KR> first flight details.

[brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com]

Mike, can't remember what engine or carb you have.  Pulling the power
back and having the engine stumble sounds suspiciously like the problem
I had with my VW with the Zenith carb that went very rich and fouled
plugs at mid throttle settings.  I confirmed what the problem was by
installing a mixture meter as many others here also suggest.

Brian Kraut
EA Manufacturing, LLC
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 Original Message 
Subject: KR> first flight details.
From: Mike Sylvester via KRnet 

 I started descending back to the pattern with carb heat on. I was going
to extend the downwind to give me a long approach so I pushed carb heat
off and added throttle. Started a turn to base and that's when things
went bad. The engine started stumbling, needless to say, the funny thing
is that I was more worried about destroying the plane than I was getting
hurt. I had been in contact with my friend on the ground, calling out
temps, pressures and pilot status. I told him I had a Mayday situation
with engine dying, his response w
Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Steven Bedford]

Just curious, what type of tail wheel spring do you have. Wow everybody flying 
but me.


Steve Bedford

Kr2s Builder



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To: KRnet;

Cc: Gary;

Problem with tail wheel spring

too light for it hit the bottom of my rudder. What a ride!

KR> First flight, Finally

[Larry Flesner]

>  I have a 57 chevy leaf spring that I cut to length with a torch 
> and bent with a tractor on the tow hitch of my truck!
+

I used a portion of a leaf spring from a very old automobile 
(1920's).  I cut it with a hacksaw and cold bent it in a big a** vise 
using a pipe for leverage.  I dressed it down to accept the tail 
wheel assembly.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8714.JPG

I later replaced the solid 4" wheel with a 6 inch pneumatic wheel 
from Matco and love it.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8760.JPG

The spring seems to be about right for a KR in the 700 to 750 pound 
range.  A spring slightly too stiff rather than too springy seems the 
way to go.  Any good leaf spring in the 1 3/4" by 1/4" thick range 
should work.  Check out the springs on an old junk golf cart.

Larry Flesner 

KR> First flight, Finally

[Gary]

On 11/1/2016 2:08 PM, Steven Bedford via KRnet wrote:
> Just curious, what type of tail wheel spring do you have. Wow everybody 
> flying but me.
>
>
> Steve Bedford
>
> Kr2s Builder
>
>
>
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>
> Date: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 4:41 PM
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> Cc: Gary;
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> Problem with tail wheel spring
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> too light for it hit the bottom of my rudder. What a ride!
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Leaf spring, 1/4 inch x 1-3/4 from ez go golf cart.

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KR> First flight, Finally

[bjoenunley]

?what type of tail wheel spring do you have. ?Steve Bedford
Steve, I have a 57 chevy leaf spring that I cut to length with a torch and bent 
with a tractor on the tow hitch of my truck! ?It may be too thick so I plan to 
make a carbon fiber version similar to Mark L. ?I seem to have less right turn 
in my wheel. Still trying to get that part rught. ?I may redesign my tailwheel 
steering.
Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?

KR> First flight, Finally

[Teate, Stephen]

Way to go Gary, congratulations! Keep us posted with your Phase 1 progress.

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KR> First flight, Finally

[Roger]

Congrats
That's got to be some rush pulling the stick back for the first time
Still have to buy some paint and masking tape. 
Roger
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> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Rudi Venter]

Well done Mike!

Fantastic to see another KR flying!

Rudi in sunny South Africa

On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 2:05 AM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

> OK Guys, Now that I'm down from a near adrenaline overdose (LOL). This is
> my story.

KR> first flight details.

[Rudi Venter]

Well done Mike!

Fantastic to see another KR flying!

Rudi in sunny South Africa

On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 2:05 AM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

> OK Guys, Now that I'm down from a near adrenaline overdose (LOL). This is
> my story.
>

KR> First flight, Finally

[Mike Sylvester]

Congrats Gary, Looks like the KR community is having a resurgence.


Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854



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*
*
*Today is historic here as well.



Gary Hamilton
Georgetown,TX
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/Soli Deo Gloria/
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KR> first flight details.

[Mike Sylvester]

OK Guys, Now that I'm down from a near adrenaline overdose (LOL). This is my 
story.

I have been tail up taxiing for several weeks and was feeling pretty confident 
that I could keep it on the runway. There was another issue that was dealing me 
fits and that was nerves. I kept coming up with excuse after excuse not to fly. 
I kept dwelling on what could go wrong, this is pretty serious stuff when you 
think about it. I finally decided no more excuses, the winds where going to be 
favorable Friday evening. I made sure the wife knew all the pertinent 
information. Called a trusted friend to be my ground crew and to call the 
rescue people if needed. Game on. Climbed in about 5 pm yesterday, fired her up 
and taxied to the runway knowing there was no turning back this time. The crazy 
thing was that the nervousness was gone. All business now. A quick run up and 
let her roll out to 04. Throttle up, tail up, more throttle and she's pulling a 
lot harder than my 150 with the same engine. She made a funny bounce and I 
thought she wanted to fly, I was right, back on the stick and I was in the air. 
I held her down for a couple of seconds before starting a 100 mph climb out. I 
could not believe how simple that was and that I was not over controlling the 
plane. All of my fears of POH and rolling her upside down on takeoff were gone. 
I let her climb to three thousand feet while circling the field, pulled the 
throttle back to around 2500 while leveling out. Checked speed, 140 mph without 
the paints or spinner. Thinking that I would have to make several attempts at 
landing and feeling pretty confident about the handling of the plane, I started 
descending back to the pattern with carb heat on. I was going to extend the 
downwind to give me a long approach so I pushed carb heat off and added 
throttle. Started a turn to base and that's when things went bad. The engine 
started stumbling, needless to say, the funny thing is that I was more worried 
about destroying the plane than I was getting hurt. I had been in contact with 
my friend on the ground, calling out temps, pressures and pilot status. I told 
him I had a Mayday situation with engine dying, his response was, Get it down! 
I had already started a turn to final, realizing that I could make the runway 
all thoughts went to Oh Shit, I've only got 1 chance to land a plane that I've 
never landed before. was this really happening ? I was way high once I knew I 
could make it, engine still surging, Pulled it back to idle, checked speed,140 
mph, Raised nose to slow to 120 mph, lowered speed brake, nosed it over hard 
and the brake did it's job. Stayed at 120 aiming for end of runway, started 
leveling out and crossed the numbers at 100, I held it off the runway letting 
the brake slow her down while making sure not to move the stick, she finally 
settled onto the runway, added some forward stick and basically nailed a 
perfect landing letting her roll till the tail dropped. Engine ran great 
taxiing back to hanger. Did a quick run up and no problems. After a lot of 
discussion, We are blaming pilot error. While I was cruising at reduced power 
setting, I had leaned the engine, I think I had more throttle than the lean jet 
could handle when I tried to extend the down wind or possibly carb icing. 
Lesson learned.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

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KR> first flight details.

[Garry Cowles]

You should get your shorts bronzed!
Garry Cowles
Orlando me bldr

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KR> first flight details.

[Mark Langford]

Mike Sylvester wrote:

 >>After a lot of discussion, We are blaming
pilot error. While I was cruising at reduced power setting, I had leaned
the engine, I think I had more throttle than the lean jet could handle
when I tried to extend the down wind or possibly carb icing.<<

Probably too lean...I'd keep it close to full rich unless it's stumbling 
or something, until you can get it to altitude and see how far out you 
can lean it before a cylinder starts missing.  Are you sure you're 
getting full travel on the mixture lever with your control knob?  It 
didn't seem like enough travel, but that's all dependent on the 
geometry, so maybe so.  I really doubt it could ice up that quickly, 
especially with the temps we've had lately.

Anytime the engine starts stumbling, my number one suspect is mixture. 
This is where one glance at the mixture meters usually clears the matter 
up in a microsecond...

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com

KR> First flight, Finally

[Gary]

*
*
*Today is historic here as well.  N769KR took to the air for first 
time.  I found the rudder and elevator was okay but ailerons highly 
sensitive.  Took off from ground like a bat out of h... I'm thinking 
STOL performance.  Maybe my imagination. Problem with tail wheel spring 
too light for it hit the bottom of my rudder. What a ride!
Happy flying.




Gary Hamilton
Georgetown,TX
*
/Soli Deo Gloria/

KR> First flight, Finally

[Kayak Chris]

man that is awesome!   I am so far away from that (have plans and
bought partially completed project), so these types of news flashes
really help!   :)

thanks



On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 9:08 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet
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> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
>
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
>
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Steven Eberhart]

Congratulations on your accomplishment, we want to hear all the details.

Steve Eberhart

KR> First flight, Finally

[Stef den Boer]

Great news, Congrats!
Do you have some pics of the first?
Stef


> Op 29 oktober 2016 om 7:10 schreef Jeff Scott via KRnet
> :
> 
> 
> We have another KR PILOT!  Congrats!
> 
> 
> 
> >
> > I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four
> > days.
> > 
> > I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the
> > flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up.
> > Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> > 
> > Mike Sylvester
> > kr2s builder
> > Birmingham,AL.
> > 
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Jeff Scott]

We have another KR PILOT!  Congrats!



>
> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
> Birmingham,AL.
> 
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Daniel Heath]

Congratulations.  It is the best feeling ever.  See you at the Gathering
next year.



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the pics 



2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill.



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Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

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Cc: Mike Sylvester
Subject: KR> First flight, Finally



I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four
days.



I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the
flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up.
Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.



Mike Sylvester

kr2s builder

Birmingham,AL.



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KR> First flight, Finally

[Pete Klapp]

Outstanding!! I think I can see your smile all the way up here in Ohio. 
LOL

Pete Klapp



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KR> First flight, Finally

[Mike Sylvester]

I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four days.

I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the flight. 
All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. Even made a 
perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854

KR> First flight, Finally

[Bright House]

That rocks Mike.  Welcome to the club of elite KR pilots.  

