KR> Stick imbalance

2014-11-09 Thread Willie van der Walt
The tab in your photo will push the nose up and will have drag. -Original Message- From: Mac McConnell-Wood via KRnet Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 2:10 PM To: Dan Heath ; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Stick imbalance I had the same problem -added the tab on the advice of my mentor though

KR> challenge / blitz

2014-09-29 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Larry You wrote " Please e-mail a photo and info to http://www.n56ml.com to be added to the www.krnet.org web site. Thank you. (signature)" This take me to the web page.What is the e-mail address to be used? Regards Willie -Original Message- From: Flesner via KRnet Sent: Monday,

KR> British Kr2 flying through America.

2014-07-14 Thread Willie van der Walt
What engine in your KR2? > On Jul 13, 2014, at 7:33, colin hales via KRnet > wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-t6DJ9HX7g > Hi there, > I'm attempting to fly my KR2 around the world, (see the end of the short > youtube video if you like). > I started planning this journey some 12

KR> KR down in South Africa

2014-01-29 Thread Willie van der Walt
Very sad! Sounds like a bird-strike and the bird got jammed on the aileron balancing weight that was hanging below the wing. (Like spades on aerobatic planes). Piet logged many hours on KR2's. Highly experienced instructor and very current. When Bill Klapp came to SA I took him to meet with

KR> Fw: KR2 crash in New South Wales- Australia

2014-01-11 Thread Willie van der Walt
Looks like engine failure. What kind of engine? -Original Message- From: Phillip Matheson Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 11:14 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Fw: KR2 crash in New South Wales- Australia I have been asked if I know anymore detail about a fatal KR2 Crash in Australia in October

KR> fuel sender flange doesn't leak!

2013-08-11 Thread Willie van der Walt
Why is there a gap ( empty space) on the left side? -Original Message- From: Mark Langford Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:21 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> fuel sender flange doesn't leak! See enclosed image. One improvement to the sensor flange was a steel AN4 37 degree fitting, which I

KR> Turbo info

2013-08-08 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Dene Kontak Jaco Swanepoel. Wat die KR2S gevlieg het. Groete Willie -Original Message- From: Dene Collett Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 9:38 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Turbo info Hi guys I am on a nission to learn as much as I can about turbo charging for aircraft as I can as

KR> First Flight

2013-05-01 Thread Willie van der Walt
Congratulations ! I know that feeling. Excitement and satisfaction second to non. Are you still on a high? Wish you many happy hours. -Original Message- From: Pete and Karen Gauthier Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 7:34 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: KR> First Flight N424DG is

KR> Thorpe

2012-01-11 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Glen I am the proud owner of a Thorp T-18 and two KR2 aircraft. If you can fly the Thorp, the KR2 should be no problem. With the Thorp it is easy to get the speed down to the correct number (100 mph) and you can land even if the speed is not 100%. With the KR2 you must get the speed down in

KR> KR2's in South Africa

2011-11-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Bob You must visit me in Phalaborwa at the Kruger National Park. There are two KR2 aircraft in my hanger. Free accommodation, a boat Safari, a flight over the private Game Park and lots of fun when you visit. www.riversafaris.co.za Maybe we can fly over, in the Thorp T18, to visit Rudi, to see

KR> KR for sale in South Africa

2011-11-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Len Does the project come with a ZS/ZU number? Regards Willie ---Original Message--- From: Len Steyn List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2011/11/03 07:04:40 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> KR for sale in South Africa Hi Guys I have to sell my kr2. The boat is

KR> 6 DAYS

2011-09-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
And so say I! ---Original Message--- From: Rudi Venter List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2011/09/09 04:26:11 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> 6 DAYS All of you are REALLY making me jealous! Please take plenty photos and share with us distance disadvantaged KR Fanatics :-)

KR> 3300 Jabiru engine in KR2

2011-07-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
Please help. To get an authority to fly I need to apply for a mod approval on this engine. It will help if I can make reference to one that is already flying somewhere in the world. I need to proof this to our CAA in South Africa. Regards Willie

KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S

2011-05-23 Thread Willie van der Walt
The Jabiru is lighter so you may need to hang the battery on the firewall. You can also fit spacers between the firewall and the mounting to extend it forward. The engine must be offset 3 degrees to the right. My mounting is 10mm longer on the left side but untested. The long nose makes it look

KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S

2011-05-23 Thread Willie van der Walt
I fitted the 3300 engine in my standard KR2 but did not fly it yet. ---Original Message--- From: John Looby List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2011/05/23 11:11:07 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru powered KR2-S The KR2 has flown from UK to Australia using that engine John

KR> Dragonfly canopy dissapointment

2011-05-23 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Dene I hade a mould made that is with Jan Diener. Please look at my canopy http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic php?f=100=64731=901663=76c2716329a1e8303f48f0190e40ab51#p901663 It is page 5 ZS-UNC. I'll let you use it if you like. Regards Willie 0835805703 Phalaborwa RSA ---Original

KR> general engine question

2010-08-02 Thread Willie van der Walt
The gas expand in the exhaust and you dont want back pressure on a 4 stroke. The less friction losses there are the better. On racing engines they even fit draft tubes. ---Original Message--- From: Scott Black List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2010/08/03 12:55:59 AM To: KRnet

KR> Fw: Please help me find a Muffler at a good price

2010-06-16 Thread Willie van der Walt
---Original Message--- From: Willie van der Walt List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2010/06/16 05:00:32 PM To: KRnet Subject: Please help me find a Muffler at a good price Please talk to all your contacts and help me find someone to quote price and postage cost to South

KR> Fuel Tank Vent

2010-05-22 Thread Willie van der Walt
There is little hole in the filler cap on mine with a stand pipe to prevent water from entering. ---Original Message--- From: Bob Sauer List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2010/05/22 07:16:27 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Fuel Tank Vent My question is for

KR> Test

2010-05-16 Thread Willie van der Walt
I would like to know/test that if I post, or reply from Outlook Express, if it is better and in plain text. My posts from Increde mail was blocked.. Thanks for your reply Mark Regards Willie

[SUSPECTED SPAM] KR> canopy thickness

2010-02-09 Thread Willie van der Walt
The canopy is very thin in the middle on top as it stretches while you blow it. mine is not more than about 1.5mm. On the sides it is about 4mm. - Original Message - From: To: "kr net" Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:13 PM Subject: [SUSPECTED

KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted

2010-02-08 Thread Willie van der Walt
This is the reply I have been waiting for! Please give me a quote to manufature, as close to the fire wall as possible. I'll move the battery inside. The cg is foreward now with the 70 litre tank. Thanks Dene Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted I have the KR

KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted

2010-02-04 Thread Willie van der Walt
I ordered a Jabiru 120Hp and urgently need a drawing to manufacture an engine mounting for a standard KR2. Please help. Regards Willie

KR> JABIRU 120Hp motor Wanted

2010-01-27 Thread Willie van der Walt
I am looking for a 120Hp 3300 motor new or 2nd hand . must be in good condition with firewall foreward kit for a standard KR2. If anybody can help me please. - Original Message - From: "Paul & Karen Smith" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 27,

KR> See this

2009-10-17 Thread Willie van der Walt
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1=40557=627548=627548

KR> Gascolator Cooling

2009-10-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
Why do you need cooling there? Two of my planes fly with uncooled Gascolators, in the same place, and my KR2 without a Gascolator at all. - Original Message - From: "Neal Hornung" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:51 AM Subject: KR>

KR> KR Gathering

2009-09-23 Thread Willie van der Walt
Where can we see some photos of the cathering?

KR> Trip notes

2009-09-22 Thread Willie van der Walt
What was the distance? ..Just so that those us that could not go can share - Original Message - From: "Art Bruce" To: "'KRnet'" ; Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:38 AM Subject: RE: KR> Trip notes Mike, Just a

KR> Wiring diagram for King KT76 transponder wanted

2009-09-03 Thread Willie van der Walt
Thanks Dene. My fax is 015 781 6173 Also thanks to Erric Pitts and Ed that replied. Regards - Original Message - From: "Dene Collett" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> Wiring diagram for King KT76 transponder

KR> Wiring diagram for King KT76 transponder wanted

2009-09-02 Thread Willie van der Walt
I am looking for a wiring diagram for a King KT76 transponder. Looked all over on the net but can only find one for the KT76A. If anyone can help please e-mail it to touri...@intekom.co.za

KR> Was CHT , Now Mixture Meter

2009-08-27 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Mark I went to the Sid's presentation at Oshkosh and would like to fit one in each of my KR2's but can not get the stuff here in South Africa. Can you, or somebody willing, make up all the pieces and sell it to me? Including the indicator. Regars Willie - Original Message - From:

KR> Was Flying again, now EGTs

2009-08-25 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Jack Are you sure about that? Normaly that is the way the EGT is marked. The Cyliderhead temp will not help for mixture settings.

