KR> Gathering 2010

2009-06-08 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Dan, I heard it wound up in Spokane, Washington. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" I wonder if we could talk Marty or Dan Diehl into hosting one? I sure would like to see them again, even tho they don't have KR's anymore. Anybody

KR> ebay

2009-03-04 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Here's another one in Spokane on eBay. Item # 330311574378 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KR-2-Experimental-aircraft-low-time-hangered-nice-plane_W0QQitemZ330311574378QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Aircraft?hash=item330311574378&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

KR> Where is this KR

2009-01-28 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Hi Steve, Say, seeing your on here, I've always been curious if Mike Garbez ever sold his type 4 rear drive KR. And, if so what it's status is , if you know. The N # 998MG look-up still lists it under his name. That was one good looking KR! Thanks, Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original

KR> Emailing: rkpsk1 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

2008-12-07 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Robert, Very nice looking project and I like that yellow Harley in a couple of those pictures also. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Robert K. Pesak" To: "Robert k Pesak" ; "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, December

KR> KR-2 N147S - For Sale and looking for information

2008-11-17 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Oops, yes, I meant Kevin Kelly. Jerry Robinson's, N147S, was also featured in an early KR Newsletter when those were being published. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> KR-2 N147S - For Sale and looking for information

2008-11-17 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
- Original Message - From: "Michael Porter" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 10:24 PM Subject: KR> KR-2 N147S - For Sale and looking for information I've recently joined the KRnet after our non-profit organization received a

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> RR Wing skins

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
James, I had a set of RR wing skins and when I talked to J. Rand, she told me to follow the KR2S plans, which also includes a urethane foam extension to the wing spars. She also said that the Dan Diehl video and his instructions on his web site would be very useful. Her main warning was to use

KR> Ellison EFS-3A now hardware

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
There is also a lot of metal hardware on eBay, made by the late Cary Anderson of Lite Flite Hardware. Might save a person a bunch of time in fabricating the parts. The item number is 320069313771 . There is one day 19 hrs left and the starting bid is $45.00. All of my hardware on my KR2 was

KR> Lost Medical_Parting Out

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Hi Bryan, I have sold quite a bit of the stuff I had for sale, but there is still a lot left. I have a prop, type 1 engine, kr2 forward deck and turtle deck, kr2 pre-molded header tank, and the fuselage ( for local pickup). I have a number of small items also, if I knew what your in need of. I

KR> Shipping Engines

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
I have a couple engines complete with accessories for sale. A type 1 and a type 4. My question has to do with the best way to crate and ship these when the time comes. My thought was to secure them to a small pallet and then box them in. I'm sure open for any suggestions though. Maybe I should

KR> Lost Medical_Parting Out

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Seeing that it's Friday, I thought I'd re-post this KR parts For Sale information. The link below will take you to my website where you'll find a For Sale Tab to click on. I have marked the few item which are no longer available. If I don't have it listed, but you see it somewhere on the site,

KR> Flight question.

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Monica, Sorry to bother you again date would be either 9th or the 16th of Sept.. Cheryl M. - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KR Net (E-mail)" Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 11:48 AM Subject: KR> Flight question. > This is a Friday

KR> Brake suggestions?

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Hi Dennis, I bought my brakes from Tracy O'Brien. They are of excellent quality and reasonably priced. They fit fairly flush in the special wheels he sells with them. He is very helpful if you call him or email him. You might want to check these out in your search for replacements.

KR> First Flight

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Hi Dan, Best wishes on that maiden flight. I'm sure you'll do just fine. But I'm going to say a prayer for you anyway. We need all the help we can get. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html - Original

KR> Kr machine shop in dallas?

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Last time I talked to him was some time back and I called him at 972-241-4387. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA Does anyone know what > happened to them or how I can reach them for parts? > > Palmer's Kr machine shop > David Swanson

KR> gear legs

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Here's a cut and paste from Dan's instructions, which are located on his website. http://www.diehlaero.com/ . He has underlined MUST in the instructions. KR-2 LANDING GEAR INSTRUCTIONS The composite landing gear is made from a 3-M product called Scotchply. The castings are made of

KR> robert pyra photo plane & pilot

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Billy, Here's a link to Al's website, which also has some pictures of Robert Pyra and his plane. http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/ Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: KR>

KR> Videos

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Cris, Check out the link below. http://www.ltproductions.net/samples/KR_2004_FINAL.wmv Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Cris." To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:51 AM Subject: KR> Videos > Excuse me for the silly

KR> Long wings

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Dan. How close are you now to your initial flight test? Do you have the engine back in? Bud Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: Re: Re: KR> Long wings > Yes, both planes that I