Mark Jones 

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> On Oct 28, 2016, at 9:08 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet  list.krnet.org> wrote:
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> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
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[Robert7721]

Outstanding! Congrats! 

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> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
> Mike Sylvester
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KR> First flight

[Robert Pesak]

Mike,I put all most ten hours taxi testing before my first flight. knowing how 
it handles on the ground will make for a good landing.


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KR> First flight

[Doran Jaffas]

I concur with that. I did 10 or 12 on my Sonerai 2. When I came in over the
fence with oil on the windshield the landing configuration was familiar and
the resulting landing though blind in front was a good one. Get very
familiar with the ground cues.
On Sep 2, 2016 4:47 PM, "Robert Pesak via KRnet" 
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>
>
> Mike,I put all most ten hours taxi testing before my first flight. knowing
> how it handles on the ground will make for a good landing.
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KR> First flight 2016

[jean paul GLOTIN]

Hah
Le 27 f?vr. 2016 19:52, "Mark Jones via KRnet"  a
?crit :

> I chipped away the ice from the bottom of my hanger door this morning.
> Took me about 3 hours with a manual ice spade. Good workout on the arms.
> For the first time since December 19 my ?Deer Slayer? KR saw the open
> skies. After a preflight inspection she came to life after a little coaxing
> and away we went. We bored holes all through the sky looking at the horizon
> in every direction. Only a few high cirrus clouds around. Beautiful smooth
> air made for a really enjoyable flight followed by a baby butt smooth
> landing. Look out Florida we are coming your way!!!
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Stevens Point, WI
>
> E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
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KR> First flight 2016

[PatS]

Joe, know anyone interested in a Lancair project?  I have a complete kit,every 
thing from the spinner to the tail including some instruments and radio.  Is a 
great project for someone.  Contact me off the KR net with questions.

IHS PaTS
Seminary MS

> On Feb 27, 2016, at 19:47, Joe Malsack via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> Had the lancair up also. Was beautiful once over 3500 ft. 
> 
> Joe In Merrill
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>> Hah
>> Le 27 f?vr. 2016 19:52, "Mark Jones via KRnet"  a
>> ?crit :
>> 
>>> I chipped away the ice from the bottom of my hanger door this morning.
>>> Took me about 3 hours with a manual ice spade. Good workout on the arms.
>>> For the first time since December 19 my ?Deer Slayer? KR saw the open
>>> skies. After a preflight inspection she came to life after a little coaxing
>>> and away we went. We bored holes all through the sky looking at the horizon
>>> in every direction. Only a few high cirrus clouds around. Beautiful smooth
>>> air made for a really enjoyable flight followed by a baby butt smooth
>>> landing. Look out Florida we are coming your way!!!
>>> 
>>> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
>>> Stevens Point, WI
>>> 
>>> E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
>>> Web: www.flykr2s.com
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KR> First flight 2016

[Joe Malsack]

Mark,
Had the lancair up also. Was beautiful once over 3500 ft. 

Joe In Merrill

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> Hah
> Le 27 f?vr. 2016 19:52, "Mark Jones via KRnet"  a
> ?crit :
> 
>> I chipped away the ice from the bottom of my hanger door this morning.
>> Took me about 3 hours with a manual ice spade. Good workout on the arms.
>> For the first time since December 19 my ?Deer Slayer? KR saw the open
>> skies. After a preflight inspection she came to life after a little coaxing
>> and away we went. We bored holes all through the sky looking at the horizon
>> in every direction. Only a few high cirrus clouds around. Beautiful smooth
>> air made for a really enjoyable flight followed by a baby butt smooth
>> landing. Look out Florida we are coming your way!!!
>> 
>> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
>> Stevens Point, WI
>> 
>> E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
>> Web: www.flykr2s.com
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KR> First flight 2016

[Robert Pesak]

Made a short flight down to Shelbyville Tennessee for breakfast this morning 
and the weather was beautiful no doubt.


Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone

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Date: 02/27/2016  4:47 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
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Subject: Re: KR> First flight 2016 

Great to hear Mark. We've been lucky enough with the weather here in Kansas 
City I've been able to fly the last two weekends. Had to replace a flat tube in 
one tire, but other than that my plane is flying great. Maybe once you get 
settled in in Florida you can host a winter KR Gathering for the rest of us to 
come visit you!

Rob Schmitt


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> On Feb 27, 2016, at 12:51 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> I chipped away the ice from the bottom of my hanger door this morning. Took 
> me about 3 hours with a manual ice spade. Good workout on the arms. For the 
> first time since December 19 my ?Deer Slayer? KR saw the open skies. After a 
> preflight inspection she came to life after a little coaxing and away we 
> went. We bored holes all through the sky looking at the horizon in every 
> direction. Only a few high cirrus clouds around. Beautiful smooth air made 
> for a really enjoyable flight followed by a baby butt smooth landing. Look 
> out Florida we are coming your way!!!
> 
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Stevens Point, WI
> 
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KR> First flight 2016

[Robert7721]

Great to hear Mark. We've been lucky enough with the weather here in Kansas 
City I've been able to fly the last two weekends. Had to replace a flat tube in 
one tire, but other than that my plane is flying great. Maybe once you get 
settled in in Florida you can host a winter KR Gathering for the rest of us to 
come visit you!

Rob Schmitt


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> On Feb 27, 2016, at 12:51 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> I chipped away the ice from the bottom of my hanger door this morning. Took 
> me about 3 hours with a manual ice spade. Good workout on the arms. For the 
> first time since December 19 my ?Deer Slayer? KR saw the open skies. After a 
> preflight inspection she came to life after a little coaxing and away we 
> went. We bored holes all through the sky looking at the horizon in every 
> direction. Only a few high cirrus clouds around. Beautiful smooth air made 
> for a really enjoyable flight followed by a baby butt smooth landing. Look 
> out Florida we are coming your way!!!
> 
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Stevens Point, WI
> 
> E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
> Web: www.flykr2s.com
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KR> First flight 2016

[Mark Jones]

I chipped away the ice from the bottom of my hanger door this morning. Took me 
about 3 hours with a manual ice spade. Good workout on the arms. For the first 
time since December 19 my ?Deer Slayer? KR saw the open skies. After a 
preflight inspection she came to life after a little coaxing and away we went. 
We bored holes all through the sky looking at the horizon in every direction. 
Only a few high cirrus clouds around. Beautiful smooth air made for a really 
enjoyable flight followed by a baby butt smooth landing. Look out Florida we 
are coming your way!!!

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI

E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
Web: www.flykr2s.com

KR> First flight

[Phillip Matheson]

Well done, you will never loose the KR grin
Phil

-Original Message- 
From: Mike Arnold via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 5:45 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Mike Arnold
Subject: Re: KR> First flight

Robert way to go! I am truly jealous. I have some work left to do on my KR2
S. You have inspired me to get at it.

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>
>
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m.
> I guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
>
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KR> First flight

[Mike Arnold]

Robert way to go! I am truly jealous. I have some work left to do on my KR2
S. You have inspired me to get at it.

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>
>
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m.
> I guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
>
>
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KR> First flight

[Eduardo Barros]

Robert, Congratulations
Saludos

Eduardo Barros
San Pedro, Bs. As., Argentina

Mail: eduardo at kr2-egb.com.ar 
Visite el proyecto de construcci?n del avi?n experimental ?Kr2 EGB?: 
www.kr2-egb.com.ar

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  Cc: Robert Pesak 
  Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 10:53 AM
  Subject: KR> First flight




  Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.


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KR> First flight

[billjacobs...@yahoo.com]

Excellent news. Congratulations?
Bill Jacobs


-- Original message--From: Robert Pesak via KRnet Date: Mon, Oct 12, 
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flightHi everyone,?I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 
p.m. I guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.Sent via the Samsung 
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KR> First flight

[John Bouyea]

Congratulations Robert! Your construction photos document your efforts very 
well. I hope your airplane flys as well. Please post details when you can share 
them.
John Bouyea
Hillsboro, OR
N5391M

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Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.


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KR> First flight

[stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl]

Robert, 
Congratulations from Holland, wish you many many save hours to you and your 
nice bird.
Stef 
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http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2




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>Datum : 13/10/2015 01:51
>Aan : krnet at list.krnet.org
>Cc : cgardn628 at rogers.com
>Onderwerp : Re: KR> First flight
>
>Congratulations Robert!
>You have just joined a very exclusive club of KR pilots !
>Cheers
>Chris Gardiner
>KR2S 250 hours
>
>Sent from my iPad
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>> On Oct 12, 2015, at 9:53 AM, Robert Pesak via KRnet > list.krnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
>> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
>> 
>> 
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KR> First flight

[Chris Gardiner]

Congratulations Robert!
You have just joined a very exclusive club of KR pilots !
Cheers
Chris Gardiner
KR2S 250 hours

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> On Oct 12, 2015, at 9:53 AM, Robert Pesak via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
> 
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KR> First flight

[Mike Sylvester]

Robert, Congratulations. I'm dying here, I need more details than that. Your 
probably waiting on the adrenaline to wear off so you can type. LOL.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:53:59 -0500
> To: KRnet at list.krnet.org
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> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> CC: rkpsk1 at att.net
> 
> 
> 
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
> 
> 
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KR> First flight

[bjoenunley]

Congratulations on your first flight!
We are happy for you.


Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?

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Subject: KR> First flight 


??? 
Hi everyone,?I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.

KR> First flight

[Luis Claudio]

Congratulations Robert. I so look forward to be able to say that. Blue skies

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Subject: KR> First flight



Hi everyone,?I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.


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KR> First flight

[Chris Prata]

wow that is a VERY big deal!  recently I made my "first purchase" (plans). 
which is the opposite end of a spectrum!  lol

congrats
> 
> 
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
> 

KR> First flight

[Robert Pesak]

Hi everyone,?I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.


Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone

KR> First flight

[Chris Kinnaman]

Congrats & well done!