KR> Was Flying again, now EGTs

2009-08-25 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Mark It was nice meeting you and others at Oshkosh! I flew a C150 once that did not have an EGT meter. every 1000vt I pulled the mixture back slowly until the engine started running rough, then pushed the throttle back just 6mm. On my Cessna 182 I find it difficult to see where the EGT

KR> South African Speed Record - KR2

2009-08-18 Thread Willie van der Walt
The owner converted a MK4 Volkswagen and fitted his own sized turbo. All home made conversions. Willie What make of VW turbo engine did the KR2 that broke the record have? Peter Drake ___ Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> South African Speed Record - KR2

2009-08-15 Thread Willie van der Walt
A New Class A1 South African Speed Record was won today by a standard KR2 with a 2.4 Turbo Volkswagen Engine. The race was held at Rustenburg over 550Km. Ferdi Koekemoer, owner and pilot said that he clocked an average speed of 179 mph over the distance. It is a proud moment for us. Follow

KR> Paris on the way to Oshkosh

2009-07-22 Thread Willie van der Walt
All KR brothers and sisters On my way to Oshkosh from South Africa today. Land in Paris in the morning and will phone Dr. Assaad Assaker to go and see his KR2. Any others? See you there. Regards Willie

KR> Oshkosh Camping

2009-07-15 Thread Willie van der Walt
I will also be camping in Camp Schoeller site with a lot of South Africans. See you there! - Original Message - From: "Pete Klapp" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:07 AM Subject: RE: KR> Oshkosh Camping Mark Ron Willett and I will be

KR> How many Kr's are running subaru's?

2009-07-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
I bought a 80Hp Subaru but did not fit it due to the weight of the watercooled option. Now running a Limbach VW 80Hp. The KR2 empty weight is still a bit high at 300kg. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 8:48 AM Subject:

KR> Valdosta crash

2009-06-14 Thread Willie van der Walt
I am not sure what the situation is with Bill Clapp and some other members of the KR2 net group. It is not nice to see everybody having a go at him every time he makes a posting. I drove almost 2000km to meet him and his dad when they passed trough South Africa and I am sure I am not such a bad

KR> Valdosta crash

2009-06-14 Thread Willie van der Walt
-Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Glover Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 5:18 AM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Valdosta crash You mean other than this was the first official

KR> Ivoprop?

2009-05-27 Thread Willie van der Walt
-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of bobby burington Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:23 AM To: KRnet Subject: RE: KR> Ivoprop? I have seen other three blade props on a volkswagen, why can this prop not be used ?. --- On Wed, 5/27/09, Willie van der Walt <touri...@intekom.co.za> wrote: >

KR> Ivoprop?

2009-05-27 Thread Willie van der Walt
Works well on a Rotax 912 but can not be used on a Volkswagen if it is a 3 blade. -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of dustin Reves Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:31 AM To: KRNET LIST

KR> How heavy

2009-05-21 Thread Willie van der Walt
Contact Jaco Swanepoel 0826613723. I think you are going to end up with a single seater. I know that with the standard KR2 you are limited to 450kg All Up Weight. Blame Jan Boezart for that. Geluk Jannie! Next month we are going to gather at Nylstroom. There should be 6 Flying KR2 planes

KR> Rev Counter

2009-05-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
Thanks Eric When I read the reply from Jeff I remembered I the one on my Windless Trike. In November I had an accident with my trike. Some of the stuff that was left over from the wreck included a TinyTack. It worked well on the Rotax 503. I removed it today but wonder what needs to be done to

KR> RPM Gauge

2009-05-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
I used a VDO rev counter with the pickup on the deadcut point of one Slick Magneto. There are two on the Limbach. Since I removed the wire from the Magneto the engine is running much smoother. Now how can I measure the engine revs? There is no alternator on the motor. Any ideas? Please help.

KR> Any KR2 builder / Pilots in France?

2009-05-11 Thread Willie van der Walt
I will be in France 27th and 28 July. Are there any KR2 builders or pilots I may visit? Regards Willie

KR> From South Africa to Oshkosh and around the world.

