Re: KR> Melting lead

2017-02-02 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
deal, but could be. If you can get at the underside of the pot, suggest you apply the torch there. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Speaking of melting lead, I have been trying to figure out for the past few days how

KR> In-flight Fire

2017-01-29 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
/expercraft/sidwood/192404515588e630d67b24.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/1088693266588e630d6a84c.jpg Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search

Re: KR> AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS

2017-01-29 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
so then he has to come back a third time. He complains "Haven't these guys ever heard about 41.13 or Tony Bengalis?" Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Sid, are you saying your DAR usually charges

Re: KR> Archives

2017-01-25 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
Our EAA Chapter has a member who is also a DAR. He charges $500 per inspection visit and usually takes 3 visits. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- When I finished my KR I called the FAA

Re: KR> Flight Training

2017-01-25 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
first KR flight. There was lots of drama and people running for their lives from an unintended aerobatic airshow. CG issues and multiple hardware failures have since been resolved and N6242 is now reasonably civilized. A light touch on the stick helps also. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242

KR> Gathering 2016

2016-09-15 Thread Sid Wood
how we can take this marvelous gift of sight for granted - until it threatens to leave. Next year, whether Illinois or Kansas, I will be there. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Tire pressure and Slime

2016-09-12 Thread Sid Wood
Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA It's been a while since this subject came up, but I've had two flat tires on landing due to a pinched tube, .-- Mark Langford --

KR> Facet pumps in series

2016-08-14 Thread Sid Wood
. The whole system, including the carburetor and gascolator, drains empty back to the fuel tank selected in about twenty minutes. How the carb float bowl and the gascolator empty is a mystery to me. If the fuel selector valve is set to off, the system will retain fuel. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2

KR> Flight Testing Progress

2016-07-15 Thread Sid Wood
I gotta do. Still going to AirVenture. Stop by the Composites 101 sessions at the Home Builders Education Center and check out the fiber glass workshop. Scott Vanderveen and I will be taking turns making the presentations. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Cowling Air Scoop

2016-06-30 Thread Sid Wood
temperatures stabilize from 340 to 355 degrees F depending on throttle setting. Steve Bennett recommended 350 degrees F. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -Original Message- > https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/164594493535aecddd7537.jpg Hi Sid I just look at y

KR> Cowling Air Scoop

2016-06-29 Thread Sid Wood
Lowes. My RR cowl would not fit the Revmaster oil cooler installation. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -Original Message- Dear All, Let's see if I can take care of some business.I have noticed that many

KR> cable clamps

2016-06-27 Thread Sid Wood
Available at: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/wiregrip.php?clickkey=233460 The "B-nut", short for Bug Nut, has a set screw to lock the B-nut some where along the solid wire. A.S. calls the B-nut a wire stop. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/wirestop.php?click

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

2016-06-01 Thread Sid Wood
the middle with the present single stick between my legs, the fit would be perfect with lots of elbow room. Highly recommend you go for at least 40 inch wide cockpit for two-place seating. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -

KR> Flight Test Progress

2016-05-26 Thread Sid Wood
help. (Something that won't split my head in a crash to paraphrase Mark L.) Also might be an issue with my bifocals. Did I mention my stage II cataracts? Getting old is not for wimps. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Phase I Flight Test Progress

2016-05-12 Thread Sid Wood
for the next 4 days is more of same. I am told that patients is a virtue; definitely working on my sainthood here. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- Hi Sid I just ran a bead of silastic around the top

KR> Firewall Edge Finish

2016-05-11 Thread Sid Wood
What method would be used to finish the firewall edge of a stainless steel sheet to keep out water, oil, etc. from getting between the plywood and steel sheet, make a neat interface for the cowl and not add excessive weight? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Landing gear question

2016-05-09 Thread Sid Wood
cooperates. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- I recently bought a couple of gear legs that are fiberglass and for a Grumman which have indicated that they will support a 2200 to 2400 pound aircraft. Obviously a KR as about 2/3's

