KR> carb heat

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
My carb heat arrangment works like a charm, a 200 rpm drop every time I apply heat. At the local hardware store I bought a stock piece of steel, 1/16 thick, 1 1/4 wide and cut to 8" long. It is already perforated with 3/8 holes along its lenght. To cover that use a piece of 1 1/2" aluminum or

KR> carb heat

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I forgot to add; perforated strip gets tack welding to the exhaust pipe first, then fit the outer pipe on. - Original Message - From: "patrusso" <patru...@sover.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: Re

KR> buying KR plans

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I think you are correct Kevin. I regard my plans as a guide and an education. In the seventies I could not afford the plans alone so bought them with a partner. In the eighties we built two planes and in the nineties another. I acknowledge that the KR plans were a wonderful education and

KR> Spars

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
There is an easy way to get a good scarf,...on the table saw. I thought i submitted this to the KR newsletter in the seventies so assumed that many builders may have tried this. First set the table saw blade to the angle that will give you the scarf size you want. (this works if your plywood

KR> Harbor Freight

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Creo que si hombre! Que necessitas? De donde vivas? - Original Message - From: "Quique Alvarez" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:42 PM Subject: Re: KR> Harbor Freight > Hola. > > Algun constructor de Kr-2S que hable Español? > >

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Harbor Freight

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Muy bien Serge. Eras un hombre de renacimiento. Espanol, frances y que mas?? Mi problema es que no se si puedo discutir en la idioma de un aviador! - Original Message - From: "Serge VIDAL" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:59 PM

KR> Harbor Freight

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Be careful when buying an HVLP gun. Some are sold for use with a compressor and others for use only with an HVLP blower. I have been using one for years (blower type) and find it good for all finishes except latex. It just doesn't atomize latex well enough unless your thin it down so much that

KR> Engine options?

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Whats going on here? I posted this search for a smaller engine more that 6 weeks ago and all of a sudden I am getting a flood of replies. Cool, as the issue never did get totally resolved then. I need to point out tho, that I am not interested in buying but rather building up my own. Thanks any

KR> A Christmas gift to all KR builders, fliers and hopefuls

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Serge I also would love a copy and am willing to share any expenses incurred there-in. I am at patru...@sover.net. Thanks Pat - Original Message - From: To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 9:20 PM Subject: RE: KR> A Christmas gift to all

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> A Christmas gift to all KR builders, fliers and hopefuls

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
in that. I can hardly use a computer, you know! ; - ) > > Serge > > > > > > "patrusso" <patru...@sover.net> > > Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net > 04/01/2006 12:53 > Veuillez répondre à KRnet > Remis le : 04/01/2006 12:53 &

KR> Fuel tanks

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Chris My first thought is that the fuel tank should not be thought of as crash protection. But there it is, right there in front of you on most KRs. A chain is only as strong as the weakest link so the argument of glass versus aluminum tanks should focus on the weaker part of the installation

KR> new (recycled) KR builder

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Paul,Where in NH? I am just across the Conn. river, a bit north of dartmouth. Pat - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: KR> new (recycled) KR builder > Hello; If you are reading this on Christmas

KR> new (recycled) KR builder - NH

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
ance I could stop by for a peek? Thanks. - Tony > > > >> ---Original Message--- >> From: patrusso <patru...@sover.net> >> Subject: Re: KR> new (recycled) KR builder >> Sent: 26 Dec '05 12:32 >> >> Paul,Where in NH? I am just across the Conn. river, a bit north of >> dartmouth. Pat

Re: Réf. : KR> KRs around the world

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Serge That's what KR flying is all about for many of us. One giant entertaining and often exasperating mishap after another. I wonder how we all are still sane, alive and well! Lifes'a lark, eh? Pat > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> cabin heat

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Anyone out there experiencing lots of condensation on the windscreen, inside? My arms are not long enough to wipe the screen. A defroster looks like a practical solution to the cab heat discussion. - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner" To: "KRnet"

Re: Réf. : KR> shrinking foam

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
ns: > > 1 - Is it symmetrical? (I mean, is it the same on the undersurface of the > wings? > 2 - Does that recess also show at the intersection between the spars and > the ribs, or is it just between two ribs? > > Serge Vidal > KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" > Paris, Fra

KR> Engine options?