On 10/12/2015 7:53 AM, Robert Pesak via KRnet wrote:
>  
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
>
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KR> First flight

[Steve G.]

Congratulations Robert!  A well deserved reward for your perseverance on a 
beautiful build!  Well, give us the details???

Regards,

Steve Glover

Sent from my electronic leash. 

> On Oct 12, 2015, at 06:53, Robert Pesak via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hi everyone, I made my first flight yesterday and approximately 1:30 p.m. I 
> guess now I can a log one takeoff and one landing.
> 
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KR> First flight of 2015

[Mark Jones]

Woke up this morning to clear skies and 31 degrees with a front moving in 
rapidly. I knew I had to fly. I managed to get to the airport about 8:30 and 
prepped my "Deer Slayer" KR for flight. She fired up around 9:15 and the winds 
were at 7 mph and gusting to 19 mph as the front was approaching. As I fueled 
up the edge of the front crossed the airport and it went from clear skies to 
5000 overcast. Once done with the fueling I called taxing to runway 30 and 
headed out. After I did my run up I checked the winds once more and they were 
now 9 gusting 21 from 260. Away I went for a very smooth climb out and with the 
head winds a very short take off roll at that. I flew around the local area for 
about 45 minutes as the skies continued to deteriorate so I finally decided to 
head back in. Checked the winds and they were back to 7 gusting 17 from 270. 
Called in the approach and greased her right in for a smooth landing on 30. 
Can't wait till the next opportunity presented itself to sneak in another 
flight in my KR. For those of you who are new and do not know why my KR is 
called the Deer Slayer check out this link:
http://www.flykr2s.com/deer.html

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

KR> First flight of the year

[Chris Prata]

GREAT VID



> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:16:26 -0500
> To: eduardo at kr2-egb.com.ar; krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: Re: KR> First flight of the year
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
> 
> That's what it's all about.  I can't wait to take my grand kids up. I'll be 
> take young eagle's up this weekend in the C172 that I fly. 
> 
> Paul Visk
> Belleville Il
> 618-406-4705
> 
> Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4.
> 
>  Original message From: Eduardo Barros via 
> KRnet  Date:01/14/2015  10:24 AM  
> (GMT-05:00) To: KRnet  
> Subject: Re: KR> First flight of the year 
> My first flight of the year,  1/11/2015 
> 
> with  my oldest 12 year old son, Juan Eduardo, we flew to San Nicolas, Buenos 
> Aires landing and come back to San Pedro, the flight was 50 minutes on very 
> hot day, 95? f  out and 101? f into the cockpit 
> San Pedro landing was at 1470 feet over the soft runway (grass), in San 
> Nicolas was at 990 feet with a density altitude of 2170 feet.
> the climb was very soft to keep oil temperature below 248? f, the cruiser to 
> 1500 feet was comfortable if we forget the heat.
> 
> you can see a video of flight here: 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv8x8p5JXg0
> Saludos
> 
> Eduardo Barros
> San Pedro, Bs. As., Argentina
> 
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[ppaulvsk]

That's what it's all about. ?I can't wait to take my grand kids up. I'll be 
take young eagle's up this weekend in the C172 that I fly.?

Paul Visk
Belleville Il
618-406-4705

Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4.

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KRnet  Date:01/14/2015  10:24 AM  
(GMT-05:00) To: KRnet  Subject: 
Re: KR> First flight of the year 
My first flight of the year,  1/11/2015 

with  my oldest 12 year old son, Juan Eduardo, we flew to San Nicolas, Buenos 
Aires landing and come back to San Pedro, the flight was 50 minutes on very hot 
day, 95? f  out and 101? f into the cockpit 
San Pedro landing was at 1470 feet over the soft runway (grass), in San Nicolas 
was at 990 feet with a density altitude of 2170 feet.
the climb was very soft to keep oil temperature below 248? f, the cruiser to 
1500 feet was comfortable if we forget the heat.

you can see a video of flight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv8x8p5JXg0
Saludos

Eduardo Barros
San Pedro, Bs. As., Argentina

Mail: eduardo at kr2-egb.com.ar 
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KR> First flight of the year

[Eduardo Barros]

My first flight of the year,  1/11/2015 

with  my oldest 12 year old son, Juan Eduardo, we flew to San Nicolas, Buenos 
Aires landing and come back to San Pedro, the flight was 50 minutes on very hot 
day, 95? f  out and 101? f into the cockpit 
San Pedro landing was at 1470 feet over the soft runway (grass), in San Nicolas 
was at 990 feet with a density altitude of 2170 feet.
the climb was very soft to keep oil temperature below 248? f, the cruiser to 
1500 feet was comfortable if we forget the heat.

you can see a video of flight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv8x8p5JXg0
Saludos

Eduardo Barros
San Pedro, Bs. As., Argentina

Mail: eduardo at kr2-egb.com.ar 
Visite el proyecto de construcci?n del avi?n experimental "Kr2 EGB": 

KR> First flight of the year

[Phillip Matheson]

Down under is 42c  107f  bloody to hot to fly.

But I did manage a 2 hour flight in a Air Tractor 504 turbine. Just before 
Xmas. What fun.

Phil Matheson

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[Phillip Matheson]

Down under is 42c  107f  bloody to hot to fly.

But I did manage a 2 hour flight in a Air Tractor 504 turbine. Just before 
Xmas. What fun.

Phil Matheson

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KR> First flight of the year

[bjoenunley]

Get better Mark.?

Joe


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 Original message From: Mark Jones via KRnet 
 Date:01/02/2015  7:41 AM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: KRnet  Subject: Re: KR> 
First flight of the year 

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford Subject: KR> First flight of the year


> Well, since Mark Jones didn't pipe up with "first flight of the year" 
> news, I guess I should take up his slack.

No flying for me so far this year. I tested positive for Influenza type A on 
New Years Eve.


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


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KR> First flight of the year

[Robert7721]

Managed to get in a quick flight myself yesterday. More to ensure the airplane 
doesn't get neglected and shake off the rust of my flying abilities. Only about 
a half hour, but still felt great to do it. It was still pretty cold at 20 
degrees F so I did a pre-heat on the engine before starting. Still took a 
little bit of effort to get her warmed up and running smoothly. Once warmed up 
she ran great. 

I've been running Foreflight on the Ipad now for a couple years and love it. I 
haven't bought a paper sectional since then. I was always extremely difficult 
to use a paper map in a KR anyway. Just try and flip it over while flying, next 
thing I know I'm doing unusual attitude recovery training. I see they have 
added new EFIS functions lately and believe the IPAD is now a great poor man's 
Attitude indicator. Would not want to actually fly IFR, but as a tool - great 
stuff. I hadn't heard they had worked out how to use one for engine monitoring 
- that would be excellent.


Rob Schmitt
N1852Z
620 hours





-Original Message-
From: Mark Langford via KRnet 
To: KRnet 
Sent: Thu, Jan 1, 2015 10:04 pm
Subject: KR> First flight of the year


Well, since Mark Jones didn't pipe up with "first flight of the year" 
news, I guess I should take up his slack.  I flew 1.8 hours today, doing 
10 landings at three airports.  N891JF has been down a few weeks, as I 
had to send my iEFIS and iBox back to MGL for some maintenance.  I still 
haven't swapped out the brakes, because I figure the cold temps will be 
kind enough to the o-rings to keep the brakes intact for a few more 
weeks, at least.  I'll have them swapped out in time for Sun N Fun 
though, for sure.

My experience with the iEFIS has convinced me that the way to go is an 
iPad running your choice of aviation software.  At least if it goes 
down, you can get another iPad for reasonable money, and have it 
overnight if you need it!  And if you don't like one app, just buy a 
different one next year.  I've been expecting somebody to come up with a 
bluetooth engine interface for the iPad, and there's at least one at 
http://sportair.aero/news/wireless-in-flight-engine-data-now-available-for-icub/
 

, probably more if I spend a few minutes looking, and certainly more in 
the future.

I was skeptical of the brightness of the iPad, but now that I've 
inherited my daughter's (she's happy with her laptop at college), it's 
plenty bright enough for an open cockpit KR, and fits just about 
perfectly in the panel height available.  Even two iPads on the panel, 
one for navigation and one for engine monitoring, would make a lot of 
sense in my mind.  You could use ForeFlight or the iFLY app for nav, and 
an engine monitoring for the other, and if one went down you could do 
both on one iPad.  Poor man's glass panel, in my mind, and would be what 
I'd do if I could do it all over again.  Maybe I'll have that chance 
with my next one.  The iPad is ubiquitous, and stuff like ADS-B is "plug 
and play" with it.  No longer do you have to wait for a particular 
software vendor to add compatibility...just about everybody wants to be 
compatible with the iPad first.

And I also have to confess that there's nothing wrong with steam gauges 
for basic flight instruments.  At least they only fail one at a time, 
and I do think they are easier to read and digest the info quickly. 
That'll open a large can of worms, I'm sure.

I did install cabin heat in N891JF this week, and it's a wonderful thing...
-- 
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com


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KR> First flight of the year

[Mark Jones]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford Subject: KR> First flight of the year


> Well, since Mark Jones didn't pipe up with "first flight of the year" 
> news, I guess I should take up his slack.

No flying for me so far this year. I tested positive for Influenza type A on 
New Years Eve.


Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI
E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
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KR> First flight of the year

[Flesner]

>Well, since Mark Jones didn't pipe up with "first flight of the 
>year" news, I guess I should take up his slack.
>Mark Langford
++

I was with you all in spirit.  I made it to the airport but did not 
fly.  I've been under doctors care for more than a week now recouping 
from whatever bug is going around.  No shape to be airborne but I did 
knock the termites off the KR.

Larry Flesner 

KR> First flight of the year

[bjoenunley]

My glass cockpit was attaching my iPhone to the instrument panel and running 
apps for nav. ?It works great! ?Moving map and all.?

I flew a short hop today as well. Today was the best flying weather we've had 
in weeks.?

