KR> News about KR Gathering

2015-09-08 Thread Jeff Scott
As requested at the Gathering, I posted the slides from the Weight and Balance presentation to my web site. I also posted the spreadsheet from our exercises with the errors in the spreadsheet corrected. A third file available has a blank worksheet on one side, and a blank copy of a typical

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread robert gill
HI, i'm after some info about installing a Rotax 912 ULS 100 hp in my kr2. I am replacing the Revmaster R2300, I am sick of spending more hours fixing the engine than flying it. about 150 hrs flight time and 300 hours repair time.what I need to know is, has any one out there have a 912 ULS in

KR> Gathering Thanks

2015-09-08 Thread Kim Neibauer
Many Thanks to Dan and John for hosting a great gathering, it is not an easy task! Just now recovering from the weekend and the flight home,not as young as I use to be! I'll need to work on more padding for the rear right side, still having a ruff time sitting. Thanks to the judges although

KR> Not pilots, but have a structural question for a KR2S

2015-09-08 Thread Mike Arnold
Stephen you still going to text me? On Sep 8, 2015 11:47 AM, "Stephen Teel via KRnet" wrote: > Mike, > I am interested. I Will text you this afternoon. Thanks! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 8, 2015, at 08:33, Mike Arnold via KRnet > wrote: > > > > Stephen, I have a KR2 that I am about to

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread Ronald Wright
Running a 912, 80hp on a Rans S-12. ?4gph fuel burn consistently. ?This is running at 5200 rpm. Ron From: Larry via KRnet To: KRnet Cc: Larry Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 10:07 AM Subject: Re: KR> 912 ULS Sent from my iPhone > robert gill via KRnet wrote: > > HI, i'm after

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread AGENT
Why not use one of your own Jabiru engines? I fitted a 3300 model 120 Hp and I am happy with it. See http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=100=93784 -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of robert gill via KRnet Sent: 08 September 2015

KR> Not pilots, but have a structural question for a KR2S

2015-09-08 Thread Tony King
That would help with UV degradation, but not with water ingress. TK On 8 September 2015 at 11:47, Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > A paint job every two years would help, Virg > > > >

KR> Not pilots, but have a structural question for a KR2S

2015-09-08 Thread Stephen Teel
Mike, I am interested. I Will text you this afternoon. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2015, at 08:33, Mike Arnold via KRnet > wrote: > > Stephen, I have a KR2 that I am about to restore (refinish). I doubt this > is a Ken Rand KR2 S. If it is I agree its musiem for sure. If it is not

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread Larry
Sent from my iPhone > robert gill via KRnet wrote: > > HI, i'm after some info about installing a Rotax 912 ULS 100 hp in my kr2. I > am replacing the Revmaster R2300, I am sick of spending more hours fixing the > engine than flying it. A friend of mine has a RV12 that has the Rotax 912

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread Flesner
> prop manufacturer here in Oz. said that that engine and there prop > would give me an estimated cruise about 150-160 kt cruise WOW!! if > it works. Another engine option I am considering is the new D-MOTOR > LF26 specs look really good to suit a KR2, direct drive, 92 Hp @ > 3000 RPM,

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread Chris Kinnaman
2.1 Gal/hr is similar to what people are getting with 1/2 VWs at cruise RPMs on Hummel Birds and Legal Eagles. I'm skeptical about D-Motor's claim, no matter how sophisticated their engine management is. On 9/8/2015 8:12 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > >> Another engine option I am considering

KR> Not pilots, but have a structural question for a KR2S

2015-09-08 Thread Mike Arnold
Stephen, I have a KR2 that I am about to restore (refinish). I doubt this is a Ken Rand KR2 S. If it is I agree its musiem for sure. If it is not I would be interested in trading my complete KR2 for the S model. I have tons of documentation on it. Let me know if you have any interest. This was

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-08 Thread jean paul GLOTIN
Please Can yousent me a picture of your kr my kr is on you tube jean paul glotin i french of :-) paris Connect? par Motorola robert gill via KRnet a ?crit?: HI, i'm after some info about installing a Rotax 912 ULS 100 hp in my kr2. I am replacing the Revmaster R2300, I am sick of spending

KR> Any News about KR Gathering

2015-09-08 Thread Jeff Scott
The KR gathering was mostly the usual crowd, minus a whole bunch of folks from the midwest and east coast. It was a bit disappointing that of all the California KRs, only Mike Stirewalt attended. Not that we weren't glad to see Mike, but the overall turnout from California for a west coast

KR> kr2S for display

2015-09-08 Thread JMelvin106 at aol.com
These numbers were probably true for Ken's original prototype KR-1. Remember it was the lightest KR ever built. Also Ken was a small guy. Weighed in about 12 pounds with rocks in his pockets. Ken died in the prototype KR-2. In a message dated 9/7/2015 1:20:14 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,