flight over
the private Game Park and lots of fun when you visit. www.riversafaris.co.za
Maybe we can fly over, in the Thorp T18, to visit Rudi, to see the best
looking KR2 in the country at the moment.
Regards
Willie






---Original Message--- 

From: BOB \(ROBERT\) 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2011/11/03 10:10:54 AM 
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Subject: KR> KR2's in South Africa 

I am going to South Africa on holiday NOV 18 until FEB 15 
Would like to visit some KR's and projects I am coming from Vancouver Canada

BOB bob...@telus.net 
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KR> KR for sale in South Africa

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Len
Does the project come with a ZS/ZU number?
Regards
Willie 







---Original Message--- 

From: Len Steyn 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2011/11/03 07:04:40 PM 
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Subject: KR> KR for sale in South Africa 

Hi Guys 



I have to sell my kr2. The boat is done, wing spars, canopy, turtle deck, 
Almost all material and hardware needed to finish 

Contact me off net on l...@steyns.net 



Len 

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KR> 6 DAYS

[Willie van der Walt]

And so say I! 




---Original Message--- 

From: Rudi Venter 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2011/09/09 04:26:11 PM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> 6 DAYS 

All of you are REALLY making me jealous! 

Please take plenty photos and share with us distance disadvantaged KR 
Fanatics :-) 

Fly safe, 
Rudi 

On 9/9/2011 3:50 PM, Mark Jones wrote: 
> YeeeHAAA 
> 
> Jones 
> 
> 
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KR> 3300 Jabiru engine in KR2

[Willie van der Walt]

Please help. To get an authority to fly I need to apply for a mod approval
on this engine. It will help if I can make reference to one that is already
flying somewhere in the world. I need to proof this to our CAA in South
Africa. 

Regards 
Willie

KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S

[Willie van der Walt]

The Jabiru is lighter so you may need to hang the battery on the firewall.
You can also fit spacers between the firewall and the mounting to extend it
forward. The engine must be offset 3 degrees to the right. My mounting is
10mm longer on the left side but untested. The long nose makes it look like
fighter plane. You can also mount the engine higher than a VW that will
allow you to swing a larger prop. As soon as as I fitted the RPM pick-up my
3300 will be ready to fly.
Regards
Willie
South Africa


---Original Message--- 

From: Kolbjørn Seth 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2011/05/23 02:19:56 PM 
To: KRnet 
Cc: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S 

That would of course have been my next questions. I have an engine mount but
it remains to be seen if it will keep me within cg range. 
Thank you all! 

KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S

[Willie van der Walt]

I fitted the 3300 engine in my standard KR2 but did not fly it yet. 


---Original Message--- 

From: John Looby 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2011/05/23 11:11:07 AM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S 

The KR2 has flown from UK to Australia using that engine 

John 
- Original Message - 
From: "Kolbjørn Seth"  
To:  
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 9:50 AM 
Subject: KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S 


Now I am finally a proper member of the community! I just bought an 80% 
Completet KR2-S

KR> Dragonfly canopy dissapointment

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Dene 
I hade a mould made that is with Jan Diener. Please look at my canopy 
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic
php?f=100=64731=901663=76c2716329a1e8303f48f0190e40ab51#p901663 It
is page 5 ZS-UNC. I'll let you use it if you like. Regards
Willie 0835805703
Phalaborwa
RSA


---Original Message--- 

From: Dene Collett 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2011/05/21 03:05:02 PM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: KR> Dragonfly canopy dissapointment 

Hi guys 
After looking at a few of your websights, specifically ML's, I have come to 
The conclusion that the dragonfly canopy sold in South Africa is not the 
Same canopy as was sold in the USA. ... 

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KR> general engine question

[Willie van der Walt]

The gas expand in the exhaust and you dont want back pressure on a 4 stroke.
The less friction losses there are the better. On racing engines they even
fit draft tubes.




---Original Message--- 

From: Scott Black 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2010/08/03 12:55:59 AM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: KR> general engine question 

... Since the individual pipes are not
feeding the exhaust 
Simultaneously, is there a need to increase the dia. At the collector? 

Scott Black 
Montreal 

KR> Fw: Please help me find a Muffler at a good price

[Willie van der Walt]

---Original Message--- 

From: Willie van der Walt 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2010/06/16 05:00:32 PM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Please help me find a Muffler at a good price 

Please talk to all your contacts and help me find someone to quote price and
postage cost to South Africa for one Cessna 182 
Muffler to suit a 0-470R Continental 
Regards 
Willie 

KR> Fuel Tank Vent

[Willie van der Walt]

There is little hole in the filler cap on mine with a stand pipe to prevent
water from entering.   



---Original Message--- 

From: Bob Sauer 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 2010/05/22 07:16:27 AM 
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Subject: KR> Fuel Tank Vent 

 
My question is for someone flying with a gravity ONLY fuel system: How did
you vent your fuel tank? 

KR> Test

[Willie van der Walt]

I would like to know/test that if I post, or reply from Outlook Express, if 
it is better and in plain text. My posts from Increde mail was blocked.. 
Thanks for your reply Mark
Regards
Willie 

[SUSPECTED SPAM] KR> canopy thickness

[Willie van der Walt]

The canopy is very thin in the middle on top as it stretches while you blow 
it. mine is not more than about 1.5mm. On the sides it is about 4mm.

- Original Message - 
From: 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:13 PM
Subject: [SUSPECTED SPAM] KR> canopy thickness


Kr friend,
Anybody out there who knows the thickness of there canopy.
I will maby start to make a new one.
Thanks stef







Stef and Ted are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2


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KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted

[Willie van der Walt]

This is the reply I have been waiting for! Please give me a quote to 
manufature, as close to the fire wall as possible. I'll move the battery 
inside. The cg is foreward now with the 70 litre tank. Thanks Dene

Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted


 I have the KR firewall template and acccess to a jabiru case for 
manufacturing the mount.
Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth
South Africa

KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted

[Willie van der Walt]

I ordered a Jabiru 120Hp and urgently need a drawing to manufacture an 
engine mounting for a standard KR2. Please help.
Regards
Willie 

KR> JABIRU 120Hp motor Wanted

[Willie van der Walt]

I am looking for a 120Hp 3300 motor new or 2nd hand . must be in good 
condition with firewall foreward kit for a standard KR2. If anybody can help 
me please.

- Original Message - 
From: "Paul & Karen Smith" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:51 AM
Subject: KR> Rod balancing


http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-01_howto.asp

Interesting read.

Paul Smith
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
http://kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com/


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KR> See this

[Willie van der Walt]

http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1=40557=627548=627548

KR> Gascolator Cooling

[Willie van der Walt]

Why do you need cooling there? Two of my planes fly with uncooled 
Gascolators, in the same place, and my KR2 without a Gascolator at all.

