KR> project update

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I cant imagine your shipping costs. must be doubling your costs.


David Swanson
Tucson, AZ




In a message dated 1/4/2012 4:20:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
rkp...@comcast.net writes:



I try to be really nice to my UPS lady because, she carried  every part of 
my KR to the front door. 

Robert Pesak 

Hermitage,  Tn 

http://photobucket.com/robertskrs  

KR> steel and aluminum protection--suggestions?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

its kinda the expensive route but I plan on powder coating mine.

David Swanson
Tucson AZ


In a message dated 12/25/2011 3:38:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
jersi...@gmail.com writes:


>  Hello all, and Merry Christmas--

I just received my wing attach  fittings from the shop and am wondering 
if any of you have specific  recommendations for protecting 4130 
steel--specific types of paint or  protective coatings that you 
particularly like and trust.

I'd also  appreciate any specific suggestions for aluminum protection.  
>From  Sonex builders' sites I seem to remember there's a zinc chromate 
(?) spray  that people use.  What do you think is best?

Thanks for any  suggestions...

Seth

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KR> since were on the subject spars

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey Netters, 

Since spars were bought up if you keep the  horizontal line on the 
airfoil plans.will the washout be correct when you go  to fiberglass or 
is that something you have to still build in the wing?

David Swanson
Tucson, AZ
still building

KR> plywood question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

nose section floor by the firewall, shelf, seatbelt attachment area 
 firewall itself.

David


In a message dated 8/27/2011 2:52:33 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
da...@windstream.net writes:

The nose  section?  What do you mean by nose section?  If you are  referring
to the leading edge of the wing, you don't put plywood on the  leading edge
of the wing on a "plans built" KR.

Come to the  gathering and find out all you ever wanted to know about
building a KR, and  probably stuff you don't know that you want to know.

See N64KR at  http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 
See you at the 2011 -  KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
There is a time for building and it  never seems to end.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington,  SC


-Original Message-
I forgot what kind of plywood we  use around the  nose section?  


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KR> Jabiru 3300

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Off subject but I cant send in a question anymore for some reason:( It  
keeps sending me waiting for approval from the moderator. Please tell me what 
im  doing wrong:(


David Swanson


In a message dated 8/25/2011 4:48:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
fles...@frontier.com writes:


>I have just had an email from the cheif engineer of the LAA and  he has
>refused to let us use a Jabiru 3300 in a KR2S because he says it  is too
>powerful!
>Has anyone got any stress data that I can hit  him back with?
>Peter  Drake
>+++
+


How  about the  3100 Corvairs  in the USA flying hundreds of hours  
using a heavier engine of equal horsepower?

Or the several KR's  flying with Lycombing 0-235's or 0-290's ?

Or the heavier Continental  0-200 turning 3000+ rpm pumping out 
probably 120+ hp?

More  important than the HP the Jabiru is putting out would be getting 
the CG of  the airplane correct with the lighter weight engine.

Have your "chief  engineer" do a little research at 
www.krnet.org  or   http://www.n56ml.com/strent.html  or  
http://www.krnet.org/krs/kr100/  or   http://www.mtnguy.com/n966g/

Larry  Flesner




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KR> plywood question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey Netters,

I forgot what kind of plywood we use around the  nose section? Let me 
know.



David swanson

KR> Width and length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I stretched and widened my fuselage to 15' long and 44" across at the  
shoulders lil extra room for a couple of adults. But when I widened it I also  
made my center spar longer so I didn't lose any wing area. I pointed that out 
 when I had my first FAA inspection, he said he'd do the same thing. 

David Swanson
Tucson, AZ


In a message dated 5/3/2011 10:37:08 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
fles...@frontier.com writes:

At 12:27  PM 5/3/2011, you wrote:
>Ok 15ft long seems to be the avg. What about  width of the center  spar??
>++


Right  at 8 feet, give or take a few inches, depending whether or not 
the wing  attach fittings are installed or not.

Larry  Flesner




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KR> KR2S Project For Sale

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I tried the link too and didn't work... dont need it? I didn't see any KR  
at all in the other sections...how do I find the KR?

