KR> Add-on Lighting

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Do some minor surgery to the bottom of the wing toward the leading edge and run 
your wires. Mine are just floxed into position as I didn't wat the weight of 
the pipe. Repair the bottom and done. I think that depending on where you fly 
strobes are a necessity. 


Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message -
From: "Joseph Walburn"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:51:23 AM 
Subject: KR> Add-on Lighting 

Kindly request sage advice on do-ability or insanity of *adding 
strobes*and/or position lights to 
*completed wings?*  Inherited 3/4 completed KR2 that has Diehl wing skins. 
Wings are primed, and nicely crafted--at least in the unexperienced opinion 
of this new owner. 

Thank-you, 
Joe Walburn, noob 
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KR> Great Saturday, representing KR

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Thank you for representing us as good folk. Congrats on the awards! 


Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message -
From: "Jeff York"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 5:24:26 PM 
Subject: KR> Great Saturday, representing KR 

I just wanted to report that I had a fantastic Saturday and I hope represented 
the KR aircraft and the KRnet to my best. Yesterday I participated in the 
AirFest airshow when it came to my airport, Georgetown Scott County airport in 
Georgetown Kentucky. 

Jeff York 
Georgetown Scott County Airport 
Lexington, KY 
2010 KR Nationals Peoples Choice and Best interior 
2011 Airfest Best Experimental, Best Instrument panel 
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KR> VW dip stick

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I made my cowl so that you pull a pin and the whole cowl flips to one side. The 
top is attached to the bottom with  a continuous hinge on both sides. Pretty 
common setup. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message -
From: "Pete and Karen Gauthier"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 12:57:05 AM 
Subject: KR> VW dip stick 

I have a HAPI 1835 with a Rand Cowl.  The dip stick is easily accessible 
through the air intake but it cannot be removed without removing the top of the 
cowl.  How do those that are flying VW access the dip stick.  do you Modify the 
dipstick, cut a door in the cowl, remove the cowl?  Any adverse affects from 
cutting the dip stick tube? 

Thanks, 

Pete Gauthier 
Woodburn OR 
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KR> the iFly700 gps

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Since it's friday:  This is a very reasonably priced tablet gps. 



Coming Soon - Version 6 Software Update 

Great News! 

Version 6 Software Update is in the final stage of beta testing. Barring any 
major delays, Version 6 will be released for full production next week. Thanks 
to all of our iFly owners for the great feedback and a special thanks to our 
beta testers for their hard work and efforts to help make this be our most 
successful update yet. Below are the upcoming software release features and a 
brief description. 

Geo-Referenced Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams - You will now see your 
route line, airplane location, flight path, instruments and more on the 
Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams. Build or modify your approach directly on 
the actual Plates. We have also improved the options and performance for 
quickly accessing the plate you're looking for. 

ADS-B Weather & Traffic Support for ADS-B receivers - We've added support for 
ADS-B weather and traffic service. Currently we support the Sky Radar: 
http://www.skyradar.net/ and we're adding support for NavWorx. More information 
regarding these resources to follow. See current NexRad radar and live weather 
updates with no monthly fees. If the 3rd party ADS-B receiver supports traffic, 
the iFly GPS will show reported traffic and pop traffic alerts accordingly. 

Enhanced Weather Downloads - You will now be able to download TAFs and Winds 
Aloft as well as METAR data. The "METAR Mode" will be replaced with "Weather 
Mode". Touch anywhere on the screen and instantly pop a weather report based on 
data closest to your touch point. You can then select METAR, TAF or Winds Aloft 
as you wish. 

Additional UI Enhancements - 

? Vector Mode - Added private airports, lakes, rivers, more roads. 
? Added "Direct to this Waypoint" to the Flight Plan form. 
? Added "Connected Device Status" option to Menu. 
? Improved menus and many other fixes and enhancements. 



Get ready for a new Adventure with your iFly GPS! 

Blue Skies, 


Walter Boyd, 
President & Owner 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> I Fly 700 GPS

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For those who have been following the I Fly 700 GPS, it now has NMEA output for 
autopilots. 

Still the best for the money ($549). 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> Removable Turtle Deck

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I did not make the whole turtle deck removable. I created an access hatch just 
ahead of the vertical stab. It is simple a portionof the td that is removable. 
Some screws hold it onto the top longeron. It allows access to the very rear 
and the panel behind my head was cut to allow access from the front. 
Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Paul & Karen Smith"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:13:03 AM 
Subject: KR> Removable Turtle Deck 

I have some questions about whether or not to build my TD removable. 
For those that did, have you found it useful? Is it worth carrying that 
extra weight in the tail to do so? 
For those who didn't, have you been able to maintain your aircraft without? 

Paul Smith 

Brisbane, AUSTRALIA 

pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au 

http://kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com/ 

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KR> Engine question

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Great Plains if you go with the VW. Steve has years of experience. 
http://www.greatplainsas.com/ 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Russ Sing"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:40:10 PM 
Subject: Re: KR> Engine question 

Thanks.  Now I need to find a bigger engine.  Any business you would recommend? 
  


 Russell's Photography 
Mexico, MO 
573.253-4501 
http://www.russellsphotos.zenfolio.com 

KR> great plains flywheel and alternator kit

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I fly behind a HAPI and have had two of the GP units let go on me. I get pieces 
of the magnets coming out as something doesn't align perfectly. I'm going to 
try Marks Denso alternator from ole John Deere. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "phil brookman"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 3:35:27 AM 
Subject: KR> great plains flywheel and  alternator  kit 

on a bit of a budget here -anyone got a 
great planes flywheel 
  and alternator  and rec  /reg 
mag drive 

i am replacing hapi parts 
 e mail me pjb1234...@yahoo.co.uk 

phil brookman 



       
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KR> re:iFly 700

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Dave "Zipper" Goodman   wrote 


The one problem I have found with the iFly is on the approach plates.  If 
you are going to use the approach plate feature, be aware that the entire 
plate does not fit on the screen. 