- Original Message - 
From: "Neal Hornung" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:51 AM
Subject: KR> Gascolator Cooling


I was thinking of installing a NACA style intake on the right side of my 
cowling to duct air through a short run of SCAT tubing to cool the 
gascolator.  I'm going to enclose the gascolator... 

KR> KR Gathering

[Willie van der Walt]

Where can we see some photos of the cathering?

KR> Trip notes

[Willie van der Walt]

What was the distance? ..Just so that those us that could not go can 
share

- Original Message - 
From: "Art Bruce" 
To: "'KRnet'" ; 
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:38 AM
Subject: RE: KR> Trip notes


Mike,
Just a note to let you know that at the banquet on Saturday night, you won
the award for the longest distance flown to the Gathering. Contact Larry
Flesner to claim your prize!!!

Art Bruce
Bainbridge, GA

-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of laser...@juno.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:19 PM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> Trip notes

After leaving MVN for Naples, Fl on Saturday
Mike - KSEE



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KR> Wiring diagram for King KT76 transponder wanted

[Willie van der Walt]

Thanks Dene. 
My fax is 015 781 6173
Also thanks to Erric Pitts and Ed that replied.
Regards
- Original Message - 
From: "Dene Collett" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Wiring diagram for King KT76 transponder wanted


Hi Willie I have the drawing.. 

KR> Wiring diagram for King KT76 transponder wanted

[Willie van der Walt]

I am looking for a wiring diagram for a King KT76 transponder. Looked all 
over on the net but can only find one for the KT76A.  If anyone can help 
please e-mail it to touri...@intekom.co.za

KR> Was CHT , Now Mixture Meter

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Mark
I went to the Sid's presentation at Oshkosh and would like to fit one in 
each of my KR2's but can not get the stuff here in South Africa. Can you, or 
somebody willing, make up all the pieces and sell it to me? Including the 
indicator.
Regars
Willie
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Was CHT , Now Mixture Meter


I am replacing mine tonight. They have a life of about 100 hours with leaded
fuel.


Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI
E-mail: flyk...@charter.net
Web: www.flykr2s.com

- Original Message - 
From: "Jeff Scott" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:11 PM
Subject: KR> Was CHT , Now Mixture Meter


Sid is absolutely right in that a mixture meter is the way to find your
Stoichiometric or ideal fuel/air mixture.  However, I have heard that they
won't last very long when used with leaded fuels.  Of course that may not be
a problem for much longer, but for now it still is.  I'll direct the
question to Sid or others using the meter Do the mixture meters have a
longevity issue when used with leaded fuels such as 100LL?  Thanks in
advance for your answer.

Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM

-- Original Message --

Ever heard of a mixture meter?  Show up at the Gathering on September 18 &
19 at MVN and I am sure there will be several flying examples.  IF you want
to hear it, I will be glad to tell you all about mixture meters.

Have Powerpoint - Will Travel.

Sid Wood



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KR> Was Flying again, now EGTs

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Jack
Are you sure about that? Normaly that is the way the EGT is marked. The 
Cyliderhead temp will not help for mixture settings.

KR> Was Flying again, now EGTs

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Mark

It was nice meeting you and others at Oshkosh!

I flew a C150 once that did not have an EGT meter. every 1000vt I pulled the 
mixture back slowly until the engine started running rough, then pushed the 
throttle back just 6mm. On my Cessna 182 I find it difficult to see where 
the EGT peek. The AMO told me I ran the engine too lean and burned an 
exhaust valve that cost me R34000.00 to repair (That is $4250)

KR> South African Speed Record - KR2

[Willie van der Walt]

The owner converted a MK4 Volkswagen and fitted his own sized turbo. All 
home made conversions.



Willie
What make of VW turbo engine did the KR2 that broke the record have?

Peter Drake

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KR> South African Speed Record - KR2

[Willie van der Walt]

A New Class A1 South African Speed Record was won today by a standard KR2 
with a 2.4 Turbo Volkswagen Engine. The race was held at Rustenburg over 
550Km. Ferdi Koekemoer, owner and pilot said that he clocked an average 
speed of 179 mph over the distance. It is a proud moment for us.



Follow the full story here 
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12=48994=90





Updates should show the winners later

KR> Paris on the way to Oshkosh

[Willie van der Walt]

All KR brothers and sisters
On my way to Oshkosh from South Africa today. Land in Paris in the morning 
and will phone Dr. Assaad Assaker to go and see his KR2. Any others?
See you there.
Regards
Willie 

KR> Oshkosh Camping

[Willie van der Walt]

I will also be camping in Camp Schoeller site with a lot of South Africans. 
See you there!

- Original Message - 
From: "Pete Klapp" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:07 AM
Subject: RE: KR> Oshkosh Camping



Mark

Ron Willett and I will be arriving (driving in) late on Sunday and will be 
camping in Camp Schoeller. Roy Szarafinski was planning on going the last 
time I talked to him. Are you trying to reserve enough space for everyone? 
Are the West Coast guys (Steve Glover, Rich Shirley, Lee VanDyke) planning 
oncoming? How about Mark Langford? Haven't heard any chatter from him 
lately. Is he in-country or across the pond? I'm trying to get a pop-up 
camper, but if not we will be pitching tents.

Pete Klapp

KR> How many Kr's are running subaru's?

[Willie van der Walt]

I bought a 80Hp Subaru but did not fit it due to the weight of the 
watercooled option. Now running a Limbach VW 80Hp. The KR2 empty weight is 
still a bit high at 300kg.

- Original Message - 
From: 
To: 
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 8:48 AM
Subject: KR> How many Kr's are running subaru's?


Hey Netters,

I  was just curious on how many KR's are running the EA-81's or
the EJ-22  subaru engines? How many HP are you getting and the GPH you are
burning?


David Swanson
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KR> Valdosta crash

[Willie van der Walt]

I am not sure what the situation is with Bill Clapp and some other members
of the KR2 net group. It is not nice to see everybody having a go at him
every time he makes a posting. I drove almost 2000km to meet him and his dad
when they passed trough South Africa and I am sure I am not such a bad judge
of character. All the KR2 pilots here, who met him, liked him and his dad.

I have been flying my KR2 with a small leak in the header tank for some time
now. It was only leaking when I filled up over 40 liters. After I read this
tragic story I went and took the plane apart to remove the tank. I am now in
the process of sealing the whole tank over with Pratley Steel (Epoxy Glue)
as I am not sure where the AVGAS is coming from.

KR> Valdosta crash

[Willie van der Walt]

-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of
Stephen Glover
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 5:18 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> Valdosta crash

You mean other than this was the first official engine installation product
of Bill Clapp's new company and he tried to blame the guy flying the plane?

Why do you make this remark? I think it is bad manners!

KR> Ivoprop?

[Willie van der Walt]

There has been a debate on this forum regarding any 3 blade props on ,direct
drive, Volkswagen engines. (If I remember correctly)The conclusion was that
it is not recommended due to resonance vibration. Check the archives. 