KR> KR2 on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
There is a KR2 listed on eBay. The item number is 4608486645 . It is located in Omaha. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KR-2-Rand-Robinson-Engineering_W0QQitemZ4608486645QQcategoryZ63679QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage:

KR> KR2 on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
There's also another KR2 listed on eBay located in Maryland, item # 4607803989 . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Rand-Robinson-KR2-S-Contiental-Certified-Builder_W0QQitemZ4607803989QQcategoryZ63679QQssPageNameZWD6VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bud - Original Message - From: "Charles

KR> more flying (boring and my wife is tired of listening)

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
- Original Message - From: "Joseph H. Horton" To: ; Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 4:07 PM Subject: KR> more flying (boring and my wife is tired of listening) > Guys, > Another fine day for flying. Temp was about

KR> engine mount

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Danny, The engine cowl you have; is it for the revmaster or the standard VW, which I think is a little shorter? How much are you asking for your spare KR parts? Also, where are you located? Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage:

KR> Harbor Freight

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Brian, I went and looked at the paint spray gun you mentioned that was in the latest Harbor Freight ad. The one they had for $12.99 was item # 47016 and says it is a 20 oz. gravity feed spray gun. No where did it say anything about it being an HVLP gun so I held off on buying one. Are you sure

KR> FW: [M1-Mustang] Last hours of Brock Manufacturing

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
They had a web site at http://www.kenbrockmfg.com/index.htm . I checked it out and it seemed to still work. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Brian Kraut" To: Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 7:03 PM Subject: KR> FW:

KR> 2005 KR Planes

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
How about these? Bud Midkiff http://home.pcisys.net/~elmiller/gathering05.html - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 3:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> 2005 KR Planes > > > I seem to recall that Jack

KR> RESOLVED on my part I got scammed by someone on this list !!!!

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Hi William, Where about are you located in Washington? Just like to keep track of local KR builders. Bud Midkiff KR2 Stretched Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html - Original Message - From: "william walsh"

KR> Ellison

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
Dan, I got their voice mail when I called then just now, because it's before their regular business hours. They are located at 350 Airport Way, Renton. WA, 98055. Their phone number is 425-271-3220. Business hours 8:30am to 5:00pm Mon thru Thur. email: efsoff...@aol.com . Not sure why their

KR> Ellison

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff
I'll reply to my own email. They have changed their URL. It is now http://ellison-tbi.com/ and it works for me. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff" <c.midk...@verizon.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net&g

KR> A Few questions from a porspective builder.

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
How about John Bouyea, he lives in Oregon and has a couple KR's. Bud Midkiff KR2 Stretched 50% Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html - Original Message - From: "Ray Murphy" To:

KR> Tail Wheel

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Dan, I have a new one around somewhere. I'll try to locate the box I put it in and get back to you. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To:

KR> New Daylight Pics

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Dan, Looks like you picked the right mover. It said Jerr Dan on the side. Bud Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 4:28 PM Subject: KR> New Daylight Pics > Go to http://krbuilder.org/ and click on

KR> KR2S on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
There is also a KR2 advertised on eBay item # 4577788245 . Its starting at $6000.00 and is located in Demotte, Indiana. Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "L. D. Mueller" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 5:35

KR> Gathering 2005

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
These KR Gatherings continue to get better and better each year. Cheryl & I have attended the ones in Arkansas, Iowa & Illinois so far. I personally want to thank Bill for the ride in his KR! That was icing on the cake to get a ride in such a fine KR. THANKS BILL!! I didn't take many pictures

KR> KR2 on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
If anyone is interested there's a KR2 listed on eBay at $7000 right now and the reserve has been met. It's located in Morris, Illinois. Looks like it's ready to fly. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA

KR> KR2 on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
oops, forgot to put the item number down. 4574915835 - Original Message - From: "Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff" <c.midk...@verizon.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:30 PM Subject: KR> KR2 on eBay > If

KR> Gathering activities?

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Speaking of Marty, has anyone heard from the guy who bought Marty's KR? It's listed as residing now in Spokane Washington. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "larry flesner" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 8:55 AM

KR> I have my C of A to celebrate I did a flight in the mountains.