Joe


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 Original message From: Mark Langford via KRnet 
 Date:01/01/2015  10:03 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: KRnet  Subject: KR> First 
flight of the year 
Well, since Mark Jones didn't pipe up with "first flight of the year" 
news, I guess I should take up his slack.  I flew 1.8 hours today, doing 
10 landings at three airports.  N891JF has been down a few weeks, as I 
had to send my iEFIS and iBox back to MGL for some maintenance.  I still 
haven't swapped out the brakes, because I figure the cold temps will be 
kind enough to the o-rings to keep the brakes intact for a few more 
weeks, at least.  I'll have them swapped out in time for Sun N Fun 
though, for sure.

My experience with the iEFIS has convinced me that the way to go is an 
iPad running your choice of aviation software.  At least if it goes 
down, you can get another iPad for reasonable money, and have it 
overnight if you need it!  And if you don't like one app, just buy a 
different one next year.  I've been expecting somebody to come up with a 
bluetooth engine interface for the iPad, and there's at least one at 
http://sportair.aero/news/wireless-in-flight-engine-data-now-available-for-icub/
 
, probably more if I spend a few minutes looking, and certainly more in 
the future.

I was skeptical of the brightness of the iPad, but now that I've 
inherited my daughter's (she's happy with her laptop at college), it's 
plenty bright enough for an open cockpit KR, and fits just about 
perfectly in the panel height available.  Even two iPads on the panel, 
one for navigation and one for engine monitoring, would make a lot of 
sense in my mind.  You could use ForeFlight or the iFLY app for nav, and 
an engine monitoring for the other, and if one went down you could do 
both on one iPad.  Poor man's glass panel, in my mind, and would be what 
I'd do if I could do it all over again.  Maybe I'll have that chance 
with my next one.  The iPad is ubiquitous, and stuff like ADS-B is "plug 
and play" with it.  No longer do you have to wait for a particular 
software vendor to add compatibility...just about everybody wants to be 
compatible with the iPad first.

And I also have to confess that there's nothing wrong with steam gauges 
for basic flight instruments.  At least they only fail one at a time, 
and I do think they are easier to read and digest the info quickly. 
That'll open a large can of worms, I'm sure.

I did install cabin heat in N891JF this week, and it's a wonderful thing...
-- 
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com


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KR> First flight of the year

[John Bouyea]

At the risk of a "me too" I got 30 minutes in the Cardinal and an hour in
N5391M today, practiced some slow flight, approaching the full stall break
and just 1 landing to tuck it away safely. Hoping to get out again tomorrow.
Clear winter days in Oregon are a wonderful thing.

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Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 8:04 PM
Subject: KR> First flight of the year

Well, since Mark Jones didn't pipe up with "first flight of the year" 
news, I guess I should take up his slack.  I flew 1.8 hours today, doing ...
Mark Langford

KR> "First" Flight Report

[John Bouyea]

Hi Tony.

Congrats on getting your KR into the air.  

Thank you, I?m still quite excited about it! And sorry for the delay in 
answering your query. I?ve been having too much fun flying since I got off the 
ground. C177A, KR2, RV8A, and a RV9A all in the last 48 hours. YeeHaww Larry!



I'm interested that you're operating from a 2,000 ft grass strip.
Let me clarify that point.

Our strip OR81 (http://airnav.com/airport/OR81) hosts about 15 airplanes 
ranging from RV?s (4, 6, 8 & 12) using about 1/3 of it to a Beech 36 who uses 
about ? of it. Most of the pilots here have flown from here many years and it?s 
what we just know and use. I actually land my Cardinal in less than factory 
book numbers when I?m really on top of it. I can get down and stopped in under 
600?. There?s not a lot of room for variance in speeds. There is something 
about only having so much available and just making it work. It?s a whole 
separate topic but ?Slow Flight? and being comfortable operating close to MCA 
has a big impact on being successful. In the Cardinal, I have more fun going 
slow than trying to go fast.



Did you have any concerns about your KR operating from your strip?  Is it the 
takeoff or the landing that uses the most real estate?  

Yes. I?m afraid it?s going to be the landing part that is the issue here. My 
first takeoff I was off the ground in about 800? no problem. That doesn?t leave 
much/ any room for putting it back down if there is a problem but that?s a 
given here. Friday, I launched from here and flew to MMV 
(http://airnav.com/airport/MMV) for my first landings. Having a mile of runway 
in front of me made that almost a non-event. My first landing at MMV I floated 
above the runway almost 1500? according to Jerry VanGrunsven. That simply isn?t 
going to work at home. My plan is to learn/ teach myself how to slow fly this 
thing. I don?t know who said it but Dan Pritchard reminded me he read that 5 
knots extra on landing could equate to 500? more landing distance. So to answer 
your question, landing takes more than takeoff.



What are the characteristics of your KR (engine, weight, flaps, etc.) that 
might affect takeoff and landing performance?
I?m learning to fly a KR2 ?kinda S? as it has an extra bay in the back but no 
2? extension in front of the mail spar.
Revmaster 2100, Great Plains 4-into-1 exhaust header (and I DO think it makes a 
difference)
About 630# and I want to reweigh it after the trim incident (separate message 
coming on that)
Belly brake ala Heath/ Jones/ Langford variety (long overdue updates coming to 
my KR web page soon)

Great big 5.00x5 main tires running at 20psi and Deihl nose gear without any 
fairing yet



Once again, congratulations.

Thanks again! 
John Bouyea ? no longer a virgin
N5391M/ KR2
OR81/ Hillsboro, OR

KR> "First" Flight Report

[Dan Heath]

Face it Oscar, you are just an immeasurable force of nature that motivates
everyone you come in contact with.



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



Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 



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Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC







-Original Message-


What I am *not* sure of is why I might merit special mention when you were
thanking people for their help?  



Oscar Zuniga

KR> "First" Flight Report

[Tony King]

Hi John,

Congrats on getting your KR into the air.  I'm interested that you're
operating from a 2,000 ft grass strip.  From other discussions on the forum
I've developed the impression that 2,000 ft would be a minimal strip for a
KR.  The reason I'm interested is that my own strip is about 650 metres
(close enough to 2,000 ft) and I've been wondering if I'll be able to
operate my KR from there.

Did you have any concerns about your KR operating from your strip?  Is it
the takeoff or the landing that uses the most real estate?  What are the
characteristics of your KR (engine, weight, flaps, etc.) that might affect
takeoff and landing performance?

Once again, congratulations.

Cheers,

Tony

On 8 November 2014 13:35, John Bouyea via KRnet 
wrote:

> Well, it finally came together for me. N5391M made its second flight this
> afternoon. I'm not counting the "other" first flight a few years ago
> because
> the landing wasn't so good. Anyway after 2 PIO excursions on takeoff, I had
> a pretty nice .9 hour ride from my 2000' grass strip OR81 to MMV, site of
> the 2015 KR Gathering. I had to do a go-around on my first approach but the
> second approach was reasonable and lead to a safe landing. I tucked it into
> a hanger and caught a ride home with Jerry Van Grunsven in his RV8A, 1 of
> my
> 2 chase planes. I now really understand Flesner's YeeHaws! I belted out 2
> of
> those and it sure added to the fun.
>
>
>
> Right now I want to digest a few things more fully before I post what I've
> learned. Until then, I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone on the
> list and especially, Mark Langford, Dan Heath and Oscar Zuniga  for their
> ongoing support for my efforts.
>
>
>
> John Bouyea
>
> N5391M/ KR2
>
> OR81/ Hillsboro, OR
>
>
>
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KR> "First" Flight Report

[Al Hawkins]

Congratulations John.

My stock kr2 had to have the electric trim re-rigged to give me more 
nose down.
I don't think the trim tab is ever above the elevator only below it.
I am using a mac servo in the elevator to adjust the tab.

Al Hawkins
C-GDPU
Port Coquitlam BC.

On 11/7/2014 19:35, John Bouyea via KRnet wrote:
> Well, it finally came together for me. N5391M made its second flight this
> afternoon. I'm not counting the "other" first flight a few years ago because
> the landing wasn't so good. Anyway after 2 PIO excursions on takeoff, I had
> a pretty nice .9 hour ride from my 2000' grass strip OR81 to MMV, site of
> the 2015 KR Gathering. I had to do a go-around on my first approach but the
> second approach was reasonable and lead to a safe landing. I tucked it into
> a hanger and caught a ride home with Jerry Van Grunsven in his RV8A, 1 of my
> 2 chase planes. I now really understand Flesner's YeeHaws! I belted out 2 of
> those and it sure added to the fun.
>
>   
>
> Right now I want to digest a few things more fully before I post what I've
> learned. Until then, I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone on the
> list and especially, Mark Langford, Dan Heath and Oscar Zuniga  for their
> ongoing support for my efforts.
>
>   
>
> John Bouyea
>
> N5391M/ KR2
>
> OR81/ Hillsboro, OR
>
>   
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KR> "First" Flight Report

[Oscar Zuniga]

Bou;

I will add my congratulations to those that the others have offered, and of 
course we're all happy that the flight brought you back to earth safe and 
sound.  You'll soon get to the bottom of the stick force issue, I'm sure.

What I am *not* sure of is why I might merit special mention when you were 
thanking people for their help?  As I recall, the only thing I did was drive 
out to Paul Martin's shop with you one day to look at his KR2 when he was 
converting it from its original KR retracts and tailwheel to trigear.  The only 
reference I have to that is a little webpage that I put up describing my first 
flight in a KR (Paul's), here: http://www.flysquirrel.net/ride.html .  That 
page is dated December 1999, fifteen years ago, so anything I did to help keep 
you motivated back then has long since burned out ;o)

Again, congrats!

Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Pietenpol NX41CC, A75 power

KR> "First" Flight Report

[John Bouyea]

Well, it finally came together for me. N5391M made its second flight this
afternoon. I'm not counting the "other" first flight a few years ago because
the landing wasn't so good. Anyway after 2 PIO excursions on takeoff, I had
a pretty nice .9 hour ride from my 2000' grass strip OR81 to MMV, site of
the 2015 KR Gathering. I had to do a go-around on my first approach but the
second approach was reasonable and lead to a safe landing. I tucked it into
a hanger and caught a ride home with Jerry Van Grunsven in his RV8A, 1 of my
2 chase planes. I now really understand Flesner's YeeHaws! I belted out 2 of
those and it sure added to the fun.



Right now I want to digest a few things more fully before I post what I've
learned. Until then, I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone on the
list and especially, Mark Langford, Dan Heath and Oscar Zuniga  for their
ongoing support for my efforts. 



John Bouyea

N5391M/ KR2

OR81/ Hillsboro, OR

KR> first flight

[Phillip Matheson]

Robert..

Great news, good to hear you got someone with experience to test fly.

Please keep us informed of your testing , and may your problems be only 
minor ones.

Great to have another KR in Australia.

We may now be able to assemble enough at one location for our own gathering.

PLEASE remember all KR lovers we have the Ra Aus at Temora NSW at Easter, I 
will have VH-PKR there as usual. the more the better.
Book early as beds are hard to get. I just says in a PUB, good beer and 
food.

Phil Matheson 

KR> first flight

[Dan Heath]

What engine is that?  Sounds good.

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

Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN 
Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN 
Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN 
Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN 
Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN 

Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC

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  From: robert gill
  Subject: KR> first flight


  KR 19-8322 here in Aus. finally flew her first flight today

KR> first flight

[Eduardo Barros]

Congratulations
Saludos

Eduardo Barros
San Pedro, Bs. As., Argentina

Mail: eduardo at kr2-egb.com.ar 
Visite el proyecto de construcci?n del avi?n experimental "Kr2 EGB": 
www.kr2-egb.com.ar

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  From: robert gill 
  To: krnet at list.krnet.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 7:10 AM
  Subject: KR> first flight


  KR 19-8322 here in Aus. finally flew her first flight today, (and I am still 
buzzing) only for one circuit tho as there was a high EGT alarm but bar graphs 
were in the green, so it was landed on caution , Test pilot said it flew well 
just slightly nose heavy, just a few minor things to fix up now then on with 
the rest of the test fight hours.here a video of the first 
flight.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA1rSoiwS2I  
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KR> first flight

[Robert7721]

Outstanding! Good look plane and it looked like it was flying great! Hopefully 
you can sort out the EGT pretty quickly.


-Original Message-
From: robert gill 
To: krnet 
Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 4:11 am
Subject: KR> first flight


KR 19-8322 here in Aus. finally flew her first flight today, (and I am still 
buzzing) only for one circuit tho as there was a high EGT alarm but bar graphs 
were in the green, so it was landed on caution , Test pilot said it flew well 
just slightly nose heavy, just a few minor things to fix up now then on with 
the 
rest of the test fight hours.here a video of the first 
flight.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA1rSoiwS2I   
   

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KR> first flight advise

[robert gill]

Thanks guy's for the reply, I had not even considered the thought of flying 
several different aircraft before mine but it is a good logical idea and i know 
were it is coming from as I have driven a lot of different machines over the 
years, from small underground loco's to giant mine face shovels and you need to 
approach each one differently and feel what the machine is telling you before 
you act.  but for this purpose I am only limited to a small few planes. And by 
the way if any one is on the hunt for tail wheel came across this, a Tail Wheel 
Assembly and hardware. from fisher flying products, looks like a neat unit.  
--always great to find something after you have already made it!!--And thanks 
Mark for the offer for my link but my my web site is already there in the 
builders list. unless you had something else in mind, in any case it's OK, its 
out there for anyone to look at.

KR> First flight

[Doran Jaffas]

Gentleman I am assuming we can have different points of view for the
purpose of education and not offend anyone.  The gentleman I spoke of a
Sonerai flying just like a cub I believe could be a dangerous statement for
some. I have flown many different types of taildraggers including
champions, chiefs and cups along with a Cessna 140.
  All of those it is true do have similar flight characteristics though
they are unique to their own. A higher performance amateur built aircraft
does not fly orl land the same.  Build a mansion aircraft does not have any
dangers flight characteristics it is still a sensitive airplane. Mine had a
climb rate of 1500 feet per minute and a roll rate of 180 degrees per
second. Please do not take this wrong! I just believe that it could hurt
someone that is a little bit ignorant that they can fly something that is
fairly tame and jump into a higher performance sport aircraft and not have
to the very careful! This is a great website and though none of the
airplanes if flown within their respected flight parameters are inherently
dangerous we must be careful how we use our experience to convey knowledge
to others. My Sonerai was a very nice handling airplane and I do miss it
but none of these aircraft are tame is the previously mentioned Pipers,
Aeronca's or Cessnas. Again I hope no one takes offense to this but I do
feel that it is important that we do not compare our homebuilts to factory
builts when it comes to performance.

KR> first flight advise

[robert gill]

Thanks for the first flight test plan Mark, I will be seriously studying 
that.here is a couple of specs on mine if it helps any one for my first flight 
advice and what to expect,I pretty much built mine exactly the same as Troy 
Petteway's. Based on photos and his tail specs.It is a standard KR2 , apart 
from the tail. and fixed gear (Dhiel) T.G.I increased the stab span by 6" on 
both sides and reduced the elevator by 4" on both sides, pretty much same as 
Troy's (built that way with fear in mind of pitch sensitivity in the early 
stages),  Increase the height of the fin by 4"Wing is the AS5046.Empty weight 
is 635lb./288kg Mean CG, aft face of fwd spar is 54.5" from spinner back plate. 
CG. with full fuel (head tank and wing tanks) and 1 pilot is 971lb./440kg.  CG. 
is 1/4" fwd of mean CG. Head tank only with 1 pilot is 894lb/405kg,  CG is 1 
3/4" fwd of mean CG. Engine is a 85hp Revmaster R2300 with Revflow carb and 
prop is a Tonini Bro. GT 57" * 44". Pilot weight based on 187lb/85kg. "i'm a 
little lighter than that!"if any ones interested in some pics there is some 
here of it http://www.lilausydreamkr2.com/general-pics.html.
 

KR> first flight advise

[brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com]

I had a Sonerai for a little while.  When I bought it the previous owner
told me that if flies just like a Cub.  I though no possible way, but
sure enough it flew just like a Cub.  A KR is nothing like a Cub.  Time
in a Sonerai, or anything different than you normally fly for that
matter, will help you, but it will still not be like a KR.   


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Subject: Re: KR> first flight advise
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Date: Mon, November 18, 2013 2:22 pm
To: "KRnet" 


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KR> first flight advise

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KR> First flight

[Doran Jaffas]

This has been some good conversing. The advise on going over the aircraft
for a few weeks instead of jumping into a first flight vindicates my
thinking. I put the cart before the horse in buying N186RC in thinking
because of my Sonerai time I could just go. High speed taxi and ground
effect flight humbled me a bit though it settled down nicely. I also
realized because someone else built it that the interior needs to be
adjusted for me. The airplane survived my hanger doors being blown off by
severe winds last night with nary a scratch! I figure this little bird.
snd I have alot of flying together as LONG AS I GO ABOUT IT NO DIFFERENTLY
THAN A FIRST TEST FLIGHT IRREGARDLESS OF MY ARROGANT EXPERIENCE with
multiple types of aircraft.
 Thank you gentlemen for the intelligent advise regarding this very
important subject.
Doran.  N186RC

KR> first flight advise

[Robert7721]

Great looking plane! I really looking forward to hearing your results with the 
85 hp Revmaster 2300 engine. I think you'll be the 1st to run one in a KR2 love 
to see this. The engine run video sounded great. I've had pretty good results 
with my 2100D but would love to have the extra horse power of the 2300. 


Thanks,

Rob Schmitt
N1852Z
www.robert7721.com



-Original Message-
From: robert gill 
To: krnet 
Sent: Sun, Nov 17, 2013 10:14 pm
Subject: KR> first flight advise


Thanks for the first flight test plan Mark, I will be seriously studying 
that.here is a couple of specs on mine if it helps any one for my first flight 
advice and what to expect,I pretty much built mine exactly the same as Troy 
Petteway's. Based on photos and his tail specs.It is a standard KR2 , apart 
from 
the tail. and fixed gear (Dhiel) T.G.I increased the stab span by 6" on both 
sides and reduced the elevator by 4" on both sides, pretty much same as Troy's 
(built that way with fear in mind of pitch sensitivity in the early stages),  
Increase the height of the fin by 4"Wing is the AS5046.Empty weight is 
635lb./288kg Mean CG, aft face of fwd spar is 54.5" from spinner back plate. 
CG. 
with full fuel (head tank and wing tanks) and 1 pilot is 971lb./440kg.  CG. is 
1/4" fwd of mean CG. Head tank only with 1 pilot is 894lb/405kg,  CG is 1 3/4" 
fwd of mean CG. Engine is a 85hp Revmaster R2300 with Revflow carb and prop is 
a 
Tonini Bro. GT 57" * 44". Pilot weight based on 187lb/85
 kg. "i'm a little lighter than that!"if any ones interested in some pics there 
is some here of it http://www.lilausydreamkr2.com/general-pics.html.
  
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KR> first flight advise

[Mark Langford]

Robert Gill wrote:

>...if anyone's interested in some pics there is some here of it 
>http://www.lilausydreamkr2.com/general-pics.html.

That's an awesome plane, Robert!   I particularly like the "other woman" 
photo on the first page (click on the photo).  You're wife obviously has a 
pretty good sense of humor.

 I think you'll be fine with the modifications you've made to the tail and 
your CG especially if you start out with most of your fuel in the header 
tank to keep the CG forward for first flights.

Awesome plane.  Can I add the link to KRnet's website links?

Thanks...

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

KR> first flight advise

[JL]

Which Sonerai would you be able to fly? I suspect that a low wing version is 
quite similar to a KR2s. However, my only point if comparison is the 
differences between my somewhat tricky Sonerai I and a Corvair powered KR2S. 
Between those two, the KR is the easier plane to fly and land. 

