KR> LSA Certified ?

2008-10-12 Thread rahu...@peoplepc.com
Below are clips form the EAA website on Sport Pilots http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/lsa/likely_lsa.html "Experimental light-sport aircraft Experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) may be flown by sport pilots. E-LSA kits that do not conform to amateur-built certification requirements and will be

KR> Wing tie downs

2008-10-12 Thread JIM RALEIGH
Bobby I forgot to install tie downs when I glassed my wings so I made some from 1" X1/8" steel flats that fit on the wing attach bolts. They are long enough that they go over the top and bottom main attach bolts and hang out the bottom about 1-1/2". I had to put them in a vice and twist them a 1/

KR> LSA Certified ?

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
You might want to check this out. It may answer all your questions on that subject. http://krbuilder.org/LightSportKR/index.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Fly

KR> Wing tie downs

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
The closer to the wing tips you can place the tie downs, like near the ends of the forward spar, the closer they will be to mate up with the standard airport tie down points on the ramp. I would think they would hold down the aircraft better there also than if attached at the wing attach bracket

KR> LSA Certified ?

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:11 PM 4/18/2007, you wrote: >another possibility might be to get another >pilot to go with you on the first flights while you are determining the >actual flight characteristics... > >-Ben + Besides being against the reg's, it's probably

KR> 35 for 35th

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
I guess I am simply amazed that after my last appeal a week ago for folks to pre-register on the KR Gathering web site( www.krgathering.org ) THAT ONLY ONE PERSON DID SO. We now have 17 folks attending with 9 Kerr's being flown. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT! Aren't you folks coming to the Gathering t

KR> 35 for 35th

2008-10-12 Thread Eric Pitts
I just registered. Eric Pitts Terre Haute, Indiana KR2S eric.pi...@starband.net - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 6:16 PM Subject: KR> 35 for 35th >I guess I am simply amazed that after my last appeal a week ago for folks >to pre-regi

KR> 35 for 35th

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Would love to come, but would have a few fuel problems form Aust to US. Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/

KR> KR2 FOR SALE

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
I have a KR2 that has been rebuilt!!! it has airworthy certificate!!! it will be done in a few months and will be for sale,I will be painting it a another few weeks, if there is a interest in it from somebody i would paint it the way you want!!! just a heads up for anyone interested!!! you can s

KR> KR2 FOR SALE

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
Hi Randy Your site isn't showing the pics on the front page. I have had a look and to fix this you will need to make changes to the index.html page. Remove all the "sitebuilder/" entries that are before your small images. eg "sitebuilder/images/100_0136-400x247.jpg" to "images/100_0136-400x247.

KR> LSA Certified ?

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
I hesitate to bring this up again, but I should be ready to have my Kr2s inspected in 2 or 3 months. I don't know if it is possible to get the plane listed as LSA. Ray and Netters Since your version of the plane is unknown how it will perform, you will have to test and prove that it

KR> KR2 FOR SALE

2008-10-12 Thread randy white
yes i know this you have to click on the empty boxes to open them!!!then yiou can see them!!! thanx Randy >From: "Darren Crompton" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: KRnet >Subject: Re: KR> KR2 FOR SALE >Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:53:18 +1000 > >Hi Randy > >Your site isn't showing the pics on the front pag

KR> KR2 FOR SALE

2008-10-12 Thread bobby burington
HI Randy, How much are you asking for the plane ? and where are you located ? thanks Robert - Original Message From: randy white To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:52:44 AM Subject: Re: KR> KR2 FOR SALE yes i know this you have to click on the empty boxes to open t

KR> 35 for 35th

2008-10-12 Thread Joe
I register yesterday. I will being flying the KR to the gathering! Joe Weber - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:16 PM Subject: KR> 35 for 35th >I guess I am simply amazed that after my last appeal a week ago for folks >to pre-regis