David


In a message dated 1/23/2011 7:46:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
glid...@ccrtc.com writes:

You  don't need it anyway.

-Original Message-
From:  krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of  Eric j Pitts
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 9:18 PM
To:  KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> KR2S Project For Sale

Your link did not  work.

On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Jon Finley   wrote:

>  Howdy,
>
>
>
> Life has been more than interesting  over the last year and it seems that
> course is going to continue. So,  without having any control, I need to
sell
> the project that I  recently acquired. It is listed on my web site at the
> following  link:
>
>  http://www.finleyweb.net/Home/KR2SProjectForSale.aspx
>
>
>
>  Please email me at jon at finleyweb dot net if interested and able to  
pick
> her up.
>
>
>
> Location: E98 - Mid  Valley Airpark - Los Lunas, NM 87031
>
> Asking Price:  $750.00
>
>
>
> Jon Finley
>
> N314JF - Q2  - Subaru EJ-22
>
>  http://www.finleyweb.net/Q2Subaru.aspx
>
>
>
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-- 
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Terre Haute,  Indiana
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"Life  should NOT be a  journey to the grave with the  intention of  
arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but  rather  to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up,  totally worn  out
and screaming "WOO HOO what a  ride!"
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KR> About to start a KR2S build

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I went with the new airfiol on both the wings and H.S. I also stretched it  
to 14' and widened it an extra 10" along with widening the center spars 10" 
so i  dont lose wing surface area. I'm building my wing tanks of aluminum. 
Using a  corvair engine injected I think. I'm building it for speed and 
distance. 


David Swanson 
Tucson Az


In a message dated 12/21/2010 9:07:56 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
bitshif...@gmail.com writes:

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> Carbon fabric

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I was just wondering if this material is the same the AS sells. I was  
planning on using FG-DC5760 which is the 5.7oz X 60in. to do some reinforcing 
in  some areas and make my instrument panel. Let me know.


David Swanson
Tucson Az

KR> H.S. length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Is 9 feet too long to make a H.S. With balance tabs?


David

KR> west system epoxy

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey fellow KR's,

How can I tell if my west system epoxy is any good  anymore?  It has 
the pumps on it since it was first opened.



David Swanson

KR> Fuel Injection

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Has anyone ran with the harley davidson fuel injection system yet and if so 
 how many gallons are you burning an hour? If anyone knows Please let me  
know.


David Swanson

KR> Rudder question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

im running with the AS5046-75 airfoil on my tail section. Ive changed my HS 
 to 96" .. How high from the HS should I make my rudder to be stable?



David Swanson

KR> Elevator length 2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Well I went with Mark's AS5046-75 tail airfoil. But someone said  to use 
some balancing tabs on that as well for more stability. I left my rudder  to 
the size for the AS5046-75 airfoil as well but if I can get better  
performance with changing it let me know. With my KR I widened it 10" and  
stretched 
it to 14' thinking I was going to have passengers at some point. Im  
building it for speed and range. I cant rememer what wing airfoil I went with  
but 
im thinking its the AS5045/8. If anyone knows of a better airfoil for the  
wings too PLEASE send. 


David


In a message dated 10/16/2009 8:47:30 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
f...@renotruss.com writes:

Jeff,  what is significant mean on your rudder size?

Fred Johnson
Reno,  NV


Jeff Scott wrote:

FWIW, I also added to the cord of the  rudder, which also made a
significant improvement to the ability to slip  the plane and made a big
improvement to the crosswind landing capability of  the  aircraft.





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KR> Elevator length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey netters,

I was just curious on  how long people are making their elevators. 
I think I made mine 84" and  that's including 5" each side for the balance 
tabs. Is this too excessive or  about right for stability?



David Swanson

KR> Peel ply

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Does it come up easy or is there something I can buy to make it come off  
easy?

David


In a message dated 8/10/2009 7:11:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
bdazzca...@aol.com writes:

I was  wondering. Do you take off the peel ply after it dries or do you   
leave it  on?


David
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KR> Peel ply

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Thanks guys.

David


In a message dated 8/10/2009 7:15:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
kr.2s.dar...@gmail.com writes:

David.

