KR> Joe Horton's Airplane on The Aviators

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Netters,
Merry early Christmas.  I saw this episode of The Aviators and noticed the KR 
in 
the background during the Jeff Skiles interview.  I thought you all would be 
interested to see it.  Bless you all!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/215052/the-aviators-one-of-the-biggest-airshows-on-
earth

Kris Leirfallom
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KR> BMW engine

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Hi Stef,
I was looking into putting a BMW R1100 motor on my KR-2 project.  I asked this 
same question on the net a while back.  All I could find is "maybe" some guy in 
New Orleans, LA has a BMW on his KR aircraft.  I was not able to get a hold of 
this person.  I was realistically thinking about it and the R1100 motor is 
lighter than other airplane engines and the KR aircraft need to be a little 
more 
nose heavy to fly good.  A heavier engine would maybe make your KR fly better.  
Another issue that came to mind about the BMW engine is that gearbox, it is 
just 
another thing to break, where an O-200 would just be a direct drive.  I believe 
the engine itself could handle being on an airplane, that's how BMW got 
started.  
Here are some links that might be helpful.  

Kris Leirfallom
CFII/KR Builder

http://www.youtube.com/user/cgaif#p/u/0/iGnrAc2Ubuo
http://www.kr-2s.com/images/yellow_600.jpg

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/pics/7070_1024.jpg_
http://www.takeoff-ul.de/
http://www.ultralightnews.com/engineinfo/bmwconversion.htm
http://www.zenithair.com/zodiac/6-photo4a-engines.html
http://www.spang-air.de/index.html
http://www.xairireland.com/conversion.htm
http://www.airtrikes.net/engines.shtml
http://spang-air.de/e/html/bmw_-_engine.html 


 KR friends,
 Is there someone out there who is flying with a BMW 100 HP engine. Steve
 glover is bussy for me to try to get an approval, but if there is someone who
 is flying this setup. It is much much eesear.  I Dont have any problems with
 my certification. In the Netherlands it is allowed "" if there is already an
 aircraft certified flying with the KR, you get a certification""

 Let me Know.
 Stef


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KR> Cessna 150 trade for flying KR aircraft

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Hello Netters, 
I was wondering if anyone is looking to get into a Cessna 150.  I am selling or
trading a wonderful Cessna 150 and wanting to promote the a WONDERFUL KR
aircraft at the same time.  If you are looking to get out of your KR aircraft
please let me know.  Here is a link to the Cessna 150.  God bless you all!

http://www.aircraftexchangenetwork.com/listman/listings/l0007.php 

Kris Leirfallom
CFII/Certified Aircraft Broker
KR-2 Builder
406-531-2328
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KR> Merry Christmas fellow KR folks

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This is off the KR aircraft subject, but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to 
all of you.  

Kris Leirfallom 
CFII/Aircraft Broker 
KR-2 Builder 
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KR> KR-2 on Ebay

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I believe this is a KR-2.  I was wondering what kind of canopy it has.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=250715391074==STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT


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KR-2 Builder

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KR> Flight Instruction---Off subject

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Hi Charles, 
I am a current CFII and currently building a KR-2.  I would love to help you 
out.

Kris Leirfallom
CFII 
Building N658KL

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KR> KR-2 around the world!

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Hey netters, 
Just thought you may be interested in this.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-t6DJ9HX7g=related 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXx3RAGqkfE=1 

What is the longest range a KR aircraft has gone?

Kris Leirfallom
CFI 
KR builder

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KR> wheel vs tail landing

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What effect if any does the engine have on flying a KR-2 with 2 people?  You
would think that a larger engine like an 0-200 would bring the CG forward more
as opposed to an Volkswagon 1853.  

How does the wing design effect the flying characteristics with 2 people?  The
stock KR-2 wing vs. Diehl wing vs. AS504x wing.

Can you just move the wing back a little to give a more forward CG?

Kris Leirfallom
CFI
KR-2 Builder

Quoting laser...@juno.com:

> Steve Bennett said, 
> 
> > ". . . my original KR-1 that had the aluminum channel mounts, it was
> almost impossible to do a wheel landing."
> 
> My first KR was like that with two people in it.  Slow it down for
> landing and the tail would drop like a rock.  Had to land way above stall
> to avoid banging it down tail first.   The original KR-2 retractable is a
> wonderful plane for one person and a real handfull with two - not to
> mention how uncomfortable it is squashed shoulder to shoulder with heads
> tilting to the center (with the RR canopy).  I had a center stick and
> flew it from the center, feet on each of the outboard rudder pedals.  For
> one person that worked beautifully.  
> 
> With two people in it you had to hold forward stick for landing.  Good
> practice in getting the feel for aft-CG flying, but not fun.
> 
> Mike
> KSEE
>  
> 
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KR> Back and forth from Tailwheel to Tricycle

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Hey netters,
I was wondering if anyone has pondered the idea of a KR that can be converted
back and forth from a Tailwheel to Tricycle.  I recently discovered that the
Glastar is capable of this.  Here is a link that shows the video, you will have
to go to about the 5:30 point in the video to see this conversion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZWRlFa3nOw 

Maybe some way the Diehl nose gear can be installed and removed again and the
main gear can be moved from the front of the spar to the back of the spar.

Kris Leirfallom
CFI 
KR-2 Builder

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KR> KR2S Flight Simulator

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Hi Paul, 
The site requires you to register.  After you register, you can then download
the KR-1 and KR-2.  You then need to copy the files you receive from the site
into the following on your computer:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft

The KR-1 works fine on my computer, however the KR-2 only goes 80KIAS.  