-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of bobby burington
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:23 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: RE: KR> Ivoprop?


I have seen other three blade props on a volkswagen, why can this prop not
be used ?.



--- On Wed, 5/27/09, Willie van der Walt <touri...@intekom.co.za> wrote:

> From: Willie van der Walt <touri...@intekom.co.za>
> Subject: RE: KR> Ivoprop?
> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 9:09 PM
> Works well on a Rotax 912 but can not
> be used on a Volkswagen if it is a 3
> blade.





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KR> Ivoprop?

[Willie van der Walt]

Works well on a Rotax 912 but can not be used on a Volkswagen if it is a 3
blade.

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Reves
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:31 AM
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Subject: KR> Ivoprop?


Have any of you guys looked into one of these? 

www.ivoprop.com

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KR> How heavy

[Willie van der Walt]

Contact Jaco Swanepoel 0826613723. I think you are going to end up with a
single seater. I know that with the standard KR2 you are limited to 450kg
All Up Weight. Blame Jan Boezart for that. Geluk Jannie! Next month we are
going to gather at Nylstroom. There should be 6 Flying KR2 planes attending.
Sent me an e-mail to touri...@intekom.co.za and I'll reply with some photos.

-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Jannie du Preez
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:02 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> How heavy

Dear kr-netters

I purchased a KR-2s from one of our local universities.
.


Thanks

Jannie du Preez
South Africa
+27 11 234 3580












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KR> Rev Counter

[Willie van der Walt]

Thanks Eric
When I read the reply from Jeff I remembered I the one on my Windless Trike.
In November I had an accident with my trike. Some of the stuff that was left
over from the wreck included a TinyTack. It worked well on the Rotax 503. I
removed it today but wonder what needs to be done to make it work on the 4
stroke Limbach.

KR> RPM Gauge

[Willie van der Walt]

I used a VDO rev counter with the pickup on the deadcut point of one Slick
Magneto. There are two on the Limbach. Since I removed the wire from the
Magneto the engine is running much smoother. 

Now how can I measure the engine revs? There is no alternator on the motor.
Any ideas? Please help.

KR> Any KR2 builder / Pilots in France?

[Willie van der Walt]

I will be in France 27th and 28 July. Are there any KR2 builders or pilots I
may visit?
Regards
Willie

KR> From South Africa to Oshkosh and around the world.

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Mike see this one http://www.airplanefactory.co.za/world.asp   It looks
like a metal KR2

KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!

[Willie van der Walt]

Yes...amazing. see this
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1=44462

-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of
laser...@juno.com
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:48 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> Shrek is flying again

Is Chalkie Stobbart getting any press over there Willie?.  

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Linda I would like 1st option please. Are you going to Oshkosh? Can you
be paid via Paypal? What will it cost for the repack and recharge? Shipping
to South Africa?
Regards
Willie

KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!

[Willie van der Walt]

The runway is 1200m (0ops, where did the other zero go?)

-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Willie
van der Walt
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 8:13 PM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: KR> Shrek is flying again

I can not believe how time flies! It is almost two years ago that I had the
engine out. I first fitted a Rotax 912UL. Then removed it again, due to mod
approvals and paperwork needed. The Limbach was overhauled and refitted. I
did all the ground runs and then took it to the skies today. 160 mph on the
downwind!!! On base reduced to 100 mph and on short finals 80 mph. Not much
of the 120 m runway was left when I came to a standstill. Into the wind is
downhill. Sometimes I think it is better to land uphill downwind.


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KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!

[Willie van der Walt]

I can not believe how time flies! It is almost two years ago that I had the
engine out. I first fitted a Rotax 912UL. Then removed it again, due to mod
approvals and paperwork needed. The Limbach was overhauled and refitted. I
did all the ground runs and then took it to the skies today. 160 mph on the
downwind!!! On base reduced to 100 mph and on short finals 80 mph. Not much
of the 120 m runway was left when I came to a standstill. Into the wind is
downhill. Sometimes I think it is better to land uphill downwind.

KR> Oshkosh 2009

[Willie van der Walt]

Thanks for the info Mark. Please put a note on the South Africa wall in the
International Tent under, KR2 with a place and time where I can meet you.
I'll be very pleased if other KR2 Pilots will do the same.

KR> Oshkosh 2009

[Willie van der Walt]

  I am saving to go to Oshkosh this year and would like to know who ells, on 
the KR list will be there. Will there be any KR2 planes to look at? I would 
really like to meet some of the Builders an Pilots. Hope the Rand Dollar 
exchange rate holds (or improve more). Today it is R8.25:$1. The last time I 
went was in 1991.

  Regards

  Willie van der Walt (mobile)27835805703

  Phalaborwa (next to the Kruger National Park)

  South Afrika

KR> fuselage damage

[Willie van der Walt]

  Hi Dene
  If you are going to leave a 2.5mm step. Oil and dirt will collect on it 
and that will irritate you in time to come. Can you not nail or staple it 
down to cure? You don't have to remove the staples or nails. That is what I 
did on my VP2.

  Regards

  Willie  0835805703

KR> Current value of a flying KR2

[Willie van der Walt]

  In South Africa they are selling at about R85 000 to R120 000. That is USD 
8500 to USD12000.

KR> How many KR2 planes are flying wordwide?

[Willie van der Walt]

  On www.avcom.co.za
  We discussed the only KR2 fatal accident that took place in South Africa 
22 years ago. I was just wondering how many KR2 planes are flying worldwide. 
Any ideas? I said about 600.

KR> Re: Do I need a Cascolator?

[Willie van der Walt]

  At the moment there is no inline filter and the Carburetor I am using is 
an aircraft Marvel Snebler MA3 (not sure about the spelling) I'll go to my 
Hanger later today and take a picture.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Dan Heath" 
  To: "'KRnet'" 
  Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 11:22 AM
  Subject: RE: KR> Re: Do I need a Cascolator?


  Do you have a filter on your fuel system that meets the criteria of the
  carb?  .

  Didn't know that gascolators had pressure settings on them.

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KR> Re: Do I need a Cascolator?

[Willie van der Walt]

  I increased the size of the nose tank and refitted the rebuilt Limbach 
motor. Since the changes I battled to start the engine until I bypassed the 
Gascolator. There is a valve on the lowest point of my tank where water can 
be drained before each flight, if need be. What is the purpose of the 
casculator and why are the pressure settings on it. What may happen if I fly 
the with the bypassed casculator?

  Regards

  Willie

KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot

[Willie van der Walt]

  Wecome Jack
  It depends what the manual says. Even if you slow the plane. CAA looks at 
the design. In South Africa you need a PPL to fly the KR1 as far as I know.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Jack Cupp" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:29 AM
  Subject: Re: KR> Temporary partial loss of power


  Hi Willie, or anyone.  I just joined . I just sold a sonerai
  project and am very interested in the KR1. Can it be slown down to
  qualify for Sport Pilot?

