Re: Réf. : KR> Spitfire

Serge, It is highly likely that that sea fury is the one based here in Port Elizabeth now. It belongs to Stu Davidson of Seaview Aerobatics amongst something like 15 other aircraft including a L29 Delphin jet and a scale Spitfire. Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder Freelance whisper assembler South

Re: Réf. : KR> Carb Ice

Serge, WEC did ice once that I know of. Motor ran rough for a bit but was sorted out with WOT and change of altitude I think (long time ago). Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder Freelance whisper assembler South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net - Original Message - From: Serge VIDAL

KR> Nose Gear question

Hi Pat Well, there is nothing special about my gear except that it will retract. The mains will be mounted to the wing attach fittings on the wing stubs and retract towards the fuz with gear doors closing behind them. My nose wheel, sorry make that training wheel, will also retract into a hole cut

KR> taildraggers revisited

KR heads, My words weren't even cold when I got the following news. The first customer built Whisper motor glider which was built in record time was groundlooped during taxi testing. The test pilot got airborne unexpectedly, got a fright, cut power, stalled it and came down hard. Once sideways,

KR> Friday market day

This one is for the South Africans amongst us. I have decided to splash out on a dragonfly canopy for my project so my standard bubble canopy is up for sale. It has a frame, roll over bar and strong points for the attachment of canopy latches. It has bought new and has never been more than two

KR> Nose Gear question

As they say, "There are only two types of taildragger pilots, those that have ground looped ond those that are going to in the future" I am sorry but it has taken me ten years of skimping here and there to rake together enough money to get my plane where it is today. I have seen too many reports

KR> hurricane

Please tell me that wasn't a KR lying upside down on the tarmac that I saw on the news tonight!! Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder Freelance whisper assembler South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net

KR> glassing wings etc

Here we can get a biaxial glass of 410 grams/sqm that is actually two layers of unidirectional glass lightly stitched together at +/- 45 deg as it comes off the roll. No cutting at 45 deg and no overlaps (high spots) to contend with when fairing. Just lay the roll at the root and run it to the

KR> Vision LSA alternative

Try the Whisper motor glider at 5 litres/hour at 105km/h! (don't think it makes LSA though) Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder freelance whisper assembler South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net - Original Message - From: Wheeler Express Builder To: KRnet

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Continental ----Serge

Serge, I told Rob about your wings not conforming with the RAF48 plots. He told me to tell you that he used the ROB48 airfoil in stead which works much better. Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net

KR> RETRACT ARTICLE

Hi guys/gals I am trying to identify an article that appeared in a magazine in April 1982. The article refers to the construction of a manual tricycle retract system for a KR. i only have a very bad copy of one page showing the workings of the system which looks much like Ron Eason's (main gear

KR> ailerons

Hi Guys After reading the posts regarding aileron spars and the like, I thought it appropriate to let you know of another way to do it without using wood at all. As some of you know, I am involved with building Whisper motor gliders and as the designer is a friend of mine I was lucky enough to see

KR> test

Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net

KR> Whisper assembly service

Hi Murray My name is Dene Collett. I was asked by Russell Phillips to give you a quote to assemble your Whisper kit for you to approximately structurally complete. That would be the two fuselage halves bonded together, the landing gear and bulkheads bonded, the fin spars bonded in as well as the

KR> sorry

Sorry guys, that last e-mail was not meant to be sent to the group but a private individual. Regards Dene Collett KR2S builder South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net

KR> I flew N56ML...

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you from the other side of the big pond. Fantastic news!! Regards Dene Collett South Africa KR2SRT builder mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net www.whisperaircraft.co.za - Original Message - From: Mark Langford To: KRnet Sent:

KR> Re: PC help

Hi Guys/Gals just a short note to say thanks to all those who sent advice to try and solve my PC problems. There are really too many private e-mails to answer every one but I assure you that I will try all the advice given. Thanks again Regards Dene Collett South Africa KR2SRT builder mailto:

KR> another update

Mark, Didn't you find that if faced with a problem that you just couldn,t master even after repeatedly trying over and over, just getting out of the plane for a while and doing something else to get your mind off it for a while and then getting back in and trying again would give major