You take the peel ply off after it dries.   Always.


Cheers
-- 
Darren Crompton
AUSTRALIA

My web  site: www.kr-2s.com
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KR> Peel ply

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I was wondering. Do you take off the peel ply after it dries or do you  
leave it on?


David

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

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Ok, I got it to work. So are Subaru's OR can Subaru's be more powerful and  
more economical than Corvair's? Looking to get as much HP for my GPH. 
Someone  told me that the Subaru is cause it's electronically controlled. I 
like 
to get  more than one opinion when it comes to spending 5 grand.


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

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

None of these sites work. 


In a message dated 7/6/2009 12:28:40 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
phillipmathe...@bigpond.com writes:

I asked  the same question in Australia and got this back

Phil  Matheson

These are all the Subaru  powered KR2's I can find, sorry none in  
Australia.
http://www.kr2-egb.com.ar/porraquea.htm  EJ25
http://www.kr2-egb.com.ar/  EJ25?
http://internet.cybermesa.com/~jeb/ EA81  Turbo
http://www.freewebs.com/jchoitz/  EA81
http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/kkt.html  EA82
http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/klesterp.html EA 81 &  airconditioned



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

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

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?


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KR> Sleep apnea

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

One question If your not getting enough air in your nose to begin with  
then how does this thing work by BLOCKING even more air that needs to come 
in?  Does this sound right to anyone? I just had a sleep study done 2 weeks 
ago and  from what my ENT told me this just doesn't sound right.

David


In a message dated 6/13/2009 10:52:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
laser...@juno.com writes:

For  anybody with snoring problems or sleep apnea, there are some soft
neoprene  (I think) plugs with holes in them that work really well to keep
the oxygen  coming in when sleeping.  The eBay seller is  "theezebreather".


They're a lot more comfortable than the adhesive  nose strips they sell at
the pharmacy for breathing problems when  unconscious.  It's only
necessary to use one in one nostril.   

I used to wake up with a headache sometimes and sticking one of  these
little things in one nostril solved that problem.  You don't  even know
it's there.  I don't use them every night, or even most  nights, but if I
ever wake up with a headache or feeling groggy I know it's  time to start
remembering to stick one of these things in my nose before I  go to  sleep.


Mike

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

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I want to know how they are going to pull off those 3000km legs? Is this  
plane a fuel tank? You have to have something like 100 gallons on board. Any  
ideas on how they are doing this let ME know Im building myine for 
distance  as well.



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KR> aileron hinges

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey Netters,

   I have a question Anyone using something other than piano hinge 
for their aileron hinges? If so, What are you using and what dimensions? I 
really dont like how the piano hinge sticks out. I know they are suppose to 
work 
real well I would just rather use something different.


David Swanson
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KR> aileron hinges

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

yeah but the bottom is all open


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KR> mark langfords fuselage length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

This one is mainly to Mark Langford... I was curious in your opinions and 
ideas section in your online manual you said that you would have used ALL of 
the material to make you fuselage. how long would that have made your 
fuselage?  Also you once used some aileron hinges that you didnt like cause it 
produced drag on one side when turning... do you still have those hinges? If 
you 
do, willing to sell them? Or if you are uising them can you give me somewhere 
where I can download the dimensions so that I may use them?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com
Rebuilding fuselage KR-2S


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KR> mark langfords fuselage length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

This one is mainly to Mark Langford... I was curious in your opinions and 
ideas section in your online manual you said that you would have used ALL of 
the material to make you fuselage. how long would that have made your 
fuselage?  Also you once used some aileron hinges that you didnt like cause it 
produced drag on one side when turning... do you still have those hinges? If 
you 
do, willing to sell them? Or if you are uising them can you give me somewhere 
where I can download the dimensions so that I may use them?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com
Rebuilding fuselage KR-2S





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KR> My Progress

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Well, After starting my plane 1 yr and 4 months ago. i am now sitting 
only with wing spars, controls, cables, tail section and firewall now. I 
scrapped 
my fuselage cause I wasnt happy with how it was done. SO I am rebuilding it 
from scratch. i can salvage most of the wood and can still reuse the 
longerons thank god!!! My longerons are 14' long since I was going with 
Marks suggestions of using the full length of his longeron wood that he 
mentioned 
in his " Opinions and recommendations" section. Might use some other 
suggestions since I am basically starting over. Will let you know how things 
are coming 
along as they happen.