  Thanks,

  Jack Cupp

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

[Willie van der Walt]

  I had a similar problem on my Hatz one day. Check your fuel flow. 
Disconnect at the carburetor and let the fuel run into a container. Check 
the amount of fuel pumped in a minute by using a stop watch. If you are not 
getting 40 liter per hour there must be a restriction somewhere. I my case I 
found dirt in the selector valve.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Mark Moody" 
  To: 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:39 AM
  Subject: KR> Temporary partial loss of power


  ..I went for a short flight on a clear sunny day with warm 
temperature and climbed to 3000 feet asl. I was flying for about 20 minutes 
with the engine sounding fine and then I heard a hiccup and started to play 
with the mixture and it got better but then all of a sudden I heard another 
and then another and it seemed that no matter what I did by either leaning 
or richening the mixture it didn't make a difference. I tried the carb heat 
for a while with no difference. ...

KR> Nosewheel weight

[Willie van der Walt]

  That is almost half the weight of my complete plane! I think you must 
remove that assembly and fit something else.
  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  To: 
  Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:05 AM
  Subject: Re: KR> Nosewheel weight


  My kr is one of the heaviest out there and the nose wheel is 280 pounds.
  george mchenry
  pueblo colorado







  -Original Message-
  From: Mark Jones 
  To: bobbycrea...@yahoo.com; KRnet 
  Sent: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 7:02 am
  Subject: Re: KR> Nosewheel weight



  >This question is for the trigear guys. Do any of you know the total 
weight
  >of your plane empty and the amount of >weight on the nosewheel ?



  These are my posted weights on my web page. When I am sitting in the plane
  the nose wheel has 47 pounds of pressure on it.
  Final Empty Weight
   3-13-2005.
  Left Main Gear 284 lbs.
  Nose Gear 214 lbs.
  Right Main Gear 273 lbs.
  Total empty weight
  771 lbs


  Mark Jones (N886MJ)
  Stevens Point, WI
  E-mail: flyk...@charter.net
  Web: www.flykr2s.com



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KR> Pulley assembly for Suburu engine

[Willie van der Walt]

  Hi Kirk

  Don't you think the Subaru will be too heavy when you are finished? I also 
have a 80hp model but refitted my Limbach (VW) due to the weight. What is 
your Hp?

  Regards

  Willie

KR> KR2 Canopy

[Willie van der Walt]

  Looks good Tim!
  Subject: KR> KR2 Canopy


  Well.  I did it.  I cut up that expensive Dragonfly canopy. To see the 
results, see the web page.

KR> Run In Oil?

[Willie van der Walt]

  I just installed my KR2 Limbach engine after fitting Chevy 250 Small Block 
pistons @ 102mm dia. I am ready to start but would like to get some advice 
regarding running in oil. On the Lycomigs and Continentals we use straight 
for a wile. What do I do with this motor that normally runs on 20W50

KR> acetone in epoxy mixes

[Willie van der Walt]

  Here they call it the Blue train.

  ,  some even mix with juice and drink it (BUT please
  > not before a flight)
  >
  > Phil Matheson
  > SAAA Ch. 20
  > VH-PKR
  > Australia
  >
  > EMAIL:   phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
  > KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com
  > http://www.vw-engines.com/
  >
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KR> Canopy coating

[Willie van der Walt]

  When you mask your canopy use aluminum foil and masking tape. Old 
newspapers or any other old papers are no good as the vapor from the 
thinners can get through it and damage the canopy

  >
  > Can anybody remember or have first hand experience if you can use the
  > coating on a canopy for masking for paint??
  >
  > Lee Van Dyke
  > Mesa AZ 85212
  > l...@vandyke5.com
  > N783JB  Flying  "Snakebite"
  >

KR> First Engine Start

[Willie van der Walt]

  I did not know you can run it without the prop. The prop acts as a 
flywheel and will make running much smoother.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Phil Matheson" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 3:28 PM
  Subject: KR> First Engine Start


  > Well, I started my engine tonight, without prop. Just a short burst, but 
it
  > only has one choke on the twin carbs, and was running rough, just needs 
a
  > good run.
  >
  > Now I'm making the cooling ducts,
  >
  > This is the last thing I have to make.
  >
  >
  >
  > Phil Matheson
  > SAAA Ch. 20
  > VH-PKR
  > Australia
  >
  > EMAIL:   phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
  > KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com
  > http://www.vw-engines.com/
  >
  >
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KR> KR Fuel Tanks

[Willie van der Walt]

  I feel sad every time I see a photo of ZS-UKU. This plane belonged to the 
local KR2 Agent ( Sakkie) that was killed in the only fatal KR2 accident in 
South Africa. This plane was white in 1982 and changed colors in about 1985. 
I am not sure if it is still flying. Most of the KR2 planes built here in 
the early 80"s was fitted with these tip tanks.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Robin Wills" 
  To: 
  Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 12:34 AM
  Subject: KR> KR Fuel Tanks


  > There is a KR running around in South Africa I believe that has the tip
  > tanks A'la Twin Cessna.
  >
  > ZS-UKU is the plane and there is a photo of it on my website
  > http://mywebsite.bigpond.com/krviator/photo_copy(1).htm
  > I don't know where I got the photo or whose plane it is, but if you took
  > the photo, please let me know so I can credit you.

KR> RPM

[Willie van der Walt]

  Hi Eric
  My KR2 (Shrek) did the same at one stage and I found the spring that opens 
the throttle came off. My system works like this: When you open the throttle 
the slack on the cable allows the spring that is mounted on the other side 
of the carb throttle lever to pull the lever open. The throttle cable 
actualy pulls the carb closed. You can phone me @ 0835805703 if you like
  Regards
  Willie

  > Subject: KR> RPM
  >
  >
  >> Hi Netters,
  >> I am getting 2100 rpm with a 52/48 prop static.The engine runs very
  >> smoothly,and responds well but on increasing throttle at 2100 rpm the
  >> engine quietens and revs drop.On throttling back I can get 2100 again 
and
  >> very smooth running.The engine is a 2 l VW as new,running on twin
  >> Zenith/stromberg carbs.Ignition (for now) is a VW Points 
distributor.with
  >> centrifugal advance and vacuum advance.I intend going for a Compufire
  >> ignition system with backup, later on,but would like to hear your 
views,on
  >> this engine going quiet and rev drop on increasing throttle above 2100
  >> revs static.
  >> Best Regards,
  >> Eric
  >> ZU - BMP
  >> ZS - GML.
  >> South Africa.