KR> Phase 1 Flight Test Progress

2016-05-07 Thread Sid Wood
of the modifications done. Now waiting for that perfect day at K2W6. Ramp presence at KMVN for the Gathering on September 16, 2016, is still a viable possibility. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Removable Front Deck

2016-05-06 Thread Sid Wood
on N6242. All the stuff I had to do since flight testing started would have been next to impossible without that access. https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/9411046284f8b629f60db3.jpg Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Joe I too haves

KR> Prop Shaft Extension

2016-04-11 Thread Sid Wood
crank shaft. http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/resources/IMG_5516.JPG Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA - ...See bottom of: http://hugheskr2s.yolasite.com/progress.php <h

KR> C.G location

2016-03-31 Thread Sid Wood
, removing 4.6 pound counter weight from the elevator and moving the 3.1 pound ELT from the baggage shelf to front of the main spar. Now doing Condition Inspection prior to flight 5. Your results may vary. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Tail Addition and fuselage lengths

2016-03-22 Thread Sid Wood
-inches. Horizontal stabilizer width with Diehl skins is 72 inches. Engine is a Great Plains 2180 cc, 76 hp, with Sterba 52X52 prop. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Hey Joe, Tried to send this info earlier

KR> BID definition

2016-03-18 Thread Sid Wood
skins use this same 45-degree fabric orientation when they are constructed at the factory. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > "The Diehl wing skins are a sandwich with inner and outer layers of 2 BID o

KR> LSA Operation

2016-03-17 Thread Sid Wood
vary. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Wing Extensions

2016-03-16 Thread Sid Wood
extend the horizontal stabilizer and elevator span 3-inches each side for an increase of 6 inches more than the KR-2 plans. I do not know if the airframe is de-rated for maximum plus or minus G's due to the increased span. My personal limits are +2 g and minus 0 g. Your results may vary. Sid Wood

KR> Electrical Power Management

2016-02-24 Thread Sid Wood
the level of excitement for subsequent flights. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Electric Flap Actuator

2016-02-07 Thread Sid Wood
is a picture of the controller display and mounting box. https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/144256209656b7f7d4a072b.jpg Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Woo For kRs

2016-01-19 Thread Sid Wood
Dave, are you coming to the 2016 Gathering at MVN? I would like to see what a seventy nine year old codger looks like in person flying a KR-2. Maybe there is hope for me yet. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Converting KR-2 to KR-2S

2016-01-04 Thread Sid Wood
I have a flying, airworthy, tri-gear KR-2. What would be the practical considerations for converting the KR-2 to a KR-2S? Or would it be practical to consider making the conversion? My purpose would be to get more room in the cockpit and more load carrying capacity. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2

KR> Anchor Nuts for Aileron Hinges

2016-01-02 Thread Sid Wood
into the hole along with the epoxy resin. The resin keeps the rivets in place and the rivets keeps the anchor nut from spinning when the screw or bolt is torqued. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA Hello Matt

KR> Flap or Belly Board wiring

2015-11-16 Thread Sid Wood
Does anyone have an electric flap or belly board wiring diagram they could share? What do you use for a flap or belly board position indicator? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Bleeding brakes

2015-11-07 Thread Sid Wood
One hazard is pumping hydraulic fluid all over the master cylinder and cockpit floor when the master cylinder overflows. Hard to get to tucked away under the instrument panel. I wrap a rag around the master cylinder to help catch the overflow. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD

KR> Tie down

2015-10-21 Thread Sid Wood
/119137370543a80a28660f8.jpg Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- I'm searching or some tie down attach points. What have you KR builders found to work well? What was used and where/how installed? Thanks, Gary --

KR> Young Eagles

2015-10-20 Thread Sid Wood
adults as well that day. Our Chapter total since the national inception by EAA in 1992 is 2208 Young Eagles flown. Don't know who enjoys this more, the pilots or the Young Eagles. Thank you John Attebury for the gracious loan of your Cherokee. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD

KR> update on the Dr. Dean plane

2015-10-19 Thread Sid Wood
displays? Trying to get off the porch, Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- I have been doing a bit here and there to keep moving on the Dr. Dean custom KR. Today I finished shaping all the fairing foam to the tail group. Took

KR> Nose Wheel Shimmy

2015-10-19 Thread Sid Wood
Phil, That is a halleluiah, ah ha, epiphany, and why-didn't-I-think-of-that, revelation. Thank you for sharing. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Guys I forgot to add, that I placed a O ring above

KR> Nose Wheel Shimmy

2015-10-13 Thread Sid Wood
apart, clean off the oil and re-adjust the friction upon reassembly. This KR might be turning into a ford. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Electrical System

2015-10-02 Thread Sid Wood
flowing. Inductive voltage spikes can be destructive to the system. Batteries do a great job limiting voltage spikes. Using a crowbar type circuit protection is definitely not recommended: that will short out the battery. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Electrical System

2015-10-01 Thread Sid Wood
viability. I am quite pleased with the operation of their Expbus. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Dan asked, > "Is that the same company that put out Anywhere Map which is now defunct?&q

KR> Electrical System

2015-09-29 Thread Sid Wood
. And do not forget the actual ground return circuits in your wood and fiberglass airplane. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA I am using the "Expbus 2V DC Load Center Toggle" unit. Simple and straig

KR> weight engine fairings

2015-09-28 Thread Sid Wood
The combined top and bottom home-built fiber glass fairing for my 2180 VW engine weighs 10.6 pounds including paint. The fiber glass cooling ducts for the engine weigh 1.6 pounds total. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Carb Recommendation

2015-09-22 Thread Sid Wood
a different carb that has a practical mixture control. That new carb will probably not have a choke; so, would need a primer system. Along with that would come the hot start drama. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Glassing Tiger Gear legs

2015-09-12 Thread Sid Wood
on this forum will get the details flowing to bore the rest of the 600 or so netters who really don't care about that. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- I think when Dan Diehl tested the KR2 unidirectional glass legs that he

KR> Reaming WAFs

2015-08-30 Thread Sid Wood
be lubed prior to assembly to prevent galling. This business of bolting outer wing to stub wing is indeed critical to get done properly. However, standard guidance in the plans does seem to be lacking. As Mark, Larry and others point out, your mileage may vary. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242

KR> Reaming WAFs

2015-08-29 Thread Sid Wood
action. The bolts should be tightened using a torque wrench to get the proper clamping action. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Matt Quimby wrote: >> I?vegot my wing spars aligned and attached my wing attach fittings. The >> next ste

KR> weight and balance

2015-08-18 Thread Sid Wood
ights up front and/or extended engine mounts will solve the problem. The CG range numbers called out in the stock KR-2 Plans are wrong. Numbers should be 6 to 14 inches. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA PS: Sorry about my previous post; hit the send button instea

KR> fuel line through the spar caps?

2015-08-10 Thread Sid Wood
the measurements. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Good Info Brian? my plans were to mount it lower than the wing cells?. so I?m okay there? Also transferring to main tank but by 1/4? lines?.. then return overflow

KR> Tail dragger to tri gear conversion

2015-07-16 Thread Sid Wood
nly/ Read the fine print at the NV Aero website on interchangeability. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > >>1. Can this be done if I have a kit that is nearly complete and ha

KR> Nose Wheel Strut Security

2015-07-13 Thread Sid Wood
on the front, there is a rubbing sound due to the strut wiggling. https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/37881126355a3ed7bdc73a.jpg Does this indicate some wear action that may eventually cause major problems later on? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -

KR> Oil Leaks

2015-07-12 Thread Sid Wood
as a jam nut to lock the screw. If the machine screw backed out, that would ruin your whole day and your smoke system would not last very long either. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA - Found and fixed another oil leak