David Swanson
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Spars and controls. back to the drawing board



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KR> Bob Lee

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Anyone know how I can get ahold of Bob Lee? Cant find his email anywhere. 
want to find out how  his plan flying 1800nm is doing.



David Swanson   
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KR> Fuselage length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey Randy,

   Your wanting leg room and everything as far as comfort have you 
checked out Donald Reid's KR-2XL?   Don Reid's KR-2XL I was looking at that for 
payload but decided I could get away with just the S widened a bit.



David Swanson
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KR> Waiting for the plans...

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Mr.Nick

 If you have a drill press or know anyone that does you can 
buy the metal have it cut and you can drill it all out your self for way 
cheaper. I bought the metal for the front and rear wing attachment from AS 
for 
less than $45. I bought the 1 1/2 inch strip for the front then bought a 9'' by 
18" sheet and had the rears sheared off. My cut cost from a machine shop was 
$20. If your looking to save money I would deffinateely looking into making 
your 
own. If I was to take my parts and had them chromated professionally it would 
cause me $85 for anything I need chromated and painted. Just my opinion not 
that it counts for much.


David Swanson
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KR> Wing Incidence & Washout

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Mark,

   Are you saying that using the 48 at the root is bad? Im using the 
48/15 templete. Is this bad?   Was shooting for distance here. Let me know.


David Swanson
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KR> Wing Incidence & Washout

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

the AS5048 is not recommended from root to tip. Ok disreguard my last post. 
read too fast and didnt notice TIP. 




David Swanson

KR> Wing Incidence & Washout

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I forgot who said it but would like to run it by the Mark's and Larry's. 
Someone was using a 1.0 degree of washout instead of the 3.5... is this ok? He 
mentioned that it would bring the nose up a bit in flight. Just wanted to 
find out if it would make things better or worse? 



David Swanson
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KR> glassing 2 question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Thanks everyone for your info especially the Larry's. I believe I have enough 
info to fiberglass with ease. Will let you all know how things came out.


David Swanson
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KR> what william had to say about head studs

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Subj:   Re: head studs  
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date:   1/11/2007 9:24:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time  
From:   WilliamTCA  
To: Bdazzcamro  



David,
 
The information in your manual is up to date.
 
If you have good studs that have not unscrewed, leave them alone.
 
If they are good but have unscrewed without removing threads, follow the 
Manual and reinsert them with Loctite 620.
 
If they pull threads, Insert helicoil or timesert (not in 3,100s). Follow 
manual, resize bottom of stud and reinstall with 620.
 
Many motors we have built use timeserts and ARP head studs. An example is the 
red engine in the most recent 601 in our shop N42KP which you can see at 
http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html. They are good, but not required.
 
Thank you.
William
www.flycorvair.com

Subj:   Re: head studs  
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date:   1/11/2007 9:24:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time  
From:   WilliamTCA  
To: Bdazzcamro  



David,
 
The information in your manual is up to date.
 
If you have good studs that have not unscrewed, leave them alone.
 
If they are good but have unscrewed without removing threads, follow the 
Manual and reinsert them with Loctite 620.
 
If they pull threads, Insert helicoil or timesert (not in 3,100s). Follow 
manual, resize bottom of stud and reinstall with 620.
 
Many motors we have built use timeserts and ARP head studs. An example is the 
red engine in the most recent 601 in our shop N42KP which you can see at 
http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html. They are good, but not required.
 
Thank you.
William
www.flycorvair.com

Subj:   Re: head studs  
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date:   1/11/2007 9:24:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time  
From:   WilliamTCA  
To: Bdazzcamro  



David,
 
The information in your manual is up to date.
 
If you have good studs that have not unscrewed, leave them alone.
 
If they are good but have unscrewed without removing threads, follow the 
Manual and reinsert them with Loctite 620.
 