KR> ZS-WEC

Serge, If it's any consolation, I only really made one 3.5 hour trip in ZS-WEC. On the return trip I got a flight from Margate to 43 Air school in Port Elfred in a Yak 18t and from there I hopped in with Rob for the last leg to Port Elizabeth. This was all in 1998 to the EAA convention held at

KR> need PC help

Hi guys Can anyone please help me with a problem that I have with my PC (Off line). I know this is not kr related but I am desperate and request all replies to be off list. All of a sudden my PC comes up with the message that it can not locate file " cmicnfg.cpi" when booting up. If I accept

KR> N1213W

Can someone tell me who is the owner of N1213W please. Is he on this list, I would like to get in touch with him. This must surely be the slekest KR out there! Regards Dene Collett South Africa KR2SRT builder mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net www.whisperaircraft.co.za

KR> wing ridgidity

Since my retract gear is attached to a tube running between the front and rear spars that locates in a self aligning bearing/bush at each end much like the head of a rod end bearing which is attached by the WAF bolts to the spars, my question is: How ridgid is the wing with regard to the

KR> wing ridgidity

ot fillet > which is enlarged to allow it, that is, his legs and wheels all tuck away > forward of the spar. > > I prefer your arrangement Dean but it would mean no stub fuel tanks...hmmm > > John > > The Martindale Family > 29 Jane Circuit > TOORMINA NSW 2452 > AUST

KR> wing ridgidity

; > John > > The Martindale Family > 29 Jane Circuit > TOORMINA NSW 2452 > AUSTRALIA > > phone: 61 2 66584767 > email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au > - Original Message - > From: "Dene Collett (SA)" <dene.coll...@telkomsa.net> > To: "K

KR> crank correction - shot in the dark V2

Once when my buddy owned a KR with a type IV, it developed a slight vibration (not nearly as harsh as yours) which was more noticeable at certain RPMs. After tearing it down it turned out to be slightly worn wrist pin bushes. After replacing them, it was good as new again. Just a thought. Regards

KR> Correction on Crank

Just a shot in the dark here but is your engine mount and its attachment to the firewall as well as to the motor secure? Regards Dene Collett South Africa KR2SRT builder mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net www.whisperaircraft.co.za - Original Message - From: Steve Glover To:

KR> manifold pressure & differential pressure

Hi guys For those looking for a differential pressure guage, I have got an "RS" catalogue at work in which I remember seeing a really tiny differential pressure instrument. It looks like a plastic casting with two "nozzles to attach the two sources of pressure. These are electrical instruments

KR> 4130 plate

Hi guys, I have a piece of 4130 steel plate and was wondering which way the grain runs. All I can see on it is the original printing. (It must have had a bit of surface rust on it at some stage which was removed with some emery cloth). I would assume that the grain runs parrallel to the

KR> 4130 plate

Thanks Brandt, that confirms my suspisions. I want to bend the stuff to its minimum radius so I thought it best to get the grain orientation right to ensure the strongest part possible. Regards - Original Message - From: Brant Hollensbe To: KRnet

KR> Deihl pics

Gear heads Thanks to all who sent me pics of their deihl nosewheels. I now have exactly the info I wanted. Next is : Does anyone have a second hand one for sale and a way for me to pay for it. Remember I am in South Africa. Thanks again guys. Regards Dene Collett South Africa mailto:

KR> Kr Costs...

Stephen, what model Garmen was that? Just curious. - Original Message - From: Stephen Jacobs To: 'KRnet' Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 8:56 PM Subject: RE: KR> Kr Costs... I was very happy with my new toy - it worked fine in the car but > it

KR> Deihl gear

Hi guys/gals Could someone who has the deihl nosewheel and can either take or has some real clear close up pics of the wheel and the fork please send them my way. The pics on the Deihl websight don't help me any. Thanks. Regards Dene Collett South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net

KR> For the SA members

Hi guys I am looking for a "Diel" nose wheel or similar. I don't need the gear leg, just the wheel and the fork. Hopefully it is a 4" wheel. Can anyone in S.A help me out? Regards. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout

KR> Facet Pumps

Your charger might only be supplying a half wave rectified sine wave which literally clips off the negative half of the wave (pos side for those in OZ) leaving a gap where it used to be. This is OK for charging a battery but will not work properly as a supply for something that needs pure DC. As