To get the approach plate completely visible, select the plate, hit the turn 
page button and then zoom to set it at full page. I find it quite readable. I 
like the fact that you can drag the sectional about on the screen to see 
"ahead" or off to the side of your route. I'm not sure it will ever replace an 
instrument on the panel. OK, maybe the VOR. 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 


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Derry, NH 


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KR> fuel site gauge

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I have found that the lines behind or dark and light background at an angle 
didn't seem to help. As a confirmed whino, I like the cork/pea idea. The clear 
tygon is the best yet. I will remake the gauge with clear and a dark cork. The 
fuel is filtered downstream of this. 
  
The fuel gauge to me is extraneous but required. I use engine time and a 
gal/per hour calc in all aircraft. This is because the standard spam can gauges 
are notoriously inacurate. 



Thanks to all who replied. 


Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 



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N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> fuel site gauge

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I have been using a short length of Tygon placed vertically on the instrument 
panel for my fuel gauge. The Tygon is yellow (comes that way) and it makes it 
difficult to see the height of the gas. Any ideas for a clear substitute? I 
tested some vynal but it "hardens" if left in avgas. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> glassing upside down

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Thanks to one and all - I see the advantage of waiting till it's tacky as well 
as the plastic "peel ply". This is a square foot area under the rudder pedals. 
Seems the irishman modified the a/c by moving the firewall forward and not 
adjusting the "leg length" to the rudder pedals. Just measured from the 
firewall and bolted em in. Couldn't get full rudder on 1 side. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> upside down glassing

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I have some repairs to the belly that need two layers of fiberglas. Can't flip 
the finished bird. Any clever tips of how to glass upside down. Folks from down 
under must have to do this all the time ;). 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> About to start a KR2S build

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I think most people on the net would agree that the origional retractable gear 
were not good. Stretching is a given these days. Beyond that, the shortest way 
to flying is the fewest modifications. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Goldman"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:07:30 PM 
Subject: KR> About to start a KR2S build 

I'm about to start a build in the Westminster MD area.  I'm interested 
in what people think have been good modifications to make.  Things 
like is it worth giving the plane some extra stretch, larger/smaller 
control surfaces, etc. 

Also, are there things that I should definitely leave original. 

Thanks in advance, 

-mdg 

-- 
Our problems are mostly behind us, now all we have to do is fight the 
solutions. 

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KR> Friday off topic; GPS Software

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Cannot see anything in the manual the will let you rotate the display 90 
degrees. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Larry Flesner"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 1:44:41 PM 
Subject: Re: KR> Friday off topic; GPS Software 

At 09:14 AM 12/18/2010, you wrote: 
>The only thing I did not like is that the map does noy rotate to match your 
>direction of travel as does the Garmin. 
>Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
++ 

 From the FAQ on their web page: 


Are the maps always oriented North-Up, or can it be oriented Track-Up? 
Answer: 

Maps can be oriented both North-Up and Track-Up (as of latest software update). 


I'm needing to replace my old Lawrance 500 as the data base is 5+ 
years old and can't be updated.  This unit looks GREAT but don't know 
if I have room to install it around my panel.  In looking at the KR 
this morning my plan might be to move my Lawrance to the compass 
location on top of the instrument panel and set it on the "compass 
rose" screen and use it to replace my compass, move my radio from the 
bottom of my panel to the upper left where the Lawrance is currently 
mounted, and put the IFly700 between my legs below the 
panel.  Question for those using one, will the screen rotate 90 degrees? 

Larry Flesner 
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KR> Friday off topic; GPS Software

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I have purchased new GPS computer at http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/ . For $499 
plus $69 for chart updates for a year, it's a deal. To have a large screen is 
heaven. 


Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> alternator

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Has anyone on this net hung an automotive style alternator on a VW. I'm 
thinking of changing my prop extention with a belt grove and hanging an 
alternator on the front. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> Prop for VW 1835

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I have a Sterba 54 X 54 that will not be used till next season. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Brad Ankerstar"  
To: "Krnet"  
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:02:38 PM 
Subject: KR> Prop for VW 1835 

I will be needing a replacement prop for N774A in the next several weeks. 
The prop bank is a little sparse, so if anyone has a 52 x 44, 45, 46,  or 
47, that you want to sell, or loan, contact me directly.  774A flew briefly 
on a Sterba 52x44 but I really don't know how much pitch I would like.  I 
found a table that calculates theoretical cruise performance with various 
prop combinations.  Does anyone know of a formula or table to estimate climb 
performance? 

  

Brad Ankerstar 

ankerst...@embarqmail.com 

1 513 313-9265  cell 

  

  



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KR> Re: lifting tail

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Yes, and confirmed, that is still a beautiful RV and worth more due to a zero 
time prop and recently inspected engine. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

 Confirmed: Taildraggers can and will do 
that when suitably abused in operation. 

Sid Wood 
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 
Mechanicsville, MD, USA 
smw...@md.metrocast.net 



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KR> lifting tail

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Data set:  Datum= leading edge of wing. Rt Main 290lb arm 3"   LT Main 288 lb 
arm 3"  Tail 34lb  arm 142.5 



Empty wt 612   empty moment 6579  empty cg 10.75"    This would be from the 
leading edge of the wing.   Wing chord 47.75" 



Pilot 220lbs   arm 27.5" fuel full 84.5lbs   arm -5 



Loaded weight 916.5lbs   loaded cg 13.31 " 





According to WiNN Balance software, balanced. 



