KR> RE: First day working with N86DK.....

e epoxy resin to make any repairs. I don't know where you get this 'polyurethane' stuff. 4) I would get rid of those seats and put the KR sling seats in for starters. Then see where your knees are in relation to the cross member. Move your seat back. Joe Beyer Estacada, Ore.

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Rotary Anyone?

I have a little stick time in a rotary powered aircraft. A Coot amphibian with a pilon mounted Mazda 12A with electronic ignition, 2:1 reduction with a 5 blade ground adjustable prop. It slows down to 500rpm and takes off at about 6800rpm. Very smooth operation but very high fuel consumption. Also

KR> RE: Fuel tank pick up and vent

> I'm about ready to close up my aluminum wing fuel tanks and need some advice on the pick up and vent. These tanks are very similar to those on Mark Jones' website. > 1: I'm thinking of eliminating the pick up tube and installing the AN fitting, with a finger screen attached, right near the

KR> RE: tri-gear conversion

Message: 1 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:47 -0700 (PDT) From: velocityo...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: KR> Continuing thoughts on tri-gear conversion To: KRnet Message-ID: <1320217247.32437.yahoomail...@web126104.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

KR> RE: KRnet Tri Gear Conversion

* Message: 2 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:04:38 + From: Dave Acklam Subject: KR> Purchased a KR-2, want to change the landing gear config I want to convert it to tri-gear, as all my time has been in 172s & I'm not quite

KR> RE:Fuel Filter Cap and venting

I vented my 15 gallon composite tank to a point below the firewall. The vent line goes foreword and angles down. I have a screen at the end to prevent blockage. -- Message: 2 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:34:28 -0500 (EST) From:

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 352, Issue 369

Message: 6 You might try setting the aircraft to the highest angle of attack expected in flight by placing something under the nose wheel with minimum fuel in the tank. Then disconnect the fuel output from the gasculator and point it toward a measuring cup. With a stop watch time the amount of

KR> RE: Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

I've seen several cracked bubbles caused by people trying to stretch the bubble into a pre existing frame and trying to attach it with through hole fasteners (screws, rivets, or bolts). The successful ones I've seen on RV's and other metal planes were fastened with no preload to the plexiglass

KR> RE: Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

ical tape then masking tape on top of that. Don't let anything except the electrical tape touch the plexiglass, it' very hard to clean the tape glue especially if it's duct tape. Kerosene or cleaning solvent (paint thinner) with a soft cotton cloth works well to clean plexiglass. Joe Beyer Scapp

KR> RE: Recommended Epoxy?

My favorite is West Systems with the fast cure hardener. A little pricy but worth it. I used the Rutan Safe T Poxy years ago but it is no longer available. You might also look for Shell 862 resin and TETA hardener mixed 16 : 1 by weight. The hardener is toxic so use gloves. Joe Scappoose Ore.

KR> RE: Gas tank

You might try looking for an Aeronca Champ gas tank. They fit a KR real well. Joe Scappoose, Ore. ***

KR> RE: Drive 3-blade Ground Adjustable CF Prop

One of the guys at the airport had one on his Pazmany pl-2 (o 290g engine). The blade failed one day and he made a forced landing. They gave him new replacement blades. Another guy had one on his EAA biplane with no problems. Both of these were three bladed. I wouldn't use on on a VW. The

KR> RE: heat treating engine mount

. The metal will glow to a dull red when the local magnetism ceases. Do this with each welded joint to relieve internal stresses. Joe Beyer Scappoose, Ore. Message: 3 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:01:20 -0700 From: DAN INA GLANDT <dagla...@msn.com> Subject: KR

KR> RE: Aluminum fuel tank

It doesn't seem line the best solution but it did solve the problem of fumes with my neighbors Aeronca aluminum tank. I had the tapered brass valve in my aluminum tank which did leak some and still use it now in my composite tank. It's wrapped with Kevlar for safety and seals up better than the

KR> Welding and welder selection

I have flown with an aluminum tank in my KR-2. I needed a bigger tank so I made one using composite materials. There was always a smell of fuel inside the plane with the metal tank but not with my epoxy lined carbon fiber gas tank. My neighbor with his Aeronca had that problem so he laid up glass

KR> RE: WAF spacers/individual bolts

I used 8ea. AN385 taper pins for my wing attach fittings. On the large end I turned it down and cut some 5/8" threads and drilled it for a cotter pin. When installed there are two spacers that set the taper pin into position and are clamped in place by the two nuts. This acts like two short

