set to automatically make any email sent to
www.krnet.org be sent in plain text only.
Google is your friend here..."how to send plain text messages from
.
Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
ML "at" N56ML.com
www.N56ML.com
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xhaust
system, so I had to get all materials elsewhere. I did buy flanges from
them, but am not enamored with them as the mounting holes are huge
compared to the 8mm studs, so I'll have to carefully center the flanges
to the ports before I start welding tubes to them.
Mark Langford
old, with a simple coil of nichrome wire in a spiral shape down in
a piece of ceramic plate. I would think a gas stove should do the job...
Mark Langford
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Knowledge test (I
probably made that up too). My only excuse is that I started mixing GPS
speed with IAS, and that I'm getting dumber by the day...
Mark Langford
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g of which, nobody's
sent me information for a newly minted airplane for probably five years.
No new KRs are flying for five years? Please do some testing and send
me your numbers...
Mark Langford
m...@n56ml.com
http://www.n56ml.com
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>> Is there a new link to the archives?
The new KRnet email archive is at
https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. I've had problems
accessing it from work, likely because they think it's a malware site or
something, so there may be issues still, but we're working on it.
e 90's. I'll fix the links tonight.
Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
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www.N56ML.com
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the one is on Jim Faughn's plane. I'll get you a picture of it...
Mark Langford
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ly aft though, and you are living very dangerously,
as discussed at http://www.n56ml.com/wb/index.html ...
Mark Langford
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piston crown. The screwdriver down the sparkplug hole isn't real
accurate.
The taper is what transfers the force from crank to hub...
Mark Langford
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in September. Also see enclosed photo with
Robert on the left, Mike in the middle, and Rusty (local Bearhawk/Rebel
owner.
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they are text searchable.
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at three different airports), despite
my endless whining about the iEFIS...ADS-b or not.
Mark Langford
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ell developed software. I bought a practically new Mini from ebay for
$154 last week. More tonight...
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I should have included this one too:
http://www.experimentalaircraft.info/flight-planning/aircraft-stall-speed-1.php
Mark Langford
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ift coefficient of the "new" airfoil (Cl), see the wing lift
polar diagram at http://www.krnet.org/as504x/design.html , which shows
it to be about 1.55 at stall angle of attack.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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very heavy engine off the firewall, and even then, the reinforcements
required are minimal.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
John Lange wrote:
> Is there a way to increase the useful load by 50 pounds?
Is this question about an airplane being built, or already finished and
registered? KR2 or KR2S?
Mark Langford
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t follows in Mike's steps is "moderated"...that means
you can't post for a while, if ever. You all know the rules, and if you
don't, please read the rules again, at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ...
Mark Langford
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age. I've since replaced the hoses, and at the moment it's full of
100LL. And the answer to the next question is "yes, I'm still working
on getting it back in the air, maybe this spring..."
Mark Langford
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ose my battle, and opted to help the
Experimental world directly through KRnet. Apparently it's not been enough.
I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. It's always a shame to see dreams
evaporate, along with the time and money invested.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
in the bearings, be very careful where
you order it from! Otherwise you'll wonder why the bearings are
completely shot after a few months...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
is your KR2's tailwheel weight with 2 on board?" but the
question within is "What kind of tailwheel does your plane have?" I have
a solid 3" wheel." So I'll tell you that the plans call for a 4" solid
tailwheel on both my planes, and that's what most of us are flying.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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out the missing
back door of Larry Flesner's Tripacer. Also, note how "short-coupled"
the KR2 is...the horizontal stabilizer is very close to the wing, hence
the pitch sensitivity...
Mark Langford
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you figure it out. Google is your friend here...
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Thanks for all the clarifications...many of which are different,
depending on FSDO (which is not surprising). It would only make sense
that there is SOME way to get this accomplished, although it may not be
easy. See below message from Robert Kidd...
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ess is still valid, then no problem. It can be put back
into service by going through a new phase I test program.
No one but the original builder is eligible for the repairman certificate."
Just FYI...
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e matter
up in a microsecond...
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n heat applications, carrying
heat off an exhaust "stove" to the carb or cabin. See the photo at the
bottom for one place that I used it as a carb heat source.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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y
are quote often several Mb (which far exceeds the limit), and the jerk
moderator isn't going to approve them, so learn how to resize (smaller)
and compress your images before you send them to 800 people, or get a
free "dropbox" account, upload the photos, and send the link to 800
peo
It's a small
panel, and the trainee should be able to reach it if needed, and if not,
the instructor can handle it.
Thanks for bringing this up Victor...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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Dan Pritchard wrote:
>> You can see lots of greatphoto shots (thanks to Mark L.) on the 2015
>> McMinnville Oregon KR
Gathering site.<<
And the link is http://www.krnet.org/mmv/
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
Also, see http://www.n56ml.com/kcf.html if you haven't already. It will
probably answer a lot of your Dragonfly canopy questions...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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t visibility when
compared to the KR2 bubble canopy.