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Mike see this one http://www.airplanefactory.co.za/world.asp It looks like a metal KR2

KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
Yes...amazing. see this http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1=44462 -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of laser...@juno.com Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:48 AM To:

KR> BRS Airplaine Parachute for Sale

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Linda I would like 1st option please. Are you going to Oshkosh? Can you be paid via Paypal? What will it cost for the repack and recharge? Shipping to South Africa? Regards Willie

KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
The runway is 1200m (0ops, where did the other zero go?) -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+tourinfo=intekom.co...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Willie van der Walt Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 8:13 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Sh

KR> Shrek is flying again!!!!

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
I can not believe how time flies! It is almost two years ago that I had the engine out. I first fitted a Rotax 912UL. Then removed it again, due to mod approvals and paperwork needed. The Limbach was overhauled and refitted. I did all the ground runs and then took it to the skies today. 160 mph on

KR> Oshkosh 2009

2009-05-10 Thread Willie van der Walt
Thanks for the info Mark. Please put a note on the South Africa wall in the International Tent under, KR2 with a place and time where I can meet you. I'll be very pleased if other KR2 Pilots will do the same.

KR> Oshkosh 2009

2009-05-07 Thread Willie van der Walt
time I went was in 1991. Regards Willie van der Walt (mobile)27835805703 Phalaborwa (next to the Kruger National Park) South Afrika

KR> fuselage damage

2009-04-27 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Dene If you are going to leave a 2.5mm step. Oil and dirt will collect on it and that will irritate you in time to come. Can you not nail or staple it down to cure? You don't have to remove the staples or nails. That is what I did on my VP2. Regards Willie 0835805703

KR> Current value of a flying KR2

2009-04-16 Thread Willie van der Walt
In South Africa they are selling at about R85 000 to R120 000. That is USD 8500 to USD12000.

KR> How many KR2 planes are flying wordwide?

2009-04-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
On www.avcom.co.za We discussed the only KR2 fatal accident that took place in South Africa 22 years ago. I was just wondering how many KR2 planes are flying worldwide. Any ideas? I said about 600.

KR> Re: Do I need a Cascolator?

2009-04-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
At the moment there is no inline filter and the Carburetor I am using is an aircraft Marvel Snebler MA3 (not sure about the spelling) I'll go to my Hanger later today and take a picture. - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: "'KRnet'"

KR> Re: Do I need a Cascolator?

2009-04-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
I increased the size of the nose tank and refitted the rebuilt Limbach motor. Since the changes I battled to start the engine until I bypassed the Gascolator. There is a valve on the lowest point of my tank where water can be drained before each flight, if need be. What is the purpose of the

KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot

2009-04-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
Wecome Jack It depends what the manual says. Even if you slow the plane. CAA looks at the design. In South Africa you need a PPL to fly the KR1 as far as I know. - Original Message - From: "Jack Cupp" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 07,

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-06 Thread Willie van der Walt
I had a similar problem on my Hatz one day. Check your fuel flow. Disconnect at the carburetor and let the fuel run into a container. Check the amount of fuel pumped in a minute by using a stop watch. If you are not getting 40 liter per hour there must be a restriction somewhere. I my case I

KR> Nosewheel weight

2009-03-27 Thread Willie van der Walt
That is almost half the weight of my complete plane! I think you must remove that assembly and fit something else. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:05 AM Subject: Re: KR> Nosewheel weight My kr is one of

KR> Pulley assembly for Suburu engine

2009-02-15 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Kirk Don't you think the Subaru will be too heavy when you are finished? I also have a 80hp model but refitted my Limbach (VW) due to the weight. What is your Hp? Regards Willie

KR> KR2 Canopy

2008-11-03 Thread Willie van der Walt
Looks good Tim! Subject: KR> KR2 Canopy Well. I did it. I cut up that expensive Dragonfly canopy. To see the results, see the web page.

KR> Run In Oil?

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I just installed my KR2 Limbach engine after fitting Chevy 250 Small Block pistons @ 102mm dia. I am ready to start but would like to get some advice regarding running in oil. On the Lycomigs and Continentals we use straight for a wile. What do I do with this motor that normally runs on 20W50

KR> acetone in epoxy mixes

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Here they call it the Blue train. , some even mix with juice and drink it (BUT please > not before a flight) > > Phil Matheson > SAAA Ch. 20 > VH-PKR > Australia > > EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com > KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com > http://www.vw-engines.com/

KR> Canopy coating

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
When you mask your canopy use aluminum foil and masking tape. Old newspapers or any other old papers are no good as the vapor from the thinners can get through it and damage the canopy > > Can anybody remember or have first hand experience if you can use the > coating on a canopy for