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I am looking for a narrower (smaller in physical size) engine for my single seat KR. My VW is too wide. I want to streamline the firewall forward to look more in line with P51, 109 etc. Besides the mazda, what's out there in the 70-80 HP range that is not 2 cycle? Any thoughts out there? Pat

Re: Réf. : KR> shrinking foam

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
K No weep holes. Where would I have put them on the tail surfaces? On the wing it is not a problem I suppose if all the ribs are vented and there are no locked in areas. P - Original Message - From: "Keith & Martha Crawford" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> Primer

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Gosh, I have the Zenith carb supplied by Great Plains with a spring loaded choke and never worry about priming! Starts every time without hassle. Old fashion, isn't it? Throttle forward one third, pull choke and press start button! Just like my very first car, a '34 plymouth!

KR> KR1

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
GV Yes and no!! If you already have the plans for a KR1, deal with that. I would suggest adding two feet to the lenght of the fuselage, putting in a side stick control so that you could sit directly on the floor to give you more headroom, You'll have to glass up the floor for strenght and you

KR> (no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Brought my plane back to the house shop for the winter. Temp was twenty two. A coat of ice over every surface. Canopy cover frozen solid to the surface. The problem; The foam seems to have shrunk every where on the tail and wing surfaces. Please note, I used blue and pink styrofam insulation

KR> Bad Language

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
There is a big difference between "bad language" and vulgarity. Occasionally a few raw words get by to stress a point or inject a little humor in our mails, but I would say that you have behaved like a gentleman thru-outand for the most part, everyone has. - Original Message -

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
t; fuel spray over the canopy. Good warning, too! Actually, the wing tanks > vents are connected to the top of the main tank, so some of the overflow > goes back to the wings, but the pump pumps fuel faster than it can exit > through the vent lines. > > Serge Vidal > KR2 "Ki

KR> Electronic Ignition

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Dan Does that mean two different types/sets of plugs? And, are they easily timed to work together or are you running either/or? - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:03 PM Subject: Re: KR> Electronic Ignition

KR> prop length

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Forgive me if this sounds stupid, but if one had an extra wide frontal area, wouldn't you need a bit of lenght to get the prop into clean air? I have been toying with the idea of a three bladed,..just for looks and wondered if it were smaller in diameter, would I not lose efficiency? And at

KR> MARKS CORVAIR ENGINE

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
oh my god, I know exactly who she is! - Original Message - From: "VIRGIL N SALISBURY" To: Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:02 PM Subject: Re: KR> MARKS CORVAIR ENGINE >YES, BUT do not ask her about me, ; ), Virg > > On Fri, 18 Nov 2005

KR> GPS

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I confess that the greatest enjoyment I get from flying is the navigation part. I am always somewhat thrilled when I plan a cross country trip and everything works as planned...using visual with charts and E-6B. Such great fun, but..when I find myself a bit in doubt, my little handheld GPS is a

KR> Fuel tanks

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I have 12 gallons in the header tank and two five gallon wing tanks. Why are you restricted to 8 gals in the header tank? I do have a fuel pump to move fuel from wing to upper tank, then gravity feed from there. Steve Bennet strongly suggested I install a fuel pump from header tank to carb, but

KR> A time for Scooching

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Today is the big day, moving another project to the airport. An Horizon two, quite modified to look more like an 80% scale L-19. Interesting story with this one. My partner on this project is an 85 year old who is legally blind. A veteran of three wars, retired from the military. He was

KR> I Salute you.

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Well I don't think this justifies "kicking you off the list," but I so wish that we could stick to experimental aircraft instead of using this forum to express what-ever sentiments one has concerning current affairs. - Original Message - From: "Steve Bray" To:

KR> re: Fuel pump backup

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Rich am occasionaly in Peterborough to visit aunt in law Joan Brewster on Cheney Ave. How far along is your project? Pat - Original Message - From: "rparker" To: Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 7:42 AM Subject: KR> re: Fuel pump backup >

KR> Happy Birthday

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Damn, I joined the Marines 50 (FIFTY) years ago. Don't remind me of my age. I am getting forgetful, but still remember vividly that I am 1554579 and spent 4 years, six months, thirteen days and 8 hours. Was counting the days to discharge?, you bet! I was in Marine airwing, electronic tech and

KR> lighting systems

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
While we are on the subject of wireing, I screwed a 1/8x1'' piece of aluminum along the inside of the fuselage from tail to firewall via one of the bolts holding the engine mount. It seems to work just fine for a common ground but I wonder if it is kosher. My battery is behind the seat,

KR> Da loop

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
That really wasn't a loop. Looked to me like a parabola performed to achieve a brief moment of weightlessness Now i know why they call it a doggy bag Cristiano..are you still logged on?