If they pull threads, Insert helicoil or timesert (not in 3,100s). Follow 
manual, resize bottom of stud and reinstall with 620.
 
Many motors we have built use timeserts and ARP head studs. An example is the 
red engine in the most recent 601 in our shop N42KP which you can see at 
http://www.flycorvair.com/hangar.html. They are good, but not required.
 
Thank you.
William
www.flycorvair.com

KR> control horns

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I used Mark L.'s drawings. They are 1 to 1 drawings I believe  he said . It's 
in his online manual under horizontial stabilizer/elevator then click on 
elevator hinges in the second paragraph. Those are the ones I'm using to scale.



David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com


Mark if I am wrong PLEASE ADVISE.

KR> glassing 2 question

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I'm using a hardshell on my foam construction. can anyone give me some 
pointers to look out for when hardshelling and fiberglassing? Do I hardshell 
first then wait for it to dry completely or do I put my fiberglass layup on 
when 
its still wet? Just any info will help me out. My first time fiberglassing an 
airplane of this size. Use to doing the R/C size.


David Swanson
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KR> glassing 2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I forgot whats the ratio of epoxy to flox? Using the glass beads and west 
system 105 with slow hardener. What should it look and feel like when 
applying? I need to flox everything including my firewall supports.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> glassing 2 question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

epoxy and flox over foam.

KR> glassing 2 question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

So the epoxy flox will be a real thin layer then just enough to fill in the 
foam?



David Swanson

KR> glassing 2

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thnks so much Larry H.


David

KR> glassing 2 question

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

So I can just lay my fiberglass down at a 45 degree to the fuselage it self 
and I will be fine then?


David Swanson

KR> Re: Winglets, anyone?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

looks like gene knight had one in 2001 judging from the pinebluff fly-in.


David Swanson

KR> corvair Block for Jeff and just FYI

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI Jeff,

   I live in Tucson, AZ and have a really good rebuildable corvair block 
that matches W.W.'s numbers that I am willing to sell for $150. Let me know. 
All studs removed. No thread damage at all. 



David Swanson
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KR> corvair Block for Jeff and just FYI

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Oh i forgot the heads as well. Neither have been cleaned as far as an 
aluminum cleaner in a shop. but all is in good condition. I will sell the block 
for 
$150 and the both heads for $100. Package deal $250. if you want them cleaned 
though the shops here get $100 for all. So, block and heads all nice and clean 
$350. Let me know.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> corvair Block for Jeff and just FYI

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Doesn't W.W. recommend that you replace the head studs with ARP bolts? I have 
both manual and videos and could have sworn thats what he said to do. Even 
gives you instructions on what to do in taking them out. Page 38 in the manual 
under THE CASE.



David Swanson 

KR> ARP bolts

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Head studs dont have to be replaced but can be if you choose. ARP bolts are 
for rods case and HEAD studs. If you go back to your videos assembly part 3 you 
will see where W.W. HIMSELF changed all his bolts to ARP. Also in the manual 
on page 38 under the case.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com


Watch the video he tells you that you can change the head bolts.

KR> WW manual

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

THANK YOU 

KR> WW manual

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

If he says NO then why in the first sentence it states " I highly recommend 
pulling all the case studs." ?

David

KR> W.W.

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I wrote william himself this is what I had asked
Mr. William,

   The KR group and I are in a very heavy disput about head studs. Is it 
bad to change out the head studs? In your assembly video you say that its ok 
to be replaced by ARP head studs. The group disagrees. Your manual said 
that you highly recommend them to be replaced as well... or am I reading the 
manual wrong? Page 38 The Case, first sentence. Please let me know.   


So I guess we will all see what he has to say. I will post exactly what he 
sends back to me for the record. 


David

KR> WW manual

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

thank you RAY I knew I read that somewhere too. Video 3 he says straight out 
"I replaced the head studs." 

KR> 45 degrees VS. lengthwise

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI NETTERS,

   I was just curious what would happen if you were to fiberglass a foam 
fuselage lengthwise instead of 45? It looks like ot me that Eduardo from Chile 
has gone and fiberglassed his fuselage lengthwise versus 45 degrees. 
yeah I was just curious if there could be anything bad that can happen 
lengthwise opposed to 45. Let me know. 