KR> bad news

[Willie van der Walt]

  Sorry to hear!! Glad you'r okay. Maybe it was the spinner.
  Regards
  Willie
  > -Original Message-
  > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On 
Behalf
  > Of phil brookman
  > Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2007 7:59 AM
  > To: KRnet
  > Subject: KR> bad news
  >
  > well my fellow aviators approx 3 hrs ago i crashed g -boun and turned 
this
  > lovelly little kr into matchwood doing a touch and go and at about 150 
ft
  > massive vibration fron prop and i can seea big chunk out am now lookig 
for a
  > field diasapearing fast and i skip over one hedge brifly touch the 
wheels
  > down and straight into the hedge going i feel way to fast i take the 
hedge
  > out the engine is about 20 yds away and i am upside down and crawl out 
few
  > briuses nothing major so far ambulances police helicoptor arrive o scene
  > within mins
  >
  > cause unkown ar t the moment
  > witnesses say they saw a black thing dr op off plane as engine missing 
one
  > prop blade look as if something had hit it will try to find other blade
  > tomorrow
  >
  > speculation on bird strike
  > or prop failure
  > or something hitting blade from some where keepp you posted
  > phil brookman
  >
  >
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KR> how do i post pictures

[Willie van der Walt]

  Best is to post it on the KR2.net forum. To get the size right open your 
picture in paint. Go to image and open stretc/skew. Here you select say 50% 
for horizontal and vertical. Now save the picture under a new name. This is 
the file that you then call up to past on the forum.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "phil brookman" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:41 PM
  Subject: KR> how do i post pictures


  > have some interesting pictures to share --how does one do it
  > phill
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KR> Question about airworthy certificate

[Willie van der Walt]

  In South Africa it will add value if it is already registered even if it 
is an old number.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "randy white" 
  To: 
  Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:33 AM
  Subject: KR> Question about airworthy certificate


  > My KR2 was flyable when i bought it!!! but i took it all apart and did 
some
  > repairs and had the engine rebuilt changed the retracts to fixed !!
  > basically built a new plane!!! im going to sell it when its all done,my
  > question is, should i sell it as a new plane and let the new owner get a
  > airworthy certifcate or should i keep the one i have and just get a 
annual
  > passed on it!!!what would be better for a resale? Thanx Randy
  > my sitehttp://www.randyskr2.com
  >
  >
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KR> My Baby Can Fly

[Willie van der Walt]

  Congratulations again Jaco. It was so nice meeting you on Wednesday and 
your plane looks great. Netters, Jaco took a KR2 S and put it on 
Steroids. From a distance it looks standard but up close it is  a lot bigger 
than our little babies.

  The 2.4 Liter Turbo Charged motor runs like a dream and I think it makes 
about 110 hp. With the breaks on and the RPM almost at full throttle the 
plane just wants to jump the chocks and go flying. He is making changes to 
the duckting around the oil cooler and will be up for the 2nd flight soon. 
Well done and let the KR fever spread. I noticed that it is

  contagious

  there at Wonderboom.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Jaco Swanepoel" 
  To: 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:34 AM
  Subject: KR> My Baby Can Fly


  > Hi Guys,
  > This morning at 06h20 my baby got her wings. My test pilot, Piet Smit, 
took
  > off on Runway 29 at Wonderboom. He rotated at 70 mph, kept her low over 
the
  > length of the runway and accelerated to 110 mph at which speed he pulled 
her
  > up and flew overhead the airfield for approx 15 minutes. WHAT AN AMAZING
  > FEELING!
  >
  > Thanx to everyone in the kr family for all the support and advise over 
the
  > last two and a half years that made it possible to realize my dream.
  >
  > Best Regards,
  > Jaco Swanepoel
  > KR2S, ZU-DVP
  > Pretoria
  > South Africa
  >
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KR> VW Breather

[Willie van der Walt]

  I made a oil separator for my Hatz Bi-plane. Almost as described below but 
fitted a small electric pump to pump the oil back to the sump. Due to the 
sump pressure and Newtons law that flow takes the path of least resistance 
the oil will not run back to the sump on its own. The separator works like a 
cyclone with drop arresters inside. The pipe from your engine casing goes 
into the side of the container and the oil return is at the bottom. Right at 
the top is the air outlet. Inside you put Pot Scrapers with steel wool at 
the top. Old Lycomings always use oil when the blow buy starts to increase. 
Now I recover the oil in this way.

  http://www.greatplainsas.com/sccaseparts
  > html
  >
  > I routed it to this separator that I made.  I am sure that you can buy 
them,
  > but they are easy enough to make.
  >
  > http://krbuilder.org/FirewallForward/index.html  About 1/4 of the scroll
  > down on the thumbnails.
  >
  > See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
  > See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
  > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for 
Flying
  > has begun.
  > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
  > ---Original Message---
  >
  > original VW breather cap  with a safety wire internally to keep it on.
  > [mushroom looking  cap]
  > Is this acceptable or should I replace it with something  else?
  >
  >

KR> New net

[Willie van der Walt]

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Mark Jones" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 3:25 PM
  Subject: Re: KR> New net

  I am trying to register but there is no code only a smale x in the box. 
Cant get past that

KR> Piston Wanted

[Willie van der Walt]

Hi Netters
I need some help. Limbach does not manufacture spares for my engine anymore.

I am looking for a 102.93mm piston with 36mm from pin c/l to top of piston. The 
pin is 24mm dia.

I can machine the length of the piston to 75mm. Please reply to:
touri...@intekom.co.za

KR> Bad weekend

[Willie van der Walt]

  Sad news!

  What happened?

  My condolences to family and friends.

  We must all take extra care out there.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "AVLEC" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 10:26 PM
  Subject: KR> Bad weekend


  > An aquaintance and fellow Whisper builder lost his son in the crash of a
  > baby bell helicopter and a local doctor went down in the valley just 
behind
  > my house with a Demona motorglider. His passenger was killed and he has 
yet
  > to regain conciousness. Aparently he went down at around 16:00
  >

KR> Carb On Top

[Willie van der Walt]

  > Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

  The problem with top mounted carbs are flooding. If you have gravity feed 
and the needle and seat does not working properly . The fuel will end up in 
your sump and breaks down the engine oil. That is if you forget to close the 
main supply from the tank when parking. Regards Willie 
www.riversafaris.co.za

KR> End of the game

[Willie van der Walt]

  Hi  Serge Vidal
  You said
  " I will now salvage it. >
  >> Canberra, Australia"
  >
  >
  Is your project or plane for sale?
  Please e-mail me all the details to i...@riversafaris.co.za. Mayde I can 
help.
  Regards
  Willie van der Walt www.riversafaris.co.za

KR> paint

[Willie van der Walt]

  Mine developed some blisters from the sun when it was painted Grey. There 
is a color temperature chart available. Stay away from the hot colors as 
that will reduce the fiberglass life. White is the best for many reasons but 
I picked Lomborghine Green for mine. Now called "Shrek". When we repainted I 
sanded the old paint down and found the blisters are where the glass 
delaminated from the foam. Keep in mind the expansion of the various 
materials are not the same and if they are glued together it will act like a 
bimetal strip that will bend or the bond will break.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  To: "KR-2" 
  Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:29 AM
  Subject: KR> paint


   if painted in a different color (dark) will that affect the temp on the 
fiberglass on the wings and warp them ??
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KR> Question about wheel alignment

[Willie van der Walt]

  Mount the wheels rims only and fix a straight edge on both wheels 
horizontal. Make sure it is firm against the sides of each rim near the 
center line. Now measure the distance between the tips of both sides of the 
straight edges. With the difference in dimensions you can calculate the 
angle for each side. If the undercarriage can not be adjusted manufacture an 
aluminum taper wedge block. With four holes through that can be fitted 
between undercarriage spring gear and the wheel hub mounting. Mine is about 
50mm x 50mm and 2mm on one side and 6mm on the other side.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "randy white" 
  To: 
  Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 6:57 AM
  Subject: KR> Question about wheel alignment


  > How can i get my wheels streight without toe in or out? thanx Randy 
(on my
  > new gear)
  >
  >
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KR> 150 HP KR?