KR> Airventure

2015-07-03 Thread Sid Wood
I will be camping there all week. I can provide ground transport with my pickup truck. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA Mobile 240-538-8465 -- Paul I'll be there all week with my son and grandsons. My cell is 330

KR> Panel work

2015-06-27 Thread Sid Wood
stay stuck. Other colors are available, but I only used the black characters. The Brother printer is available from Staples, Office Depot and other office supply stores, $39.95 plus the tape cartridges. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Throttle Stops

2015-06-23 Thread Sid Wood
ic actuator is still on the "to do" list. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Revmaster VW

2015-06-19 Thread Sid Wood
be aware there may be some systemic issues with these increased displacement engines. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Wide Open Throttle (WOT) Spring

2015-06-18 Thread Sid Wood
cannot get down to 800 RPM idle. I disconnected the spring and everything works OK. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Young Eagles Rally

2015-06-08 Thread Sid Wood
. We managed to fly 132 Young Eagles using 14 aircraft before thunder storms shut us down. The other 23 got first debs for our First Responders Rally for August. https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/1202926268557648611dfb1.jpg Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Engine Run & Ground handling

2015-05-29 Thread Sid Wood
guidance to approach this next first flight in a one-step-at-time orderly approach. Even with only 30 minutes flight time on the KR in the past year, I have performed a complete Annual Condition Inspection. Yes, I am still legal to take Young Eagles for rides in a rented spam can. Sid Wood Tri-gear

KR> Removable turtle deck

2015-05-25 Thread Sid Wood
/index.php?q=log_entry_id=355 Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- ? ? ?Does anyone besides Mark have a removable turtle deck or in the process of making one?? ? ? ?I have mine attached with expanding foam. it would be so

KR> Ballast weight installation

2015-05-22 Thread Sid Wood
As previously posted, I removed the Elevator Balance Weight for better cg on my KR-2. Here is a picture of the lead balance weight and arms weighing 4.71 pounds: https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/1708901219555f36e849eef.jpg Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Plywood

2015-05-21 Thread Sid Wood
Where are you putting the 1/8 inch plywood? Plans call for 3/32 and 1/4-inch. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA I need a 4x4 by 1/8 inch sheet of plywood to finish ?up ?my fuselage

KR> Ballast weight installation

2015-05-12 Thread Sid Wood
for the reality check. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA Hi Ya Jeff I reckon it's bit more complex than just moving the wing. As a weight alone, moving the wing back away from

KR> Ballast weight installation

2015-05-11 Thread Sid Wood
. That or the builders are not around to tell about their last flight. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA - Agreed, a new mount seems to be the preferred solution and if it has to be so

KR> Ballast weight installation

2015-05-10 Thread Sid Wood
carb, RR engine mount with 2" extension blocks, Sterba 52x52 prop, Revmaster oil cooler, Grand Rapids engine monitor with all probes and 10.6 engine operating hours, turning 3150 RPM static WOT. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD

KR> Ballast weight installation

2015-05-08 Thread Sid Wood
ches with me and half fuel on board. Last flight in August 2014 same loading with cg at 12 inches was definitely unsatisfactory! Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Foam source

2015-04-20 Thread Sid Wood
and reasonably rigid for the sanding and lay-ups. After the outside lay-ups were done, the foam inside was also removed, Very little foam remained in the finished cowl. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Vinyl ester resin

2015-04-20 Thread Sid Wood
epoxy or vinyl ester resins. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Has anyone tried to make a lay up with vinylester resin over cured epoxy resin (West System)? ?As in a fuel tanks.? I??want to make my front deck

KR> Visit

2015-04-07 Thread Sid Wood
wing and conversation; but visits with the panels open and cowl off for condition inspection provide the best transfer, IMHO. Hopefully he was able to take away some of my lessons learned to help expedite construction on his tri-gear KR-2S. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA P.S. Get

KR> Collapsing Gear

2015-04-06 Thread Sid Wood
bolts. Upgrade the bolts for both sides of the gear hinge casting to AN4. John Shaffer had retractable tri-gear for his KR. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- I have been trying to pass my Medical for about ten