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Congratulations Al , what did you use to replace the cracked landing gear? Did Grove come through for you or did you repair the crack? Sure was good to see you and several of the other KR guys at Arlington. Sorry I missed Adrian's KR this year. I guess John didn't stay long with it because of

KR> Arlington Roll Call

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
John, Sears Tool Territory has been kind to me and given me Friday and Saturday off, so I plan on going to the Arlington Fly-in those two days. I'll plan on being at the fire pit at 10:00am Saturday. At this point the weather forecast looks favorable for those that need to get over the Cascade

KR> KR-1 Plans on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
There is a set of KR1 plans on eBay. Located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Two bidders so far and it is at $21.51 with three days left . Item # 4550918992 Bud Midkiff KR2 Stretched Lynnwood, WA USA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html

KR> Stability

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, Have you heard of anyone who has used the Diehl wing skins, or stock home made wings, with the RAF48 airfoil and has also raised the rear spar the 3/4" yet? I'd be curious about the performance differences encountered. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net - Original

KR> Stability

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Thanks Mark & KRNet, I have Rand's wingskins instead of Dan Diehl's, so I'm pretty much locked into the RAF48 airfoil, but I keep toying with the thought of going through the process of raising the rear spar to reduce the incidence some. I probably should just leave it alone and press on so I

KR> Ellison EFS 2 on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
If anyone is interested there is a Ellison EFS2 on eBay at the present time. It is item # 4535962920 . It's located in California and is presently at $66. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA

KR> KR Cowl on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
If anyone is interested, there is a KR cowl on eBay. The starting bid is $99.00. The item number is 4533596872 . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=1=4533596872=STRK:MEWA:IT Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA

KR> Project visit

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html - Original Message - From: "Brian Kraut" <br...@engalt.com> To: "Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff" <c.midk...@verizon.net> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 7:05 AM Subject: RE: Seattle KRs Brian

KR> Throttle Cables

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark L, I was wondering about the cables you used on your Ellison TBI carb for throttle, mixture & carb heat? In looking at the control cables in AS they have many different lengths and also the choice of straight cable or 10-32 threaded ends. What worked out to be the best solution for your

KR> Throttle Cables

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Thanks Mark, I suppose with that type cable, you could buy the longer cables and cut them to the length you need. Bud From: "Mark Jones" > Bud, > For the throttle, I am using an A820-black friction lock with straight > wire > cable end. The cable end is attached to the carb

KR> Mac Trim Servo

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
If anyone is interested there is a Mac 8A Electric Trim Servo by Menzimer on eBay. It's at $25 at the present time. Item # 4525261244 . Bud Midkiff KR2 Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html ___

KR> Fw: Just some questions

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Thought I'd forward this to the net, as this is the place he would get the widest coverage for his questions. Bud - Original Message - From: CAROL To: c.midk...@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:43 AM Subject: Just some questions Hi there My name is Gil and i live in

KR> Ed Sterba Mail Address

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Here's his email address. Bud ed_ste...@excite.com - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 5:27 AM Subject: KR> Ed Sterba Mail Address > Anybody have a current e-mail address for Ed? I told Steve that it was not >

KR> stuff for sale.

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Hi Jim, How much would you ask for the electric turn coordinator? Is it the 12V model? I would be interested in it if it's the type with the airplane in it. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html Cell: 206-719-3352 -

KR> Corvair Engine

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
There's a 110 Corvair engine listed on EBay in the North Carolina area. Item # 4511965838 Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA

KR> Props

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, If you find someone who will drill those for you, I'd like to know as I have checked with a couple prop makers and they would not do it for me. I talked personally with Ed Sturba, and he said he'd only double drill props he had made. I also checked with Ted Hendrickson, here locally and

KR> KR1 on EBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
There is a KR-1 advertised on EBay. It's at $63.00 at this time. It's located in Tacoma, WA. Maybe someone has already brought this to our attention, but if not here it is. The ad says he has the boat with inner spars installed and the plans. Bud Midkiff KR2 Stretched Lynnwood, WA email:

KR> KR Plans on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
If anyone is interested, there is a set of KR2 plans for sale on eBay. Here's the Item number: 2496338252. The current price is 24.99. Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net My KR website: http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html

KR> cowling

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Don, I haven't seen anyone answer this one yet, so I'll tell you what I saved from a previous inquiry on this same subject. The revmaster cowl was 29 1/2" from firewall to prop hub compared to 26" for the Hapi VW cowl. Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA email: c.midlk...@verizon.net web:

KR> KR2 project for Sale on ebay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Ralf, Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Scott and hope you do well on the auction. I'll check it out to see if there is anything I need. I also lost a good friend , Jim Londo, whom I have known for about twenty years a couple days ago. One article covering the crash is in the Everett