If you can get Sonerai time, do so. I any time in a highly maneuverable 
aircraft is going to help. 

Jeff Lange

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 16, 2013, at 7:36 PM, robert gill  wrote:
> 
> Just wondering if any one can give me a comparison of flying a KR to flying a 
> jabiru or a soneri. at the moment i am doing some time in a jabiru to get the 
> skills going again after a few years of not flying a 3 axis 'been busy 
> building' and the jab has a training wheel up front mine doesn't, i have also 
> been offered some time in a soneri, these are the only planes in the area 
> were i live that i think may come close to the handling of a KR, because 
> hopefully when i get home from sea this time i will be taking mine to the 
> airport for its first flight so whether i do the first flight or i can get 
> someone else to do it, i can have or give some little advise on what to 
> expect. 
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KR> first flight advise

[Mark Langford]

Robert Gill wrote:

> Just wondering if any one can give me a comparison of flying a KR to 
> flying a jabiru or a soneri. at the moment I am doing some time in a 
> jabiru to get the skills going again after a few years of not flying...

Few people on this list can speak specifically to the comparisons you 
mention, but Jeff Lange will probably chime in, since he has a lot of 
Sonerai hours and recently started flying a KR2S.  From what he told me, the 
KR2S is more stable.  If you're talking about a regular KR2, good luck 
finding something comparable.  Just remember to don't make any sudden 
movements of the stick...it doesn't take much!  If the plane is set up 
properly though, it should fly itself once it reaches takeoff speed.

Obviously the usual "first flight rules" apply.  What I would do is let the 
plane fly when it wants to on takeoff, climb out slowly at first to get a 
good feel for it, circle to a good 3000 AGL or so  above the airport, reduce 
throttle, and start feeling out the plane.  There's a whole checklist of 
things to do on a first flight, and if you need one of those"cards", there 
are several for the KR.  Most of these have their roots in Rick Junkin's 
effort.  He was (is?) a KR builder who was also an F-15 test pilot, and 
wrote a "test card" that even the RV builders have copied.  The link to it 
is bad now, so I'll dig it up out of my hard drive and post it later today. 
I think some other folks probably have a copy of it too.

More later...

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



- Original Message - 
From: "robert gill" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:36 PM
Subject: KR> first flight advise


> Just wondering if any one can give me a comparison of flying a KR to 
> flying a jabiru or a soneri. at the moment i am doing some time in a 
> jabiru to get the skills going again after a few years of not flying a 3 
> axis 'been busy building' and the jab has a training wheel up front mine 
> doesn't, i have also been offered some time in a soneri, these are the 
> only planes in the area were i live that i think may come close to the 
> handling of a KR, because hopefully when i get home from sea this time i 
> will be taking mine to the airport for its first flight so whether i do 
> the first flight or i can get someone else to do it, i can have or give 
> some little advise on what to expect.
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KR> First Flight

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[Sid Wood]

I was asked several times about the g forces during my first flight in my 
KR-2 on March 23, 2013.  Contributing factors of pilot inexperience and a 
control malfunction resulted in damage to the nose gear on landing.  The 
Dynon D10A recorded maximum of +1.7 g and minimum of +0.3 g.  Exactly when 
these peaks occurred is unknown.  My guess: the peaks occurred during 
take-off when I was struggling to regain control of the aircraft immediately 
after the trim tab failure.
Aerobatic maneuvers under 50 feet AGL are definitely not recommended, 
especially during first flight.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> first flight YouTube link

[Larry Flesner]

At 09:15 PM 5/2/2013, you wrote:
>Following is a link to the YouTube video of Peterbuilt1, N424DG's 
>first flight
>Pete Gauthier
+

Nice video, nice KR, Congratulations..

Larry Flesner

KR> First Flight

[Willie van der Walt]

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

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

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

KR> First Flight

[Pete and Karen Gauthier]

N424DG is no longer a hanger Queen!  I want to thank Ed Stepec, a fellow EAAer 
and former KR Owner.  He did the taxi testing and flew the first flight of 
N424DG this evening.  from the ground it was a perfect take off and a perfect 
landing.  It was a short flight, only 10 minutes but he reported all gages in 
the green and never touched the trim.  There is a problem, I think in the 
static system, because the VSI showed 2000 ft. per min climb in level flight 
and airspeed was 130 mph on final so he flew the plane not the gages.  He was 
impressed and I am relieved (and a proud parent).  Great job Ed and thank you.

Pete Gauthier
KR builder 
Woodburn, OR. 

KR> First Flight Video

[Rogelio Serrano]

Good job! Now i have to order the wood and start building!

On Apr 6, 2013 11:05 AM, "Sid Wood"  wrote:
>
> Thanks to Bernie Wunder for this video of the First Flight of N6242.  The
actual flight date was March 23, 2013, not as stated in the video.
> To bad I managed to bend the nose gear.  There were issues, but PIO was
the main culprit. Fixes are in work and the plane will soon fly again.
> Yeee Haaa!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tDI-_r-BXc=youtu.be
>
> Sid Wood
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
>
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KR> First Flight Video

[Sid Wood]

Thanks to Bernie Wunder for this video of the First Flight of N6242.  The 
actual flight date was March 23, 2013, not as stated in the video.
To bad I managed to bend the nose gear.  There were issues, but PIO was the 
main culprit. Fixes are in work and the plane will soon fly again.
Yeee Haaa!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tDI-_r-BXc=youtu.be

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> First Flight Issues - Elevator Trim - Nyrod

[Mark Langford]

Wayne Tokarz wrote:

>> Nyrod seems to be a very popular product here in the KR group, but
honestly, I am confused, why would anyone use Nyrod at all? <<

People use it because the plans call for it and Rand Robinson sold it as
part of the KR kits.  It is lightweight stuff, but those who don't mind
trading a little money and weight for improved safety and reliability have
been moving toward Ray Allen (formerly MAC) trim servos instead...

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
see experimental N56ML at www.N56ML.com 

KR> First Flight Issues - Elevator Trim Tab

[Sid Wood]

On the first flight the elevator trim tab Nyrod sheath anchor point broke 
loose and moved the trim tab to the full nose up position resulting in near 
loss of control.  Epoxy does not stick to well to plastic surfaces.
For the fix: I installed an aluminum angle to support an Adel cushion clamp. 
The clamp captures a 1/4 inch fuel hose that was slipped over the Nyrod 
sheath.  Wrapped the Nyrod with vinyl tape for a snug fit in the hose.  The 
clamp keeps the cable from wiggling around and prevents the sheath from 
moving without pinching the inner cable.  Operation of the trim tab is now 
smooth and positive.
Here is a picture from my website for the re-worked cable support:
http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/index.php?q=log_entry_id=71589

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> First Flight Issues - Elevator Trim

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[Lawrence Bell]

Thanks, Sid, good heads up for the rest of us. I like your throttle setup,
I'm going to try to copy it, Larry Bell

On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Sid Wood  wrote:

> On the first flight, 3/23/13, moments after lift off, the elevator trim
> jumped to Full Nose Up.  Trim control in the cockpit was non-responsive.  I
> had to hold firm forward pressure on the stick to maintain level flight
> with the stick position about neutral.  The bounced landing bent the nose
> strut.
> Investigation after the flight revealed the epoxy seal on the sheath of
> the Nyrod trim tab rod had broken.  The Nyrod center rod and the sheath
> were not damaged.  The break is at the entrance to the horizontal
> stabilizer leading edge inside the fuselage.  This allowed the sheath to
> move resulting in the trim tab moving to the Full Nose Up position.  The
> fix is to secure the Nyrod sheath.  This is the same practical installation
> requirements for any Bowden cable.
> NV aero is shipping a new nose strut.
> Here are some pictures from my website showing the Trim Control in the
> cockpit at Full Nose Down, the Elevator Trim Tab at Full Nose Up, and the
> broken Nyrod sheath anchor area:
>
> http://websites.expercraft.**com/sidwood/index.php?q=log_**
> entry_id=71577
>
> Sid Wood
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
>
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KR> First Flight Issues - Bent Nose Strut

[Sid Wood]

Bounced landing on the first flight, 3/23/13, bent the nose gear strut. 
Here is a picture from my website showing the result:

http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/index.php?q=log_entry_id=71578

NV aero has a replacement nose gear strut in shipping.  Thanks to Steve 
Glover for the super quick response.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> First Flight Issues - Elevator Trim

[Sid Wood]

On the first flight, 3/23/13, moments after lift off, the elevator trim 
jumped to Full Nose Up.  Trim control in the cockpit was non-responsive.  I 
had to hold firm forward pressure on the stick to maintain level flight with 
the stick position about neutral.  The bounced landing bent the nose strut.
Investigation after the flight revealed the epoxy seal on the sheath of the 
Nyrod trim tab rod had broken.  The Nyrod center rod and the sheath were not 
damaged.  The break is at the entrance to the horizontal stabilizer leading 
edge inside the fuselage.  This allowed the sheath to move resulting in the 
trim tab moving to the Full Nose Up position.  The fix is to secure the 
Nyrod sheath.  This is the same practical installation requirements for any 
Bowden cable.
NV aero is shipping a new nose strut.
Here are some pictures from my website showing the Trim Control in the 
cockpit at Full Nose Down, the Elevator Trim Tab at Full Nose Up, and the 
broken Nyrod sheath anchor area:

http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/index.php?q=log_entry_id=71577

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> First Flight

[Robert7721]

Sid,


Good job getting her back on the ground with only minimal stuff to rework.


I got rid of the nyrod type trim tab before I even started flying. Got rid of 
the second option (RC model servo) as well.  I have a fixed - but ground 
adjustable trim tab. I use a bungee cord in the cockpit for some additional 
adjustment - for like when I fly two passengers. Simple stuff but effective.