KR> more accurate distance of wheels above runway on landings.

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Nice! Lots off possibilities there, warning lights, horns, etc..even correlate with a retract system. - Original Message - From: "harold woods" To: Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 11:11 PM Subject: KR> more accurate distance of wheels above

KR> Da loop

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
vailable. One of us will have your post >> translated, then repost it. >> >> Jeff Scott >> N1213W >> >> On Mon, 7 Nov 2005 23:50:20 +0100 "Cris." <flyi...@gmail.com> writes: >> > Oh, well, I forgot (kidding): saturday morning... my fir

KR> W & B dilemma

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Accurate as hell. Ask your local auto parts store who the local race car builders are. Call one of them and borrow or rent from them. This is what I did. The fellow was curious enough to bring the scales to me and help with the weighing. One scale uinder each wheel. The process is so easy that

KR> cover wood

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Roy If it's stored in a dry area, don't do any thing to it. Wait until the plane is assembled as you will be glassing so much to the fuselage, turtle deck, wings, forward deck, etc. Perhaps in the interior, if it is complete, you may varnishbefore installing upper parts. Just avoid

KR> landing a KR

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Ditto on Larrys comments. As soon as the snow flies, the plane goes back to the shop for a speed brake. I have already had a mishap that ALMOST convinced me to trade the darn thing for a sail boat. - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner" To: "KRnet"

KR> WAF's

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Ron Yes, yes , yes. Brush on a light coat of spar varnish on that spar area. Next day or several hours later, sand lightly and brush on a second coat and attach the WAFs' dipping each bolt in the can of spar varnish before sliding into place. I assume the WAFs have been primed and painted. You

KR> WAF's

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
John Right on. Been doing this for decades to get that solid deep finish on furniture. On soft wood I generally do a 50-50 thinning for thr first coat, a 25% cut on the second coat and then my full strenght coats atop this. On hardwoods, a 50-50 coat then move directly to full strenght. For

KR> Wood replacing

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Cris Fir, pine and mahogany will work just fine in place of spruce on most of the construction. I personally used all three of these woods on different aircraft except the main spar. On the main spar I used good quality straight grained spruce on my first two KR's, on the third KR, I used

KR> WAF's

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Good point Peter. We were discussing the area directly under the WAF. For sticking foam to wood, the wood must first be coated. My procedure is to brush on a coat of resin where the foam will be attached, use your squeegee to remove all but the lightest coat, putting the excess back into the

KR> BRS

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
One LAST wordL-I-B-E-R-T-A-R-I-A-N! - Original Message Libritarion

KR> engine break-in

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Who better to answer your questions than REVMASTER? It is their product, reputation and they should know the best way to treat their engine. From us, you'll get twenty different opinions. - Original Message - From: "Fred Lowerre" To: Sent: Friday,

KR> another day, another flight or two...

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Great info from both of you,...but whoa...are you equiped with speed brake or flaps? I have neither. Can I still follow your advice. 1500 RPMs, my plane wants to keep flying. - Original Message - From: "Ed Janssen" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday,

KR> steel tube fuselages

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
D Fuselage uncovered. Pat - Original Message - From: "Dennis Mingear" <dennisming...@yahoo.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 3:40 PM Subject: Re: KR> steel tube fuselages > Was that covered or uncovered Pat? &

KR> steel tube fuselages

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I have forgotten what my KR fuselage weighed, but my son is building a cassutt and the steel fuselage weighed in at 45 lbs. - Original Message - From: "Dennis Mingear" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 1:39 PM Subject: Re: KR> steel

KR> Battery Mount

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
am interested as well. I do not have hangar space and my KR leaks a lot of water into it via the elevator junction. Had to drill drain holes in each bay at the belly of the plane. - Original Message - From: "Robert L. Stone" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> Cutting Spruce