Mark Langford
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fectly on the KR2S. I will confess to not having checked the KR2,
which has different sweep than the KR2S.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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t cables, from stick to bellcrank, that'll
probably work, and have the advantage of the ability to land if one side
fails, but I don't know of a single KR (and very few other aircraft)
that have had that problem. Give it a try though, and let us know how
it works out.
Mark Langford
Tony King wrote:
> But I'm pretty sure using push-pull cables with no
> bellcranks would eliminate any differential action of the ailerons.
> It might be possible to get some of that back by doing something like
> what Mark Langford did with his ailerons (where the front edge
KR2S is so much better.
See more on this kind of stuff at http://www.n56ml.com/kopinion.html ...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
ates.html .
I think it's pretty safe to say that if you are building a new KR2 or
KR2S, you should be using the new airfoil. Templates are free and
located at the bottom of the previous link. With many years of
"testing" by lots of KR pilots, it is well proven at this point.
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intermittent on me,
and stopped and started several times in just a few seconds. I flipped
on the backup pump and all was well, and didn't skip a beat all the way
home. I now have a new pump, and will install it this weekend...if I
can reach the dang thing way up under panel...
Mark Langford
ML
ble at
http://www.krnet.org/newsletter/ . I'm guessing you already have them
all downloaded.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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n, as well as everybody else in the KR family...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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Joe Horton wrote:
>> How about a report of events and banquet since I had to get outta
there early Friday...<<
Awards were:
Best Paint - Joe Weber
Best Firewall Forward - Brad Stone
Best Panel and Interior - Mark Langford
Best KR - Mark Langford
People's Choice - Joe Weber
phone number.
Mark Langford
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t tire since...nor do I need to top off
the tires nearly as often.
My apologies though...I should have kept that to myself, rather than
concern the list with it.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
.
I put all new tubes and tires on 1JF when I refurbed it, and it's had a
slow leak ever since on one side. About a month ago I put some Slime in
it, and it's still holding 50 psi. Something to consider.
See y'all at the Gathering...
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Mark Langford
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http://www.n56ml.com
l reply
D) and give us some clue of who and where you are?
Ok, that's two hours I could have been doing something much more
constructive, but at least I defined the minimum posting requirements
for your basic idiot...A through D above.
If you ask me about this thread at the Gathering, you'd be well advised
to hand me a beer first...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
>
ISP is stupid like Netzero, and
tells you your email address is "somethingorother at somewhere.COM", but
your return address is actually "somethingorother at somewhere.NET"
instead. Same problem as number 3...your subscribed address needs to
match your reply-to address, or it's not gonna work.
5) If you suddenly stop receiving email from the list entirely, and
you've done nothing stupid with your email accounts, the first place to
look is your ISP's spam filter. That'll kill everything from the list in
a heartbeat. It's happened to me, and I'm the list owner.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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f the box, it amazed me how heavy it was. It didn't pass my "light
enough to fly" test, so I kept looking. I eventually found some .004"
or .005", sold by Rand Robinson! I don't see it on nVAero's website,
however.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
ent unless I had a really good reason...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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should be
calibrated to show fuel in the flying attitude, despite filling (and
checking) it with the tail down (for tail draggers).
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
of stuff that makes building a plane a lot more than "just"
having a time machine! A good day all around...
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me slight amount more damping. That might have
been a function of loading though. That's all I can offer you on that
comparison...no real facts.
See http://www.n56ml.com/kgear.html for more on what Diehl gear looks
like. nvAero sells them now, as well as Scotchply gear legs.
Mark Langford
ML at
Forwarded message. Do not contact me (Mark Langford) as I know nothing
about it. Might be a decent source of parts...or not.
From: Robert Gustafson at bobgustaf2 at gmail.com
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Has anybody successfully used O'brien brakes (photo enclosed) on a KR,
or anything else?
Thanks,
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ml.com/n891jf/panel/index.html#switches,
with pictures of the fried contacts (and the pristine ones).
The overall electrical system layout and schematic are at
http://www.n56ml.com/electrical/index.html .
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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hope you remember...
Mark Langford
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, I not only didn't think to turn the pumps off, but I also
didn't think to shut the fuel petcock off. Yep, I should of had a
checklist for that! I was concentrating on getting the thing on the
ground safely. There's more info on this setup at the bottom of
http://www.n56ml.com/fuel/index.html
the plans (page 3 of my plans) and other
promotional data.
If you are talking about engines, then please see
http://www.krnet.org/kr-info.html for a clue on that.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
ring store for
about 50 cents each, with two required for each hinge (mine were cut in
half, remember?) But if there are no local sources, one is Boston Gear
at 14 Hayward Street, Quincy, MA 02171. They can be reached at
(617)328-3300.
There are photos of the finished hinged installed at
http://www.n56ml.com/kvs.html.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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ce they are
both paid for.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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with it. Same goes for Paypal, which is a great way
to buy things online without spreading your personal information and
credit card numbers all over the globe. Ebay is a tool that every
scrounger should have in his toolbox...
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Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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rdless on N891JF by using a pressure
regulator inline that maintains 3 psi.
Mark Langford
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a LOT of 70k images on
the list and on my website that are quite acceptable. Surely you can do
it with three times that allotment.
