KR> Cleveland brake question

Joe I has the same issue several years ago and it turned out that the red brake fluid gelled in the lines, I'm not sure why but it took quite a bit of air pressure to clear the lines, after that I refilled with fresh fluid and problem gone. Of course it could be something else. Good Luck!6399U

KR> VW + Prop

I have a 54/48 on the front of a 2100 Revmaster in my 2S. I originally had a 54/50 but wanted a better climb so I had it repitched. I'm 3000 static and was just slightly less before the repitch. Cruise speed (135 mph ) at 3300 didn't really seem to change much. N6399UKenny Wiltrout On

KR> Belly board

I tested the board both ways. The holes seem to help slow it down.Kenny WiltroutN6399U On Friday, December 26, 2014 12:47 PM, Dan Branstrom via KRnet wrote: I always wondered about the holes in a belly board.? The T-28s I flew had them on the belly mounted speed brake that was

KR> gear legs

Dan I built 6399U (KR2S) with the Diehl landing gear and have had no issues after 13 years of flying. I was so impressed with how stiff they were that I did not wrap them in fiberglass, I installed them as I received them. No problems so far.I have had several hard landings over the years with

KR> Bellybrake

I operate mine manually, I thought I might need to retract it fast in the event of a botched landing. I was going to go with a lineal actuator but I assumed I could bring it up quicker. On Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:35 AM, Kenneth Wiltrout via KRnet wrote: I started with a belly

KR> Bellybrake

I started with a belly board that had no holes in it and then I made one with holes. The brake w/holes works better. I believe that is because with out holes the board creates some lift.Kenny N6399U On Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:25 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote: It is a mystery.?

KR> Modifications to Meet Sport Pilot Stall Speeds

Well Brett I would suggest to you that it stalls at 49 mph. I can assure you no one other than you will fly it to find out. Kenny N6399U On Monday, November 17, 2014 10:51 AM, Brett Loewen via KRnet wrote: I?m interested in starting a KR2S build project, but I have a few questions before

KR> Stick imbalance

If you are 3.5" aft of your forward CG I'm surprised that you are pushing forward so soon. Is it possible that horizontal stab is off?? Just a thought. On 6399U and full fuel in the header tank my trim tab is slightly down and by the time I'm at 1/4 tank its all the way down. With a passenger

KR> Photos from flight and Gathering

Great pics Jeff, My KR N6399u here in Pa ( approx 35 mi from Joe H ) is waiting for an engine case and Cyl's. Can't say I would have tried that run with a cruise of 135. I'm rooting for everyone to arrive home safely though. Kenny Wiltrout On Sunday, September 7, 2014 4:41 PM, Jeff Scott via

KR> buying a KR and flying it home

Absolutely ?Trailer it home and get used to it on the ground first. Just having a pilots license really doesn't qualify you to just get in a KR and go without some some training on the ground and a good check out of the systems. Stay safe and alive. Kenny Wiltrout N6399U On Wednesday,

KR> Roy Marsh's plane

I have the Roy Marsh Kitplanes magazine. If you can find the January 1995 copy it's on the cover. I sat in it at Oshkosh and spoke to Roy for a bit. I was hooked at that point but knew I would need to raise the canopy since it was on my head before it closed. The Duck Tape on the wings was due

KR> Engine run

Make sure that air filter is good and tight!   Kenny N6399U --- On Wed, 12/28/11, P.Byington wrote: From: P.Byington Subject: KR> Engine run To: "KR2 Net" , "Parley T Byington"

KR> Grounded

I had an issue with brakes ( Cleveland ) several years ago on my S and it turned out to be something very unusual.The brake fluid gelled in the lines, it came out like runny pudding. I did have the red fluid in and never really understood why that happened. I blew out the old fluid

KR> V Numbers

I have a Type 1 VW and Joe advised 3200 should not be exceeded.N6399UKenny --- On Thu, 4/7/11, Dan Heath wrote: From: Dan Heath Subject: RE: KR> V Numbers To: "'KRnet'" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011,

