KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot

2009-04-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
Wecome Jack It depends what the manual says. Even if you slow the plane. CAA looks at the design. In South Africa you need a PPL to fly the KR1 as far as I know. - Original Message - From: "Jack Cupp" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 07,

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-06 Thread Jack Cupp
Hi Willie, or anyone. I just joined this list, confirmed my email and jumped through the hoops. But wasn't sent a link to log into the list. I have built several airplanes, Midget Mustang, Cassutt, and flow plus 3 or 4 well along projects that I sold. I just sold a sonerai project and am very

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
I had a similar problem on my Hatz one day. Check your fuel flow. Disconnect at the carburetor and let the fuel run into a container. Check the amount of fuel pumped in a minute by using a stop watch. If you are not getting 40 liter per hour there must be a restriction somewhere. I my case I

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-06 Thread M
Mark, Since you have always had a problem with mixture in flight and none on the ground in static mode you might want to check your fuel vent location and make sure it is in positive air while in flight and not creating a neg. pressure due to slipstream around it. Mike Turner Edgewood NM

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-06 Thread Dj Merrill
On 4/6/2009 10:39 PM, Mark Moody wrote: > right when I put the airplane in a dive back to the airport at that same throttle setting, the rpm started to pick up and I had full throttle control again. Some sort of blockage in your fuel pickup that dislodged when you tipped the front of the

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-06 Thread Mark Moody
KRNet I need help in trying to identify a problem. I fly a kr-2s with a 2100 revmaster with a revflow carb and ram air. My airplane has always been very sensitive to mixture while flying. If I didn't have it set in that magic spot I may get a slight hiccup. It's never that sensitive on the

KR> Spark Plug adapters.

2009-04-06 Thread Dan Heath
Barry, Thanks, I thought I had seen them somewhere before. A bit pricey, but probably less expensive than the alternative. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the

KR> Spark Plug advise

2009-04-06 Thread Brant Hollensbe
Dan A Champion REB 37b will work for you. The B of the REB section is for 3/4" reach plugs. The 37 indicates the heat range. Brant Hollensbe Des Moines Ia

KR> Spark Plug advise

2009-04-06 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi Dan Check out http://www.greatplainsas.com/scslick.html for their shielded spark plug adapters to use regular automotive spark plugs. Regards Barry Kruyssen -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Tuesday, 7

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread william Clapp
To all,  It is with great saddness that I can say that the fellow that crashed his KR outside of Valdosta was a longtime friend of mine Cary Howard.  I waited for family permission before releasing his name.  Cary was a great man, quiet  yet energetic.  He did a lot of work for me through the

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread assaad assaker
he joined The Pilots Paradise God bless him and protect his family Dr Assaad Assaker Médecine aéronautique Médecin National de la FFULM +33661848162 - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 11:59 PM Subject: Re: KR>

KR> Spark Plug advise

2009-04-06 Thread Dan Heath
I am putting new "beefier" heads on my KR. These are stock VW. I found the the spark plug for the mag, will not reach the chamber. The reach on the Rel 37 b is .5" and I need .75". Does anyone know where I can either get a "like" plug with that reach, or how to change out the ends of the

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread jg7...@mindspring.com
I second what Glenn said, my prayers are with his family. > I'm certain I can speak for all of us when I say that our hearts go out > to Mr Howard's loved ones. > > -- > Glenn Martin

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread Glenn Martin
I'm certain I can speak for all of us when I say that our hearts go out to Mr Howard's loved ones. -- Glenn Martin Owner Martek Mississippi 13238 Hudson-Krohn Rd Biloxi, MS, 39532 rep...@martekmississippi.com

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread Larry Flesner
At 03:53 PM 4/6/2009, you wrote: >Here is the news article on the crash> >http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/local/local_story_095012300.html >Mark Jones (N886MJ) This is the owners registration on file. It appears to have been

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread J L
This article names the pilot as William Howard. http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/42481307.html Jeff On 4/6/09, Mark Jones wrote: > Yes he is but that does not mean he is the pilot in this crash. I have > searched the Valdosta News and the name of the pilot has not been

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread Mark Jones
Yes he is but that does not mean he is the pilot in this crash. I have searched the Valdosta News and the name of the pilot has not been released yet. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com - Original Message - From: "Glenn Martin"

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread Glenn Martin
Isn't bill clapp from Valdosta? Glenn Martin KR2 N1333A Biloxi, MS

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread Mark Jones
Here is the news article on the crash> http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/local/local_story_095012300.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com - Original Message - From: "STEVE bennett" To: "krnet"

KR> KR2 fatal crash

2009-04-06 Thread STEVE bennett
IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 456CHMake/Model: EXP Description: EXP KR-2 Date: 04/04/2009 Time: 2249 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: NMissing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: VALDOSTA State: GA Country: US DESCRIPTION AIRCRAFT

KR> FATAL KR2 CRASH

2009-04-06 Thread STEVE bennett
Hi Netters, didn't know if we've seen this yet and if anyone has any information on the cause. N456CH is Assigned Aircraft Description Serial Number 9126 Type Registration Individual Manufacturer Name HOWARD WILLIAM C Certificate Issue Date 02/12/2008 Model KR-2 Status

KR> Shop size

2009-04-06 Thread Fred Johnson
John, I built most of mine in my family room on the pool table. Though I have yet to get into the fiber glassing end of it. my family room is 12 x 18. I hope that helps. Fred Johnson Reno, NV I'm getting ready to build a shop and was wondering how much room do I need to build a KR2? My