KR> First Engine Start

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I did not know you can run it without the prop. The prop acts as a flywheel and will make running much smoother. - Original Message - From: "Phil Matheson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 3:28 PM Subject: KR> First

KR> KR Fuel Tanks

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I feel sad every time I see a photo of ZS-UKU. This plane belonged to the local KR2 Agent ( Sakkie) that was killed in the only fatal KR2 accident in South Africa. This plane was white in 1982 and changed colors in about 1985. I am not sure if it is still flying. Most of the KR2 planes built

KR> RPM

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Eric My KR2 (Shrek) did the same at one stage and I found the spring that opens the throttle came off. My system works like this: When you open the throttle the slack on the cable allows the spring that is mounted on the other side of the carb throttle lever to pull the lever open. The

KR> bad news

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Sorry to hear!! Glad you'r okay. Maybe it was the spinner. Regards Willie > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf > Of phil brookman > Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2007 7:59 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: KR> bad news

KR> how do i post pictures

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Best is to post it on the KR2.net forum. To get the size right open your picture in paint. Go to image and open stretc/skew. Here you select say 50% for horizontal and vertical. Now save the picture under a new name. This is the file that you then call up to past on the forum. -

KR> Question about airworthy certificate

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
In South Africa it will add value if it is already registered even if it is an old number. - Original Message - From: "randy white" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: KR> Question about airworthy certificate

KR> My Baby Can Fly

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Congratulations again Jaco. It was so nice meeting you on Wednesday and your plane looks great. Netters, Jaco took a KR2 S and put it on Steroids. From a distance it looks standard but up close it is a lot bigger than our little babies. The 2.4 Liter Turbo Charged motor runs like a

KR> VW Breather

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I made a oil separator for my Hatz Bi-plane. Almost as described below but fitted a small electric pump to pump the oil back to the sump. Due to the sump pressure and Newtons law that flow takes the path of least resistance the oil will not run back to the sump on its own. The separator works

KR> New net

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
- Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 3:25 PM Subject: Re: KR> New net I am trying to register but there is no code only a smale x in the box. Cant get past that

KR> Piston Wanted

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Netters I need some help. Limbach does not manufacture spares for my engine anymore. I am looking for a 102.93mm piston with 36mm from pin c/l to top of piston. The pin is 24mm dia. I can machine the length of the piston to 75mm. Please reply to: touri...@intekom.co.za

KR> Bad weekend

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Sad news! What happened? My condolences to family and friends. We must all take extra care out there. - Original Message - From: "AVLEC" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 10:26 PM Subject: KR> Bad weekend > An

KR> Carb On Top

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
> Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. The problem with top mounted carbs are flooding. If you have gravity feed and the needle and seat does not working properly . The fuel will end up in your sump and breaks down the engine oil. That is if you forget to close the main supply from

KR> End of the game

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi Serge Vidal You said " I will now salvage it. > >> Canberra, Australia" > > Is your project or plane for sale? Please e-mail me all the details to i...@riversafaris.co.za. Mayde I can help. Regards Willie van der Walt www.riversafaris.co.za

KR> paint

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Mine developed some blisters from the sun when it was painted Grey. There is a color temperature chart available. Stay away from the hot colors as that will reduce the fiberglass life. White is the best for many reasons but I picked Lomborghine Green for mine. Now called "Shrek". When we

KR> Question about wheel alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Mount the wheels rims only and fix a straight edge on both wheels horizontal. Make sure it is firm against the sides of each rim near the center line. Now measure the distance between the tips of both sides of the straight edges. With the difference in dimensions you can calculate the angle

KR> 150 HP KR?

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
If the maximum all -up weight is 450kg how can you fit a 150hp engine? Will it still be a two seater? My KR2 is, Fitted with a Limbach 80hp motor and weigh 295kg empty. So 295 + 100 (pilot) + 40 (Avgas) = 435kg. I can not take a passenger and my range is less than 2 hours. - Original

KR> 150 HP KR?