See if your numbers say different.  





Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Kenneth B. Jones" <kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:59:52 AM 
Subject: Re: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

Where is your datum in relation to the leading edge of your wing? 

Ken Jones 

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From: <airgu...@comcast.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:14 PM 
Subject: Re: KR> lifting tail 




34 lbs @ 142.5 ARM the cg is 10.75 empty and 13.3 as loaded. 



This is stretched 2ft aft of cockpit and FW moved forward 2". 



Total weight 916 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@windstream.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 7:56:05 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

When you did your W & B, how much weight was on the tailwheel? 



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N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@windstream.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 7:56:05 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

When you did your W & B, how much weight was on the tailwheel? 



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According to WiNN Balance software, balanced. 



See if your numbers say different.  





Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Kenneth B. Jones" <kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:59:52 AM 
Subject: Re: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

Where is your datum in relation to the leading edge of your wing? 

Ken Jones 

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From: <airgu...@comcast.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:14 PM 
Subject: Re: KR> lifting tail 




34 lbs @ 142.5 ARM the cg is 10.75 empty and 13.3 as loaded. 



This is stretched 2ft aft of cockpit and FW moved forward 2". 



Total weight 916 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

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From: "Dan Heath" <da...@windstream.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 7:56:05 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

When you did your W & B, how much weight was on the tailwheel? 



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N7970K 
Derry, NH 

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From: "Dan Heath" <da...@windstream.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 7:56:05 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

When you did your W & B, how much weight was on the tailwheel? 



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KR> lifting tail

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34 lbs @ 142.5 ARM the cg is 10.75 empty and 13.3 as loaded. 



This is stretched 2ft aft of cockpit and FW moved forward 2". 



Total weight 916 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 7:56:05 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

When you did your W & B, how much weight was on the tailwheel? 



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N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 7:56:05 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> lifting tail 

Paul, 

When you did your W & B, how much weight was on the tailwheel? 



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KR> lifting tail

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I am in the taxi phase of training myself to fly a KR2 stretch taildragger. My 
taxi speeds are around 30 kts. No matter what position the stick is in (forward 
or aft) the tail remains on the ground. I remember seeing some folks at the 
fly-in turning their aircraft 180 degrees by full power with no forward speed. 
I would have expected some movement upward of the tail by now. Doesn't even 
seem light on the tailwheel yet. 

When does the back end of this thing get going?  

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> More progress

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Great precise work. You did what I would have done with the "expansion" into 
the front locker. Not, of course, that in 20 years of building I ever made a 
mistake...;) 
Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Paul & Karen Smith"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 6:50:15 AM 
Subject: KR> More progress 

Hi there, just posted several photos and information on what I have been up 
to lately. 
Access via the link below. 
As always, constructive comments welcome. 

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


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KR> KR2 boat up for grabs

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Too bad this couldn't be put somewhere with a webcam in it so folks could log 
on and see the sections. Realtors do this with houses for sale. Beyond my 
paygrade though. 

Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:47:59 AM 
Subject: KR> KR2 boat up for grabs 

Builders, 

I have a KR2 boat that I took off Larry Flesner's hands last month.   
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:47:59 AM 
Subject: KR> KR2 boat up for grabs 

Builders, 

I have a KR2 boat that I took off Larry Flesner's hands last month.   

Mark Langford 
n5...@hiwaay.net 
website www.n56ml.com 

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KR> For the Fly-in season

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ACHTUNG! 



    



  



  



  



  

Das machine is nicht fur gerfingerpoken und mittengrabben. 





  

Ist easy schnappen der Sprinngwerk, blowenfusen und 





  

poppencorken mit spitzensparken. 





  

Ist nicht fur gewerken by das Dummkopfen.   Das rubbernecken 





  

sightseeren keepen hands in das Pockets. 





  

Relaxen und watch das blinkenlights... 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH 

KR> Latest intake manifold experiment

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I removed my primer as I was only using the choke to start. I found that I was 
flooding the situation with the primer. I found gas dripping from the carb 
intake when another "ramp rat" pointed it out. This on a HAPI 1835 with the GP 
carb. 



Paul 

KR2 stretched 

N7970K 




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From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:29:17 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Latest intake manifold experiment 

Well, my latest folly with intake manifolds failed miserably.  It started 
quite easily, but refused to increase power past 2000 RPM.  So, I'll chuck 
that wad of cash in the trash and try something else.  But, I did find out 
that you can start your VW engine quite easily with the primer going to only 
one of the intakes at the head.  So, I would assume that the same would be 
true for the Corvair. 

  

Daniel R. Heath 

da...@windstream.net 

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on 
the pics 

See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 

  

  

  

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KR> Battery type

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As long as the subject is on the net. Does anyone have strong opinions as to 
why an aircraft battery is better for our application than an automobile one? 



Paul 

Derry, NH 

N7970K 

KR> battery location

[airgu...@comcast.net]

#2 Welding sounds like the ticket. It sounds as though length (in KR terms) 
doesn't matter. I still think shorter is better so I will move it forward since 
I have the time. 

Thanks to all. 


- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford" n5...@hiwaay.net 


Well I found a place that says a reasonable current draw for a Sentra 
starter can be as much as 200 amps, so based on that, a 2 AWG wire would be 
better, and the added weight would be minimal over that short 5' distance. 

KR> battery location

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Now that winter has hit in force, I am looking at "improvements" to make. One 
is to move the battery from just behind the seat to some more forward location. 
One is in the engine compartment and the other is just forward of the main 
spar. The reason for the move is poor starting performance. The cables that I 
have from the battery to the firewall are evidently crappy and if I have to do 
that much work, maybe a shorter path for the volts would help too. 
Where do most folks place the battery? 