KR> V Numbers

I have a Type 1 VW and Joe advised 3200 should not be exceeded.N6399UKenny --- On Thu, 4/7/11, Dan Heath wrote: From: Dan Heath Subject: RE: KR> V Numbers To: "'KRnet'" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011,

KR> Cruise Speed/Dive Brakes

6399U ( KR2S ) has been flying now for 10 years, the first 2 wo the belly board. All I can say is the difference is remarkable, if I need to I can get down on an 1800' runway I can, and wo I used up at least another 500' minimum. With the KR it's all about killing the float. I tried brakes with

KR> The see PA. tour

Now that's airport hospitality Joe! Kenny --- On Tue, 9/14/10, joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com wrote: From: joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com Subject: KR> The see PA. tour To: kr...@mylist.net List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tuesday,

KR> Oil Leaks

Sorry to hear that Joe---Seems like the hits just keep on coming. Do you think the crack was there all along and just got bigger, or something else caused it ie heat etc. Ive lost some compression on the LS and need to get that head to Revmaster for seats and valves this winter.

KR> short VW plugs plus rainbows

Randy2 yrs ago I went from Aviation plugs to auto plugs in my Revmaster and got so much static in the radio I went back to aviation plugs. FYI. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Randy Powell" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> Tires and tire pressure

I found that getting all of the air out so the tube is really sucked together wks best for me, also use lots of powder. K Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Ronald Wright" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:47 AM

KR> short VW plugs plus rainbows

rt VW plugs plus rainbows >Can you get resistor plugs ?? Virg > > On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:20:06 -0400 "Kenneth Wiltrout" > <kwiltrout1...@verizon.net> writes: >> Randy2 yrs ago I went from Aviation plugs to auto plugs in my >> >> Revmaste

KR> Flaps

the board? > > See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for > building > is OVER. > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC > ---Original Message---

KR> Gorilla Glue (urethane glue)

The long and short of this glue thing is that T-88 is proven to be the best product available for this application. It has years of KR's behind it, if it ain't broke ??? Kenny Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Fred Johnson" To: "'KRnet'"

KR> Ocean City

Today at 7 am I left 9D4 for Ocean City, NJ, my original plan was to head to Atlantic City for the THUNDER OVER THE BOARD WALK AIR SHOW that included the Angels and T-Birds, however Bader Field was closed by Notam from 8:30 am 5 pm so I woulda had to hang around longer than I liked to depart, I

KR> Flaps

I built 6399U W/O flaps and after 4 yrs of floating indefinitely decided to go with the belly board. If you fly final at 70 and then pull it to full deflection you will hit the corn unless you add some power. The biggest issue as I see it is that when you really start slowing the KR down you (

KR> Flaps

Mark---Does it vibrate the S much when landing? The turf I landed on looked really nice but it was a wid ride. Ken Wiltrout - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 2:20 PM Subject: Re: KR> Flaps

KR> Flaps

I used an extruded alum hinge flush mounted and had the metal shop put a very slight arc in the belly board to conform to the belly of the plane, my speed did not change at all by not fairing it in. Just not sure it is necessary with the air flow etc. One thing I wish I would have done was try

KR> Turff Landing

Today 6399U and I put 2.5 hrs on the clock, we left 9D4 at 8:10am and was on the ground at N38 ( Pa Grand Canyon, Wellsboro Pa ) at 9:10am, distance covered was 120 mi+or -. Then I dropped into a 1800' grass strip near Morris, Pa ( PN0 ) approx 15 mi away. That was the wildest landing yet, as

KR> Turff Landing

ch. I > flew South for about 50 miles and turned around and retraced the route > back home. 1.5 hours,7 gal fuel, 155 average ground speed. I did pass by > Lakehurst NJ. Those hangers there really are big. They make quite a > landmark. Sorry I didn't come your way, It would have been fun &g

KR> Turff Landing

One thing that I will do the next time I hit the turf-drop tire pressure from 35 to 25 to soften things up a bit. Ken W Kutztown Pa - Original Message - From: "Bernard McLean Sr" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 2:19 PM

KR> still searching

Good Luck Kenny W - Original Message - From: "Joe H Horton" To: ; Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 9:39 AM Subject: Re: Re: KR> still searching >I want to thank every one that has given suggestions. It has