Don't even fly with wheel pants till everything is stable. You need to check 
out the brakes and tires regularly for alignment issues.


Engine cooling - check your baffles for gaps and inlet issues. 


Don't quit, you're too close - good luck.


Rob Schmitt
N1852Z




-Original Message-
From: Sid Wood 
To: krnet 
Sent: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 9:30 pm
Subject: KR> First Flight


Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.  That's 26+ years of steady 
building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together 
for 10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any altitude 
above 20 feet.  My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as flying speed 
was reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I immediately over 
corrected.  Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going while holding lots of 
forward stick.  Started to encounter more gusts a few hundred feet up with 
more PIO.  By 1500 feet was getting better control, but still gusty.  Still 
had full down trim and holding lots of forward stick.  At 2000 feet oil temp 
spiked at 240 degrees F and oil pressure was dropping off.  Reduced throttle 
to idle to glide to an airport landing.  Was to high and fast over the 
threshold.  The low morning sun washed out everything on the Dynon during 
final approach.  I did not know if the engine had enough oil for a go 
around, so pressed for a landing on the 4200' runway.  Estimate the first 
touch was about 80 knots half way down the runway with more PIO.  The third 
bounce bent the nose strut and trashed the wheel pant.  Got to taxi speed 
with about 100 feet of runway to spare.  Taxi back to the hangar was 
uneventful except for the fear induced adrenaline shakes.
Inspection at the hangar revealed the nose strut bent at the curve up from 
the pivot.  The wheel pant had asphalt scratches indicating a classic 
wheelbarrow touchdown and had been destroyed.  Engine oil was at the full 
mark on the dip stick.  Heat in the cabin during flight indicated inadequate 
airflow through the oil cooler; excessive air duct length may be the 
problem.
The elevator trim tab would not extend beyond the neutral point using the 
cockpit control.  The Nyrod shaft on the trim tab seems to be jammed to keep 
the elevator in the full up position.  My right triceps still aches from 
holding forward stick so hard for so long.  Troubleshooting is still ongoing 
to fix the elevator trim.  Will also need a new nose strut and maybe a new 
oil cooler.
My intent with persisting with the climb was to get enough experience with 
the controls to calm down the PIO for landing.  Engine oil over heat 
preempted that training.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA




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KR> First Flight

[Jeff York]

Sid,

Congrats on making it and congrats on your first flight. 

I had the same issue you had with my trim tab. My trim tab motor was located 
far from my trim tab and I used a Nyrod cable that bent and traveled all the 
way up behind my seat. I found that there was to much play in it by having the 
motor mounted so far from the trim tab and trying to keep the Nyrod cable 
clamped in place without binding it. I spent a lot of time relocating the trim 
motor in the back of the fuse and closer to the trim tab and horizontal 
stabilizer. This helped but it did not completely eliminate the play in my trim 
tab and its effectiveness.

I would suggest that if you trim tab motor is not located in your horizontal 
stab that you relocate it there. I am going to relocate mine there. This should 
eliminate all play or binding. There may be several members here that have 
documented how to do this but I suggest you start out by looking at Dan Heaths 
pages and pictures on how to do this. He has done a lot of research and had 
both failures and success on how to do this and what to use and not use. I will 
be using Dan's pictures and procedures on how to redo mine. 

On the oil cooling. I am not sure if you are running a VW or a Corvair. I would 
assume that if you are having oil cooling issues, that you are running a VW. My 
advice. Dont do what I did. I bought a big oil cooler and then bought all the 
Earls fittings and such and by the time I got done with it. I would have been 
far ahead to just have bought the Revmaster large oil cooler kit. I am saying 
that from a cost to build standpoint. I think my 60 dollar oil cooler cost me 
over 300 bucks by the time I got it done. I think the Revmaster is less than 
200 but I have not looked it up lately. 

As it relates to cooling and the high pressure and low pressure side of your 
engine and cowling. I have done a lot of experimenting in this area. Not as 
much as some but a bit. I was never really able to make much of a difference in 
oil cooling by making changes to my cowling both upper and lower. Someone 
correct me if I am wrong but I think if your inlets are farther away from your 
prop hub or as far outside as you can get them, you are going to get better air 
flow in. Look at Marl Langfords site for data on this I believe. I think Mark 
L. has done a lot of study and research on high pressure side, lower pressure 
side and the effects on cooling. I guess I should check some of my resources 
before I make those claims.

I am also thinking of adding some baffle seals around my nose gear strut to be 
sure that I am not allowing a significant volume of air to enter into the lower 
cowling and cause an increase in pressure on the low pressure side or bottom of 
the motor. 

Jeff York
KR2
2010 National Gathering Peoples Choice, Best Interior
2011 Air Fest ??? ??? ??? ??? ? Best Experimental, Best Instrument, Best 
Interior







 From: Lawrence Bell 
To: KRnet  
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: KR> First Flight

I"m sure glad you made it , Sid. On your trim tab, the obvious, if it
doesn't work on the ground it won't work in the air, it would seem to me. I
am working on my cooling and am hoping to use a fiberglass plenum on a VW
similar to Mark Langford on his Corvair. I hope to prove reasonable cooling
on the ground. 26 years sounds about right for me, I don't know if I will
have the guts to put it in the air when I get there.
? ?  Regards, Larry Bell
On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Sid Wood  wrote:

> Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.? That's 26+ years of steady
> building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together
> for 10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
> Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any
> altitude above 20 feet.? My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as
> flying speed was reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I
> immediately over corrected.? Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going
> while holding lots of forward stick.? Started to encounter more gusts a few
> hundred feet up with more PIO.? By 1500 feet was getting better control,
> but still gusty.? Still had full down trim and holding lots of forward
> stick.? At 2000 feet oil temp spiked at 240 degrees F and oil pressure was
> dropping off.? Reduced throttle to idle to glide to an airport landing.
>? Was to high and fast over the threshold.? The low morning sun washed out
> everything on the Dynon during final approach.? I did not know if the
> engine had enough oil for a go around, so pressed for a landing on the
> 4200' runway.? Estimate the first touch was about 80 knots half way down
> the runway with more PIO.? The third bounce bent the nose strut and trashed
> the wheel pant.? Got to taxi speed with about 100 feet of runway to spare.
>? Taxi back to the hangar was unevent

KR> First Flight

[Mac McConnell-Wood]

Sounds uncannily like my first,Sid.
I my case my overheated  Revmaster quit on base and I had to dive to get
speed enough to get over trees on the threshold!
I put mine down to :
1- intakes too small.
2-outlet ditto.
3-use of aviation oil instead of recommended multigrade.
4.-Trim tab reduced in size by our masters which made it difficult to
achieve landing attitude.
I enlarged the intakes. Made an adjustable exit flap.Changed the oil to
Multigrade and fitted a "Gurney tab" to the elevator.
This worked for me -your results may differ!
Best regards,

Mac Wood




On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 2:29 AM, Sid Wood  wrote:

> Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.  That's 26+ years of steady
> building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together
> for 10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
> Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any
> altitude above 20 feet.  My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as
> flying speed was reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I
> immediately over corrected.  Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going
> while holding lots of forward stick.  Started to encounter more gusts a few
> hundred feet up with more PIO.  By 1500 feet was getting better control,
> but still gusty.  Still had full down trim and holding lots of forward
> stick.  At 2000 feet oil temp spiked at 240 degrees F and oil pressure was
> dropping off.  Reduced throttle to idle to glide to an airport landing.
>  Was to high and fast over the threshold.  The low morning sun washed out
> everything on the Dynon during final approach.  I did not know if the
> engine had enough oil for a go around, so pressed for a landing on the
> 4200' runway.  Estimate the first touch was about 80 knots half way down
> the runway with more PIO.  The third bounce bent the nose strut and trashed
> the wheel pant.  Got to taxi speed with about 100 feet of runway to spare.
>  Taxi back to the hangar was uneventful except for the fear induced
> adrenaline shakes.
> Inspection at the hangar revealed the nose strut bent at the curve up from
> the pivot.  The wheel pant had asphalt scratches indicating a classic
> wheelbarrow touchdown and had been destroyed.  Engine oil was at the full
> mark on the dip stick.  Heat in the cabin during flight indicated
> inadequate airflow through the oil cooler; excessive air duct length may be
> the problem.
> The elevator trim tab would not extend beyond the neutral point using the
> cockpit control.  The Nyrod shaft on the trim tab seems to be jammed to
> keep the elevator in the full up position.  My right triceps still aches
> from holding forward stick so hard for so long.  Troubleshooting is still
> ongoing to fix the elevator trim.  Will also need a new nose strut and
> maybe a new oil cooler.
> My intent with persisting with the climb was to get enough experience with
> the controls to calm down the PIO for landing.  Engine oil over heat
> preempted that training.
>
> Sid Wood
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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[MDKR2S]

Sid Wood wrote: > Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.

I would also like to congratulate my KR companion and friend for one cool 
test flight.  I was the ground/safety crew & observer + picture taker. 
After reviewing the video it did not appear to be as bad as Sid described. 
If he had not said anything,  to the casual observer it would have maybe 
looked like a non-event first flight that was shortened due to mechanical 
problems.  But I am sure the cockpit view was a totally different 
perspective.  He has joined that elite crowd of Orville and Alan and Neil as 
a fellow test pilot who took to the air and returned their aircraft safely 
:)
 Sid has been one of the most persistent builders I have known and all 
of his years of engineering and construction work paid off - I hope to join 
him some day in that elite group of first time test pilots.  I also salute 
all those KR pilots who have gone before him!
r/Bernie
Lusby, MD
KR2S Builder

KR> First Flight

[Craig Williams]

WOW !!!? Guess that's why they call you a test pilot.? Sure glad you got 
through it without a scratch.? Good writeup, you had me on the edge of my seat 
reading your account of events.? Goes to show that no matter how much we know 
about our planes they can, and will, always teach us more.? I am interested in 
hearing more about the oil cooler.? I have though many times about how I might 
plumb my air flow and would like to capture the heat for the cockpit.? The more 
I learn the more it looks like my idea is impractical.? Guess we'll call it 
experimental.? 