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
- Original Message - From: "kenneth l wiltrout" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:32 AM Subject: RE: KR> 150 HP KR? >I pegged the needle at about 225 mph > > > Isn't the VNE 200 mph for a KR??? > Ken

KR> Spinner

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I would like to know what effect the spinner will have on my plane, apart from making it look better. At the moment I fly without a spinner after mine departed on a ground test run, and destroyed the prop. I did not fly with a spinner yet and can therefor not make any comparison. I am scared

KR> spinner

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
When my prop came off at 3000 RPM on the ground, it went through the prop and both the spinner and the prop was destroyed. Some 15 or 18 years ago our KR2 agent (Sakkie) was killed when the spinner came off during a test flight. It broke the prop and then the engine mountings went, the engine

KR> spinner

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Sorry, this should read when my SPINNER came off...(not prop) - Original Message - From: "Willie van der Walt" <touri...@intekom.co.za> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:25 AM Subject: Re: KR> spinner > When my prop came off at.

KR> luggage

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I assume that the service is smooth and the airfoil unchanged. I did some in flight tests with my open cockpit VP2 and found that if I put my hand on the walkway on the wing root the wing will drop on that side and correct itself as soon as I take my hand away. That is a critical area of the

KR> I logged 10 hours now....

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I am proud to announce that I have logged 10 hours on Shrek now and that flying the fast little KR2 is very exiting. I am going to increase the weight in the passenger seat until I feel comfortable to take a real person. At the moment the P-Prop is giving me the fast cruise (150 to 160mph)

KR> new problem

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I fond that the wheels start spinning when you use wheel pants. Every now and then I'll pull the brake to make sure the wheels are nut turning again. - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:04 AM

KR> Tail Wheels

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Why not just repair your old wheel by putting in new bearings and cast a Polly Urathane tyre. If I could post a photo I can show you mine. Regards Willie - Original Message - From: "Rich Seifert" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday,

KR> What to do when the throttle cable in your KR2 snaps in mid air.

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
What to do when the throttle cable in your KR2 snaps in mid air. Last week Thursday I was flying "Shrek" around Phalaborwa just for fun at 1000 vt AGL. When I returned to the airfield, I noticed my speed was sitting at 160mph and closed the throttle to slow down. Nothing happened. The engine

KR> "Shreg" Round 5 perfect....thanks to all

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Now I am a happy man. Round no. 5 was perfect. I took off at about 17h00 and climbed to 3000 ft AGL the rate was only 500 ft/min. and full throttle 2700 rpm @ 90 mph. At altitude I pulled the power back slowly to almost idle speed about 1200 rpm. I kept the nose above the horizon at the same

KR> "Shreg" went off the end of the runway

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Thanks for all your trouble Ray. I'll contact them for prices and see after shipping and tax whre it takes me. Apart from the cost I have nothing to loose. If it works. A lot to gain. I managed to land today using 75% of the runway. See my story posted earlier. Regards Willie -

KR> "Shreg" Round no. 7.. final report

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Round no. 7 took me to Tzaneen this morning, where there is also a long runway. Riaan went with me in his low wing Technam 2000. My radio did not work well so he did all the comms. It was my 1st flight away from base and then you sit at 3500ft and here all the noises and smell all the funny

KR> turbo

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Jaco please give your contact details. I could not hear your voice mail the other day. Reply to touri...@intekom.co.za or phone me again on 0835805703 Regards Willie - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent:

KR> Flat spot.....no power!

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
During my flight to Tzaneen again yesterday I did a low level fly pass. I did not do a shoot-up. The speed went up to 280 mph so I pulled back on the throttle to keep the rev's below 3200. I pulled up and took power again but with full throttle the rpm stayed at 2200 and did not want to

KR> Flat spot.....no power!

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Correction Speed was 180mph not 280 - Original Message - From: "Willie van der Walt" <touri...@intekom.co.za> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 1:49 PM Subject: KR> Flat spot.no power! > During

KR> My 1st flight !!!!!!

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Hi to all you KR mad people Yesterday was a very special day for me. After I replaced the damaged propeller ,that I reported about three weeks ago, I decided its time to do it. The day everybody looks forward too. That 1st flight. I did about twelve fast taxi runs with the tail up over

KR> Battery placement

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
I made a bracket and fitted the battery on the firewall ,on the engine side, in the middle between the engine mounting legs. The cables to the starter are heavy and so is the battery. To save weight I also used a bike battery and kept the cables as short as possible. - Original Message

KR> "Shreg" went off the end of the runway

2008-10-12 Thread Willie van der Walt
Today was the 4th flight with "shreg" and it ended in the felt on the extended runway. I came in on finals and did a side slip in a 75 degree X-wind. The speed was down to 90 mph when I crossed the fence and I was about 1m above the runway over the numbers. I was hoping to loose the extra 10

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