KR> Selecting an airport to be based at

2015-04-04 Thread Sid Wood
Maybe it is because airplane have vented tanks and quick drains while cars have closed fuel systems. Most gas cans also have tight fitting caps. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Same logic that my homeowners insurance used

KR> 15 year life on Control Cable and fittings

2015-04-02 Thread Sid Wood
All of the control cable fittings called out in the Australian AD are roll crimped terminations. The internal areas of the terminals that grip the cable are not visible for corrosion inspection. Nothing in the AD about Nicopress or similar cable crimps. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242

KR> Plywood orientation

2015-03-31 Thread Sid Wood
can be found in FAA AC 43.13-1B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair, Chapter 1, Figure 1-16. https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/99861 Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville

KR> KR1 LSA QUALIFICATION

2015-03-26 Thread Sid Wood
XP as an LSA for four years now. (And pays little attention to the LSA RPM placard.) Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA HAS ANY BODY SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED THEIR KR 1 TO AN LSA? AND WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS

KR> Pilots and Builders

2015-03-26 Thread Sid Wood
Ok, excellent suggestion on building the airplane to the forward end of the cg limit. Just exactly how does one do that? And still follow the plans? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- I put another couple

KR> Pilots and Builders

2015-03-25 Thread Sid Wood
Adam, Excellent choice on widening your KR-2S to 43 inches. Wished I had the good sense to do something like that on my KR-2 back then. 34-inches is a bit tight for a two-place side by side. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Landing Gear Shims - Where to have made

2015-03-23 Thread Sid Wood
ould be 20 inches aft from the leading edge of the stub wing. Otherwise the airplane tends to fall on the tail when you climb aboard or dismount. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA From: Dave Acklam Due to my use of 'co

KR> Ballast for KR-2

2015-03-20 Thread Sid Wood
a little more fuel on the fire, Is there anyone now still wanting to build a KR-2 instead of a KR-2S? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Whats everybody doing...

2015-03-20 Thread Sid Wood
. This Spring will be back flying the KR-2 for Phase I testing. Meanwhile flying a rented Cessna 150. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA Subject: KR> Whats everybody doing... Flying; a few flights to log in on my 31st y

KR> testing 1..3

2015-03-20 Thread Sid Wood
number of cycles, unlike mechanical circuit breakers. I have one 35 amp mechanical circuit breaker located adjacent to the power panel for the 20 amp Diehl alternator on the VW engine. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- The only circuit breaker

KR> TSO instruments Or not

2015-02-18 Thread Sid Wood
system and position navigation lights that all met the TSO functionality, but did not have to be TSO certified. I chose the Whelan non-TSO integrated strobe system. Yes, the FSDO inspector looked for and checked off all those items on his inspection check list form. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242

KR> Third Class Medical

2015-02-10 Thread Sid Wood
ust as you treat your KR and get that annual condition inspection. Preaching to the choir, Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -

KR> Zenith Carb Installation

2015-02-02 Thread Sid Wood
is a good size match for the 2180 cc VW that I am using. I paid $286 for this carb from Great Plains Aircraft; the GP website now quotes $387. There are other carbs specifically made for aircraft operations; prices vary. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Cable Inspection

2015-01-28 Thread Sid Wood
of the cable had jammed between the pulley and the cable keeper. My recommendation: If you have any cable systems in your airplane, at every condition inspection be sure to thoroughly inspect those cables at the pulleys . That is where they flex and likely where they will fray. Sid Wood Tri-gear

KR> Fuel leaks

2015-01-28 Thread Sid Wood
://www.pddnet.com/news/2015/01/vw-audi-porsche-issue-recalls-fuel-leaks?et_cid=4386517_rid=568671104=cta Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 26

2015-01-26 Thread Sid Wood
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KR> Hours to build?

