KR> adopting the 1 hour rule

2011-12-13 Thread Glenn Martin
On 12/13/2011 7:42 PM, Craig Williams wrote: > I have adopted the same 1 hour rule that so many have talked about here and > it's amazing how just one hour of work a day really makes a difference. > Looking forward to having wings done by spring. > yep Start at 7AM...stop at 7pm. 1 hour --

KR> First Engine Run

2011-12-13 Thread smwood
Today, December 13, 2011, I ran the engine on my KR-2 for the first time. I set the choke full on, mixture about mid-range and throttle open a little. Air temp was 45 degrees F. The 2180 VW fired up on the third blade through and ran strong. The VW from Great Plains ASC had only been sitting

KR> adopting the 1 hour rule

2011-12-13 Thread Craig Williams
I have adopted the same 1 hour rule that so many have talked about here and it's amazing how just one hour of work a day really makes a difference.  Looking forward to having wings done by spring. Craig www.kr2seafury.com

Fwd: Re: KR> KR-2 or KR super2

2011-12-13 Thread Glenn Martin
Original Message Subject:Re: KR> KR-2 or KR super2 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:37:25 -0600 From: Glenn Martin To: KRnet On 12/13/2011 2:47 PM, Debbie Benson wrote: > I'm getting

KR> KR-2 or KR super2

2011-12-13 Thread Larry Flesner
At 02:47 PM 12/13/2011, you wrote: >I'm getting ready to build a KR-2 ,but undecided on which way to build. >The standard way with spruce longerons and braces or the all >composite construction. >Thanks Bob ++ Unless you

KR> KR-2 or KR super2

2011-12-13 Thread Glenn Martin
On 12/13/2011 2:47 PM, Debbie Benson wrote: > I'm getting ready to build a KR-2 ,but undecided on which way to build. > So far, there is not a completed Kr2 super 2, but there are plenty of KR2 (S) flying around, and a large community to draw upon. -- Glenn Martin, KR2 N1333A, Biloxi, MS

KR> KR-2 or KR super2

2011-12-13 Thread Debbie Benson
I'm getting ready to build a KR-2 ,but undecided on which way to build.  The standard way with spruce longerons and braces or the all composite construction.  I have not seen anyone with an all composite airplane post any info on flight times or such.  I will appreciate comments on the pros &

KR> Re: Air Fuel Ratio

2011-12-13 Thread Dene Collett
Steven, I applaud you and your attitude towards engine management. I have also broken away from the distributor ignition and gone "electronic", well sort of. I have every component in the system backed up by a secondary. Having the oxygen sensor is a good idea. You will probably have to set the

KR> Re: Air Fuel Ratio

2011-12-13 Thread smwood
Stephen, The fully programmable ignition system may need some help to set the mixture. A simpler way is to install an Oxygen sensor in the exhaust system to feed a Mixture Meter aka Air/Fuel Ratio (AFR). Then you can set the mixture exactly to what you want it to be in real time while flying