KR> 35 for 35th

2008-10-12 Thread Randy Smith
There are some folks with work and all that can not plan that far in advance. I am going to try and make it again this year, but really can't say this far ahead. --- Mark Jones wrote: > I guess I am simply amazed that after my last appeal > a week ago for folks to pre-register on the KR > Gathe

KR> Sell my KR

2008-10-12 Thread Solly Melyon
Hello Robert, Do you still have the KR and how much are you asking for it? sollymel...@yahoo.com Thanks, Solly ROBERT E JR & BEVERL MUSE wrote: I hate to do it but I need to sell my KR2. Does anyone have any suggestions on what is the best way to sell my baby (N122B)? Thanks, Bobby Mus

KR> Sell my KR

2008-10-12 Thread tlongcrier
Not Robert, but I also have a nice KR 2 for sale. See my post on the KR Forum...description attached...and BarnStormers. Price is $12,000. Thurman Longcrier -Original Message- >From: Solly Melyon >Sent: Apr 20, 2007 1:13 PM >To: KRnet >Subject: Re: KR> Sell my KR > >Hello Robert, >

KR> revmaster cdi dual ign.

2008-10-12 Thread Manuel Sparks
Does anyone out there have the Revmaster dual CDI ign. on their engine ? and how do you like it ? ThanxSparky

KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread Nick Brennan
I need advice. I was bending my fuselage today and one of the longerons snapped, really good, all the way through, breaking the plywood skin with it. Is that it, game over? Nick Brennan nickdbren...@comcast.net

KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread haswas
Nick, I am new at this group, but up until selling my project a week ago, was building a Ragwing Stork. Acceptable method on that aircraft, and FAA acceptable is to create a angled scarf Joint 15 x the thickness of the material you are joining. In this case if I remember right, 15x.5/8" = 9.375. Y

KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
I don't doubt that anything can be repaired, but it this case, how could you get it repaired and back in the shape that it is supposed to be. Those short pieces of repair wood will not bend like the long pieces. However, if I were in your place, I would want to know WHY did it snap. In all the

KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread Ed Janssen
Nick, It would be helpful to post a picture somewhere for netters to see before advice is given - but ,no, all is not lost. Perfectly acceptable splices can be made in the longeron. The skin needs to be dealt with properly because it is integral to the overall strength of the fuselage. I'm sure

KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread Russ Kendall
Hi Nick, being about at the same stage you're at in my building I can imagine how you must feel. I'm not an engineer, but if this happens to me I would probably be prone to try and repair it. Ed is right, a picture would be helpful. I feel bad for your mishap. Russ - Original Message - From

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread bobby burington
Hi to all, I have discovered a small problem with one of the wings on this plane project I have sort of inherited , the rear spar is about 3/16 shy of what is called for in the plans and the airfoil is slightly misshapen because of this. This condition only goes out to the second rib, after that

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
As you obviously have the rear spar exposed at the moment, why not laminate a 3/16 length of spruce to it and then continue on from there? I know that I wouldn't feel comfortable using any less timber than called for with such a critical component as a wing spar. It would always be in the back of

KR> posting

2008-10-12 Thread johnny
would like to post

KR> posting

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
You just have. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ---Original Message--- From: johnny List-Post: krnet@list.kr

KR> Fw: Aborted takeoff.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
I sent the post below to Corvair Net last night. Thought you Kr'ers may have some advice too. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com - Original Message - From: Mark Jones To: Corvair Net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 2:02 PM Subjec

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>I am thinking I can glue down a layer of foam and shape that >to the proper shape of the wing and glass over the whole thing and >smooth it all out. >any thoughts ?. >Robert +++ Robert, More info please. If you have wood spar ex

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
bobby burington wrote: > I have discovered a small problem with one of the wings on this plane > project I have sort of inherited , the rear spar is about 3/16 shy of what > is called for in the plans and the airfoil is slightly misshapen because > of this. If you are saying that the spar is n

Hi Nick; Re: KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread Ed Janssen
Nick, I might mention, in case you don't know it, that you can separate parts that have been glued with T-88 by using a heat source such as a hairdryer. This works better for me than grinding or sanding one part from another. Use just enough heat to soften the glue and separate the parts. I hav

Hi Nick; Re: KR> Snapped Longeron

2008-10-12 Thread Nick Brennan
Heh, I wish I knew that before... I have pretty much destroyed all the work I've done for the last two months trying to fix this problem. I'm frustrated as heck right now. C'est la vie. Nick Brennan nickdbren...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: "Ed Janssen" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> Fw: Aborted takeoff.