KR> rolls

Brian could you walk us through the entire rolling process, ie entry speed,left or right roll, ( VW ) etc.Thanks. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa. Anyone hear how Joe Horton made out today??? - Original Message - From: "Brian Kraut" To: "KRnet"

KR> rolls

Does it matter which way you roll?? If you need left rudder to counter the P factor will it roll easier to the right?? Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Dana Overall" To: Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: RE: KR>

KR> engine out

Joe did you have it running for a long time static ( idling ) on the ground before take off. Before I directed a blast tube at the gasolater early on which corrected the engine cutting out after landing and a long taxi on a hot day. What would happen is after landing the engine temps would come

KR> engine out

y, July 13, 2006 11:22 AM Subject: Re: KR> engine out >I have a housing and a blast tube around the gascolator and the coils > Joe > On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:51:42 -0400 "Kenneth Wiltrout" > <kwiltrout1...@verizon.net> writes: >> Joe did you have it running f

KR> / C of G

I weigh 235 in the seat and have test flown with 160 lbs of sand bags on the pass seat---My S is built as per the plans and with a passenger and or ballast the aircraft is incredibly tail heavy on take off. I would never take off with a passenger unless the header tank is FULL. My aft

KR> more on engine out-details

Great job Joe---I've had 3 engine outs on landing prior to getting the Revflow straightened out. ( I think I told u that though ) Ive been out of business for 2 weeks now due to my oil cooler splitting over the mountains south of Myerstown, Joe ( revmaster ) sent the new cooler and

KR> post mortum

Joe when it stopped was it instantly or did it act as if it starved for fuel or flooded? That POP could have also been part of a very rich issue due to the fuel system dumping fuel into the exhaust and igniting it before the eng quit. Even in a climb the prop should not lock up unless

KR> post mortum

What I meant was that while traveling forward you are already getting some rotational assist from mother nature, for a prop not to windmill even the slightest seems unusual to me. You may be right though, the Vair may have high enough compression to lock it that rapidly. My experience with

KR> Insurance

SkySmith Insurance Agency 518 SW 3rd St, Suite B Ankeny, IA 50023-3048 Ken Wiltrout Kutztown Pa - Original Message - From: "Robert L. Stone" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: KR> Insurance > Hay guys, > Who

KR> Re: wing loading test

Never in a million years would I do that to my aircraft unless the design had inherent flaws--which it doesn't. KW Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "George M" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 10:04 PM Subject: Re: KR> Re:

KR> stick

I agree-Keep the stick short and the range of motion minimal. This is what makes the KR unique. Kenny---6399U - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 7:42 PM Subject: KR> stick > Only problem making the

KR> Oil Cooler Failure

This morning on a short breakfast flight ( due to poor visability ) to Lancaster Airport I noticed a couple drips of oil on the ground after I came back to the plane to depart, after landing at Myerstown,9D4 the bottom of my S was oil covered, after removing the cowl and prop I started it up

KR> oils and stuff

When my Revmaster was built in the early 80's they recommended 40 weight, now they say 20/50. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 7:55 AM Subject: KR> oils and stuff > Phil mentioned

KR> Material "Super-Fil"

Super Fil is a light weight filler, unlike Bondo that would be used on cars etc. I found it to be excellent to work with and very sandable. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "dubi gefen" To: Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006

KR> Building Question

Kacee you can build it, but how it turns out depends on your willingness to commit to the project. 800 hrs to build it is very low in my opinion, I have around 2000 hrs and others have broken the 3000 hr mark. $10,000 in 2006 is wishful thinking, $20,000 and up is probably closer to reality

KR> Update

Joe I've had three flats in 99U, In my case I think it was air pressure related, I used to keep the pressure low to help with a bad landing but all of my flats occured due to the inner tube pinching, now i run 35 psi and plenty of talcum powder when assembling. I also carry a spare tube and

KR> WAF Bolt Sheer Load

I'm in my 6th year flying 6399U with 1 bolt per attach point, been in weather bad enough ( windy ) to give you some religion if you had none previously. Personnally I prefer 1 bolt per attach point, If 1 bolt shears you still have 3 per spar end as opposed to 2. But why are we talking about

