KR> Engine options

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Racing webpages. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Primer

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
ate switch allows for emergency use, or if prime is not enough with engine spinning, if really cold out, say 30-40 degrees and you need a few seconds of prime by itself first. That would be my take on it, and the way I would begin to solve this issue... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net

KR> Primer

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
, and if needed during "normal" starts, will be automatic with starter activation, with the toggle in the "on" position. Hope this clears it up... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Verner

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
the research first, before choosing... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Wingspan

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
altitude it will have a penalty. There are more learned than I, say Jim Ferris, and Doug Rupert that can comment further if this thread continues Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> primer

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
and would be perfect for those wanting a single injector after the carb... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> primer

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
esn't make it on to the page when talking. Just my 2 cents worth... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Priming and teaching

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
are on this list and literally learn a great deal from our discussions, which sometimes are the first time they have heard of such things. I did not intend for it to appear to be a slam or flame and apologize if it came across that way. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves

KR> priming

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
rs as well from over simplifying topics causing confusion or mis-understanding. Great posts, and thanks... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> WW Corvair College Etiquette

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
that made things easier, or work better. Point is, give back to Aviation and it never quits giving to you. Congrats Dan & Jerry! Still may be there before you are here... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Geared vs direct drive

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
generalizations made at the expense of the builder. No quick answers here. It takes years to build a KR, take enough time to study your engine completely BEFORE spending any money. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> New wing on old airframe

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
. Good luck building, good questions... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Saturn engine

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Finch. I too am going liquid cooled in the future, but not for this plane or model. Too hard to make the weight limitations... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> prop length

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
se of a longer blade. The reasons for using a 3 or 4 bladed prop are: 1) increased ground clearance; 2) the need for longer blades to harness the hp, but increased blade length causes the ends to break the speed of sound; 3) inherently balanced by the multi blade setup/easier balanced, quieter opera

KR> Checklists

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
ink we have any IFR KR's yet (maybe the KR360). Passed the ATP written, now to complete the plane engine swap... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Fuel tanks

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
.com/ http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/StoreCatalogDisplay/c-10101/s-10101 http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?langId=-1=10001=10002 Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Check list usage

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
g followed. Do this BEFORE flying and you will be able to relax while in the air, because you know that your habits and procedures will guide you through anything you are confronted with Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Maneuvers

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
to bring his aircraft in position above and behind his "adversary", and then enters a diving turn to engage his enemy at the completion of the maneuver. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Testing and speeds, and weights

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
your stalls will occur solo, and then again with weight. You will find they do change. All high performance aircraft are unforgiving slow and near the ground to mistakes, KRs included. This one's for you Steve The Southern Rebels are playing Amazing Grace.... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlin

KR> Sandbags

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Use an Army sea bag for containing sandbags. It has great shape for simulating a person, and can be belted in just like a person, with an extra strap for secure locating. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Alternator/battery

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
my whole draw. Also, it will adjust to the load unlike the Dynamo system. I can monitor with a simple voltmeter. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Engines

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
ebris from damaging the belt, HELLO!REALLY study the engines please... Ok, back to my motor mount..... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Gear Legs

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
for the discussion. Installing the new motor mount Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Eggenfellner engines

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
better than these other fancy boat anchors. (Ok maybe not boat anchor, but definitely tie down anchors ). Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Engine Ads

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
in it from the pump gas, and you will have to re-build it prematurely. You will also periodically have to add a gas treatment to absorb any water that you do not get sumped off. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Stall spin one step further

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
that was necessary with out putting the instructor and student at risk of no recovery. Godspeed Steve Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> W formula

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
PPY FLYING! Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Florida gang

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
to Engine together, working details now... Colin Rainey N96TA TD

KR> Rudder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
n. NAH! Starting the engine conversion tomorrow..... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Master switch

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
if this went wrong, or that happened. That way I have already mentally rehearsed the procedure and it can be done with normal flight precision, instead of possibly freezing up, or mental overload. Just some thoughts Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Radio suggestions

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
the more expensive color display, but does have the 6 pack of instruments in one nice neat package, along with GPS functions. If you plan on night flying, and I do, then you really should have the instrumentation for IFR even though you are not flying IFR. Just some thoughts... Colin Rainey

KR> GPS & LORAN

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
on the other side, or elevation stays that high, and you are just that low). Going to get the airplane today to mount the motor mount Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> intake heat

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
air enters the intake, ie: air is drawn in from the head area etc It would be foolish to not have SOME kind of engine heat to apply to the intake if needed... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Carb Ice

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
an engine was lost for no apparent reason, and all the testaments here of its necessity, and do yourself a favor and install and maintain carb/intake heat. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Pushtube control

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
, but more at the stick to de-tune the sensitivity of the KR elevator. I really like how positive it feels, and am reassured with each pre-flight that I made a good choice. Pictures are on the web page, on the krnet. Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

KR> Engine Torque

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
ught. More info in Richard Finch's book on auto engine conversions.... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

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