Paul in NH 
N7970K 

KR> HAPI Flywheels

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Mine was bad after 50 hours. I bought the engine used with a log book. The 
story goes that the KR was wrecked by a moving company. Sold for parts and I 
got the engine. Tiny crack only found with die penetrant . Replaced with Great 
Plains. 



Paul 

KR   N7970K 

New Hampshire 



- Original Message - 
From: " phil brookman "  
To: " KRnet " < krnet @ mylist .net> 
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 7:26:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> HAPI Flywheels 

sure would like to hear all about those experiences with the hapi flywheels ... 
any chance of sharing 
phill   uk 




 
From: "JMelvin106@ aol .com"  
To: krnet @ mylist .net 
Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 12:34:38 AM 
Subject: Re: KR> HAPI Flywheels 

My experience with elongated dowel pin holes and cracked flywheels usually   
stems from under torque on the flywheel retaining bolt and/or undersize 
dowel  pins. It is the only place on a VW that is safe to slightly exceed max 
torque  value but not more than 10%. 

John Melvin 
El Paso 


In a message dated 11/24/2009 8:02:18 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,   
iflyavw @ msn .com writes: 


To  date we have replaced 107 HAPI aluminum flywheels in the last 28 years. 
I  would guess that 100 of them were 4 dowel versions.  Most of the 
builders  caught the problem via the service bulletin.  The flywheel will start 
to   
elongate in the dowel pins holes and eventually crack between the holes 
which  then lets the flywheel free spin so to speak. 



If memory  serves, HAPI , the company was sold to Mosler Motors in 1988 -89 
ish .   This company then became Total Engine Concepts.  So it is likely that 
many of the Mosler / TEC engines also had the acquired HAPI flywheel 
inventory  installed on their engines also. 

Steve  Bennett 

iflyavw @ msn .com 




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KR> Nose gear

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A friend of mine who has a different aircraft type is looking for a KR nose 
gear. Anyone got one in the back of the garage not being used? 

KR> KR2s Plans

[airgu...@comcast.net]

You say people at Rans - you mean Rand Robinson? 



- Original Message - 
From: "Todd Price"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:58:32 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> KR2s Plans 

Are the KR2s plans still available or does it just take awhile for the 
people at Rans to get back to you? 

Todd 
Chandler,AZ 
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KR> Goof Off

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There is Goof Off and Goo Gone. I have found them in Ace Hardware and True 
Value Stores. 



- Original Message - 
From: "pshows"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:33:25 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Goof Off 

Guys: 
  There was a discussion about goof off to remove old protective covering 
from a canopy, where can it be obtained?  I have tried Wal-Mart, lowes and 
other building suppliers to no avail. 
Thanks 
IHS 
PatS 
Seminary, MS 


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KR> Plexiglas Spray Lat Removal

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and now it has whitener   ;) 



- Original Message - 
From: "Patrick Driscoll"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:46:22 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> Plexiglas Spray Lat Removal 

Jack wrote:  You may want to try a micromesh kit. You should be able to get 
it from Wicks or Spruce. 

For a very fine finish, try polishing with Colgate tooth paste. We used to 
use it back in the 50's to polish radio crystals to their final frequency. 


Patrick Driscoll 
aint Paul, MN 
patric...@usfamily.net 

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KR> KR Gathering location, 2010

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That would make sense; Hampton is 7B3 and the runway is 2100'. Camping of the 
field happens during the annual flymarket weekend so I don't know why it would 
be different any other time. We also have PSM in Portsmouth, a ANG (KC135) base 
11,321 X 150 near a Mt Vernon sized city. Lots of Lobsta' for those that like. 



Paul 

Derry, NH 



- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:54:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering location, 2010 

airgu...@comcast.net wrote: 

> Would anyone consider a grass (ok, with some pebbles) strip about 2800'. 
> Loads of vintage ac, EAA antique chapter on the firld as well as a full up 
> restaurant. Couple of miles from the beach (complete with arcades and 
> shoportinities). 

A clue as to where this is (the airport identifier if there is one) would be 
nice.  I think grass would be a good experience for a lot of folks.  A 2800' 
grass strip is probably equivatlent to a 3600' paved strip, depending on how 
tall the grass is.  Although it would be nice, I'm not sure that inside 
hangar storage would be imperative.  After all, we leave them outside for 
days at SNF and OSH every year. 

I forgot to mention camping in my first message.  Camping on the field would 
be very good.  A lot of folks have grown quite fond of it, spoiled by MVN's 
camping area with the pond/swimming hole. 

Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL 
mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net 
website: www.N56ML.com 


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KR> KR Gathering location, 2010

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They do have 1 large hangar, numerous t-hangers, and some private hangers. I am 
not connected with this airport, just fly there. 



Paul 

Derry, NH 



- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@windstream.net> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:06:37 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: RE: KR> KR Gathering location, 2010 

What about overnight aircraft hangar space? 

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  
See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill 
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: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf 
Of airgu...@comcast.net 
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:59 AM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering location, 2010 

Would anyone consider a grass (ok, with some pebbles) strip about 2800'. 
Loads of vintage ac, EAA antique chapter on the firld as well as a full up 
restaurant. Couple of miles from the beach (complete with arcades and 
shoportinities). 




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Would anyone consider a grass (ok, with some pebbles) strip about 2800'. Loads 
of vintage ac, EAA antique chapter on the firld as well as a full up 
restaurant. Couple of miles from the beach (complete with arcades and 
shoportinities).




00 

KR> fuselage damage

[airgu...@comcast.net]

which punched a hole through the bottom of the fuselge just ahead of the rear 
spar. There is no damage to the longerons or any of the cross members. 


This is the place where many have a hole for the belly flap actuator. I beleive 
that your "patch" will be more aerodynamic than structural. 