2008-10-12 Thread VIRGIL N SALISBURY
Carb Ice, Virg On Sun, 22 Apr 2007 07:00:37 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > I sent the post below to Corvair Net last night. Thought you Kr'ers > may have some advice too. > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI > Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com > E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com > > - Origi

KR> SNF

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, I think that I got my fix of flying in this weekend. I left Friday morning from KUKT at about 6:20 local. Blessed with clear skies and a 20 kt tail wind I was at KCUB in just 3 hours ( over 500 miles) after fueling up and a short visit with Dan Heath I was on my way again. although by

KR> Fw: Aborted takeoff.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Wegmet
Thought about it... two things come to mind. 1) Manifold vacuum leak causing an imbalance in the fuel mixture side to side. Interesting to note that the plugs with the 'RICH' symptoms had the "BEST" compression readings. 2) I don't know what your ignition set up is, but that would be the next thing

KR> Re: Aborted takeoff.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Hi Guys, Thanks for all your inputs and suggestions. I just returned from the airport and I feel I have most likely solved my problem. First off, let me say that the high oil temp I experienced yesterday was probably self induced from making the two high speed runs down the runway and then setti

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread bobby burington
Hello Mark, thanks for the input , I have posted some pictures of the wing. its kind of hard to see how bad the distortion is from the pictures but I tried. here's the link http://bobskr.white.prohosting.com/ the wing already has a thin skin of fiberglass over it so if I do as you

KR> Removing Matco Bearings

2008-10-12 Thread Robin Wills
G’day all. The time has come for me to remove the supplied 5/8” bearings in my Matco wheels and replace them with ¾” bearings to match the axle I purchased. However, the bearings in the Matco hub are (or appear to be) an interference fit. And a tight one at that. I’ve tried heating the hub in the

KR> Re: Aborted takeoff.

2008-10-12 Thread J L
Mark, I would strongly recommend changing the oil after getting it that hot. Jeff On 4/22/07, Mark Jones wrote: > Hi Guys, > Thanks for all your inputs and suggestions. I just returned from the airport > and I feel I have most likely solved my problem. First off, let me say that > the high oil

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
The link takes me to the freeprohosting page and not to your photo. On 4/23/07, bobby burington wrote: > > Hello Mark, > > thanks for the input , > > I have posted some pictures of the wing. its kind of hard to see how bad > the distortion is from the pictures but I tried. > > here's the l

KR> Removing Matco Bearings

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
Here is a paste of two posts I made on the Short wing piper site a few weeks ago. The short summary is that it didn't work at 350 degrees, but worked perfectly at 550. I assume that it will be the same on the Matco. It has been a while since I had a Matco apart, but I think you can also split th

KR> RE: Removing Matco Bearings / Project Update

2008-10-12 Thread Robin Wills
Brian Kraut wrote: "Here is a paste of two posts I made on the Short wing piper site a few weeks ago." Many thanks Brian. Sounds simple when you look back at it, but I simply didn't have the oven hot enough...Thought 200*C would be plenty, but apparently not. D'oh. The bearings are now removed,

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread bobby burington
Sory about that, this is my first time web building, but here is another link to the pictures and I think this one will work. I hope. http://bobskr.white.prohosting.com/wing.htm thanks Bob Darren Crompton wrote: The link takes me to the freeprohosting page and not to your photo. On

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
I would consider that insignificant, a bit unsightly, but should have little affect. However, please note that my closest encounter with being an aeronautical engineer was the night that I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the

KR> Bob Muse's plane

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
Has anyone heard anything about whether or not Bob's plane has been sold, or what he is asking for it? See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Hea