KR> RE: ARTICLE-KITPLANES NOV 2010 and prop photos

I saw Old Blue in the hangar after the crash. That FAA guy chased me out of there when I asked to snap a picture of the wreck. The wing attach fittings on a KR are the strongest part of the wing. The wood around them brakes before the fittings ever will. Also I have some pictures of my new prop I

KR> RE: vw engine cases

I have line bored VW engine cases for my cars and plane. I've also made two force one prop hubs which require the case to be bored out at the pulley end. No problem with them. Use Teflon wrist pin buttons. Joe Scappoose Ore. Message: 3 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Fri, 28 May 2010

KR> RE: Fuel Tank Vent

I built my tank with the vent taken at the top of the tank going through the fire wall and angled down to the bottom of that bulkhead. I fixed a small screen to the foreword facing vent tube to keep stuff out. I never liked a vented gas cap although the work well. My tank and foreword deck are all

KR> RE: tri gear and taildragger

I made my first five flights in my KR-2 as a tail dragger on a long paved and wide runway. The last landing was hard enough to bend the left main gear and send the wheel partially into the stub wing. It also scraped the right wing tip on the trailing edge. There were three fire engines that showed

KR> RE: Posa Carb

I've run a Posa Super Carb from HAPI for years with good results. They are quite a challenge to set them up so the engine will run smoothly in all power ranges. I plan on trying a Solex side draft carb soon. I have a mixture control for it. Joe Scappoose Ore. > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject:

KR> FW: RE fuselage,glass or paint ?

I used 1.8 oz. Dacron sold as glider fabric back in '83. It still looks good today. No sanding at all just iron it and apply poly brush. Joe Message: 1 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:57:48 -0600 From: MICHAEL SYLVESTER Subject: KR>

KR> RE: New Subscriber KR1

Years ago I used 1/4" fir, three ply marine grade plywood on my KR-2 for the fire wall and fire wall shelf. It's still holding up today. Joe > > Hello KRnetters, > I have spent the day scanning through and searching the > archives, but have not found the answer. > Can 1/4" 5ply A-B Grade

KR> Solex 32PHN-2 Carbuerator

Last month I came across a Solex 32PHN-2 side draft carburetor on eBay that I got for $13.00 plus shipping. It appears to be in good shape and I also came across some data on it. I'll try to post it if anyone is interested. They were used on VW conversions and came standard on the type 4 engines

KR> RE: paper pilot certificate

I keep my paper certificate as a keep sake form the '70's. I switched over to plastic along with my repairman certificate last year. Joe Scappoose Ore. > Mike Sylvester wrote: > > << Jeeez Joe, You must be a lot older than you look. I > thought everyone had plastic. >> > > When I saw this

KR> RE: Paint

I used Ditzler Cross Fire polyurethane enamel on my KR and is still good. It uses a reducer and a hardner. Joe Scappoose Ore. (Back from Florida) > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:36:55 -0800 > From: laser...@juno.com > Subject: KR> Paint > To: kr...@mylist.net > Message-ID:

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 315

My KR-2 is at Scappoose Ore. The first flight was at Hillsboro in '87. It is a good flying plane but a bit under powered with the stock VW. It won't lift two people. I started building it in '79 and is plans built with no kit parts. The only modifications are to the landing gear. I flew it as a

KR> RE: Oil

In that engine I would use 30w Castrol or 30w Valvoline racing oil and change it every 25 hours. Joe Melbouring Fl. > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:20:44 + > From: joseph lamberson > Subject: KR> Oil > To: kr list list > Message-ID:

KR> RE: oil presure regulator

The VW cases used for aircraft are usually the dual relief cases. The foreword relief plug is the thermal relief, it has the longer spring, and channels the oil either to the oil cooler or back into the main oil galley based on the oil viscosity. The rear relief plug, has the shorter spring, and

KR> RE: KR Help near PDX

Look me up in the spring when I will be back at Scappoose, Ore. Joe Melbourne, Fl. > Message: 7 > Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:49:12 + > From: joseph lamberson > Subject: RE: KR> KR Help near PDX > To: kr list list > Message-ID:

KR> RE: vinyester vs polyester

It's Vinyl Ester not vinyester. This resin has better strength and toughness than the polyester resin and is the preferred choice for fuel tanks. Polyester is very brittle and is low density. It's good for non structural applications like fillers and laying up wing ribs and bulkheads. If using