Kris Leirfallom
CFI 
KR-2 Builder


Quoting George Kolasinski <newfygoo...@gmail.com>:

> Hey Kris, -- took your advise and download the files for KR1 & the KR2 this
> site has.  Have problem with loading -- get error message --  "air file is
> damaged  try getting new air file from application author".  Did you have
> this problem or did I miss something.
> 
> George Kolasinski
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:07 AM, <kleirf...@ecomail.org> wrote:
> 
> > Hey Paul,
> > Here is a great KR-1 simulator that works well with Microsoft Flight Sim
> > 2004.
> > It is not a KR-2S, however the flight characteristics should be similar
> and
> > it
> > is still just a simulator.
> >
> > http://www.compilots.com/downloads/details.php?image_id=646
> >
> > Kris Leirfallom
> > CFI
> > KR-2 Builder
> >
> > Quoting Paul Gangemi <paulw...@webtv.net>:
> >
> > > Hi;
> > > Is there a KR2s flight simulater available out tere somewhere? I will
> > > buy one if available.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Paul G.
> > > KR2s in limbo
> > > !029 E. 25th St.,
> > > Erie, PA 16503
> > >
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KR> cowling

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Has anyone ever tried to put a Q200 cowl in a KR with an O-200?

Kris Leirfallom
CFI
KR-2 Builder


Quoting "pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au" :

> Hi Robert, I have modified an O-200 cowl for mine. If interested look at
> www.kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com for my work on ti.
> 
> Paul. (australia)
> 
>  rkp...@comcast.net wrote: 
> 
>  the cowling was made for a O-200 by Dan Deihl. Is there anyone still making
> that cowling, or was that just a one time thing? 
> 
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KR> KR2S Flight Simulator

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Hey Paul, 
Here is a great KR-1 simulator that works well with Microsoft Flight Sim 2004. 
It is not a KR-2S, however the flight characteristics should be similar and it
is still just a simulator.

http://www.compilots.com/downloads/details.php?image_id=646

Kris Leirfallom
CFI
KR-2 Builder 

Quoting Paul Gangemi :

> Hi;
> Is there a KR2s flight simulater available out tere somewhere? I will
> buy one if available.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Paul G.
> KR2s in limbo 
> !029 E. 25th St.,
> Erie, PA 16503
> 
> 
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KR> Cessna 150 Motor Mount

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I was wondering if a Cessna 150 motor mount would work to put an 0-200 on a 
KR-2?

Kris Leirfallom
KR-2 Builder
CFI

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KR> BMW engines

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The R1100 engine has 98 horsepower at 7500 rpm.  This is a little high for a
propeller, and the load of a motorcycle might be different for a propeller.  I
just wanted to see if anyone has heard how the BMW R-engine does on an airplane.
 I have been told through some research that the Rotax gearbox will go on a BMW
engine.  The question is how does this go on a KR and will it be a reliable
setup for a KR?

Kris Leirfallom CFI
KR builder

Quoting Dan Heath :

> I hate to spoil all the fun here, but I have not seen one post that had
> anything to do with using a BMW engine in a KR, other than the original
> question.
> 
> Thank you for your consideration.
> 
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 
> See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
> has begun.
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
> 
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KR> Turtle Deck and Other Components

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Hey KRneters,
I was just wondering where we can get KR-2 components since it sounds like RR is
way to hard to get a hold of these days.  I was also wondering if anyone has put
a BMW motorcycle engine on a KR yet. 

Kris Leirfallom CFI
KR-2 Builder




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KR> Lycoming 0-145 for KR-2?

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Would the 65hp Lycoming 0-145 work with the KR-2?  If not, what dollar 
friendly engine would?



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KR> KR and parts for sale

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Where are you located Brian?

Quoting Brian Kraut :

> I really need to sell one of my KR projects.  I am literally converting the
> garage that it is in into an office around the plane.  I have built most of
> the ceiling over it and have started some of the drywall on the walls.  It
> will be time to take off the garage door and cinder block up the hole soon
> and it will be a little hard to get a KR in and out at that point.  I need
> to get the office finished so I can get all the junk out of the other garage
> and get back to work on the 2S hanging from the rafters in there (I seem to
> be taking after John Bouyea, but I am one KR up on him since I have owned
> three so far).
> 
> I want $1,000 for the KR and $1,600 for a new set of Diehl wing skins still
> in the crate.  I will sell the KR and the skins separately, or as a package
> deal for $2,500 if someone can come get them by next weekend (my spar
> material for the 2S will be here in a few days and I really, really need the
> room).  This is a fairly well along KR and is a very good deal for what is
> included.  I just finished sanding and priming the rest of the rudder and
> will have the entire tail primed and most of the fusalage by the time the
> weekend is over.  I also might have the rudder and elevator control cables
> completed.
> 
> I will also consider selling the Great Plains engine mount separately for
> $200 including shipping and the Diehl nose gear with a wheel and tire for
> $400 including shipping if no one bites on the whole KR soon.  That will at
> least make it a little shorter so it fits better.  I also have a complete
> Diehl tailwheel version main gear for $400 from another KR.  Email me at
> br...@engalt.com or call me at 904-536-1780.
> 
> Brian Kraut
> Engineering Alternatives, Inc.
> www.engalt.com
> 
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KR> Richard Shirley

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Does any know how to get a hold of Richard Shirley?  I wanted to find out the 
exact specs on his plane and what kind of cost it would be.  Thanks 
Kris



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KR> Shreveport, LA

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Is there any KR pilots or builders within a days drive from Shreveport, LA?  I 
would like to see a KR-1 or KR-2 in person.  



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KR>KR-2 vs Eagle 150B

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I was wondering how the KR-2 compares to the Eagle 150B.  I recently had the 
oppertunity to fly the Eagle 150B.  That is a dream to fly!!!  Is the KR-2 
like the Eagle 150B?



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