KR> wing airfoil shape

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
bobby burington wrote: > Sory about that, this is my first time web building, but here is another > link to the pictures and I think this one will work. I hope. > http://bobskr.white.prohosting.com/wing.htm OK, I didn't realize the wing was "finished" already. Foam and glass would be fine, b

KR> Removing Matco Bearings

2008-10-12 Thread VIRGIL N SALISBURY
Contact MATCO ?? Virg On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:08:11 +1000 "Robin Wills" writes: > G’day all. > > The time has come for me to remove the supplied 5/8” bearings in my > Matco wheels and replace them with ¾” bearings to match the axle I > purchased. > > However, the bearings in the Matco

KR> Home from Sun n Fun

2008-10-12 Thread william Clapp
Yes - Im finally back home - although only an hour and a half away from Lakeland it is nice to anticipate sleeping in a real bed. I arrived at Sun n Fun on Monday the 16th trailing Rick Lindstroms pretty 601XL. We both arrived unscathed and tied down. I spent the week camped out next to t

KR> Latest KR-2 for X-Plane up-date

2008-10-12 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
Hi Guys and Girls; This model of the KR-2 for the X-Plane v8.50 & v8.60 is a model of how my KR-2 will hopefully look after the rebuild is completed. I have been working on this X-Plane model for almost three years and except for a good looking animated pilot, I think it is finally done to my s

KR> Fw: Latest KR-2 for X-Plane up-date

2008-10-12 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
Regards Myron (Dan) Freeman Indpls, Ind. 46203 USA. Home of the 2007 World Champion Indpls, Colt's mfreem...@indy.rr.com - Original Message - From: Myron (Dan) Freeman To: x-plane-t...@yahoogroups.com ; KRnet Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: Latest KR-2 for X-Plane up-date

KR> Removing Matco Bearings

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Wegmet
I'm not sure what you will gain by heating the whole assembly unless there is significant difference in the Thermal Coefficient of Expansion in the materials (i.e., the bearing material does not expand as quickly as the wheel.). If you have access to an arbor press, you may want to try that after y

KR> FW: 2007 CORVAIR WINGS AND WHEELS

2008-10-12 Thread Pete Klapp
From: "Pete Klapp" To: pke...@hotmail.com, willetti...@webtv.net Subject: 2007 CORVAIR WINGS AND WHEELS List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:59:40 -0400 KRnetters: I have recently rejoined the KR building family. I came into possession of a KR-2 project several years ago,

KR> Aborted Takeoff Update

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
N886MJ made a flight yesterday after it's aborted takeoff the day before. What I did prior to the flight was to adjust my Ellison carb which was way out of whack. I had previously set up the carb for cold weather flying and she would not idle in warmer weather so I made some adjustments. I achie

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Brad Payne
I am working on my *second* mockup of the KR2S. After finding some issues in the first markup, I broke apart the first mockup. I was disturbed to say the least at how the glue joints came apart. Of all the glue joints on the sides and a hand full of the cross members, only about 5 or so joints d

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Brad I do not understand the mix ( uniform white paste) The T88 I have used was an amber colour, and mixed up to a honey consistency. As Mark L says let it soak in for a short before clamping. I'm sorry I can not be of more help, but I did not have any problems. Once the ply is over the joint,

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread babyw...@aol.com
none of the end grain joints are very strong unless the gussets are also in place Garry Cowles Santa Fe NM ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
Hi Brad. I just took a look at the photos on your web site of your broken up practice fuselage. You didn't support your timbers with gussets which increase the the contact area of a joint around 6 fold (along the bottom and up the sides). T-88 is considered among the best epoxies for the job. I

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread sidney.w...@l-3com.com
...a uniform white paste was created Brad Payne www.n494bp.com bradleyspa...@gmail.com Brad, Sounds like you are mixing up micro spheres (balloons). That would not be suitable as structural glue. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD USA sidney.w...@l-3com.com

