KR> Medical Issue Likely To Cancel KR-2S Dream

2013-07-10 Thread Todd Servaes
Thanks for your helpful thoughts and ideas. You have helped me find some options to explore both medical and aircraft related. Todd.

KR> KR Flight Time Needed

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
on the list or via direct email. Thanks, Todd Servaes KR-2S (still in boxes after the move)

KR>0200 ENGINE MOUNTS

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
You should check the back issues of the print KRNewsletter about 0200 weights, because you can save a good bit of weight by picking your accessories well. Don Reid's article had very good and detailed comparisons. He even gave sources for the weight saving components. Todd Servaes KR-2S larry

[Fwd: Re: KR>engines]

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
it's original O-145 B2. The > engine was a maintenance nightmare. These engines should be left on > the antiques and in the museums, where they belong. > > Respectfully, Richard Oliver > > Todd Servaes wrote: > >> Richard and Bill, >> >> I thought that you each for your own reasons might find the message >> below from the KRNet entertaining. >> >> TS >>

KR>Lap belts

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
are reinforced to act as rollover protection. Todd Servaes KR-2S fixerjo...@aol.com wrote: >seatbelts are a must with sholder harness,,but no one so far has addressed >roll over protection? the kr ( and alot of planes) have little if any support >in >the event of flipping over upside down.

KR>EAA Recognition

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
Dear Mark, Thank you for your work securing some past due recognition for the KR line of airplanes. These great little planes seldom get their due. Todd Servaes KR-2S (still in many pieces) Mark Jones wrote: >I have been working with the EAA to give our KR more recognition. The >fol

KR>Glue joints

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
Hello Gavin, I prefer to mask around the joints with low adhesion and residue tape, and this way simply avoid the glue clean up mess. If you do not prevent the excess glue mess, none of the cleaning methods are any fun. Todd Servaes KR-2S Gavin Donohoe wrote: >Hi all, >I've started

KR>tailwheel training

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
needed but great fun. 5) Any flight time that I can beg or barter in any homebuilt. ---Continuing. 6) Since I have not stayed current, refresher time in 2-5 above in the weeks preceding the first time my KR moves under its own power. ---Lots of time left for this. Todd Servaes Brian Kraut wrote

KR>[Fwd: Aviation News]

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
Hollmann both on the Fly-in and some other projects, and I can assure you that he is a rabid evangelist about flutter testing and safety. I would view his press release as much more of a sermon than an advertisement. Todd Servaes KR-2S Aggie lewanda wrote: >Brian, > >First, my sincere co

KR>Re: Neil Bingham's KR2

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
, as you suggest, is weights attached at the elevator tips. One thing to keep in mind is that stresses on the weight attachments can be rather high. If I recall correctly Barnaby Wainfan in one of his articles said that control surface weight systems should be designed for a 40 g minimum. Todd

KR>tank vents

2008-10-12 Thread Todd Servaes
is important but for a pump fed system, especially if only transfer, they are really not needed and could be replaced with ambient air vents. On the aerobatic testing of your KR: DETAILS PLEASE! Todd Servaes KR-2S John and Janet Martindale wrote: > > >Any other ideas or similiar ex