[Willie van der Walt]

  If the maximum all -up weight is 450kg how can you fit a 150hp engine? 
Will it still be a two seater? My KR2 is, Fitted with a Limbach 80hp motor 
and weigh 295kg empty. So 295 + 100 (pilot) + 40 (Avgas) = 435kg. I can not 
take a passenger and my range is less than 2 hours.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Marc Lee Winnig" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 6:34 AM
  Subject: KR> 150 HP KR?


  > How fast will she go???   Marc Lee Winnig
  >
  > mlwin...@hotmail.com
  >
  > (815) 301-5011  Cell and Vonage
  > (801) 749-9460  FAX
  > _
  > Try amazing new 3D maps
  > http://maps.live.com/?wip=51
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KR> 150 HP KR?

[Willie van der Walt]

  - Original Message - 
  From: "kenneth l wiltrout" 
  To: "'KRnet'" 
  Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:32 AM
  Subject: RE: KR> 150 HP KR?


  >I pegged the needle at about 225 mph
  >
  >
  > Isn't the VNE 200 mph for a KR???
  > Ken Wiltrout
  > Kutztown, Pa

  I think this is dangerous. The VNE is 200mph and you my pick up flutter 
and then it will be all over. If you cruise is 165 surely the engine will 
run well into the red if you push her down to 225mph. Do you have a VP prop 
fitted?

KR> Spinner

[Willie van der Walt]

  I would like to know what effect the spinner will have on my plane, apart 
from making it look better. At the moment I fly without a spinner after mine 
departed on a ground test run, and destroyed the prop. I did not fly with a 
spinner yet and can therefor not make any comparison. I am scared that if 
the spinner comes off in flight it will brake the prop and then kill me. I 
tried the search and all I found is that the CHT will be higher due to 
turbulent air flow. Nothing about speed.

KR> spinner

[Willie van der Walt]

  When my prop came off at 3000 RPM on the ground, it went through the prop 
and both the spinner and the prop was destroyed. Some 15 or 18 years ago our 
KR2 agent (Sakkie) was killed when the spinner came off during a test 
flight. It broke the prop and then the engine mountings went, the engine 
came off and the plane went down, tail first, like a spinning sycamore seed. 
I still have pictures off the wreck to remind me to be careful.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  To: "KR-2" 
  Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 4:52 AM
  Subject: KR> spinner


  > in what direction will a spinner travel when it breaks off in flight or 
on the ground ???
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KR> spinner

[Willie van der Walt]

  Sorry, this should read when my SPINNER came off...(not 
prop)
  - Original Message - 
  From: "Willie van der Walt" <touri...@intekom.co.za>
  To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
  Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:25 AM
  Subject: Re: KR> spinner


  >  When my prop came off at.

KR> luggage

[Willie van der Walt]

  I assume that the service is smooth and the airfoil unchanged. I did some 
in flight tests with my open cockpit VP2 and found that if I put my hand on 
the walkway on the wing root the wing will drop on that side and correct 
itself as soon as I take my hand away. That is a critical area of the wing 
airfoil.


  - Original Message - 
  From: "Harold Woods" 
  To: 
  Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 1:03 AM
  Subject: KR> luggage


  > Hi Netters.
  > I have built a luggage space into the wing stubs between the two spars. 
The
  > lid is the walkway on the wing. It is hinged at the front with two 
different
  > types of locking fasteners at the rear. One, a twist lock opened from 
the
  > outside while standing on the ground and the other a draw bolt type, 
opened
  > from inside the fuselage. There is an identical storage space on the 
other
  > side of the fuselage.
  > Regards
  > Harold Woods
  > Orillia, ON.Canada
  > haroldwo...@rogers.com
  >
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KR> I logged 10 hours now....

[Willie van der Walt]

I am proud to announce that I have logged 10 hours on Shrek now and that flying 
the fast little KR2 is very exiting. I am going to increase the weight in the 
passenger seat until I feel comfortable to take a real person. At the moment 
the P-Prop is giving me the fast cruise (150  to 160mph) that I am looking for 
but the climb out with no passenger and full tank is only between 600 and 700 
ft pet min. at 1400 ft above sea level. The C of G calculations will allow me 
more than the registered all-up weight allows for a pasanger. I find no 
problems with cross wind landings and the wheelers are also easy due to the 
flat approach. Although everything happens at double the speed in the KR2  I 
find it easier to fly than my friends Busbaby (Kitfox 2). I made two flights to 
other airfields, it was eventless and a lot of fun.

So a word of comfort to all of you that are thinking of converting to a KR2 it 
is really not as difficult to fly as everybody said.

KR> new problem

[Willie van der Walt]

  I fond that the wheels start spinning when  you use wheel pants. Every now 
and then I'll pull the brake to make sure the wheels are nut turning again.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Dan Heath" 
  To: 
  Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:04 AM
  Subject: Re: KR> new problem


  > Joe,
  >
  > I can fix that for you real easy.  Fly with your flaps down so you can't 
go
  > over 145.
  >
  > See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
  > See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
  > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for 
Flying
  > has begun.
  > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
  > ---Original Message---
  >
  > From: Joe H Horton
  > Date: 11/26/06 17:41:48
  > To: kr...@mylist.net
  > Subject: KR> new problem
  >
  > Guys,
  >   If you Guys are tired of Hiccups I have a new problem that I have
  > never heard anyone talk about in the KR world. About 4 1/2 hours into 
the
  > flight to Florida a couple weeks ago I started getting a vibration. It
  > would come and go at will, sometimes very light and others times enough
  > to make the needles shake in the instruments. It would last from a 
second
  > to maybe 10 seconds and only happened at airspeeds above 145 mph.
  >On the way home It became more often but after a while I decided
  > the plane wasn't falling apart and just kept going. There were stretches
  > that it didn't happen for a half hour or more. The engine was running
  > flawlessly-there was absolutely no indication in the instruments. It
  > feels like it is coming from the front of the plane. I checked the cowl
  > and front and side wheel pants and they are all tight. There was nothing
  > visible from the cockpit that was vibrating. The only other thought that
  > I had was the nose wheel spinning which could be related to speed. I 
know
  > that I didn't get real fussy with balance on the front tire when I
  > changed it last summer.
  >Any other thoughts or experiences???.
  > Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa.
  > joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com
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KR> Tail Wheels