18) Those who violate these suggestions may find themselves wondering
why they don't get KRNet mail anymore. I reserve the right to throw
anybody overboard that I see fit...
Other KRnet info is given at http://www.krnet.org/info.html .
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will make
you a lot "KR smarter"...
Mark Langford
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BTW, "Liberty Landing" is in Missouri, southwest of Kansas City. See
http://www.airnav.com/airport/4MO4 . I should have mentioned that in
the previous email.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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, and email
address is redblackvette at netzero.net ". See photo below.
To reply to this message, forward it to redblackvette at netzero.net, not
to the original sender, Mark Langford! Dennis doesn't like to type
emails (or shrink photos), so I recommend call
I should have mentioned that when this bung is welded in place, it would
be good to have a sensor screwed into it to minimize distortion of the
threads...with anti-seize between the two. Yes, it will smoke, but it
beats buying an 18 x 1.5mm tap to fix it later...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g2990/overview/ . Somebody that
has one on hand is welcome to check though.
Mark Langford
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wrong art,
you twist the fragile fingers off, and it's worthless. Of course I
would never be that stupid...
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a Cyberdyne
knockoff, or perhaps just "rebranded"), and I can't imagine what other
information I would need from an air/fuel meter. Bosch part number is
11027. More on this is at http://www.n56ml.com/corvair/o2meter/ .
100LL eats these things every hundred hours or so, so that's another
D, because it starts instantly, is very
responsive, and is very reliable, not to mention CHEAP! The yearly
subscription is the same either way
Mark Langford
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use and a breaker in the line also.
See http://www.n56ml.com/ghia2.jpg for a picture of the Ghia (still got
it), and see the water injection "installation" photo below this message
as an attachment.
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remove previous text from a reply...at the expense of those who search
the archives later, despite simple instructions to be found through
Google. But then it would take more than three seconds to dash off a
reply...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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e of
sifting through an email looking for that useful nugget of information...
Mark Langford
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I meant to say "I used TWO layers of 9 ounce RA7725 cloth..."
Mark Langford
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from OSH but something changed with my SMTP port
number and I couldn't send from my iPhone.
Mark Langford
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rudder compensated
for it, and I was happy with that. You'll need the trim tab
anyway...but it might have more of an angle in it, which still isn't
much. I wouldn't worry about it...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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the
learning curve, and is likely buried with a lot more business than he
expected...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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a path
toward construction, and then the leader would either be hit by a truck
or lose interest, leaving a bunch of unfinished projects with a
questionable path forward. It appears as though that may have happened...
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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The KR-1B wingspan is 27', empty weight 484 pounds, and gross weight 800
pounds. According to the previously mentioned rules (assuming they are
true), that means a max weight of 452 pounds, whether gross or empty,
which is less than either of the advertised numbers.
Mark Langford
ML
hich effectively gives me
even more rudder. You can see it clearly in the photo at the top of
http://www.n56ml.com/. You can see from the photo that the rudder is
quite proud to be part of the action...
Mark Langford
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fully he'll be sharing
with the list.
See enclosed photo.
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art this weekend. The end result of this compilation would be a more
educated group of VW head buyers...
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mpression ratio, etc, so
others can make informed decisions, rather than depend on marketing.
I will have another set of data points in a few weeks, just in time to
fly to OSH...
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images on
the list and on my website that are quite acceptable. Surely you can do
it with three times that allotment.
18) Those who violate these suggestions may find themselves wondering
why they don't get KRNet mail anymore. I reserve the right to throw
anybody overboard that I see fit...
Mark Langford
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will put stainless
valves in them also, of course. See link below.
http://www.drdracingheads.com/xcart/OEM-Style-Dual-port-type-1-heads-12mm-spark-plug.html
Mark Langford
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do some testing on these heads. This may prove
to be a dumb idea, but somebody's got to try them out...
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tional web plywood added, with no dimensions,
so I assumed the dimensions applied to caps only. And my spar material
came very close to 2-5/32, so that clinched it for me.
Mark Langford
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ves so far up and down that it
frets the teeth, triggering an eventual failure. I know two guys on
these list that know a lot more about it than I do...
Mark Langford
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year, so consistency is not
something I'd count on.
I could write more, and someday I'll have time for further details, but
I feel obligated to get this said. For the moment I'm off to adjust the
valves again.
Stirewalt's right, I "make" time by not getting enough sleep, and it's
no
ulse" the primer off and on to
keep the engine running. Been there, done that, glad it works...
Mark Langford
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ant to see pictures and commentary...
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on KRnet...
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ewall and end point (mixture, throttle, whatever), and reduces
freeplay. I think I'll keep doing it my way...
Mark Langford
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ut I wouldn't expect it to
happen quickly. Regulator would be my first guess.
Mark Langford
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would be my first guess.
Mark Langford
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On 6/13/2016 3:02 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote:
> Anybody know if the flywheel alternators that are in the Great Plains
> engines wear out with time? It seems my voltmeter needle is riding
> aro
at the time that
equation was probably hatched...I'm guessing the early 1940's.
Mark Langford
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