KR> RE: MADE IT HOME

I made down to Florida a couple of days ago in my '68 bug. It flooded in the right passenger side going through Tennessee and Georgia in all that rain but otherwise ok. Just found a good internet site in Stuart and now catching up on email. Joe Scappoose Ore. > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 23 Sep

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 273

Hi Bill I crossed into Florida today. What a steam bath. Hot and very humid. It should be like this for another couple of months then spring like winters or so I'm told. -Joe > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net > [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of >

KR> RE :Gathering weather

I drove cross country from Scappoose Ore. And arrived this morning in Mt. Vernon for the gathering. I hope the weather Gods do cooperate. Joe > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:50:11 -0500 > From: Larry Flesner > Subject: KR> Gathering weather > To: KRnet

KR> RE: Vinylester vs T-88

I used Hysol that you can buy at Wicks or Aircraft Spruce to attach some Diehl wing skins. We used that stuff over at Lancair for assembly of wings and fuselages. It's strong and has a long pot life. Joe Scappoose, Ore. > Message: 20 > Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 18:08:23 GMT > From:

KR> RE: Peel ply

Yes I did do that, I didn't mention it in my last post though. I used this material on the sides and belly to save weight. I think using light weight deck cloth and epoxy is also a good method to seal the wood, it just involves sanding and filling. If using Dacron fabric there is no sanding or

KR> RE: Peel ply

I used 1.8 oz. Dacron glider fabric over the wood on my KR. No sanding at all. Just stits poly brush over the wood and iron it to remove the rinkles. Joe Scapoose Ore. > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 18:43:24 -0400 > From: "Dan Heath" > Subject: RE: KR> Peel ply >

KR> RE: Goof off

Try kerosene with a cotton cloth, and use some good gloves. It has worked for me removing gum from duct tape and plastic residue. Joe Scappoose Ore.

KR> RE: on a construction note...

I think a large main tank is better that wing tanks. There is less total weight involved and no need for a fuel pump which can fail. Use a lowered vent system instead of a vented gas cap incase the plane is ever upside down in a field. -Joe Scappoose Ore. > > With enough time having passed

KR> RE: Fuel Venting on Canopy

With a foreword facing vent you have a ram air effect which pressurizes the tank slightly. With the tank being full the fuel gets to sloshing and when it contacts the vent port, it unloads. I had that happen on a Aircoupe while I was a passenger once. We were buzzing a barn at a friends place and

KR> RE :nose wheel shimmy

There was a good article on landing gear I read once that described the caster angle in relation to the distance from the axel to the pivot point. When I made my nose wheel fork I used those dimensions. I didn't have any shimmy problems however on landings I would bend the spindle back a few

KR> RE: KR nose wheel shimmy

I had that problem with my nose wheel due to the belview washers losing their spring force. I had to change them out and add some more shims. Now the nose wheel caster is stiff but doesn't shimmy at speed. That Diehl nose wheel in the video needs some attention. -Joe Scappoose Ore. > I have

KR> RE: Nose wheel weight

My main axels are 19" back from the center section leading edge and the nose wheel axel is 22.75" foreword of the center wing LE. -Joe > You must have a VW up front. > george > pueblo colorado > > > -Original Message- > From: Joe Beyer <joe2387...

KR> RE: Nose wheel weight

My Nose wheel weight is 134 lbs. -Joe Scappoose Ore. > My kr is one of the heaviest out there and the nose wheel > is 280 pounds. > george mchenry > pueblo colorado >

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 73

One of the guys at the hangar lunch group years ago had one of those. All wood with a retractable main gear. I've seen it up close and it's about the size of an RV side by side two place. This was in '83. They flew it down to California and on the way down on a landing roll one of the gear over

KR> RE: EBay Fraudulent KR2S Plans DVD (again...)