KR> bending radius

Hi again guys Can someone give me the minimum bending radius for 1/8" 4130 plate (with and across the grain). Thanks Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com

KR> main gear position for tri gear

Hi Guys I am busy building the main gear legs for my tri gear and was just wondering where the other guys with tri gear configs have positioned their wheels with regard to the rear face of the main spar. I am able to get the centre of the wheel about 215mm from the rear face of the spar. I would

KR> vw engine manual

Andy, as far as I know it is a standard type IV 2.0L. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com - Original Message - From: "Andy Hatting" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> AS 504X CofG

> > I know that I have grossly generalized some information, but > there are many good books on this subject alone if you want/need > to get into the nitty-gritty. > > Hope this helps, > Matt > > > > > > --- "Dene Collett (SA)" <dene.coll...@tel

KR> AS 504X CofG

Hi guys Thanks to everyone that tried to stear me in the right direction regarding CG location. I have really very limited knowledge of aerodynamics and have a few questions of how the CG is determined. The way I see it is this : After the "designer" has finished designing his aerofoil, he does

KR> AS 504X CofG

Hi chaps I know this subject line is old news to some and most will probably know the answer (including me) but I have to be absolutely sure of my facts before I take a hacksaw to this piece of 4130 tube in my hands.Mark L, I think I raised this subject with you some time ago, please bear with me

KR> tri-carriage

Hi Andy I am from SA as well and know that plane, it was built by a guy by the name of Robby Allen right here in Port Elizabeth. Because the wing is one piece, he couldn't get it out of his workshop down a fairly long flight of stairs so he cut it as described. After that the wing/ fuz section

KR> ally fittings

Hi guys I have seen some traffic on the net lately concerning aluminuim fittings for aluminuim fuel pipe. Here in S.A and in perticular Port Elizabeth I have had no luck finding these fittings at all. At this stage I am only "window shopping" as I am still a ways from doing the fuel system. What

KR>was the heartbreak of Spraylat , now(This is not a hoax)

Mark You might want to try a spray or two of your regular aerosol insect killer. I have used it to remove the adhesive residue left from a bumper sticker stuck to a mirror for a few years with great success. Best to try a scrap piece of same material before spraying it on your canopy. If you have

Re: Réf. : KR> drills$WAF's

It is reliable and forgiving, that much I can say. What I could never figure out is the brackets that link the U/C to the spar. They are L-shaped, and look as if they are made of cast aluminium. I always wondered where they came from. Serge Vidal Paris, France (Gee, how much I mis South

KR> John Shaffer gear

Hi Steve Thanks for the reply, I would be most greatful for any pics you could supply. Cheers Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com

KR> John Shaffer gear

John I share your opinion, I see no reason why someone couldn't build a retract system that is reliable and no heavier than the stock fixed gear. Over here we are very limited to materials that we can use for things like this so most of us take a trip to our local leaf spring manufacturer and

KR> 3/16 lomg drill/WAF

Guys, Thanks for all the advice concerning the WAF's drilling . I am now well and truly confused! It was my understanding that you used a regular length drill for alignment purposes inserted through the jig from the rear and held there with finger pressure. The long bit is then used with the

KR> drills$WAF's

Thanks to all who responded to my questions regarding long drill bits and the attaching of the WAF's. I took a regular 3/16 bit to a new friend today who runs a business making all sorts of control cables for auto/marine/industrial and other. He is getting one of his staff to lengthen it for me

KR> drills$WAF's

Dan, Putting the gear at the WAF's also concerned me some untill I saw how the gear on N250KB was mounted. It flew for long like that without suffering any side effects of having the gear mounted there and it was only attached to the front spar. I am also using the 18% airfoil at the root so the

KR> John Shaffer gear

Hi Guys While looking at some of the 2004 gathering pics, I noticed John's plane with what looks like a retract tricycle gear. Does anyone have more info on his system, is he on this list. Please someone tell me you have some pics of how the gear works and is constructed. Dene Collett KR2S-RT

KR> 3/16 lomg series drill

Hi again guys This is for the South African builders out there. For the life of me I cannot source a 3/16 long series drillbit anywhere in Port Elizabeth. Do any of you guys know where I can get such an animal? I amm desperate, I want to install the WAF's this weekend and install the spars inthe