 

KR> tail draggers

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I found the 7EC4 Citabria close. Try Twitchells, it's mainly a seaplane place 
but I have seen lots of taildraggers there. Also Pitsfield, ME.  The only 
"school" that I know that has one is Nashua, NH. 


Paul 

Derry, NH 

KR2 Stretched N7970K 

What 
aircraft would you recommend using to get the taildragger endorsement, 
and where I find a school with one (I'm located in Maine)? 

Thanks, 

-Dj 

KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us

[airgu...@comcast.net]

^ years defending me - I'll bet I was in before you - 69-74 - you might 
remember the war!!! 



- Original Message - 
From: "Randy Smith" <crz...@yahoo.com> 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 6:56:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us 

What other rights are you willing to give up. There are taking them away a 
little at a time. How many young kids can stop by the airport too see the 
planes. Without the young ones learning to fly I will have a hard time selling 
my 3 planes. 
  
Sorry for the soap box it just gets me how people are willing to give freedom 
up. I spent 6 years defending it. 

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From: airgu...@comcast.net <airgu...@comcast.net> 
Subject: Re: KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us 
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 1:36 PM 

Badges with background checks have beem the rule at MHT in New Hampshire for a 
long time. Anyone flying in must be under eyes from the fbo. Sure keeps the 
radios etc from wandering away. 



- Original Message - 
From: "Kevin Jarvis" <k.jar...@mchsi.com> 
To: corvaircr...@mylist.net, kr...@mylist.net, m...@lancair.net 
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:37:28 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us 

Today is the last day to comment on this threat to personal aviation: 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing new and 
sweeping restrictions on general aviation aircraft. The proposal (Docket 
# TSA-2008-0021),  known as the "Large Aircraft Security Program" 
(LASP), would impose new and onerous security regulations and 
restrictions on owners, operators, pilots, and passengers, and on 
general aviation (GA) airports that serve "large" aircraft. 

As proposed, the LASP would apply only to aircraft with a maximum gross 
takeoff weight (MTOW) over 12,500 pounds. But new regulations just 
finalized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security make it clear that 
the government considers *all aircraft* to be potential threats --- from 
747s to hot air balloons.* 
* 

*http://www.eaa.org/govt/tsa.asp 
* 

*Kevin* 

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Badges with background checks have beem the rule at MHT in New Hampshire for a 
long time. Anyone flying in must be under eyes from the fbo. Sure keeps the 
radios etc from wandering away. 



- Original Message - 
From: "Kevin Jarvis"  
To: corvaircr...@mylist.net, kr...@mylist.net, m...@lancair.net 
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:37:28 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us 

Today is the last day to comment on this threat to personal aviation: 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing new and 
sweeping restrictions on general aviation aircraft. The proposal (Docket 
# TSA-2008-0021),  known as the "Large Aircraft Security Program" 
(LASP), would impose new and onerous security regulations and 
restrictions on owners, operators, pilots, and passengers, and on 
general aviation (GA) airports that serve "large" aircraft. 

As proposed, the LASP would apply only to aircraft with a maximum gross 
takeoff weight (MTOW) over 12,500 pounds. But new regulations just 
finalized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security make it clear that 
the government considers *all aircraft* to be potential threats --- from 
747s to hot air balloons.* 
* 

*http://www.eaa.org/govt/tsa.asp 
* 

*Kevin* 

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KR> Gas struts

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Another thing to look at is a hatch holder from a boat place. It is basically a 
spring rather than strut. Bend the spring and the canopy comes down. 



Paul 

Derry, NH 

KR> Is there a builder shop?

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Why do you only work 40 hours? I am retirement age and work 50 - plus - built a 
KR2

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: Andy Mckevitz  
 I 
also work 40hrs per week 
> I 

KR> Glue Joints not holding

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Do you have anyone also using T88 near you or in your EAA Chapter? As with the 
others, I found T88 very reliable. If it goes thermal as you use it, you know 
as it is very hot. It also is a non-critical 50/50 mix and should not pose a 
problem there. Could it have frozen coming in from Wicks? 

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Brad Payne"  

> I am working on my *second* mockup of the KR2S. After finding some issues 
> in the first markup, I broke apart the first mockup. I was disturbed to say 
> the least at how the glue joints came apart. 
> 
> Of all the glue joints on the sides and a hand full of the cross members, 
> only about 5 or so joints did not break off at the glue joint. That does 
> not seem right! I have tried a few tests since with similar results. I 
> have tried: Sanded Joints, Clean cut (Bandsaw) joints, Lots of clamping 
> pressure, Little clamping pressure, No clamping Pressure. All tests were 
> done in 65-75 Degree temps with 40-45% humidity in the shop. This was at 
> the recommendation of a FAA Examiner. 
> 
> My Co-Builder (and Father) tried similar joints with a model airplane epoxy 
> (zpoxy) that was 10 years old and had better results! 
> 
> The epoxy I have been using is T-88. I hear this is the best stuff, but 
> it's not holding up to my satisfaction in these tests! I would assume that 
> since T-88 has such a great reputation, it must be something I am doing 
> wrong. Any ideas of what I might be doing wrong? Could my batch of epoxy 
> be bad? 
> 
> This was purchased in January of this year from Wicks and stored in my 
> basement until being taken to the garage when the temps got into the 50 
> degree range. I do not see any crystals or other impuritys. This was mixed 
> well for 2 - 4 min until a uniform white paste was created. I have tried 
> measuing in both Paper cups by weight with a postal scale and by volume in 
> measured cups. 
> 
> Any help would be apreciated! 
> 
> 
> -- 
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> www.n494bp.com 
> bradleyspa...@gmail.com 
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KR> fixtures for the fueselage

