KR> N891JF is flying again
Paul Visk wrote: > How does 891JF performance and weight and balance compare to 56ML? CG is in the forward end of the range. Weight is about 640 empty, 120 pounds less than N56ML when it was new, but there's at least 60 pounds difference in engine weight. There are weight savings to be had, for example the 16.5 pound cowling can be reduced to 4 pounds if done in carbon fiber, and more streamlined as well. This will help out the far-forward CG as well.I'll also implement cooling plenums like N56ML, just to determine the difference, but I want to get the engine broken in first. Performance is too early to tell, but it'll likely be 20 mph slower due the RAF48 wing and less powerful engine. I don't even have wheel pants on it yet, although I did fly again late today. Six more landings and they were mostly very smooth ones. I think the straight-wired tailwheel cables are a huge help... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> N891JF is flying again
Mark, is a great new, congratulations PD. have you videos of flight? 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 - Original Message - From: Mark Langford via KRnet To: KRnet Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 9:28 PM Subject: KR> N891JF is flying again N891JF flew again yesterday. It felt like a "first flight", given that I'd removed, upgraded, or replaced just about everything in the plane, so the stress level was a bit high. It was a fairly uneventful flight though, 2.4 hours and 9 touch-and-goes just to get the feel of it (and the new speed brake) again. I do very much like the speed brake. I'm now working through a short list of minor squawks, and number one on the list was the deletion of the tailwheel cable springs and slack and making them "straight wired" like N56ML, which I've already dealt with. A lot of data was gathered, the Explorer is being recalibrated based on that data, and it's now full of fuel and awaiting the next flight. I'd have flown again today but it was a bit windy for that, and will be for the next several days. Tomorrow night will likely be the reinstallation of wheel pants. I think this will do nicely... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options - Se certifico que el correo no contiene virus. Comprobada por AVG - www.avg.es Version: 2014.0.4570 / Base de datos de virus: 3955/7608 - Fecha de la version: 02/06/2014
KR> N891JF is flying again
Congratulations Mark. I to made my first flight in left seat in a C172 in 25 years. It felt like I was a brand new student pilot at first. The instructor was very impressed how I progress throughout the flight. He said one more flight should do it. ? How does 819JF performance and weight and balance compare to 56ML? Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4. Original message From: Eduardo Barros via KRnet Date:06/02/2014 7:16 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mark Langford ,KRnet Subject: Re: KR> N891JF is flying again Mark, is a great new, congratulations PD. have you videos of flight? 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 - Original Message - From: Mark Langford via KRnet To: KRnet Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 9:28 PM Subject: KR> N891JF is flying again N891JF flew again yesterday. It felt like a "first flight", given that I'd removed, upgraded, or replaced just about everything in the plane, so the stress level was a bit high. It was a fairly uneventful flight though, 2.4 hours and 9 touch-and-goes just to get the feel of it (and the new speed brake) again. I do very much like the speed brake. I'm now working through a short list of minor squawks, and number one on the list was the deletion of the tailwheel cable springs and slack and making them "straight wired" like N56ML, which I've already dealt with. A lot of data was gathered, the Explorer is being recalibrated based on that data, and it's now full of fuel and awaiting the next flight. I'd have flown again today but it was a bit windy for that, and will be for the next several days. Tomorrow night will likely be the reinstallation of wheel pants. I think this will do nicely... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options - Se certifico que el correo no contiene virus. Comprobada por AVG - www.avg.es Version: 2014.0.4570 / Base de datos de virus: 3955/7608 - Fecha de la version: 02/06/2014 ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> N891JF is flying again
N891JF flew again yesterday. It felt like a "first flight", given that I'd removed, upgraded, or replaced just about everything in the plane, so the stress level was a bit high. It was a fairly uneventful flight though, 2.4 hours and 9 touch-and-goes just to get the feel of it (and the new speed brake) again. I do very much like the speed brake. I'm now working through a short list of minor squawks, and number one on the list was the deletion of the tailwheel cable springs and slack and making them "straight wired" like N56ML, which I've already dealt with. A lot of data was gathered, the Explorer is being recalibrated based on that data, and it's now full of fuel and awaiting the next flight. I'd have flown again today but it was a bit windy for that, and will be for the next several days. Tomorrow night will likely be the reinstallation of wheel pants. I think this will do nicely... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com