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
Yes, I must say there does seem to be something wrong here. Like Phil said, it should look like honey when mixed and gussets are a must. Regards Myron (Dan) Freeman Indpls, Ind. 46203 USA. Home of the 2007 World Champion Indpls, Colt's mfreem...@indy.rr.com Posted - Wednesday, 04/25/07 10:19 am

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Brad Payne
To Clarify, After Mixing, my T88 is a milky off-white almost like toothpaste. The viscosity is like thick honey. Prior to mixing the resin is clear and thick and the hardner is the color of honey and slightly more fluid than the resin. Sometimes it becomes slightly warm while mixing or very sh

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Ameet Savant
The T88 Gel product is supposed to be milky white, the liquid is Amber. Are you using the Gel? Ameet Savant Omaha, NE - Original Message From: Brad Payne To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:23:22 AM Subject: Re: KR> Glue Joints not holding To Clarify, After Mixin

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread VIRGIL N SALISBURY
Is T-88 the one that uses one part on one side and the other on the second part ?? I f so then NO MIXING is necessary, Virg On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:52:06 -0400 "Brad Payne" writes: > I am working on my *second* mockup of the KR2S. After finding some > issues > in the first markup, I br

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread bobby burington
Hey there, I have brand new System Three , T-88 , from Aircraft Spruce and has been in the house for about a month and I just opened it last night and tried it out. for a test I cut a 1 1/2 inch peice of 5/8 stock and a 2x3 inch of ply skin. The two parts of T-88 are just like yours , on

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Allen Wiesner
It sounds like your batch of resin is NG. In my experience the resin is thinner than the hardener. Allen G. Wiesner KR-2SS #1118 TD/CorvAir 65 Franklin Street Ansonia, CT 06401 203-732-0508 allenwies...@sbcglobal.net "It ain't over til the fat lady sings" Brad Payne wrote:

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread airgu...@comcast.net
Do you have anyone also using T88 near you or in your EAA Chapter? As with the others, I found T88 very reliable. If it goes thermal as you use it, you know as it is very hot. It also is a non-critical 50/50 mix and should not pose a problem there. Could it have frozen coming in from Wicks? --

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Noel Bong
I just opened my bottles of T88 too last week. In mine, the amber resin is also thicker than the transparent hardener. After mixing it is a thick white color goop. Kind of hard to spread. After drying over night, it is transparent with little color. The box does say, the strength of the epo

KR> Jeff Letemp

2008-10-12 Thread kr2coo...@earthlink.net
Is Jeff Letemp still on the KR list? If so please email Jack Cooper off net kr2coo...@earthlink.net kr2coo...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
The only time I have ever seem T-88 epoxy look whitish is when it is whipped up vigorously, intrapping air in it. It should be stirred and maybe slightly warmed so the air bubbles can escape if that is indeed what is happening. Usually the air will escape by itself when applied to the part and s

KR> Fw: Aborted Takeoff Update

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
N886MJ made a flight yesterday after it's aborted takeoff the day before. What I did prior to the flight was to adjust my Ellison carb which was way out of whack. I had previously set up the carb for cold weather flying and she would not idle in warmer weather so I made some adjustments. I achie

KR> Hello

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Test, is anyone getting this? Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com

KR> Hello

2008-10-12 Thread Eric Pitts
I got it Eric Pitts Terre Haute, Indiana KR2S eric.pi...@starband.net - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:08 PM Subject: KR> Hello > Test, is anyone getting this? > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI > Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com

KR> Re: Aborted Takeoff Follow Up.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
N886MJ made a flight yesterday after it's aborted takeoff the day before. What I did prior to the flight was to adjust my Ellison carb which was way out of whack. I had previously set up the carb for cold weather flying and she would not idle in warmer weather so I made some adjustments. I achie

KR> Hello

2008-10-12 Thread kenneth l wiltrout
Got it---U had a wild day! -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:08 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Hello Test, is anyone getting this? Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web si

KR> Re: Aborted Takeoff Follow Up.