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Ladies and gents; On of the few advantages of building my plane over so many 
years is to have seen the answers to most of these questions. Bending the boat 
was covered in detail with some neat fixtures written up by Monte Miller. It is 
in the Nov 1986 edition of the Quarterly. This is the paper edition that I 
think someone has on cd. If you can't find this definitive article in print 
somewhere, email me and I will fax (do they still do that?) or copy it for you. 
 Build an airplane, don't re-invent it.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> re repair to a longeron

[airgu...@comcast.net]

This would be my reaction. Back at the tail you can also double it for a few 
inches for insurance. The bending process is slow. Always felt that I should be 
steaming it like a canoe.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Restrictions on experimentals

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I have received my experimental operating limitations and found out that the 
aircraft is " prohibited from operating on congested airways or over densely 
populated areas". Has anyone had a problem with this? In New England everything 
is densely populated (yellow on the chart) and when is an airway congested?

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KR> pink slipped

[airgu...@comcast.net]

N7970K passed FAA inspection wednesday and got its pink slip. Now for some 
clean up items and a trip to the airport to await spring.  Got the YEE in 
YEEHAA.

--
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KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> pink slipped

[airgu...@comcast.net]

First we have Mud Season. Then, somewhere between that and Black Fly season is 
Spring.

--
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KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: Randy Smith <crz...@yahoo.com> 

> What week is spring in NH? 
> --- airgu...@comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> > N7970K passed FAA inspection wednesday and got its 
> > pink slip. Now for some clean up items and a trip to 
> > the airport to await spring. Got the YEE in YEEHAA. 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Paul 
> > KR2 Stretched 
> > Derry, NH 
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KR> compression readings

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What should the compression readings be on an 1835 VW engine? I'm getting 
110psi per cyl. using an auto gauge.

--
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KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> gloveritis

[airgu...@comcast.net]

"Wow, it's such
a WARM day today, I think I may have to go fly for awhile. "

Now that hurts! 



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Derry, NH

KR> almost there

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Added lexan to the window holes today. Weight & Balance = 612 empty;  and 
within CG with porpus pilot and some baggage. All that is left is to put 12" 
numbers on the sides and submit to the FAA. They say they will inspect in Feb.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched N7970K
Derry, NH

KR> almost there

[airgu...@comcast.net]

>From here in New England it a short hop to Canada.

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KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Dan Heath"  

> Why are you using 12" letters? 
> 
> 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--- 
> 
> All that is left is to put 12" numbers on the sides 
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KR> almost there

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That is my understanding,

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Dave Arbogast, CISSP"  

> Doesn't flying outside the US require 12" letters ? Like Canada or other 
> nations south of here ? I plan on 12" for that reason. 
> 
> -dave 
> 
> Dan Heath wrote: 
> 
> >Why are you using 12" letters? 
> > 
> >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--- 
> > 
> >All that is left is to put 12" numbers on the sides 
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KR> How Much ??

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I just got off  the phone with the local DAR.  He wants $600.00 for the 
inspection plus $50/mi travel (another $200). What are some of the others 
paying out there?  For that kind of money, I could truck my plane to the FDSO 
and set it up and truck it back! I know that the FSDO will come for free on 
their time schedule; that may be the way to go. 

Yippes!

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> VW case

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I have a VW case, type 1 in mint condition for anyone who wants to start from 
"scratch" or have a spare case. Pay for packing & shipping and it's yours. 
Reply or ask questions off net to reduce the archive litter.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

air...@comcast.net

KR> Flox

[airgu...@comcast.net]

T88 with flox. Especially this close to the oil etc.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "jg7...@mindspring.com"  

> I had to replace the bottom piece of 3x5/8 spruce on my firewall and the fit 
> isn't exactly what I would like. My question is could I use flox to fill in 
> the 
> small gaps in the wood? Maybe I am being to much of a perfectionist but I 
> have 
> been trying to get 99% contact on the wood. 
> 
> 
> John Godwin 
> jg7...@mindspring.com 
> ___ 
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> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> canopy cleaner

[airgu...@comcast.net]

   

Phil Matheson
VH-PKR

   I always use Pledge.
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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> tailwheel thingie

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Does anyone NOT have a steerable tailwheel? What would be the problem with a 
tailwheel limited to say 60 degrees of turn without being steerable? 

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> hole repair

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I have always drilled the hole to the size of a wooden dowel and then epoxied 
the dowel into the hole. Sand flush and redrill. I've been told that the repair 
is as good or better than the wood around it.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Chris Johnston"  

> I have drilled a hole off centre in the fin spar by about 1/8 inch, I used a 
> drill guide to stop this sort of thing happening but obviously I was not good 
> enough, can ths hole be filled and redrilled or best to just leave it as is? 
> Any 
> other means of effecting a repair? 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Chris Johnston 
> 
> North Richmond NSW 
> 
> Australia 
> ___ 
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KR> vairheads

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Go to www.ronpatrickstuff.com to see a really hot VW engine


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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> its official

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I received an innocent looking white postcard today. Seems that it is the 
registration for N7970K, a stretched KR2 lurking in my workshop. OhOh, guess 
this means I've got to geterdone and flying.  I know that the state will now 
send a bill. Another milepost on the trip to aircraft!

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Re: Prop extensions

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I have a 2" aluminum extention on my HAPI 1835. I had a local shop make it for 
$50 or so.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: paulw...@webtv.net (Paul Gangemi) 

> Hi all, 
> 
> What are your opinions regarding a 2" steel extension on a Hapi 1834 cc 
> V/W? 
> 
> Paul 
> KR2s 
> Erie, PA 
> 
> 
> ___ 
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> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> C5 down under

[airgu...@comcast.net]

In the C5 we could all take turns flying around the interior with the KR's.  