KR> Dynon EFIS

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Hi Stephen, Besides being employed as an engineer at Dynon, Doug Medema is a member of EAA Chapter 84 here in Everett, WA; and a home builder who built and is flying his RV-6, in which he has installed one of their Dynon instruments. Just thought I'd throw that out there for info. Bud Midkiff KR2S

KR> Props

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
I have a Ted Hendrickson propeller which I acquired from Jerry Robinson of Yakima,WA. It is drilled for the revmaster prop hub which is SAE1 with 4 3/8" dia bolt circle. Jerry flew his KR with this prop to Merced, Ca, Oshkosh and at least one of the gatherings a few years back. The length & pitch

KR> Props

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, Thanks for the info! Now to check around the local area for someone that can drill and balance it. Any idea what they get to do a job like that? I put my fiber frax and stainless steel on the firewall yesterday and mounted the engine temporarily. What a pain drilling the stainless or ever

KR> Plan #'s

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Jim, When I originally bought my plans and kit of wood back in 1985 the purchase agreement I was sent came in two copies. I was to sign and date it and send the white copy back to R/R for filing. This first one for the KR2 was Serial No. KR2 #7427 with master file book no. 67. Then in Feb 1995 I

KR> HAPI Engine Mount

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Phillip, In my blue construction manual, Page 98 there is a drawing of an engine mount with dimensions. I have two engine mounts for my project and neither one of them are the same dimensions as what is in the book. The one illustrated in the manual measures; top horizontal width = 7 3/4" bottom

KR> Wheel Pants

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
That would be Sid Wood. You can email at the link below. smw...@titan.com Bud Midkiff - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 1:57 PM Subject: Re: KR> Wheel Pants > Has anyone ever heard from the person at last

KR> Arlington Roll Call

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
John & Bryan, This will be the first year that I won't be able to make it on Saturday. The only days I'll be able to attend this year are Wednesday and Thursday. Sorry I'll miss you all this year. Friday and Saturday have always been the best days of the fly-in at Arlington. Bud Midkiff KR2S

KR> Ailerons

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, I have the Rand pre-molded wingskins and they have the ailerons already cut out for you. I measured them and all four pieces are 5 1/4" X 7 1/8" X 72 1/2". The extra fraction may be for trimming. Haven't got that far yet. Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net web:

KR> Diehl Nose Gear Wheel, Tire, Tube, and Axel

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Rick, The wheel I was told to use is sold by Wicks. It's the AZ-1144. The tire is a Shin 3.40 x 3.00 x 5 part # TR100-22, also available at Wicks. I had to use a press to get the 5/8" axle through the wheel bearings. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net web:

KR> VW Engine on eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
If anyone is interested in a VW2180 there is one listed on eBay. It is listed as a Magnum II, 82 HP and says it was supplied by Great Plains. The link is below. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=2476783982=26437=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT=1 Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, Wa email:

KR> Engine picked up off eBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
I picked up an 1835VW, firewall forward engine, on eBay from a guy named Philip Storm in Forks WA. I may use this engine to get in the air earlier, while I take more time to build up the Type 4 I have started. Interestingly, he and a partner named Eric are 25 year old rocket scientists. So it

KR> Sandpaper in lengths

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
I've found rolls of self sticking sandpaper also at Lowes and Tooltown in various grits here recently in my home town. I bought a roll of each. It ranged from 320 to 80 grit. the stuff at Tooltown is made by 3M, Part# 00395 for the 80 grit and its 4 1/2" X 10 yds. Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA

KR> N56ML first flight report!

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, We can always count on you to come up with a good one on this particular day. Pretty funny!! But I bet you're getting pretty close to giving us all a real report. I for one am looking forward to it. The old link to the page I had didn't work any more, not sure just why, but anyway I made a

KR> New website

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Sorry about that. the correct url is below. The one I sent before was the last page of the site I guess. http://mysite.verizon.net/res18ums/index.html Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net

KR> Kr2 with Corvair

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Just saw a KR2 on ebay for sale with a running corvair engine. Rapid City, South Dakota area. Seller says it's 99% complete if anyones interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=2469147880=63677 Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net

KR> KR2 on EBay

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Checked eBay this morning and found there is a KR2 located in Oregon listed. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=2470504290=63677 Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net

KR>Trim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, Have you decided on how you are going to route your wiring from the servo to the panel? Will you have to bore another hole through the horz stab or do you already have an existing path from your lighting or antenna wiring? I have this same trim package for mine. Bud Midkiff KR2S Lynnwood, WA

KR>Trim Tab

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, Thanks, just curious as I hadn't started on mine yet and that helps a lot. Bud - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" > I bored a 1/4" hole from the servo hole through to the inside of the > elevator (next to the rudder) and angled it where it exits just on the