2015-01-26 Thread Sid Wood
and head room lacks about 2-inches on left side. Have abandoned the dream of taking friends and Young Eagles for rides with this airplane. Were I a Ken Rand sized person, no problem. Next airplane will be a KR-2S with a big engine (Corvair or such), should I live so long. Sid Wood Tri-gear

KR> Brake Bleeding

2015-01-23 Thread Sid Wood
thinking. A reservoir full of hydraulic oil is yet another added weight. Everything airplane is a trade off. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near

KR> Brake Bleeding

2015-01-19 Thread Sid Wood
system is fairly simple but messy and downright awkward on my KR-2 with the master cylinders tucked away under the panel. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Cabin Width

2015-01-08 Thread Sid Wood
room is fine. Four flights with one 200-pound person have been done. I am strongly considering converting my KR-2 to a single place machine with one center seat. Will finish the Phase I testing and re-visit the conversion consideration at that time. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsvill

KR> Conduit

2014-12-29 Thread Sid Wood
Radio Shack has various sizes. These are flexible and slit length-wise. http://www.radioshack.com/wire-ties-and-wraps#start=12=12 Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- Looking for something to use for conduit

KR> Brake Bleeder Valve

2014-12-22 Thread Sid Wood
Been there, done that - ran off side of the runway. ACS BRAKE BLEEDER ASSEMBLY Part # 11225 $9.75 each plus shipping https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/173622291054986237585f3.jpg Brakes are Rosenhaun. They work quite well. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> LANDING GEAR LEGS

2014-12-13 Thread Sid Wood
every edge smooth to keep those glass splinters out of your hide. I have my home-built gear legs installed. Empty weight is 804 pounds including ballast. Worrying about balance issues now. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> LANDING GEAR LEGS

2014-12-10 Thread Sid Wood
The wrap also allows you to to put some foam streamlining on the leading and trailing edges plus letting you embed a plastic soda straw conduit for a brake line. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Axel alignment

2014-12-07 Thread Sid Wood
. My KR-2 is still on the jack stands waiting for other changes. These wheel location numbers have not been tested in operation on my KR-2 yet. Your results may vary. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> first things- first flight

2014-11-02 Thread Sid Wood
experience with different performing aircraft. I obtained 6.1 hours flying a Pulsar XP; that is very close to KR-2 tri-gear performance. That still did not prepare me for the surprise when the elevator trim tab broke at lift off rotation. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Gear Leg Replacement Progress

2014-11-02 Thread Sid Wood
ser levels undoubtedly is more precise and faster. Go with what you know. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA How did you align the wheels? Was there any sort of fixture you used?

KR> Gear Leg Replacement Progress

2014-10-29 Thread Sid Wood
. Got the back-ordered brake bleeder valves from ACS; will replace the scuffed bleeders while waiting for the epoxy to cure. Yes, the brake slave cylinders will bleed more easily if the bleeder valve is at the low point, but being down low will subject them to more runway pavement abuse. Sid Wood

KR> Tri-gear main wheel location

2014-10-11 Thread Sid Wood
and don't have the lab facilities to empirically measure the various combinations of gear leg shapes. My approach is to duplicate the performance of the stock gear legs and adjust for my particular KR-2 configuration for 800 pound empty weight and 1250 pounds max gross. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242

KR> Tri-gear main wheel location

2014-10-08 Thread Sid Wood
the axle brackets to get the 0-degree toe before drilling. Also need to wrap the legs with 2 BID fiberglass for better torsional strength, streamlining and plastic soda straw conduit for brake lines. The work is going slow, but so is the worker. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD

KR> KR-2 in "Aftermath"

2014-09-28 Thread Sid Wood
to build another KR. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA >The only thing I would think you would even consider changing is to make >the c.g. range in percentage of MA

KR> KR-2 in "Aftermath"

2014-09-25 Thread Sid Wood
supplement is long over due. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --- I didn't mean writing to me or to the KR group about it. I meant someone should write to Flying Magazine about

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