This kind of stuff doesn't surprise me coming from Russia. You ought to read some of the BS they write on Pravda. -Joe Scappoose, Ore. > This makes me so mad! I just translated a bunch of their > conversation; basically, they posted the plans so everyone > can build them with no payment to

KR> RE: CHT Probe Location

I've had my CHT in both locations. I prefer locating it under the #3 cylinder head nut sandwiched between a couple of washers. It is too prone to break if placed under the #3 spark plug as it was intended. I didn't notice a very large error in the temperature reading when located on top of the

KR> RE: hapi or aerovee

They are both basically stock VW engines with big bore kits and use the automotive crank. They date back to the '80's but parts should still be available. The Airovee was used on the Sonari planes. I bought a few parts from them for usen in my KR years ago. The engine mount bolt pattern might be

KR> RE: KR Electric motor

Try this link http://www.kitplanes.com/news/news/8403-1.phtml I heard a segment on that Flight Time radio show. By the way is anyone still getting that show on the net? I haven't been able to get for a couple of weeks. -Joe > Hi KR Netters, > > I have been thinking about the idea of using an

KR> RE: POSA carb needle jet modification

I went through quite a learning curve to get my Posa carbuerator to work properly. I had to shape the needle in such a way so that the fuel air ratio was consistant through all throttle settings. -Joe Scappoose Ore. > Message: 11 > Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:47:13 -0700 > From: John C Edwards

KR> RE: Revflow carb for 1835 VW

I have a 29mm Posa Super Carb. On my 1641cc VW and have a similar situation. When I adjust the linkage so the slide opens all the way the engine quits. I have the throttle stop set so when the maximum rpm is reached the slide is about 90% open. Once I tried to adjust it out so I could get wide

KR> Re: gap seals

I installed gap seals a couple of years ago and found no aerodynamic benefit at all. They pre loaded the aileron linkage a little and after a few flights I removed them. They were stuck on with silicone and the paint came off where they were attached. Several hours of work wasted. -Joe > when

KR> Cutting Plexiglas

Use an abrasive cut off wheel in a drill motor. Tape the cut off lines first with electrical tape. -Joe > Message: 14 > Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 22:29:26 -0400 > From: "Benjamin Copeland" > Subject: KR> Older Flying KR2 Purchase > To: "KRnet" >

KR> RE: control stick

Years ago I flew down to Independence airport in a Cessna 150 and sat in a KR-2, the first one I ever saw. I knew right away that the landing gear had to go, and also after sitting in it the canopy frame had to be modified to a more squared out profile. I couldn't get the thing closed without

KR> RE: control stick

I have found the best place for the stick is in the center with the pilot sitting on the left side as per the original design. An arm rest is not necessary. If head room is a problem then allow more room by making the canopy bow less round and a bit flatter on top. There is pleaty of room for

KR> RE: VW ignition timing

A better choice is the .005 distributor over the .009. The .005 is set up static at one deg. BTC and at that setting it will fire at 28 deg. at full RPM. This is better for hand proping due to less chance of kick back. The .009 is set up at 10 deg. BTC static and that will give you the 28 deg.

KR> RE: VW motor id

last > entry I show > in that series is B-5-230-000 which started in July 1970 and > was a Type > 2 -1600cc engine. You would do well to check another source > and double check > before you commit money into it. > > Regards > Myron (Dan) Freeman > Indpls, Ind. 462

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 349, Issue 77

Good job on the engine Mark -Joe > Message: 12 > Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2007 22:10:32 -0600 > From: "Mark Langford" > Subject: KR> The 3100cc engine. It's baack... > To: > Cc: KRnet > Message-ID:

KR> Lancair 320 fire

Hello All Check this out http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=14flpf72.jxetqae=0=1=g2ykx4 -Joe

KR> Lancair 320 fire

Could you fill us in on the cause? Thanks. Ed Ed Janssen mailto:ejans...@chipsnet.com Don Goetz sent me that link. He used to work for Lance in Redmond and was the test pilot. He didn't say what caused it when I talked to him the other day. -Joe

KR> RE:Belly board location

I have built a belly board years ago but never installed it. I not really convinced that it's necessary. It adds weight and complexity. Any other thoughts? -Joe > Message: 21 > Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:58:33 -0500 > From: "Brad Ankerstar" > Subject: KR> Belly

KR> RE: rudder size

I have found the plans built rudder on the KR-2 to be sized right for the plane. It has plenty of effect. -Joe > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:21:55 -0800 > From: "Fred Johnson" > Subject: KR> RE: rudder size > To: "'KRnet'" > >

KR> RE:Belly board location

Hi Larry Where is your board located? Is it at the main spar or some distance behind it? -Joe > I'd hate to be without my belly board. It adds the necessary drag > for the landing configuration and make the KR a totally different > airplane on the approach. As always, your results may vary.