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> projects

[airgu...@comcast.net]

If the average time to build a KR is say 500 hours and you by means of removing 
and inspecting as well as re-making the project take say 300 hours, then 
wouldn't you have over 51%.  People who buy pre-molded kits save a lot of time 
but still get the certificate. 

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Randy Powell"  

> Can anyone explain to me how the 51% rule works when you buy a partially 
> completed project. Is there still a way to get a repairmans certificate 
> for the finished airplane?. 
> 
> Randy Powell 
> 
> 
> 
> ___ 
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> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> A good day

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Today I was able to start and run my engine under control. The tiny tach says 
1500 top rpm, a visual tach says 2900. A little smoothing and I can check off 
engine on the to do list. I noticed that MY compass was doing the same thing as 
was reported, pointing 90 degrees out. I also found that my hand-me-down prop 
(Warnke) is delaminating at the tip.What are others following for props with a 
VeeDub 1835? Two balde? Three blade? Ground adjustable? I really hope to fly 
before the Gathering but so much left to do including the FAA. Still, it was a 
good day!

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Update

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I think I'd rather be sanding than in surgery.  Good luck on both!

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Phil Matheson"  

> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building 
> is OVER. 
> 
> Dan I may have to start using you SAYING!! 
> 
> I'm sanding ,sanding, sanding, and trying to decide on a colour scheme. 
> I'm off to Hospital for some minor surgery in a few days, then two weeks off 
> work, depending how I feel 
> may be I can do a bit more sanding. 
> 
> Phil Matheson 
> mathes...@dodo.com.au 
> New Web Page : 
> http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ 
> VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 
> 61 3 58833588 
> Australia.( Down Under) 
> See My KR2 Building Web Page at: 
> OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html 
> See our VW Engines and Home built web page at 
> http://www.vw-engines.com/ 
> www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ 
> 
> 
> ___ 
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> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Compass

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Isn't the compass one of the required instruments and I'm guessing the FAA 
wants it to be more accurate than 90 degrees off.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> New to the building group

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Gary, I live in NH just "a piece" up the road. I will be attending the Mount 
Vernon swaree. Look forward to meeting up there or in NE.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

> Live in Central Connecticut 
>> Would like to meet other KR folks in the area and to get a handle on just > 
>> how crazy I really am. 
> 
> Gary Shubert 
> KR2 soon to be under construction AGAIN 
> ___ 
>

KR> Gathering question

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Would the fellows from Maine that are registered for the gathering contact me 
off net.  Maybe we can hook up.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

air...@comcast.net

KR> AUA Insurance

[airgu...@comcast.net]

If you make contact with AUA see Mac McGee, he has done right by me for 20 
years. A VP too I think.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> insurance

[airgu...@comcast.net]

It's friday so I want to plug AUA Insurance and MAC McGee. Insured with him for 
years even through a prop strike. Fair rates. I hope he's as good with the 
experimental.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Connector

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I asked this same question a month ago and am still looking. The avionics shops 
have em. Where do they get em???

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: "Mark Jones"  

> I am in need of a 15 pin DA-15 (female) D-Subminiature connector. Anyone know 
> where to get these. I have searched everywhere. This is for my altitude 
> encoder. 
> I need to make a wire harness to the transponder. Thanks, 
> 
> Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
> Wales, WI 
> Web site: www.flykr2s.com 
> Mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com 
> 
> 
> ___ 
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> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Viagra? where?

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I did not get a shippment of Viagra. Who's holding out?

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> headset adaptor

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Does anyone know where to get a headset adaptor for an ICOM IC A-20 
transceiver? I see them for sale for the newer radios but don't know if they 
fit the older units. Has anyone gone to the extent of putting in an intercom to 
help interface the handheld to the headset?

Getting closer and closer.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> WAF Bolt Sheer Load

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Cheese & crackers - all that math to prove the the thing works per plans if ya 
don't crash it. 

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

. 
> My conclusion: There would be minimal sheer load on the AN bolts for KR WAFs. 
> Sid Wood 

KR> small setback

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I had the whole EAA club here today for a critique and fared well. Good 
builders pointed out some not so obvious fixes.  After they left I ran a 
straight edge along the fuesalage on both sides from the cockpit to the nose.  
I find that I have mounted my engine 1" to the left (pilots side) of where it 
should be. This explained the cowling not fitting well on trials. Sooo, I'll be 
pulling the engine and mount and moving it soon. One weekend further from the 
first flight.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> instrument overhaul

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I need altimeter and airspeed indicatoe overhauled. Any good shops?

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> wire brush

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Be careful with the wirebrush - those little wires fly off and get into your 
work. 

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> HELP NEED ADVICE!!!

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Do you have any history on who had this ac before?  Maybe some of us know of 
it.  What state (of the country is it in?

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> AZ Kr owners

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Another possibility is to invite the local EAA chapter over for a look.  Many 
wise heads who have built can sometimes be better than a DAR with fixed ideas.  
You have to take some abuse however ;).

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

> I was wondering if any AZ< maybe Tucson kr's> could tell me a good DAR 
> to get to inspect my spars. Any information is helpful. I know we dont HAVE 
> to have them inspected but this is my first plane and would like to know if 
> im 
> doing it right the first time. Thanks. 
> 
> 
> David Swanson 
> bdazzca...@aol.com 
> ___ 
>

KR> echo that

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I too am selfish about some of the finishing items - elt's, xponders, ground 
planes, paint, decorating, etc.  Maybe just a non-scheduled session with the 
people who have finished.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> (no subject)

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Today was Hampton NH fly market. A grass field near the coast with Cubs, Bird 
Dogs, and other taildraggers in attendance as well as the "premier" aviation 
flea market.  Some of that stuff I've seen on sale three or more times from 
different vendors!! One mans trash...   Scored a air filter and diverter box 
for the carb heat ($25) and 100 AN3 - 5 bolts ($10) unused.  Most fun watching 
people try to land on ONLY 1800' of  grass. After they land in their 172's, 
they see a DC3 that regularly flys in and out parked on the ramp. Humble Pie 
anyone? This means spring has returned to New England.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> mounting transponder antenna on groundplane?