David Swanson
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KR> Lost Medical_Parting Out

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I was hoping you still had the WAF's and the Landing gear and for sale. I 
live in Tucson, AZ. let me know.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> KR2S Project for Sale

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

I was able to pull it up. 

KR> anyone parting out a KR?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

I was curious if anyone was parting out their KR. I was 
looking for maybe a front and rear landing gear set, master brake cylinders, 
avionics, and instruments. Maybe some WAFs if they want to get rid of those as 
well. 
Let me know I will pay for the cost and shipping.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> RE: BRS on KR2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/13/2006 8:52:52 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
mlwin...@hotmail.com writes:

> If anyone has the diagrams showing the recommended strap
> routing from BRS, that would be awesome, as it usually takes them several 
> days to reply to such a request.  (Please send direct).
> 
I would love this as well. You can never be to safe.



David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> RE fuselage covering

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Mr. Larry,

   I was curious poly-tak. is that what I should use between my 
foam and fiberglass? Im building just like Edwaurdo from Chile no side wood 
at all, just foam. Ive heard of doing the "hard shell" slurry over the foam 
to seal it then fiberglass over it but never heard of this POLY-TAK. What way 
do you think would be better of covering the plane? Any info is good info.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Covering options?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

6.0 Oz. / Sq. Yd. Plain Weave (Loose Weave) 
An open weave fabric, highly flexible and easy to wet out. Used for large 
fuselages and in areas where there are compound curves. 

6.0 Oz./ Sq Yd. Plain Weave (Tight Weave) 
This tightly woven fabric can be used for the most common repair applications 
and to reinforce wing center sections in heavily loaded applications. 


Has anyone ordered from ACP Composites before? I believe the above is S2 
Glass. Would I be able to use these in covering a foam fuselage? If not can you 
explain why? 


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> covering

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI Netters,

   I was curious what is the best way to wrap a fuseluage in fiberglass? 
A 45degree  angle or from side to side or lengthwise?  I noticed Edwaurdo from 
Chile did the inside of his side to side but noe sure about outside.  And how 
many layers of 5.4oz should I use?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Ron Smith

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Ron. 

   I was curious on how many layers and how heavy of CF you use for your 
fuselage? I wanted to go CF too but the price is outrageous right now for CF 
so going with S glass instead.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Antennas

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi netters,

   I was curious if anyone is using  Wicks Aircraft Supply  this product 
or similar? And if they are where are they mounting it getting areal good 
signal?

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Antennas

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Ok that didnt come out right.. The part number is VHF5T. Its the 
composite antenna trying to figure out where I can mount it without it 
interfering 
with my controls.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> antennas

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI Netters,

   Im still kind of new at all this yet How many antennas are there 
in an airplane usually? I know nav/com. What what else? Where do the 
antennas mount?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> aviation fuel vs autogas

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

I was curious if you can go from 100LL fuel to autogas with a 
corvair if 100LL is not avalible?



David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> aviation fuel vs autogas

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

So then I can go back and forth if need be?


David Swanson

KR> aviation fuel vs autogas

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Alright thanks alot guys.


David Swanson

KR> "Super Canopy"

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

What is Todd's site or Email?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com
Boat and spars done

KR> "Super Canopy"

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

How original:-D thanks Scott


David Swanson

KR> turnbuckles

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

   I was wondering what size turnbuckles people were using in their 
planes? I was looking through A


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> wicks KR 7533 cloth

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi netters,

   I was curious if Wicks KR 7533 cloth is strong enough for a composite 
fuselage shell? Im using foam and glass or carbon fiber for my covering. Well 
this suffice or should I use something else?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> carbon fiber skin

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

   I knew that Mark had his wings done in CF but I found someone awhile 
ago that was skinning his fuselage in it too. He told me what size and how many 
layers but cant remember who it was. Anyone know how many layers of glass 
Eduardo is using down there in Chile with his fuselage?