2008-10-12 Thread Benjamin Smith
Do you know why it overheated? Was it running lean? Do you have EGT guages? -Ben On Wednesday 25 April 2007, Mark Jones wrote: > N886MJ made a flight yesterday after it's aborted takeoff the day before. What I did prior to the flight was to adjust my Ellison carb which was way out of whack.

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Darren Crompton
T-88 resin is clear and the hardener is the color of honey. My hardener is definitely a thicker consistency than the resin. On 4/26/07, Myron (Dan) Freeman wrote: > > The only time I have ever seem T-88 epoxy look whitish is when it is > whipped > up vigorously, intrapping air in it. It shoul

KR> Re: Aborted Takeoff Follow Up.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Wegmet
Blown head gaskets? Bent intake/exhaust valves? Warped heads due to improper torque sequence? How do you know the case is where the "air" is going? Best of luck with the Root Cause Analysis (just an engineering thing, don't sweat it) -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mail

KR> Re: Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Brad Payne
Thanks for all the replies. I realize the end grain joints are not strong and gussets are required, but regardless of gussets and strength, I should be pulling out some wood fibers with the break. Correct? No Micro balloons being mixed here. Just Strait T88 in a 50/50 mix by volume. The guy on

KR> Selling wheels n stuff

2008-10-12 Thread Nick Brennan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160110957088 I just listed the wheels, brakes, axles and tires on ebay for sale, if anyone is interested. Everything is brand new, never installed, in fact, never touched the floor! Thanks Nick Brennan nickdbren...@comcast.net

KR> Snakebite update

2008-10-12 Thread Lee Van Dyke
Netters, The net has been slower the past few months, so I will give you an update on snakebite. The plenum is almost done on the new engine. We have made several changes to the system, but think that all will be ok. I have photos but they are not on the web site yet. I called and talked to

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Brian Kraut
T-88 will be somewhat white if you really stir it a lot and get a lot of air bubbles in it. They will come out themselves and turn it to more of an amber color as it sits. The warmer it is the faster the bubbles will come out since the viscosity is lower. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, In

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread Orma Robbins
I've used West system epoxy for the last 10 years or so and do not have failures. T-88 is usually reputed to be good, maybe you have a bad batch.

KR> Glue Joints not holding

2008-10-12 Thread bobby burington
Hello Brad, Well my tests are done and I'm satisfied with the results. I did try mixing the two parts different ways but even mixing on a hard plastic surface with a plastic stir stick, as soon as the two parts mix together they do turn a milky, slightly yellowish color. Mix fast or slow alw

KR> A P.S. to landing a backwards plane

2008-10-12 Thread Lee Van Dyke
Netters, A p.s for Steve Glover landing his plane nose gear up. The full story was during the landing check list and downwind approach, a well known KR1 was a little too close for comfort. It was bumpy and the wing man was distracting, and didn't let the lead man know about the nose gear. Af

KR> A P.S. to landing a backwards plane

2008-10-12 Thread phil brookman
this is one of the reasons i had a small placard in the cockpipt with 3 heading pre t ake off after t/o landing and a little list under all 3 made a world of difference and many times when tired jarred my memory to do something .. phill - Original Message - From: "Lee Van Dyke" To: "

KR> Jandakot airport meeting

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
NetHeads, Saturday morning I'm meeting Graham Hewitt at Jandakot airport for a glimpse into the Aussie world of homebuilts. Anybody near Perth is welcome to show up at 11:00 and join in the conversation, at Bill Keehner's hangar in the "Western Owners" hangar row. Graham is 78 years old and has

KR> Selling wheels n stuff

2008-10-12 Thread Jim Sellars
Have you got a tail wheel assembly? I need everything from the fuseulage including the spring plate. Let me know if you can help I will send a cheque off as soon as you say, Best regards Jim - Original Message - From: "Nick Brennan" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 1:22 AM