KR> ply scarfs

Hi gang After cutting my ply strips for the spar webs, I found that I had cut two strips too many for thr rear outer spars leaving me short of one skin for one of the forward outer spars. After sifting through all my offcuts I found that I could make up the web from three seperate offcuts. Would

KR> Friday off topic Yak flight

Hi chaps Well I had to share my experience with someone so here it is. Last Saturday I had the oppertunity to go up for a short flight in a Yak 52 which I found out is 360HP turbo! To say I wasn't prepared for it is an understatement! The power is absolutely awesome on takeoff. We lifted off and

KR> polystyrene & other foams

Hi guys Firstly, thanks to all who answered to my foam questions. Frankly I am confident in using either polystyrene or polyurethane foam in places like the tail feathers and turtledecks. What I am concerned about is using polystyrene foam in places that will be holding fuel (my wings) and this is

KR> polystyrene & other foams

Hi guys This discussion has got me wondering about different types of foams. I was advised to use the 24KG/M3 polystyrene foam nine years ago when I started building and it has served me well so far. I am now getting ready to build the outer wings in which there will be aluminuim fuel tanks.

KR> kr in sportaviation

Hi Guys Where if anywhere can I get hold of the following article: 820357Sport AviationPrice KR-2 with Long Wings, 64 gallon fuel Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com

KR> Newbold

Hi Netheads A few years ago there was an article in "Kitplanes" about a motor developed by a guy by the name of Newbold. Does anybody know what happened to this motor? If I remenber, it put out something like 50HP and weighed in at around 25#. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South

KR> tortional loads +early friday

hem and I send it to you > This uses as shock absorber some cylindrical sections of polyurethane. > Eduardo > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dene Collett (SA)" <dene.coll...@telkomsa.net> > To: "krnet" <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Th

KR> Fuel tanks

Hi gang I built a fuel tank for a boat a few years ago from general purpose polyester resin. I was worried about fuel dissolving the resin so I set out to find a coating for the inside of the two halves before bonding it together. what I found at a local paint shop was a food grade two part

KR> tortional loads +early friday

Hi KR heads As some of you know, I am working on a full retract tricycle gear on my rendition of a KR2S. Tonight I went to look at some wood for the forward outer spars at a friend of mine who is a very respected person in the experimental world over here. I was discussing the retract system with

KR> dihedral

Hi Again guys Can someone tell me what the dihedral angle is from the horizontal. I know you set it up with 5" blocks at the tip but I am using the 5048-5045 combination which means the wing will be a slightly different thickness at same span. I need the angle formed by a line drawn spanwise down

KR> retract gears/was something else

Hi Timothy It would be great if you could get those pics of John's gear, I suppose if it has already been done successfully, I don't need to worry if the wing can handle it or not--it obviously can. Still it would be great to see how he did it. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South

KR> Aerobatics in the KR?

-international.com> > > > > > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On > Behalf Of Dene Collett (SA) > Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 21:41 > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Aerobatics in the KR? > > > Hi Guys >

KR> Aerobatics in the KR?

Hi Guys I have done rolls in a KR2 and I know the same plane did loops as well without any problems. It was powered by a type4 VW 2.0L. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com - Original Message -

KR> sad day

Hi Gang I don't know how many of you know about or have been following the progress of two South African microlighters doing a circumnavigation of the globe (Freedom flight South Africa). One of them is from my home town Port Elizabeth and the other guy from Cape Town. I got the news yesterday

KR> intercoms (Art )

Hi guys Thanks for the e-mails, i tried to reply privately but for some reason both of the e-mails were returned. If you guys would drop me another e-mail just so I can make sure that I have your addresses right it would be appreciated. I have a few questions. Apologies to the rest of the gang .