[Willie van der Walt]

  Why not just repair your old wheel by putting in new bearings and cast a 
Polly Urathane tyre. If I could post a photo I can show you mine.
  Regards
  Willie
  - Original Message - 
  From: "Rich Seifert" 
  To: "KRnet" 
  Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 6:37 AM
  Subject: KR> Tail Wheels


  > It's nearly Annual Inspection time and my baby needs a new tail wheel. 
I have been using a wheel sold by Dan Diehl, but he no longer sells it.  It 
was a 3.5" hard rubber tread on an aluminum core using roller bearings and 
has held up nicely compared to all the other wheels I've used.  I've been 
using it for about 4 or 5 years.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a 
really good 3.5 to 4.0" diameter by 1.5" wheel.  I looked through McMaster 
Carr and ACS without finding anything that I thought would work well.  I 
would like ball or roller bearings with an aluminum core and hard rubber 
tread.
  > Thanks
  > Rich Seifert KR-2 N56SR
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KR> What to do when the throttle cable in your KR2 snaps in mid air.

[Willie van der Walt]

  What to do when the throttle cable in your KR2 snaps in mid air. Last week 
Thursday I was flying "Shrek" around Phalaborwa just for fun at 1000 vt AGL. 
When I returned to the airfield, I noticed my speed was sitting at 160mph 
and closed the throttle to slow down. Nothing happened. The engine was still 
running at full power I joined on downwind and started preparing myself for 
an emergency landing. I called on the radio for ground assistance in case 
things got out of hand.

  The throttle design is such that a spring opens the throttle and the lever 
in the cockpit is to pull the throttle closed. In a way it is better than 
the push rod idea but anyhow.

  I planed to turn the magnetos off on a glide slope that I knew would take 
me to the runway without power. As it is, the KR picks up speed even with 
power off if the glide is not flat enough. The fire department was getting 
ready as I went around a couple of times at flat speed. During my last go 
around I pulled the cable housing out of the lever box (with my one hand) 
and managed to remove the metal cap over the cable housing end. This exposed 
4mm of the cable tip. I clamped the 1.7mm cable between my thumb and 
forefinger and pulled the inner out. The power came down and I could use the 
accelerator like that. Now on finals I realized that at some stage I will 
need my left hand to apply brakes and cut the engine. So on short finals I 
let go of the cable, the revs shot up but before much happened I cut the 
engine at the magnetos. A perfect dead stick landing followed and pushed the 
plane back to the hanger.

  There are few things to learn from this.

1.. Don't panic and make hasty decisions. Take your time and plan your 
crash ( it may not be one)
2.. Practice engine off approaches so you get to know your aircraft and 
glide ratios
3.. Carry enough fuel so you can use it if you need to stay in the air 
longer than planed.
4.. Wear brown pants.

KR> "Shreg" Round 5 perfect....thanks to all

[Willie van der Walt]

Now I am a happy man. Round no. 5 was perfect. I took off at about 17h00 and 
climbed to 3000 ft AGL the rate was only 500 ft/min. and full throttle 2700 rpm 
@ 90 mph. At altitude I pulled the power back slowly to almost idle speed about 
1200 rpm. I kept the nose above the horizon at the same angle as taxi. When I 
reached 58 mph I ran out off elevator and the KR mashed down at 600 ft/min. I 
kept the wings level with small rudder inputs. The team suggested stall x 1.2, 
that gives me 70 mph. 

Well I did a long finals a lot flatter than yesterday and managed to fly nose 
high at 80 mph On short finals I Closed the throttle completely but the speed 
stayed at 80. In my mind a moved the threshold closer about 100m so aimed to 
land before the actual runway. Ground effect started about 3m above ground and 
I floated at a 65 mph and was in the perfect position to do a three pointer. I 
slowly reduced back pressure on the stick and the plane touched down on the 
main wheels at about 55. There was enough runway ahead not to use brakes. When 
the tail came down at about 40mph I pulled all the way back and applied brakes. 
This time "Shreg" stopped with about 25% runway left. 

Thanks to every KRnetter that gave advice and helped me to sort the landing 
roll out.

Regards 

Willie 

KR> "Shreg" went off the end of the runway

[Willie van der Walt]

  Thanks for all your trouble Ray. I'll  contact them for prices and see 
after shipping and tax whre it takes me. Apart from the cost I have nothing 
to loose. If it works. A lot to gain.

  I managed to land today using 75% of the runway. See my story posted 
earlier.
  Regards
  Willie
  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  To: 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 8:29 PM
  Subject: Re: KR> "Shreg" went off the end of the runway


  >I dug into my paperwork and got the info on my VGs.
  > Harrison Designs
  > Box 365 Kootena Idaho
  > ph 1 877 272 1414
  > _http://www.landshorter.com/_ (http://www.landshorter.com/)
  >
  > Ray Lee
  > KR2 9763
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KR> "Shreg" Round no. 7.. final report

[Willie van der Walt]

Round no. 7 took me to Tzaneen this morning, where there is also a long runway. 
Riaan went with me in his low wing Technam 2000. My radio did not work well so 
he did all the comms. It was my 1st flight away from base and then you sit at 
3500ft and here all the noises and smell all the funny things and slowly get 
more scared as you look for landing spots on the way. (All in the mind) If 
Riaan did not fly next to me I would have turned back. We landed at Tzaneen and 
after one cold drink each came back. Now the race was on. I called base when he 
was still like 5 miles out. On both landings I used less than 75% of the 
runway. Indicated airspeed was between 140 and 150mph

Thanks to all who helped me to get to fly this wonderfull little craft.

Regards

KR> turbo

[Willie van der Walt]

  Jaco please give your contact details. I could not hear your voice mail 
the other day.  Reply to touri...@intekom.co.za  or phone me again on 
0835805703
  Regards
  Willie

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Jaco Swanepoel" 
  To: 
  Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 2:55 PM
  Subject: KR> turbo


  > Hi Guys,
  > Any ideas on what size turbo to put on my VW 2.4L. I want to replace the 
rajay with an T2 or T3 with a built in waste gate. I was thinking of a 
garrett. Any thoughts?
  > Regards,
  > Jaco Swanepoel
  > Pretoria
  > South Africa
  > KR2S, ZU-DVP
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KR> Flat spot.....no power!