KR>Advertising

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark, I was quite surprised yesterday when I called Rand Robinson to ask about a premolded fuel tank for a KR2 and Jeannette answered the phone on the second ring. She then checked for me and said she had one. So the check is in the mail and I should receive it later this week. Bud Midkiff

KR>Spruce Order

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Mark & Others, One thing about some items that we buy from AS and or Wicks, many of these same items can be ordered straight from the manufacture. I ordered my trim servo from AS, but I see now that I could have ordered it direct from Ray Allen off their website. Out of curiosity Mark, is this one

KR>4x2x1/8 aluminum extrusion

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
You might check with Palmer Machine. He has most of this type material made up. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/klppl1.jpg - Original Message - From: "larry severson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:13 AM

KR>2S premolded parts

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Brian, I have the pre-molds for both the 2 & the 2S for my KR-2 which is stretched to 2S length. I liked the looks of the 2S top lines the best & the 2 turtledeck was too short was another reason to buy the 2S parts. I'll send you a picture off net. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email:

KR>KRnet logo stickers

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
My favorite is the one seen on the side of Chris Gardiner's KR2S. I liked it so much, I had him get his supplier to make me a couple of them for my project. It can be seen in the link below. http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/cgardiner.html Bud Midkiff KR2 Lynnwood, WA - Original Message

KR>Firewall protection - latex paint?--Website???

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
http://www.contegointernational.com/ - Original Message - From: "Scott Cable" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 3:53 PM Subject: Re: KR>Firewall protection - latex paint?--Website??? > Do you have a website for this company? > --- Ed

KR>Elevator Cable Tension

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Ken, I did a search on KR Newsletter CD and found an article that addresses tension. The newsletter is issue #261 dated April 1999. For 3/32" cable this article states the tension for Ailerons 25+5-5lbs, Elevators 15+7-3lbs, Rudder (if closed loop) 15+7-3. In the absence of published

KR>Turnbuckles

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
I have a question regarding turnbuckle use. I switched from single center stick to rands dual stick assembly. On my single stick I had the turnbuckles for the elevator hooked directly to the stick via a AN161-16RS fork this is also the same as the MS21252-3RS fork. The problem with the dual stick

KR>Heart attack

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Thanks Brian, I dropped my membership to AOPA quit a few years ago, but maintained my membership to local and national EAA, as that is where my main interest lies. I'll search their web site as suggested and see what I can find. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net - Original

KR>medicals

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Ron & Ken, Thanks for the feedback! This is encouraging. I think I'll continue working on completing my KR in the hope of getting my medical back with no problem. I'm scheduled for a stress test on Jan 9th, so should know more at that time. Mine was not a violent attack, but heavy chest pain. I

KR>mechanical Go-kart brakes

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
I believe that John Shaffer is using hyd go-cart style brakes on his KR2SS. I was looking at them at this years gathering. Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA - Original Message - From: "Scott Cable" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 6:44 AM

KR>Filling pinholes

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
To throw another product out there to see if anyone has experience using it on their project, I'll mention a product that they use and recommend here at a large paint shop located on Paine Field / Boeing Field in Everett Washington. This shop paints the majority of the business and corporate

KR>RED OAK - GATHERING

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Cheryl & I have decided to fly commercial instead of driving our motorhome from Washington State. I made the reservation to leave here on the 10th to Omaha then by rental car to Red Oak. We have reservations at the Red Coach Inn. Really looking forward to it! Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email:

KR>More Dynon EFIS-D10 info

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
- Original Message - From: "Dana Overall" To: Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 11:28 AM Subject: KR>More Dynon EFIS-D10 info Couple more answers to numerous questions I have received off list. The Hi Dana, Thanks for all your input and

KR>Kr builder list

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
My favorite type of builders list is the one on Marks web site below, although you'll notice my email address has not been updated on it. http://www.krnet.org/krnet_yearbook.htm Bud Midkiff Lynnwood, WA email: c.midk...@verizon.net - Original Message - From: To:

KR>Camber

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
- Original Message - From: "larry severson" To: "KR builders and pilots" Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 9:21 PM Subject: Re: KR>Camber > I have the same problem. I have found Dan very easy to talk to, but the > simple fact is that most of the

KR>Fw: Arlington EAA Fly-in

2008-10-12 Thread Charles Buddy &amp; Cheryl Midkiff
Sorry about this double post, but I failed to include the link to the fly-in web site. www.nweaa.org/ - Original Message - From: "Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff" <c.midk...@verizon.net> To: "KR builders and pilots" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Fr