KR> Selling wheels n stuff

2008-10-12 Thread Nick Brennan
I don't. I have the mains (same wheels for the tri and the tail) and a nose. These are just the wheels, don't have the legs or anything. Nick Brennan nickdbren...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: "Jim Sellars" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 3:03 AM Subject: Re: KR> S

KR> First Engine Start

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Well, I started my engine tonight, without prop. Just a short burst, but it only has one choke on the twin carbs, and was running rough, just needs a good run. Now I'm making the cooling ducts, This is the last thing I have to make. Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: philli

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> Jandakot airport meeting

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
John Martindale wrote: > Have a great time in our country Mark. Make sure you get over to Rotto to > smoke a quokka. I'm almost afraid to ask any of the locals about smokin' quokka, but it does sound interesting! Today Graham Hewitt rolled out the Aussie red carpet and really made me feel like

KR> pic of plane crash

2008-10-12 Thread Lee Van Dyke
Netters, I believe it was last spring I recall looking at photos of a KR2 that flipped over. The nose gear collapsed and the plane flipped over, the pilot was OK, just some tail and canopy damage. I thank it was in WA E-mail off line Lee Van Dyke

KR> pic of plane crash

2008-10-12 Thread Dave Arbogast, CISSP
I'd like any info / pics on this too... -dave Lee Van Dyke wrote: >Netters, > >I believe it was last spring I recall looking at photos of a KR2 that flipped >over. The nose gear collapsed and the plane flipped over, the pilot was OK, >just some tail and canopy damage. I thank it was in WA >

KR> RE: Jandakot airport meeting

2008-10-12 Thread Robin Wills
Glad to hear you are enjoying some genuine Australian hospitality Mark. When you can make it to the East Coast, Phil M, Barry K, I and a few others should be able to show you the same over here. Robin Wills Second Person, Pacific National KR-2 19-4594, Ser # N111 krvia...@bigpond.com

KR> RE: Jandakot airport meeting

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
How come I did not receive Mark L's email from Perth?? or was there one ??? Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/

KR> First Engine Start

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I did not know you can run it without the prop. The prop acts as a flywheel and will make running much smoother. - Original Message - From: "Phil Matheson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 3:28 PM Subject: KR> First Engine Start > Well, I started my engine ton

KR> non-flying update

2008-10-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
After seven weeks of non-flying status, due to being out of annual, I started the annual on the KR this past week. I've been busy with new twin grand babys, spring yard work of new flower beds, cleaning the water garden, full-time part-time work, truck repair, etc., etc., etc... I found

KR> 2007 CORVAIR WINGS AND WHEELS

2008-10-12 Thread Pete Klapp
KRnetters, Corvaircrafters: Here's some updated info on our CORVAIR WINGS AND WHEELS FLY-IN, June 8-9-10th@ Barber Fileld (2D1), Alliance, Ohio. -- William Wynne is planning to be here and give a seminar on Corvair engine conversions. -- Informal KR construction forums by Mark Lansford, Mark J

KR> pic of plane crash

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Dave, If you search the archives at Maddyhome and type in William Walsh, there are a number of emails regarding his crash landing here in Washington State. He did have some pictures on his web site, but it appears they have since been removed. There are still a few pictures of his plane though.

KR> pic of plane crash

2008-10-12 Thread dr jay
Bud That's the one I just bought ! drjay Maricopa AZ Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff wrote: Dave, If you search the archives at Maddyhome and type in William Walsh, there are a number of emails regarding his crash landing here in Washington State. He did have some pictures on his web s

KR> Starter to fit Diehl case?

2008-10-12 Thread Bill Hucker
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a standard starter that fits the Diehl Accy. case? (1835cc VW Great Plains engine.) I know they are available from Great Plains or Diehl, but pricy, would there be a rebuilt one from an auto parts store or on-line? I tried a standard VW Bug starter but i

KR> Test Carb On Top with Cowl On

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
Today I put the cowling on, for the first time since getting everything else installed, and ran a test to see what the fuel distribution would be like. First, in the pics, you will see, that everything did not fit correctly the first time, so I had to make a booboo on one side. I will get the bos

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