KR> intercoms

Hi Netters I am waiting for my wheels and brakes to arrive so was wondering if someone has any circuit diagrams of a good stereo,2 place intercom with auxiliary input for CDplayer. Must have aux override when receiving rf and be VOX. Just something to keep me busy in the meantime. Thanks in

KR> intercoms again

Hi netters Thanks to those that responded to my request for intercom circuit diagrams, but guys that is exactly what I am looking for (CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS). I wish I could afford one of those beauties but with a Microair M760 and a set of grove 5" wheels, brakes, tyres, tubes and axles on the way

KR> Microair 760

Hi Jim I have been to "Microair's websight and I don't find any refrence to a built in intercom. They are offering bundle packages though (some including a 2 place and some a 4 place intercom). By the sound of it these intercoms are seperate units and the diagrams represent their intergration with

KR> antennae +Microair

Hi guys Thanks to those that replied to my query regarding the Microair radio--much appreciated. my next question is about the antennae. I will be using a dipole as described in my last post but was wondering what effect mounting the leg that the screen of the co-ax is soldered to horizontally

KR> RV grin---off at a tangent

To Brian Kraut I received an e-mail from you (at least that is where it said it came from) with the subject line stating "valuable information " or something like that. Did it come from you or is it somethimg I should get rid of with its attachment A.S.A.P. I tried to send you a message privately

KR> microair & antennae

Hi guys I saw mention of a microair radio in a message that was accidentally deleted . To the person that has this radio, would you recommend it ? I have one on order although I have never seen one before. I ordered it because of its ability to mount in a standard instrument hole and it seems to

KR> Updated story and pics of ZS-WEC

send them on Serge, I love to see pics of the only KR that I have ever flown in! Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com - Original Message - From: "Serge F. Vidal"

KR> incidence angle and KR2 Simulation

Ameet, please include me in your list of people to receive the xplane file. thanks Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com - Original Message - From: "Ameet Savant" To:

KR> 2 pitot questions

Hi again gang, I had the oppertunity yesterday to take a good look at a Lancair360 and saw two things that interested me. On the landing gear (retract) they do not make use of the conventional squat switch using a microswitch mounted somewhere on the retract mechanism but use of a pressure switch

KR> 4130 tubing

Hi Gang Can anyone tell me where I can find information regarding the minimum bending radius for various sizes of 4130 tubing. At the moment I am interested in 1.5" OD with .025 wall. Tanks guys. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S:

KR>area 51 composite KR

Hi gang I was taking a look at the pics of the composite KR featured on Mark L's site at the 1997 gathering. Does anyone know what happened to this plane? It would mean a lot to me if someone had access to it to take some detailed pics of the retract gear. I will be using a similar system in my

KR>South african builders

Guys , I am trying to get a hold of Christo V.D. BERG down in the Cape. Can anyone help me out with a tel for him. thanks. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com

KR>high low pressure

Hi guys Can someone tell me if the area approx six inches ahead of the canopy on centre line experiences a higher than or a lower than atmospheric pressure.I.e is it ok to put a flush mounted vented fuel cap in that position? Thanks Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto:

KR>fuel vent

Hi Guys Thanks to all those who responded to my post regarding fuel cap/vent location. I have an allergy to any lumps and bumps that break the lines so I have decided on the following: 1: Fuel cap will seal 100%. 2: It will be located under a flush lid that conforms to fuselage shape, in fact it

KR>pencil rubber

Hi Larry Thanks for the reply, I decided to just give the ply a good rubbing with some sand paper to clean any residue of rubber off. As you said, if it left anything behind, it would be on the surface only. I tend to let little things bother me when I run out of money to buy materials and am

KR>pencil rubber

Hi guys I was busy this afternoon marking out a spar on one of the ply skins for the outer rear spars when I realised that I had made a mistake and proceeded to rub out the line with a normal pencil rubber. because the pencil line was drawn 90deg to the grain of the ply so I had to rub up and down

KR>WAF'S Edge Distance

- Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 6:53 AM Subject: KR>WAF'S Edge Distance > Hi All, > > Is any one else out there worried about the edge distance on the WAF's? They > are only 1 1/2 inches wide and the 8 AN3 bolts

KR>GK-1

Jim, the GK-1 was BY NO MEANS a glider version of the KR-1! Dene Collett South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S. Checkout www.whisperaircraft.com - Original Message - From: "JIM VANCE" Many thanks to Dene, Serge, Sherman, and others for the

KR>rear spar HELP

Hi guys I just realised that the fact that the outer wing spars are narrower by the thickness of the two W.A.F's. This will account for the outer spars being about1.3mm less in total height due to the fact that they make contact with the skin a little further aft than the centre spars (leading