KR> belly board use

Just wanted to ask if they work better with holes in them. It would seem that they would generate more drag that way. I noticed that some of them are an aluminum plates with no holes. -Joe > I have no > holes in mine and it works great. It is attached to the rear spar. > > > > Colin

KR> RE: engine oil

I use 30 w Valvoline Racing oil or Kendall. Castrol is also good. When using an automotive plug, be sure to reduce the plug gap. Magnetos are not as hot as a battery system unless they're up to speed. -Joe > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 02:47:03 EST > From: mtmcgo...@aol.com > Subject: KR> Engine

KR> Dale Wilson

I heard on the news last night that Dale Wilson a former KR Guy crashed yesterday in an Avid Flyer and was killed. He sold the KR-2 (N32HB) to someone in Canada last June. He was having engine trouble and got into heavy fog near Twin Oaks airport. Joe Beyer Scappoose, Oregon

KR> Spinner

One way to make them safer is to lay up a spinner in a female mold out of Kevlar. I made two spinners out of this material. The first one is laid up over a styrofoam plug which is what I'm using now. It's light weight and flexible and is bolted to a .125" backup plate with four 3/16" bolts. The

KR> Re: 4216 magneto

>I was told by an A years ago that either a magneto is working or it isn't - that you can't really tell if one is going bad until it stops working. Maybe one of you guys out there can help answer the question. Guys operating a single ignition system might like to know. When a high time mag

KR> RE: How about a 4016 magneto?

> If I remember correctly the 4000 series Slick mags are throw away Mags Sounds like I should just toss it now! What do >you suggest? (I would like to go with a dual magneto/dual-plug setup anyway). Thinking of calling GP, as they >specifically say they can upgrade/rebuild my HAPI).

KR> Re: Wood Prop Questions

up on the inspections, I've found the torque values to be as low as 4 ft/lbs. -Joe Beyer >Something I never really hear anyone talking about on KRs is torque values on wooden props. Depending on the moisture in >the air or the lack there of the prop thickness can change. In the Rut

KR> carbs again

>Subject: Re: KR> carbs again >come on guys I need some input. Im leaning twards the aero but Im not sold on it. I know everyones got their opinion on >this one but I need a quick >answer. I have a posa thats leaking like a sieve out the side and Im not >real interested in fixing it

KR> Oil Pressure

Message: 9 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:59:41 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: KR> Oil Temp? To: Message-ID: <455BB7FD.06.03900@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

KR> Aileron trailing edge thickness

When I worked over at Lancair they had problems with heavy aileron control pressure at faster speeds. This problem was mainly on the 300 mph four place plane. To solve this they thickened the aileron by adding material to the bottom surface and making the trailing edge blunt. I don't think that is

KR> RE fuselage covering

I used the stits system years ago to cover the bare wood on the sides and belly with good results but If I had it to do over I would go with the current method described ie. glass and epoxy over wood. My reasoning at the time (1983) was to save weight. I just tacked the 1.6 oz. Dacron cloth around

KR> Nose gear failures

>Eric, >Just working from memory here but I think that I knew of 2 and >one was on a grass field, I think that both folded the strut it's self. I >am sure they were both before 1999 as I first found out about them when I >joined the net. I folded mine in July 2000 due to a hard

KR> light sport plane

I talked with Dick VanGrunsven at the RV fly in last weekend about the new plane he's developing for the light sport category. It will have a full flying horizontal tail and the wing main spat will be behind the seat. It will be two place with the fuel tank in back. Someone else told me that day

KR> holes in spars

well. Joe Beyer Pdx >I presume you are referring to pressure relief holes.That is one of those >issues which has been discussed many times on the KR Net and can easily be >found by searching the archives. But, to answer your question, this is also >a personal preference op

KR> gap seals

I have installed gap seals on my KR-2 a couple of years ago and have seen no noticeabled difference in performance. I am considering taking them off. The gap seals cause more mechanical friction on the aileron rigging and that I don't need. Also the wing is easier to handle when off the plane

KR> Glassing the fuse

Hello On the subject of covering the wood fuselage, glass is overkill. It adds weight although it is tough stuff. I used 1.8 0z. glider fabric (Dacron) tacked around the edges with stits poly tack, and taughtened up using a close iron. I brush coated the fabric with stits poly brush with just

KR> RE: Magnetos

Message: 6 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:29:10 GMT From: "ralphnd...@juno.com" Subject: KR> Magnetos To: kr...@mylist.net Message-ID: <20060313.132927.4326.625...@webmail27.lax.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain The Bendix magneto is a

KR> RE: Gap seals

Message: 17 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:27:05 -0600 From: Larry Flesner Subject: KR> RE: interesting mod / gap seals To: KRnet Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.0.20060209192429.02ab0...@verizon.net> Content-Type: text/plain;

KR> prop strike!