KR> WAFs

Serge- The idea is to just get the bolts snug, the pine will just start to crush if you over do it, i'm not aware of a torque. I put a flox mix on the bolts before sliding them in to take up any clearance that may have existed-yes they are in for the long haul. Kenny Wiltrout

KR> small setback

Did you not center the engine mount on the fire wall 1st?? Kenny Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: To: "Ken Walter" ; "KR List" Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 10:04 PM Subject: KR> small setback >I had the whole EAA

KR> Blue stuff / parts/Optimism

I never trusted the RR sling seat, I was afraid I'd fall through it when getting into the plane. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Robert E Kirby Sr" To: Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 8:16 AM Subject: Re: KR> Blue stuff /

KR> HELP NEED ADVICE!!!

NO Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa It slightly resembles what a fabric covered wing would look like. Is this normal? - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:30 AM Subject: KR> HELP NEED ADVICE!!! > > > Hi I am currently in

KR> Virginia KR meeting

Have fun guys---6399U is heading to Ocean City, NJ Monday, Today the Goldwing ( and wife ) is heading to the Pocono's. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Joe H Horton" To: Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 1:22 PM

KR> VW 2180 Idle

Simple-Idle it down as far as u can without stalling it. My idle on the 2100 Revmaster is around 650rpms Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Steve Glover" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 8:07 PM Subject: RE: KR>

KR> VW 2180 Idle

gt; There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for > building > is OVER. > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC > ---Original Message--- > > From: Kenneth Wiltrout > Date: 05/07/06 20:29:29 > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> VW 2180 Idle > >

KR> Vertical Card Compass

If u don't turn too fast they wk ok. - Original Message - From: "Serge VIDAL" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:02 AM Subject: KR> Vertical Card Compass > Has anybody got experience (good or bad) with Vertical Card Compasses? >

KR> kidney stone

My FAA Dr is just the opposite---this guy can't make a decision to save his ass. Every year he needs to consult with Oklahoma, in the last 6 yrs I have never walked out with a medical, its always 1 or 2 wks later. Next time I'm going through the yellow pages. ken wiltrout kutztown,

KR> Diabetes

I had a kidney stone 4 yrs ago at 48, I made the mistake of being honest when i went for my bi annual--never again. Ken Wiltrout - Original Message - From: "Ron Smith" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:26 PM Subject: KR>

KR> Fire in The Grass!

That's why I rented from Thrifty - Original Message - From: "D F Lively" To: "KRNET" Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 9:42 PM Subject: KR> Fire in The Grass! > Netters: > > No one mentioned anything about this at the "Sun-N-Fun" fellas. > >

KR> another data point

MarkI was always told by CFI's etc that killing the engine would shock cool the cylinders, possibly damaging your mill. Be carefull. Kenny Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday,

KR> landin or how to scare the bujeepers out of ya

Joe- I always fly final at 80 mph, and then on very short final pull all the power out. This works best for me, otherwise I have the same control issues in a good Xwind. With the speed brake it comes down quick after chopping the power. Kenny K-town , Pa - Original Message -

KR> Armoural

1 flat Black? > - Original Message - > From: "Kenneth Wiltrout" <kwiltrout1...@verizon.net> > To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 8:37 AM > Subject: Re: KR> Armoural > > >> That's amazing-

KR> Armoural

That's amazing---I wax mine every year and don't notice much if any increase in speed. ken wiltrout kutztown,pa - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 8:31 AM Subject: KR> Armoural >I have washed

KR> Sun 'n Fun

Just returned, I was there tues & wed. Mucho fog in the am tues that kept the ultralights in hibernation. Not one KR did I see. To everybody that is going---ENJOY!!! Just before I left I decided to do a compression check on the 2S and found # 3 to be low, pulled the

KR> Home again

Now you know how the Harley guys feel. - Original Message - From: "Brad Ankerstar" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:25 PM Subject: Re: KR> Home again > "I swear that plane will log more trailer time than any plane out there."