 David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Bob Lee

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Hi Netters,

   I was wondering if anyone knows how to get a hold of Bob Lee. I cant 
seem to find an E mail address for him. I wanted to find out if he is going to 
be able to make his goal for making it to St. Thomas USVI. Anyone know 
anything let me know. Thanks.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> carbon fiber skin

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI netters,

   Someone was skinning their plane in carbon fiber... can anyone tell me 
who that was?




David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> palmers kr machine shop?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   Anyone find any info on Palmers machine shop by chance?  Tried that 
number 972 241 4387 but it was some ladys house. Just curious, would really 
like 
to buy his parts.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Moravia engine

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

My downside to this engine would just simply be the fuel 
consumption alone. Who wants an engine eating 6.6 gallons an hr at cruise when 
we 
can get 3.8 roughly with Corvair? Especially at these fuel prices I know 
the airport I am homed out of is $4.06 a gal. Just my $.02 worth.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> foam

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

  Can anyone direct me to clarks foam e mail or site? Looking for that 
1/4" 4lb density foam that people are making their tanks out of.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Progress update

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI Netters,

Well, so far I have the boat done, tail section done, all 
wing spars done and airfoil templates all cut out and firewall cut out. Having 
the spars inspected at the end of the month and since it was 115 degrees in my 
garage today I will be putting everything else on hold til September. By then I 
should have enough money for my complete landing gear kit, cables and 
controls, hinges, fiberglass, motor mount, and instrument panel ready to be 
installed. Meanwhile, I am going to start building my header fuel tank, turtle 
neck, 
get dimensions for my wing tanks and have them built out of aluminum. 


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

Looking at reserving N5050FLT. What do you guys think?

KR> AZ Kr owners

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI,


   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> holes in spars

[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

KR> spar wood

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hey guys,  Since I dont have a set of plans, can anybody tell me what  wood I 

would need to order to build a set of KR2S spars - The center ones, front  
and rear.   The only difference is that they will be 10 feet long  -  the 
outboard spars will be standard length.  I plan to build the  18% new airfoil 
so 
will be 8" tall I believe.  I hope to order the wood for  the center spars 
within 
the next month or two but need the info.  I have a  set of stock spars to get 

some of the measurements as far as spacing  from.   Thanks.Bill and 41768 

- 330 hrs and counting...

Bill,

   I believe the front inboards are total 2" tall by 2 5/32" wide then 
your 10' times this by 2 for top cap and bottom. The inner pieces are 1/2" by 2 
5/32 by 60". Your outboard front is 2" tall by 1'' wide by your 10' again 
times that by 2 for top and bottom caps. The inner pieces are 1/2" by 2" by 72" 
and 3/4" by 3/4" by 72". Center rear spar is  


2 pcs2" x 2 5/32" x 10'   center forward spar
1 pcs1/2" x 2 5/32 x 60" center forward spar vert pcs
2pcs  2"  x 1'' x 78"outer front spars
1pcs  1/2" x 2" x 72"  outer front spar vert pcs
1pcs  3/4" x 3/4" x 72"   outer front spar vert pcs
2psc  2" x 1" x 10" rear center spars   
1pcs  1/2" x 1/2" x 36"rear center vert pcs
1pcs  1/2" x 1" x 60"   rear center vert pcs
4pcs   1" x 7/8" x 79"  outer rear spars
1pcs   1/2" x 1" x 60"  outer rear spar vert pcs  
1pcs   1/2" x 1/2" x 60"outer rear spar vert pcs

The kr-2s printout from AS says 42" on the last two but I found out that I 
needed more when i built mine so I added the extra that I needed to finish. I 
am 
actually building all my spars right now so I found out the hard way that I 
needed more material to finish them:). If anyone finds a mistake in my little 
list please correct it for Bill. I would hate for anyone else to go through 
having to buy MORE wood cause you didnt get enough to begin with.

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com 

KR> spars

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI,

   How is everyone covering there outer spars? Both sides or how they 
show you to do it in the Kr manual? I seen on some peoples sites they do both 
sides. For strength?



David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com  

KR> pulley brackets.....

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   I am trying to get that aluminum stock for my pulley brackets and went 
off http://www.krnet.org/misc/kr_aluminum.html this list and Wicks no longer 
carries 6061 T6511 aluminum. does anyone know where I can find this 
aluminum or something else I can replace it with?