[Willie van der Walt]

During my flight to Tzaneen again yesterday I did a low level fly pass. I did 
not do a shoot-up. The speed went up to 280 mph so I pulled back on the 
throttle to keep the rev's below 3200. I pulled up and took power again but 
with full throttle the rpm stayed at 2200 and did not want to increase. I 
planed a low power landing but on short finals the speed was still high so I 
pulled the throttle closed. As I moved the throttle through 50% mark the revs 
came up again and everything was normal. It is like a flat spot. It happened 
during take off again when I took power and moved the throttle open it only 
went to 2200 and no more. I closed the throttle and re-opened it, then the rpm 
went up normal. What could cause this? The Limbach is fitted with a Marvel 
Shebler carburetor and I used carb heat on the decent. 

KR> Flat spot.....no power!

[Willie van der Walt]

  Correction Speed was 180mph not 280 
  - Original Message - 
  From: "Willie van der Walt" <touri...@intekom.co.za>
  To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
  Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 1:49 PM
  Subject: KR> Flat spot.no power!


  > During my flight to Tzaneen again yesterday I did a low level fly pass. 
I did not do a shoot-up. The speed went up to 280 mph so I pulled back on 
the throttle to keep the rev's below 3200. I pulled up and took power again 
but with full throttle the rpm stayed at 2200 and did not want to increase. 
I planed a low power landing but on short finals the speed was still high so 
I pulled the throttle closed. As I moved the throttle through 50% mark the 
revs came up again and everything was normal. It is like a flat spot. It 
happened during take off again when I took power and moved the throttle open 
it only went to 2200 and no more. I closed the throttle and re-opened it, 
then the rpm went up normal. What could cause this? The Limbach is fitted 
with a Marvel Shebler carburetor and I used carb heat on the decent.
  >
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KR> My 1st flight !!!!!!

[Willie van der Walt]

  Hi to all you KR mad people

  Yesterday was a very special day for me. After I replaced the damaged 
propeller ,that I reported about three weeks ago, I decided its time to do 
it. The day everybody looks forward too. That 1st flight.

  I did about twelve fast taxi runs with the tail up over the last three 
days. Yesterday at 17h15 the wind was on the nose at about 5 mph and runway 
01 is uphill. After my run-up checks I went onto the center line and opened 
the throttle slowly and gradually until it was fully open. At about 60 mph 
she started dancing and I knew she wanted to fly as much as I wanted to. I 
pulled back on the stick and took off like a pro. The speed went up to 80 
mph and I kept it that speed during the climb. Just as I decided to turn to 
downwind there was this vibration, almost like a buffeting, stuttering, 
shaking that took place and I turned towards the field facing downhill, 
looking for a place to crash. The Kruger National Park was right below me 
and those Mopani trees are not nice to land in, not to mention the wild 
animals. But just then it was as smooth as anything when I pulled the 
throttle back to 75%. On the downwind leg the speed very quickly went up to 
about 135mph.

  I turned base and pulled the throttle back. The speed did not want to 
decrease. On finals I was still sitting at 120 mph. So on medium to short 
finals I did a side-slip, that worked very well. Went over the fence and 
numbers at 80 mph. Throttle closed and just flew the main wheels onto the 
deck. One of the best landings I ever made. Shreg kept on running up the 
runway as-if it was rocket powered. I was too scared to use the brakes. As 
soon as the indicated speed went below 40mph I lowered the tail and pulled 
the stick all the way back before applying brakes. I turned in the loop and 
taxied back to the apron where a welcoming party was waiting. My legs were 
jumping and there was no room for blood in my adrenaline filled vanes. I sat 
in the plane with my friends standing around me, all talking fast, excited 
and loud. Asking a lot of quistions and they did not know I could not get 
out.

  Today the weather is bad and could not attempt another flight but I am 
still on a high. I could not find the reason for the vibration. The prop 
bolts are tight. The engine mounting is okay. There is no out of limits mag 
drop.

  Regards Willie www.riversafaris.co.za

KR> Battery placement

[Willie van der Walt]

  I made a bracket and fitted the battery on the firewall ,on the engine 
side, in the middle between the engine mounting legs. The cables to the 
starter are heavy and so is the battery. To save weight I also used a bike 
battery and kept the cables as short as possible.

  - Original Message - 
  From: "Pond Family" 
  To: "'KRnet'" 
  Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 5:17 AM
  Subject: KR> Battery placement


  > HI Gang
  > I've got enough of my home repairs completed I can once again turn
  > my attention to the little bird in the back yard. C-GGGW is a standard 
KR2
  > (6 gallon wing tank)with 350 hours on it using a hand prop 1835VW 
engine.
  > The original engine was tired and needed replacing before it my turn to 
fly
  > it.
  >
  > As I wish to have the full Cadillac model I replaced the engine with an
  > 1835VW with starter and alternator.
  >
  > I know the best time to set the ideal location for the battery is at the
  > airport but... If you were going to place a bet on the usual location 
for
  > the batter where would it be? For now I'll be using an affordable 
motorcycle
  > battery with the idea of one day replacing it with the ODYSSEY BATTERY
  >
  > The only reason I'm asking now is get the wiring installed (with enough
  > slack).
  >
  > Darren Pond
  > Private Pilot Night Rated
  > Cambridge Ont.
  > pond...@rogers.com
  > KR2 C-GGGW in the garage for little bit longer.
  >
  >
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KR> "Shreg" went off the end of the runway

[Willie van der Walt]

Today was the 4th flight with "shreg" and it ended in the felt on the extended 
runway. I came in on finals and did a side slip in a 75 degree X-wind. The 
speed was down to 90 mph when I crossed the fence and I was about 1m above the 
runway over the numbers. I was hoping to loose the extra 10 mph but no way. The 
throttle was closed at idle about 1000 rpm but the plane kept on floating. I 
then put the wheels onto the runway and held it firmly on the ground. The speed 
was indicating 60 while running with the tail up. There was still about 600m of 
runway left. I pulled back slightly to apply brakes but then the wheels hardly 
touched the ground and I could feel The KR wanted to get airborne again. At 
40mph I could pull back on the stick and apply enough brakes to almost lift the 
tail. I had no direct forward visibility over the nose and was shocked to see 
the loop entrance, at the holding point, coming past at about 20mph. I went off 
the tar into the long grass and almost flipped over as the grass grabbed the 
wheels, spats and wings all at the same time. This was a quick stop. Even the 
engine stopped. Hennie repaired the prop well because the tips held up well 
against the grass. Only some marks on the red tip paint. I pushed the plane 
back to the hanger and left it there for the night as I had enough excitement 
for one day.

In summery. I need to get the speed down to 80 over the fence or go around and 
try again if I am still above over the numbers. Wish I could fit airbrakes like 
we had on the gliders when I sailed at Donaldson Dam.

If I can not get landings right within the next 3 or 4 times I am going to fit 
a belly plate brake or something. 

What can I do to loose the lift after round out?

Regards Willie www.riversafaris.co.za

touri...@intekom.co.za