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Good lord Scott, I hav'nt used a steel blade in years! Carbide by all means. Occasionally I will get a request for melamine or laminate (plastic and plywood) cabinets. There are 80 tooth blades that are ground specifically for different materialsand for the 60 tooth blades as well. A 60

KR> Broken tail wheel

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Which brings to mind the editing of the archives. I suggested the use of a certain tail wheel that I had modest success with on a grass strip. When I moved to a paved runway, the wheel disintegrtated. I tried three more wheels and they also broke. I am truly sorry if I influenced anyone else

KR> Broken tail wheel

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Ya know Mark, some of us may finally use that info you researched on tailwheels. But, initially there is that brush with creativity that all of us builders get afflicted with. We love to EXPERIMENT. It may not always end as we wish but it is always fun! Pat - Original Message - From:

KR> Nose Gear question

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Dene Can you share the how to build and tuck the nose wheel bit with us? Pat - Original Message - > I will wimp out and fit mine with a "training wheel" but nobody will know > anyway. It will be tucked away inside the fuz in flight with the mains. >

KR> Nose Gear question

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Jeff It may be a bit more than just "checking the tire pressure". It might mean running much less pressure than is called for, sacrificing some tire lifeand you may find that acceptable. I know of two instance where reducing tire pressure immediately eliminated shimmy. -Pat Original

KR> Like Nascar and Football/Baseball

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
H, I'd second that one - Original Message - From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:04 AM Subject: KR> Like Nascar and Football/Baseball > Not to upset anyone, but I have been thinking for a while that we should >

KR> Work Bench

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I think it best to keep the table as long as the fuselage sides How long are the KRS sides? I have the old KR plans, don't recall how long my table was. ...but thought I did a 3'x12' table. Particle board is as durable as you need and it is much cheaper. I remember putting two coats of white

KR> Work Bench

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Nix on the brad nailer! Put yours gussets in place. Have a bunch of tongue depressers on hand, (cut a bunch up from any scrap wood), hold the gusset in place by clamping (clothes pin type spring clamp) the depresser against gusset and the longeron or upright. You will find these clamps at many

KR> KR-1 Plans needed

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
A Have you considered a KR2 narrowed down to a single seat. I did that and love the extra room.or even the KR2S Pat - Original Message - From: "The Strattons" To: Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 12:12 AM Subject: KR> KR-1 Plans needed >

KR> How to widen and KR2

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Larry That's a tough one. I think you are better off starting over. Pat - Original Message - From: "L. D. Mueller" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 4:23 PM Subject: KR> How to widen and KR2 > Help! I just bought the KR2S that was on

KR> Italian KR2S !!!

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
OOH la la those italians!! Cris, next time you are there, catch some detail on the tail wheel. I need to redesign mine and am looking for ideas. Also, there is a handle between the seatsI assume for a speed break as I see no flaps. Pat - Original Message - From: "Cris."

KR> TEST

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
D plus,...well, maybe a C. You pass the test! - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:46 AM Subject: KR> TEST > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> Hi from a new comer / prospective builder in Europe

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Tony I would suggest that you read the plans and follow the building sequence as printed. You do not have to build everything from scratch if you are willing to pay more money for the pre molded parts or machined parts. If you build all from scratch it will be easier to modify the airplane to

KR> Fly in coordinates

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
- Original Message - From: "Brant Hollensbe" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: Re: KR> Fly in coordinates > > >> Could someone please post the lat/longs of the Mount Vernon Fly In. I'm >> curious to find out how

KR> Weight

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
My type 4 VW, single electronic ignition, ...184lbs...with starter and acessory case. I'll bet that I am not getting more than 70 HP. Pat - Original Message - From: "Cris." To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:37 AM Subject: KR> Weight >

KR> A question about wings

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Karl What other KR web sites are there? Your questions regarding wing dimensions have much to do with the type of wing (airfoil) builders have opted for...and or changes to the RAF 48 called for on the plans. (At least on my old plans). I could increase the lift on my plane by increasing wing

KR> beverage for gathering

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Damn. I'm unable to attend. Can.t you just send me a pint of the rootbeer? - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: KR> beverage for gathering > Netters > I have planned on getting the beverage for the

KR> Main gear jack info

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
I use a small piece of hardwood, cut to fit at the main spar wing attach fitting so that it does not slide to or fro and it has a small indentation to receive the end of my pump jack. - Original Message - From: "Carol & Weldon Jennings" To: "KRnet"

KR> getting ready for passenger need briefing

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Brian There's a story there and I"m all ears, or eyes in this case!! Pat - You can disagree with me, but this is something > that I know and I learned the hard way. > > Brian Kraut > Engineering Alternatives, Inc.