[airgu...@comcast.net]

That is pretty much the installation my avionics seller said to do and he is 
the one who has to certify it.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: rcmoody  

> Hey there folks, I'm new to the krnet and I have a question pretaining to the 
> transponder antenna groundplane in my kr-2s. I have a Collins tdr-950 
> transponder and a KA-60 antenna that I'm installing. I'm mounting the antenna 
> outside, under the belly of the plane. I have read in the krnet search data 
> base 
> that it is recommended to make a groundplane out of 1/16" aluminum with a 
> diameter of 5.5 inches. What I'm wondering is if I can use the same 
> groundplane 
> as my elt antenna uses. A large portion of the fuselage floor was lined with 
> aluminum foil which was attached with a spray adhesive and this is what is 
> used 
> as the groundplane for the elt. Would I be able to mount the transponder 
> antenna 
> with the small attachment plate on the aluminum foil for the transponder 
> groundplane instead of using an extra piece of aluminum on top of the auminum 
> foil for the transponder antenna groundplane? 
> Thanks for the help! 
> Mark Moody 
> rcmo...@shaw.ca 
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KR> holes in spars

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I drilled all of my spars

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From: bdazzca...@aol.com 

> Hi, 
> 
> I was wondering if you are suppose to drill holes in just the center 
> spars or all spars inner and outer? 
> 
> 
> David Swanson 
> bdazzca...@aol.com 
> ___ 
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> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Engine Start-up

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I ran my Vdub 1835 at idle and slightly above for about 2 minutes total without 
dire consequences.  I was using Mystery Oil to get lube to distant parts of the 
engine because it had not been started in years. Your mileage may vary.

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

-- Original message -- 
From:  

> I have an 1835 VW engine that I will be starting soon. My question: Is it 
> okay 
> to start the engine and run it a minute or two or two, without damage? ( It 
> would be 
> convenient not to have the prop in the way) 
> Thanks for your replys. 
> Ray 
> 
> Arlington, Texas 
> Ray Goree 
> 817-795-4779 
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KR> wanabe

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I have serial 7970 master book 70 from Feb 1988.  


So why ain't I done yet!!!

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> transponder connectors

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Anyone got a good supplier for the 18 pin and 15 pin connectors needed between 
transponder and encoder?? I thought Radio Shack had them but no dice.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> transponder connectors

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Mark L said: >Are you sure that "18 pin" isn't really  a 25 pin D-shell 
(extremely common) that's only using 18 of the pins to do anything?  The 15 pin 
might be the 
same way, but 15 pin connectors are also very common.<

Yup, I counted them ma-self.  The 15 pin looks for all the world like a 9 pin 
serial port connector that I've wired hundreds of for scale interfaces. The 
other does look similar to the cable on a hard drive. Longer though.  I'll try 
your link.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> transponder hook up

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Does anyone know wher to get the pin-outs for a Narco AT-150 xponder and an ACK 
A-30 encoder. I have the connectors but no wiring. The place I got the xponder 
will make a cable for $$. Call me cheap!

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> transponder help

[airgu...@comcast.net]

My thanks to both who replied. I now have the information from your sources.  
Great use of the internet!

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> my 2 cents worth

[airgu...@comcast.net]

For my 2 cents, can the health discussion, put pix on individual sites, and 
lets talk about building KR's.   Flames anyone (it's Friday you know).

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Carb Heat.

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Or maybe they have EFI. Wish I did!

--
Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

> 
> People who fly without carb heat are stupid. 
> 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 

KR> handheld radio

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Great feedback. Being the cheapskate that I am, I will set up the handeld 
without the amp. I also notice that wherever I saw it before, it isn't there 
now (Chief AC  I thought; maybe Wag Aero).  From the discussion, I can save 
both weight and bucks.
I have one wing complete, the aileron to create on the other wing; canopy to 
finish; cowl to fit - I guess I have enough to do without the amplification!
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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Paint

[airgu...@comcast.net]

One of the members is (was) using Interlux Boat paint. Do you have any detail 
on the UV rating?  They have paint for fiberglas boats but their site doesn't 
seem to talk about the UV protection that must be in there.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> valves

[airgu...@comcast.net]

I would have thought that the California dune buggy bunch would have figured 
this all out years ago.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> pre registration for flyin

[airgu...@comcast.net]

When I try to preregister I get this fault http://krgathering.org/pre-reg-form.htm> and it does 
not seem to take my info.   ???

Also, the telephone number for the Holiday Inn in Mt Vernon would be nice on 
the site.

Thanks

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> Scam

[airgu...@comcast.net]

That scam has been going since the 70's and snail mail.  Probably still works - 
why else would it still be around.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> gathering listing

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Quite a few of us read the Atlantic Flyer 'cause it's free. m...@aflyer.com ; 
web site www.aflyer.com. Covers Maine to Florida ayah.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH

KR> aileron control horn

[airgu...@comcast.net]

Does anyone have a picture of the aileron control horn and its hookup. If so, 
you can send it to me off net atairgu...@comcast.net (don't want to creat a 
500 person fuss on the net). I see all of the writeup and dimensions in the 
manual but can't seem to visualize it.  Guess I need a fly-in so I can snoop.

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Paul 
KR2 Stretched 
Derry, NH