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com 

KR> pulley brackets.....

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Thanks so much.


David Swanson

KR> mirco

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   Can someone explain what Mirco is and why you would put it on between 
foam and fiberglass?

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> peel ply

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   Can someone expail what peel ply is too? Sorry

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> micro2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   Thanks for all the info. so If I was building my fuselage like Mr. 
Eduardos' then I will want to use micro on the whole fuselage then too?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> micro2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Thanks to everyone you helped me out alot today  

KR> registration

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   At what stage can you reserve your N number? I have noticed that 
someone is still building and has their N number reserved? Was reading through 
the 
archives. Can the government really tax on an experimental? How much are 
people paying in tax?


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Eduardo's style....

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

My stupid translator wont work for some reason... can anyone 
tell me how many layers of fiberglass Eduardo used on his fuselage? 


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> faa inspections?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

 Can anyone tell me at what stages of construction am I suppose to get 
inspected by the FAA? I know I need to get my spars built but not sealed til I 
get them inspected first... but what other stages?

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> airfoils 2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI,

 I was just wondering if anyone knows if I can use airfoil AS5048 
as my stub wing. then go to a AS5046 out to the wing tip? Trying to go for 
distance, fuel range, and performance over all. I was also thinking of 
extending 
the stub wings out longer to make up for widening the fuselage. Is this ok? 
Any advise will be helpful.

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> gussets....

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI,

   I have a question... does it matter which way the grain of the gussets 
are going? I just took a piece of my 5/8 spruce stock and started cutting at 
90 and 45 degree angles... is this exceptable?


David Swanson

KR> composite epoxies 2

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi,

   I have gotten alot of answers but no one really answered the question. 
What brand is the best for epoxying fiberglass to foam? Best as in whats not 
going to bubble on me when its 140 degrees on the runway in Phoenix in July?



David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> composite epoxies

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

HI netters,

   I was looking through the archives and came across epoxies that start 
getting soft in high temperturesAeropoxy was the one I was concerned about 
since everyone that responded said to use that one. I live in Tucson, AZ 
where it gets up to 110 degrees sometimes in the summer. I was planning on 
going 
with a maroon paint which will make the plane heat up like mad. Is there any 
other epoxies that doesnt get soft in this kind of weather out here? ANYONE IN 
SOUTHERN AZ I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU RESPONDED SO THAT I CAN USE WHAT YOUR GOING 
WITH.  Thanks

David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> resins once again

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

   Ok so I have figured out that I am going to go with the T-88 for 
strucual epoxy...but what about for composite epoxies? Who's using what? What's 
best? Poly Poxy was brought up. As far as spar lengthI plan on using the 
5048 
airfoil for the inner spars someone was saying maybe if I wrapped them in 
CF that it might work. Any Advise on that idea?



David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> any better resins to use?

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi netters,

   I am about to start on my "boat" and ordered everything I think I need 
to finish this stage of the project... I bought the T-88 glue and bought some 
of the WEST SYSTEM EPOXY... Aircraft Spruce was saying that this is easier to 
mix than the AEROPOXY system epoxies TRUE OR FALSE? Is there a better 
composite epoxy out there then West? If so, what is it? Who makes/sells it?  
Also 
I was looking through Mark Langfords online manual thing and saw that he was 
using mircoflux what is it and where do you get it? I couldnt find it in 
the Aircraft Spruce catalog. Any advise will help thanks.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> carbs....

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

 I plan on using a corvair enigne in my KR-2S not sure of the cc 
yet, But I came across a Marvel Shnebly updraft carb that someone told me 
would be perfect for my setup. TRUE or FALSE? Havent been able to get a hold of 
William to ask him personally so Im asking the group.


David Swanson
bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Spar length

[bdazzca...@aol.com]

Hi Netters,

   I was wondering if anyone has extended the length of their inner spars 
to get over fuel without adding a header tank? If so how much was added to 
total length? I would like to add a total of 12".. Is this possible? I would 
also be leaving the outer spars their length.


David Swanson 
bdazzca...@aol.com