KR> Re: Engine CHT temps

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Interesting. I have taken every flight report I could find, from 1980 to present and where reported, CHT is averaging about 350 deg. They do not mention the kind of sensor used or it's location which I am sure will have some effect. - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath"

KR> Amount of paint

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
James Many of the auto finishes are genoursely cut with thinner or reducers and catalysts, so a gallon may go a lot further than you would imagine. Especially if you are using an HVLP gun which is about 70-80% efficient as opposed to compressor type guns operating at 35%. Hey, if you run out

KR> Back to work...

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Cris Wow! A vacation in Italy!! Other important reading is every KR newsletter and internet comment you can get hold of. Decide now on your landing gear type, engine, air foil, any changes in width, lenght and canopy height and especially access to the many things you may have to repair or

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Dubi You are correct on all counts. Other hints are: A-Using peel ply will leave a smoother finish with less sanding later on. B-If you are using urethane foam, wipe down the cured glass with a lightly dampened (with denatured alcohol) cloth to remove the waxy residue that epoxy generates in

KR> Back to work...

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Cris RAF 48,...stay with it. ..if that is still what the plans call for. - Original Message - From: "Cris."

KR> Epoxy

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
What ever epoxy you are using to glass your parts will work. I use west system epoxy. Mix up a bit in a cup, brush on a clear coat on the wood, then mix the remaining epoxy left in the cup with micro spheres, brush that onto the foam and join the parts. I have had little luck with hot melt

KR> Intake manifold

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Colin Great explanation, darn helpful knowledge, thanks! Pat - Original Message - From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" To: Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:08 PM Subject: KR> Intake manifold > Recently I have taken the position to allow others to comment

KR> Gathering attendees

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Sadly,...remove Pat Russo from the list. I am having so many minor mishaps and necessary tweeking,..trying to fly off the initial time that I am not quite bold enough to make the Vermont to Illinois flight. I shall be better prepared next year, promise! - Original Message - From: "Mark

KR> (no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
All Torque values for prop bolts are what? Pat

KR> Plywood

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Pat Yellow pages for marine grade plywoods. Many local lumber yards that supply the marine, cabinet and furniture shops with supplies will have just what you need or order it for you. Pat - Original Message - From: To: "KR Net" Sent: Monday,

KR> Starting the adventure!

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Whoa! I am one of those guys who finds the building experience as equally exciting as the flying. And judging from the info in the archives and the net pictures, I would bet that there are many of us who when finally finishing our projects need to begin another. I am on my fifth!! -

KR> Oshkosh photo

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Hey guys, that's my daughter! Cut it out! - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 3:41 PM Subject: Re: KR> Oshkosh photo >I doubt it. Where have you been? Too minnie daze. > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR

KR> epoxy pumps.

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Harold Have you tried using West system with the ratio pumps? So easy,.. you'll never look back! - Original Message - From: "haroldwoods" To: Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 1:22 PM Subject: KR> epoxy pumps. > Hi Netters. > For those that measure

Fw: KR> Mig or tig!!

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Sorry guys for the lenght of this answer and the delay. Had to discuss it with my son as I stole the info from him (his book). Feel free to buy it! Pat > > TIG and oxyacetylene are the methods used in certified aircraft repair and > by homebuilders for a few reasons. Note that different

KR> WAF

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Pete Gotta agree with larry on this one, but I have another question; why bother to decrease the lenght of the outer panels? A little extra lift wont hurt. Would the accompanying drag more than off set this? Pat - Original Message - From: "larry flesner" To:

KR> Experimental Aviation

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Ron Experimental is both an adjective and a verb in the KR building experience. I CAN use materials just laying about if I am willing to experiment. My spruce is home grown here in Vermont, not sitka. My foam is from the local lumber yard, blue construction material, my plywood and resin came

KR> RE KR structure

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Is the original message from Chris or Joe? 1.8 dacron over the plywood??? I don't get it. Wouldn't you still have to seal and prime the plywood? Moisture could trap between dacron and plywood otherwise developing rot. And doesn't dacron require several coats of nitrate then several coats of

KR> Gathering

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Lord. I've already forgotten the darn date, and I am still planning on being there...if I can get the forty TROUBLE FREE hours flown off, Pat - Original Message - From: To: "KR Net" Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 9:13 AM Subject: KR> Gathering

KR> Sad tale...