Message: 6 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 02:31:55 -0800 (PST) From: Frank Ross Subject: Re: KR> prop strike! To: KRnet Message-ID: <20060129103155.46137.qm...@web32003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain;

KR> any better resins to use?

Message: 1 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 02:54:09 EST From: bdazzca...@aol.com Subject: KR> any better resins to use? To: kr...@mylist.net Message-ID: <209.114d9439.31088...@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" I suggest using FPL-16A sold at

KR> RE: Cowl Material

Message: 6 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:45:32 +1100 From: "Phil Matheson" Subject: Re: KR> Cowl Material To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <00dc01c6188a$ae0ed940$ddab443d@Office> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed;

KR> engine lock up

Message: 16 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 21:26:58 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: KR> Bad day To: Message-ID: <43B73DF2.05.03972@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

KR> Ken Rand photo

Message: 2 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:33:43 -0600 From: "Mark Jones" Subject: KR> Ken Rand photo. To: "KR Net \(E-mail\)" Message-ID: <26d1c67793459f43bf8da235f92b1f35c10...@tulsaexchange.tulsaokmail.com>

KR> (no subject)

Message: 1 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 From: "gielmarais" Subject: KR> KR1 To: Message-ID: <01c5f7f4$fe4a99f0$8fde17c4@private7ru2gv0> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >I would like to

KR> (no subject)

Message: 3 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 07:36:04 -0600 From: "Mark Langford" Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <001401c5f80e$82837110$0202a8c0@2600xp> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";

KR> (no subject)

Message: 10 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 04:44:09 -0800 (PST) From: Scott William Subject: Re: KR> Main landing gears - Drilling through spring steel To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051116124409.29179.qm...@web31512.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

KR> (no subject)

For Sale I have a spare spinner if anyone is interested. Send your email address and I will send a couple of pictures of it. -Joe

KR> (no subject)

Message: 13 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 13:28:01 -0600 From: "Mark Langford" Subject: Re: KR> Dual coantrols To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <11db01c5dfe3$8aa92bc0$d004a...@net.tbe.com> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed;

KR> (no subject)

Message: 24 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:03:33 -0500 From: JAMES FERRIS Subject: Re: KR> To center the stick or to not center the stick??? To: kr...@mylist.net Cc: kr...@mylist.net Message-ID: <20051103.210333.220.0.mij...@juno.com> Content-Type:

KR> (no subject)

Message: 8 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 18:58:58 -0500 From: "M & C" Subject: Re: KR> Aluminum barstock To: "KRnet" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed;

KR> (no subject)

I used a runaround cable instead of springs. The cable tension is taken up with the turn buckles. -Joe

KR> (no subject)

I used a spring bar sawed in two and tapered to make two gear legs. You can get one pretty easily. -Joe

KR> (no subject)

Message: 17 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2005 21:46:00 -0500 From: Lane Meyer-Reed Subject: RE KR> carbs and flaps To: KRnet Message-ID: <4349d5e8.7010...@bnin.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >1. We have

KR> Landing gear

netters If someone doesn't like the discussions related to KR airplanes then perhaps they should, instead of wearing out their delete key, should enter 'unsubscribe'. -Joe P.S. I prefer to keep it on the list. Message: 5 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:02:03

KR> Landing Gear (again)

Steve What kind of bearings are you using? What is 'non standard'? In my case they're the hand turck type and come in three different grades. None of them are verry good, but the split wheel rim, tube & tire are. In my nose wheel I'm using a 3/4" tube as the axel so the double tapered bearing has

KR> More landing gear stuff

Hi Steve A 3/16 bolt would scare me too. Even if it is an AN bolt. In my case I use a peice of 3/4" chromoly steel tube so I can insert a tow bar into one end of the wheel fairing and move my plane around on the ground. I've located a good tapered bearing from McGuire Bearing Co. here in S.E.

KR> KR landing gear

I have flown both the tail wheel and nose wheel gear on my KR-2 and by far the nose wheel is the most practical, due to the increased visibility and superior ground handling characteristics. One bad thing with the nose wheel is that if you break it you won't take off, whereas with a bent tail

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