KR>alignment of rear spar

Hi John Thanks for the help, your idea of the pushrod going behind the rear spar sounds interesting. Do you have any pics to show? My biggest worry is the rear spar that appears asm if I built it 5mm too high!! Dene Collett South Africa mailto: dene.coll...@telkomsa.net P.S. Checkout

KR>Question for the group

Hi Dan First, thanks for the reply I will reply privately later. If your wood dated 1986 aint fit for KR work then my project is certainly doomed. The wood for my longerons and some of the other cross members in my project is over 100 yrs old, thats right 100! It is douglas fir and the best

KR>leveling the boat

I have just finished putting the two centre spars together and am getting ready to fit them in the fuz. I have seen this subject come up a number of times but never seen this approach and was wondering what you guys thought of my idea. Seeing that the top longeron forms a banana when bending the

KR>rear spar HELP!

Hi guys According to my calcs, the centre of the rear spar is not dead on 75% chord. It is on 75.27%. Using compufoil I placed the rear spar at this location and set it to distended depth. I then worked out that the tallest part of the spar would be at 74.088% chord. This also happens to be the

KR>GK 1 Aircraft

Hi Jim GK-1 was the brainchild of a chap by the name of Garth Kopke (hence GK). He used to fly crop dusters for one of the big veg producers a while ago. He was tragically killed in a crash while contracting out to fly fire bombers in Lesotho a number of years ago.(you remember the huge veld fires

KR>Not quite KR

Guys,I know it isn't friday but I just have to tell someone this.I just got the good news that late yesterday afternoon my ftriend made the maiden flight in his "Whisper" motor glider that he has been building for the past two years and designing for many more before that!Aparently it flies just

KR>slightly off subject

Best wishes for 2003. Guys here is a link to a friend of mine's websight who has spent the best part of the last two years designing and building this motorglider and will be offering the kit soon. I think he may be doing the first test flight as I type this. I don't know how this will fit in with

KR>drill bits

> I used a regular 3/16" twist drill bit, about a foot long. They sell them > at Home Depot and other stores (although I know that doesn't help you).> N56ML at hiwaay.net > see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford Hi Mark and others Cheers Mark, I have seen the drilling fixture

VW welded hub-was KR>drill bits

Ron said: > Rene said; > I haven't made much progress with the crank taper torque test lately apart Well Ron this one will be completely 100% safe as it will be fastened to a trashed crank that has been secured somehow to a test jig. To the "welded flange will be fastened a looong lever arm from

KR>drill bits

Hi Guys I was just wondering what type of drill bits you guys were using to drill the bolt holes through the spar for the waf's mounting bolts. Do you use a normal twist drill as for steel work or do you use the woodworking spade type . I havn't seen an extra long twist drills here anywhere so was

KR>VW Oil pump

I got my custom planes mag and found an article called "VW lubrication and cooling systems" Really good article and im willing to scan in it in if anyone is intrested. Hi Justin That article sounds interesting, I would really appreciate it if you would send me a scan of it. Thank you

KR>type IV conversion manual dene colllet

Mark L wrote: I'd run it off the crank end, where the power was meant to be > delivered. If you're going to design something to take the gyroscopic loads > anyway, I'd fasten it to the other end of the crank... Hi Mark Thanks for the reply, I was unaware of any failures of the type IV crank at

KR>type IV conversion manual dene colllet

Mark L wrote > I talked to Steve Makish again last night, and he said he'd had one stocker> break and a Scat 4340 break.> Exactly why or how did they break? Was it failure of the taper due to gyroscopic forces? > I think if you'll ask around, you'll find more. If you want to talk strong> crank,

KR>type IV conversion manual

Hi guys/girls I have come across a conversion manual for the type IV VW motor and need some help identifying where it comes from or who wrote it. The cover page just says "VW TYPE IV. PORSCHE 914 CONVERSION" at the top of the page.It deals with the full conversion to flight motor with the use of a

KR>type IV conversion manual dene colllet

> My help would be to tell you to start running away from that welded flange. > For sure, don't stand in front of it. > > Ron Freiberger > mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com Hi Ron and others Firstly, thanks to those of you that responded to my query about the conversion manual. So far only two

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