Craig
www.kr2seafury.com



 From: Sid Wood 
To: krnet at list.krnet.org 
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:29 PM
Subject: KR> First Flight

Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.? 

KR> First Flight

[Paul Childress]

Sid,

Glad to hear you got to fly her. Twenty-six plus years... that's a LONG time
to wait for that moment. Sorry it wasn't perfect but it sounds like any
repairs can be done without sanding! Maybe someone has a nice used trike
gear they'd sell you cheap. I have a KR2 in my garage that will hopefully
fly someday. Keep us posted.

Thanks a bunch,

Paul Childress
Jefferson City, MO

-Original Message-
From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Sid Wood
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:30 PM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Subject: KR> First Flight

Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.  That's 26+ years of steady
building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together
for 10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any altitude
above 20 feet.  My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as flying speed
was reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I immediately over
corrected.  Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going while holding lots of
forward stick.  Started to encounter more gusts a few hundred feet up with
more PIO.  By 1500 feet was getting better control, but still gusty.  Still
had full down trim and holding lots of forward stick.  At 2000 feet oil temp
spiked at 240 degrees F and oil pressure was dropping off.  Reduced throttle
to idle to glide to an airport landing.  Was to high and fast over the
threshold.  The low morning sun washed out everything on the Dynon during
final approach.  I did not know if the engine had enough oil for a go
around, so pressed for a landing on the 4200' runway.  Estimate the first
touch was about 80 knots half way down the runway with more PIO.  The third
bounce bent the nose strut and trashed the wheel pant.  Got to taxi speed
with about 100 feet of runway to spare.  Taxi back to the hangar was
uneventful except for the fear induced adrenaline shakes.
Inspection at the hangar revealed the nose strut bent at the curve up from
the pivot.  The wheel pant had asphalt scratches indicating a classic
wheelbarrow touchdown and had been destroyed.  Engine oil was at the full
mark on the dip stick.  Heat in the cabin during flight indicated inadequate
airflow through the oil cooler; excessive air duct length may be the
problem.
The elevator trim tab would not extend beyond the neutral point using the
cockpit control.  The Nyrod shaft on the trim tab seems to be jammed to keep
the elevator in the full up position.  My right triceps still aches from
holding forward stick so hard for so long.  Troubleshooting is still ongoing
to fix the elevator trim.  Will also need a new nose strut and maybe a new
oil cooler.
My intent with persisting with the climb was to get enough experience with
the controls to calm down the PIO for landing.  Engine oil over heat
preempted that training.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA




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[Jeff Scott]

Congratulations Sid. ?I know some of this was a bit disappointing, but you are 
still well and you learned a lot. ?You know what needs attention on the plane 
and have ideas of what to do to correct it. ?Things will improve as you get the 
bugs worked out.

-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM


> - Original Message -
> From: Sid Wood
> Sent: 03/23/13 08:29 PM
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: KR> First Flight
> 
> Made the first flight with N6242 this morning. That's 26+ years of steady 
> building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together 
> for 10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
> Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any altitude 
> above 20 feet. My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as flying speed 
> was reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I immediately over 
> corrected. Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going while holding lots of 
> forward stick. Started to encounter more gusts a few hundred feet up with 
> more PIO. By 1500 feet was getting better control, but still gusty. Still 
> had full down trim and holding lots of forward stick. At 2000 feet oil temp 
> spiked at 240 degrees F and oil pressure was dropping off. Reduced throttle 
> to idle to glide to an airport landing. Was to high and fast over the 
> threshold. The low morning sun washed out everything on the Dynon during 
> final approach. I did not know if the engine had enough oil for a go 
> around, so pressed for a landing on the 4200' runway. Estimate the first 
> touch was about 80 knots half way down the runway with more PIO. The third 
> bounce bent the nose strut and trashed the wheel pant. Got to taxi speed 
> with about 100 feet of runway to spare. Taxi back to the hangar was 
> uneventful except for the fear induced adrenaline shakes.
> Inspection at the hangar revealed the nose strut bent at the curve up from 
> the pivot. The wheel pant had asphalt scratches indicating a classic 
> wheelbarrow touchdown and had been destroyed. Engine oil was at the full 
> mark on the dip stick. Heat in the cabin during flight indicated inadequate 
> airflow through the oil cooler; excessive air duct length may be the 
> problem.
> The elevator trim tab would not extend beyond the neutral point using the 
> cockpit control. The Nyrod shaft on the trim tab seems to be jammed to keep 
> the elevator in the full up position. My right triceps still aches from 
> holding forward stick so hard for so long. Troubleshooting is still ongoing 
> to fix the elevator trim. Will also need a new nose strut and maybe a new 
> oil cooler.
> My intent with persisting with the climb was to get enough experience with 
> the controls to calm down the PIO for landing. Engine oil over heat 
> preempted that training.
> 
> Sid Wood
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
> 
> 
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KR> First Flight

[Sid Wood]

Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.  That's 26+ years of steady 
building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together 
for 10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any altitude 
above 20 feet.  My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as flying speed 
was reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I immediately over 
corrected.  Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going while holding lots of 
forward stick.  Started to encounter more gusts a few hundred feet up with 
more PIO.  By 1500 feet was getting better control, but still gusty.  Still 
had full down trim and holding lots of forward stick.  At 2000 feet oil temp 
spiked at 240 degrees F and oil pressure was dropping off.  Reduced throttle 
to idle to glide to an airport landing.  Was to high and fast over the 
threshold.  The low morning sun washed out everything on the Dynon during 
final approach.  I did not know if the engine had enough oil for a go 
around, so pressed for a landing on the 4200' runway.  Estimate the first 
touch was about 80 knots half way down the runway with more PIO.  The third 
bounce bent the nose strut and trashed the wheel pant.  Got to taxi speed 
with about 100 feet of runway to spare.  Taxi back to the hangar was 
uneventful except for the fear induced adrenaline shakes.
Inspection at the hangar revealed the nose strut bent at the curve up from 
the pivot.  The wheel pant had asphalt scratches indicating a classic 
wheelbarrow touchdown and had been destroyed.  Engine oil was at the full 
mark on the dip stick.  Heat in the cabin during flight indicated inadequate 
airflow through the oil cooler; excessive air duct length may be the 
problem.
The elevator trim tab would not extend beyond the neutral point using the 
cockpit control.  The Nyrod shaft on the trim tab seems to be jammed to keep 
the elevator in the full up position.  My right triceps still aches from 
holding forward stick so hard for so long.  Troubleshooting is still ongoing 
to fix the elevator trim.  Will also need a new nose strut and maybe a new 
oil cooler.
My intent with persisting with the climb was to get enough experience with 
the controls to calm down the PIO for landing.  Engine oil over heat 
preempted that training.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> First Flight

[Marc Baca]

Thanks for posting .  Glad you are well.

Marc Baca
Chino, CA 





From: Sid Wood 
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Sent: Sat, March 23, 2013 7:30:01 PM
Subject: KR> First Flight

Made the first flight with N6242 this morning.  That's 26+ years of steady 
building, modifying, sanding, painting, fixing and tweaking coming together for 
10 minutes of flight with 2 laps around the patch.
Winds were supposed to be calm as reported by AWOS; not true at any altitude 
above 20 feet.  My pitch trim was set for neutral, but soon as flying speed was 
reached, got immediate pitch up, which of course, I immediately over corrected. 
 
Nearly lost it, but managed to keep going while holding lots of forward stick.  
Started to encounter more gusts a few hundred feet up with more PIO.  By 1500 
feet was getting better control, but still gusty.  Still had full down trim and 
holding lots of forward stick.  At 2000 feet oil temp spiked at 240 degrees F 
and oil pressure was dropping off.  Reduced throttle to idle to glide to an 
airport landing.  Was to high and fast over the threshold.  The low morning sun 
washed out everything on the Dynon during final approach.  I did not know if 
the 
engine had enough oil for a go around, so pressed for a landing on the 4200' 
runway.  Estimate the first touch was about 80 knots half way down the runway 
with more PIO.  The third bounce bent the nose strut and trashed the wheel 
pant.  Got to taxi speed with about 100 feet of runway to spare.  Taxi back to 
the hangar was uneventful except for the fear induced adrenaline shakes.
Inspection at the hangar revealed the nose strut bent at the curve up from the 
pivot.  The wheel pant had asphalt scratches indicating a classic wheelbarrow 
touchdown and had been destroyed.  Engine oil was at the full mark on the dip 
stick.  Heat in the cabin during flight indicated inadequate airflow through 
the 
oil cooler; excessive air duct length may be the problem.
The elevator trim tab would not extend beyond the neutral point using the 
cockpit control.  The Nyrod shaft on the trim tab seems to be jammed to keep 
the 
elevator in the full up position.  My right triceps still aches from holding 
forward stick so hard for so long.  Troubleshooting is still ongoing to fix the 
elevator trim.  Will also need a new nose strut and maybe a new oil cooler.
My intent with persisting with the climb was to get enough experience with the 
controls to calm down the PIO for landing.  Engine oil over heat preempted that 
training.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA




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[erickle...@gmail.com]

I presume you want non destructive testing.  Just kidding, I couldn't
resist.

Eric Klee

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From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Jim Morehead
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 1:12 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> First Flight

Netters,
 
I have a stock Tri-gear KR2 that is ready to be test flown.  I'm looking for
someone that is current in a stock KR that would be willing to make the
first flight for me.  And then check me out in it.  I have only had three
short rides in the right seat of a KR.
 
I have been assigned to do the first 40 hours at Rancho Murieta Airport
(N61).  If you are willing and able to help me, I will give you a round trip
airline ticket to Sacramento, CA airport. and cover your costs.  I don't
expect you to do this for me for free.
 
Thanks,
 
Jim Morehead
Cameron Park, CA
N522PC
Cell Phone 1(530)409-9486
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