KR> switch labeling - Actually Fuel Pumps.

I had the pumps on a separate switch and a separate breaker. I ran both pumps all the time. If one had ever failed, I would not have known it until the next start up. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill.

KR> DPDT ignition and fuel pump switch

Larry Flesner wrote: > If that's the design, I'd certainly want a VERY RELIABLE "one" > switch. Is that the switch that failed on Mark (on the ground, > thankfully) that kept him from making the California trip? Yep, so I replaced it with an identical new Otto switch, also supposed to be good

KR> switch labeling

I got the switch that Mark replaced it with. Paul Visk?Belleville IL ?618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 08/20/2016 3:54 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet

KR> switch labeling

That is why I followed Mark's design. One flip of the switch, changes ignition, fuel pump and battery. If it doesn't restart look for a place to land. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618 406 4705 QW Saote: >Yea, I know, think of that and flip the switch...you hope! Trust >me, it gets awful

KR> switch labeling

At 03:33 PM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >That is why I followed Mark's design. One flip of the switch, changes >ignition, fuel pump and battery. ++ If that's the design, I'd certainly want a VERY RELIABLE "one" switch. Is that the switch that

KR> switch labeling

At 01:00 PM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >Yea, I know, think of that and flip the switch...you hope! Trust >me, it gets awful foggy when the prop stops. ++ I can't imagine having the presence of mind to use a checklist if

KR> switch labeling

Good that's exactly my thinking. Many crashes have been caused by confusion or just BAD design (John Denver fuel selector). I know whats what in my plane but the next poor SAP should not have to figure it out in an emergency. By the way I will use that switch to prime and start the engine and

KR> switch labeling

One more thing on this. The engine will continue to run for a few (maybe five) minutes with NO oil pressure. It would be a shame to have to put it in a field or in the woods because the fuel pump quit because oil pressure dropped below whatever the min oil pressure the switch breaks

KR> switch labeling

At 11:54 AM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >Ok, so I have my fuel system installed and I am wiring the pumps. + A small LED next to the switch for a visual indication the switch is on is also nice. Larry Flesner flesner at frontier.com

KR> switch labeling

Ok, so I have my fuel system installed and I am wiring the pumps. They will have voltage all the time and the ground will be selected to each pump as it is selected with a spdt switch. That switch is labeled "pump 1 and pump 2". That ground comes from my 5psi oil switch. So that the pump

KR> Experienced with Solid Works at the Gathering

Thanks Bernie. Once I opened my eyes, it fell under the category (as I used to tell my daughter) of 'if it was a snake, it would have bit me!!' Regards. Mark -Original Message- From: Wunder [mailto:mdkr2s at comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:14 AM To: Mark Wegmet Cc: krnet

KR> Outer spar airfoil taper

"Recently someone posted a link to a picture showing how they had built a jig setup to cut the taper using what appeared to be a wood rasp.? Jim, I picked up a partially completed plane with the spars pre-built. I didn?t think about the airfoil taper until it was too late - after the spars were

KR> Speeds

> >My question is simply this; On a stock retractable gear KR2 what is the >maximum safe continous safe real world operating speed assuming a properly >built aircraft? > +++ Design Vne is 200 mph. You decide what's comfortable in

KR> switch labeling

Craig Williams wrote: > My second switch is to bypass all that and provide a ground to run > the pumps when priming and starting and if the oil pressure switch > was to fail. How would you label thatswitch? "Emergency Pump". You need it to be as clear as possible when you or the guy who flies

KR> Speeds

Doran Jaffas wrote: > My question is simply this; On a stock retractable gear KR2 what is > the maximum safe continous safe real world operating speed assuming a > properly built aircraft? You didn't specify an engine, so I assume you mean airframe Vne, which is listed as 200 MPH in the plans

KR> Flying on Top

Oh, of course I agree that it was the running out of gas that killed Rand, but flying VFR on top over a severe storm system is what gave him no options when he ran out of gas. I remember a report that the weather was so bad they couldn't do search and rescue for days, although it didn't matter

KR> Speeds

Hello Everyone I've read quite abit about expected airspeeds. Some contradicting each other. Depending on the engines used there seems to be quite a variation My question is simply this; On a stock retractable gear KR2 what is the maximum safe continous safe real world operating speed

KR> Experienced with Solid Works at the Gathering

I went to the EAA web site and found the link to download the Solid Works software (search on SolidWorks). But it is a multistep process. You have to fill in a form and then you get a message back with another link. Then you go to that link, download software, and fill in another form and

KR> Oilite bushing insertion

Below is something I wrote for the "KROnline Newsletter" in 1996. There are more of these at http://www.krnet.org/kronline/, but many are missing photos (due to poor linkage practices, a server move, and my negligence toward fixing them). I've dug up the photo and enclosed it, but it's way

KR> Flying on Top

Dan said: ? I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed.? I think that itwas running out of gas ?Whanever I was doing an IFR cross country flight. I would always get an "VFR on top" clearance. This gives me VFR freedom and still be able to maintain my IFR flight plan. ?My

KR> Gathering Campers

I just found out the "I'm Camping" button on the Gathering registration form wasn't working correctly. So if you ARE planning to camp at the Gathering, please send a reply to kr2s at bouyea.net and let me know. I'll summarize the count and pass it to Larry, our fearless Gathering host. Thanks

KR> Flying on Top

I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed. I think that it was running out of gas. IMHO. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill. Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il -

KR> Facet pumps in series

I've been thinking about this idea of not having a mechanical fuel pump on a VW aircraft engine. There are several planes that dispense with it in favor of the electric pump because the pump in the stock position can cause a bump on the cowling. This seems dubious from a reliability standpoint,

KR> Oilite bushing insertion

1: The combination of heating the receiving bore and cooling the bushing opens up dimensions which allows for ease of installation. When the temps normalize, the interference fit will have been achieved. I have seen bushings simply "drop" into place and then become very secure when