KR> KR on eBay

Definately not Crawfords - Original Message - From: "Frank Ross" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR on eBay > Dan, > That picture looks a lot like Tom Crawford's plane. He built a beauty and > had it up for

KR> Verticle stabilizer effectiveness

I've got about 10 hrs in twins ( senaca), in rough weather they wallow more than the KR. ken wiltrout kutztown, pa - Original Message - From: "larry severson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:51 AM Subject: Re: KR> Verticle

KR> Cockpit noise

My 2S is about as loud as a 172 W/0 the headsetsI think?? - Original Message - From: "D F Lively" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 7:28 AM Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit noise > Listees: > > Jim points out (2) verry

KR> ELT requirement

Not sure where I saw it but you can buy a watch that actually has an ELT in it. I'm not certain what has to happen before it goes off though. Your hand may have to leave the scene of the accident. Kenny Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa 6399U - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner"

KR> another interesting flight (painfully long)

No idea how it got flat. It was a small hole in the tube, and it looked and > rolled fine before takeoff, and takeoff was perfectly normal. Mark, I had a similair experience several years ago flying back from the EAA flyin at Dinwiddy County Airport near Petersburg, Va. I landed at Bay Bridge,

KR> VW and former VW people

Get a piece if thin soft rope about 3' long, put as much of it in the plug hole as possible, slowly turn the eng by hand till the piston is pushing on the rope. The rope will now be holding up the valve.---total savings is $ 80. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown Pa - Original Message

KR> OT: B2 pics

If anybody ever gets to Dayton Oh- Be sure to stop at Wright Patterson AFB ( The Museum) they have it all there including the B2, AWESOME. Kenny Wiltrout Kutztown, PA - Original Message - From: "David Lininger" To: Sent: Sunday,

KR> N133RM

was wondering if it is flying againWas it involved in an accident? I sat in it at Oshkosh sometime in the 90's. He told me the reason for the duct tape on the wings was that he looped it and put to much G on the wings and wrinkled the skin. Is Roy still with us? I still have the

KR> Tim Haynes engine information

Every group or organization has a few verbose individuals that from time to time put their mouth into gear before their brain. Truth of the matter is that the KR is pound for pound the most economical way to go if you have the basic skills required for such a project. If I hit the powerball

KR> water in the fuel?

Dan shouldn't you have changed the subject line to Reaming? - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 6:57 AM Subject: RE: KR> water in the fuel? > OK, I am going to give this one more try Maybe when

KR> WATER IN FUEL

Then do what I did-unscrew the draincock on the gascolator and make up a hose that relocates it somewhere near the bottom of the fire wall, I access it through the bottom of the cowl where the hot eng air is vented to the outside. Ken Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original

KR> Kitplanes completions

Thanks Joe-They got the signed off date wrong though, it was in 2001. - Original Message - From: "Joseph H Horton" To: Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:57 PM Subject: KR> Kitplanes completions > Congratulations > to Ken

KR> My Unveiling

SHARP! - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "William Wynne" ; "KR Net" ; "Corvaircraft" Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 8:54 PM Subject: KR> My Unveiling > Ok guys and Gals, I have just

KR> KR's for Sale

I just read somewhere a guy 100 still flys Bonanza's-you still got 23 years. - Original Message - From: "Robert L. Stone" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:01 PM Subject: Re: Re: KR> KR's for Sale > Ron, > If I was

KR> KRs and slipping etc...

Depends on what u call crappy--A good slip means u can fly, I was always slipping 6399U in till I installed the belly board. What a difference now - Original Message - From: "Steve Glover" To: ; "'KRnet'"

KR> Fuselage / skin

I built mine as per the plans-after the sides are done u can put on the plywood, after the sides and the bottom are jigged up, cover the bottom. I tink? - Original Message - From: "Eduardo Navarrete" To: "KR List" Sent: Wednesday,

KR> Sun'n Fun

Anybody know if there is a KR forum at Sun'n Fun. I just looked at the web site and nothing is listed so far.