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Don Where are you? Sad tale indeed. It happened to me this year as well. Thanks that it was just an engine, but with all the ascessories. Almost every part was shot or very out dated. including engine. I purchased thru one of the KR netters so thought that since he was one of the gang so

KR> Holes through spars

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
S Not a problem! Drilling smalll holes thru the hollow section will not affect the strenght measureably. I have my wing tank fuel lines going thru the hollow section. See page 141 of the wicks catalog if you have one. I used rubber grommets where the lines go thru the plywood,.less than 50

Re: Réf. : KR> Having a washer under the head

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Serge Had'nt thought of that one. I think it's a good idea Pat - Original Message - From: "Serge VIDAL" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 12:51 PM Subject: Réf. : KR> Having a washer under the head > During an annual, my inpector insisted

Re: Réf. : KR> VW Oil Draining

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Serge I've got the same engine. I attached a small scoop over the cooler and it did make a difference of about 10 degrees. It did however block some of the air flow over the cylinders, but it didn't seem to affect my CHT noticeably. It was an experiment and I removed the scoop later simply

Re: Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> VW Oil temp

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Serge I'm not sure what the right thing to do is. I simply set guide lines for myself as regards to oil temp based on 20 years of reading the news letters and what VW manuels dictate. My type 4 is stock, straight from the car, single ignition. My question in reply to your statement is; what is

KR> glue or staples for belly skin?

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Steve Staples, staple and staples. Want to be assued of a good bond, uniform pressue on the glue lines?, staples are the way to go. It's a pain to remove them later but ya get used to it! Pat - Original Message - From: "Steven Phillabaum" To:

KR> Windmilling

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Gav A clue?? Think about the principal of the lever. The longer it is, the easier to move that obstacle or the shorter it is, the more effort will be required. The lycs and the continentals have a larger lever! Pat R - Original Message - From: "Gavin and Louise"

KR> (no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
et" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 12:32 PM Subject: Re: KR> (no subject) > doyou have the ign coils or the generater at all > p > ----- Original Message - > From: "patrusso" <patru...@sover.net> > To: "KRnet" <kr.

KR> Turtle deck

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Jeff When I do my next KR (my 4th) I will extend my canopy frame rearwards14-18 inches so that when I opened the canopy,... part of the turtle deck would come up with it, laying visible a built in luggage area and easy access to the battery which in my case is behind the seatand the turn

KR> New Member

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Welcome to the sanitorium! If you're short on cash, I would recomend VW for power, build it up yourself with parts and advice from GPAS. The type 4 was an easy conversion for me, a relatively inexperienced mechanic. Before starting anything, give Steve at GPAS a call and see what his experience

KR> (no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Netters Looking for a sonerai 2 canopy, used if possible, light defects okay. Punched in used aircraft parts on Google, got a list of 3,200,000 possibilities,...don't wanna go there! Pat at patru...@sover.net

KR> To foam or not to foam.. that is my question

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Jeff Sounds okay. If in doubt, add a couple of 1/4 by 1 inch stringers or 1/8 by 3/4 hardware store aluminum on the inside and run a 2" wide carbon strip (tape) over those. You could also use insulation foam as your mold, with stringers imbedded in, glass over and then melt the foam out with a

KR> Fw: roberts delema (need help)

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
These are all real simple problems that many of us have dealt with and answers will be found in the archives. Good luck on the project and if you fail to get the info you need, post again and we'll help deal with the issues as they arise. Are you new to this plane and is it or has it flown?

KR> Re:N357CJ update

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
Joe How much did that staples scale cost? Pat - Original Message - From: "Joseph H Horton" To: Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 8:34 AM Subject: KR> Re:N357CJ update > Guy's >I finally got the plane to the airport this week, which is a

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