Re: Réf. : KR> revmaster spark plugs

Let me jump in here before you make the same mistake I did. I went with Joe's auto plug conversion for the same reasons your thinking about doing it ( $$$). The kit cost 160.00 and the plugs were around 1.50 apiece, not bad you would think. After 1 day of converting to auto plugs the engine ran

Re: Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> revmaster spark plugs

plugs, I see no reason wy the same can't be done with automotive plugs. Serge "Kenneth Wiltrout" <kwiltrout1...@verizon.net> Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 02/02/2006 12:32 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 02/02/2006 12:31 Pour : "KRnet" <

KR> Brakes

I have Cleveland brakes on my 2S, and not knowing any better I charged my brake system with automotive brake fluid that caused the o-rings in the calipers to deterioate to the point where I always had brake fluid running down the calipers, after replacing the o-rings and going with the red

KR> New build : what do I buy first ??

Lot's of spring clamps get a bunch of bar clamps ( 36-48" ) Do u need a space heater where u live? U will need all the power tools, ie band saw, belt and disc sanders, drill press, etc. Just a few things that come to mind. - Original Message - From: "curry" To:

KR> prop strike

Ditto - Original Message - From: "Colin Rainey" To: Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 8:16 AM Subject: KR> prop strike >I had a nose over that broke the > prop. I called Revmaster about the need for a rebuild. Joe said try > to start it

KR> buying KR plans

Don't forgetalong with the plans comes a construction manua.l - Original Message - From: "Frank Ross" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Re: KR> buying KR plans > Bob, > I have to think that you and Mark

KR> Landing gear bracket. Flox to spar?

Good morning--The flox serves 2 purposes, 1 as a filler to even up and irregularities, 2 as a adhesive. I would rough up the back side of the brackets. - Original Message - From: To: "KRNET" Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:51 AM

KR> plans

Guys I said this before and I think it needs to be re-stated. Unless you are some sort of aeronautical engineer the average joe will still need a construction manual that out lines construction techniques etc. There are actually people that think you can go to Home Depot and get everything you

KR> ruder pedals

Whatever works best for you. - Original Message - From: "Keith & Martha Crawford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:00 PM Subject: KR> ruder pedals > Hi all > > just a quick question. > what are the pros and cons of hanging the

KR> Nitriding

Don't u need to buy a set so u get a serial # from Rand Robinson - Original Message - From: "Quique Alvarez" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 5:49 PM Subject: Re: KR> Nitriding Hello Hi Guys, Are there any complete plans

KR> buying KR plans

I purchased the plans for 6399U in the very early 90's-even then getting hold of someone at RR was a project. None the less I did recieve everything ordered, it just took a while. If your looking for technical advise---stay with the KR net. - Original Message -

KR> Crankshafts and testing

I've always wondered why some pilots with a VW that is designed to fly at 3200 rpm cruise it well beyond that. The same can be said for Vairs as well. Over rev any engine for an extended period of time and your flirting with disaster. My honest cruise at 3200 is 140 mph, if I wanna stretch the

KR> KR jailbird

He's alive-I'd say that's a good landing. - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:46 PM Subject: KR> KR jailbird > > > I got this from a friend on the Quickie e-mail list. Anyone know >

KR> CG and the KR2S

The problem with these things is that everything you do changes the CG-including leaning forward. Somebody needs to invent a sliding counter weight. ( just kidding) - Original Message - From: "Colin Rainey" To: Sent:

KR> 2100 Revmaster

Just wondering if you guys with the 2100 are cruising at more than the recommended 3200 rpm's??? I hear lots of talk on the net about running at wide open throttle.My cruise of 140 is based on 3200 rpm's.---Just curious. Kenny--6399U

KR> CG and the KR2S

With 6.5 gal fuel in the header tank ( max is 13 gal ) and a passenger, my 2S is 2" forward of the rear most CG, and I can tell you that it's a handful on take off, the tail drops noticeably. To counter this I increase my take off speed to 70 mph or top off the fuel tank. Your results may

KR> Merry Christmas

Back at ya my friend---stay out of the trees. - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 11:49 PM Subject: KR> Merry Christmas > Merry Christmas to all you guys and girls. May you have a

KR> Stretching the KR2S???

Ron be sure to calculate this additional aft arm before u do this, KR's have a very short CG and pushing the entire tail section aft will most certainly affect it. U will need to move something forward and that could even mean the engine. I have a 13 gal header tank and after an hr of flight w

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