KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

I have always thought that an all wood KR would be pretty great. Also, I do have to admit, I like the banana boat shape of the KR. It just needs to be a little more wide at the shoulders to be a decent 2 place airplane. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

Aluminium KR2? http://www.morganaeroworks.com.au/ Paul. -Original Message- > In a message dated 5/31/2016 9:25:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > krnet at list.krnet.org writes: > > I'm waiting to see an all aluminum KR-2. >

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

d via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 06/01/2016 12:47 (GMT-05:00) To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: Sid Wood Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? Gary, My KR-2 is built to stock plans.? The widest point for the cockpit is 34 inches at the top rails.? That is way too narro

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

Gary, My KR-2 is built to stock plans. The widest point for the cockpit is 34 inches at the top rails. That is way too narrow for me, much less two people. Canopy height and curve for the stock RR bubble requires me to lean my head to the right to keep from bumping my headset. The leaning

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

rian.kraut--- via KRnet > wrote: > > > > What happened to "build it to the plans" Virg? > > > > > > Original Message > > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? > > From: "Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet" > >

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

Galaxy S?4 Original message From: "brian.kraut--- via KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 05/31/2016 8:47 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? What happened to "build it to plans"

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

already out. The RV6. My bad Dan Portland Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2016, at 6:47 PM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet wrote: > > What happened to "build it to the plans" Virg? > > > Original Message ---- > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vert

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

Simplify. Check out the advantages of vertical sides, Virg On 5/31/2016 9:47 PM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet wrote: > What happened to "build it to the plans" Virg? > > > Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? >

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

> Original Message ---- > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? > From: "Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet" > Date: Tue, May 31, 2016 1:25 pm > To: KRnet > Cc: "Virgil N. Salisbury" > > Vertical sides mean no banana boat. Good deal, Virg > &g

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

What happened to "build it to the plans" Virg? Original Message Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? From: "Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, May 31, 2016 1:25 pm To: KRnet Cc: "Virgil N. Salisbury"

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

Vertical sides mean no banana boat. Good deal, Virg On 5/31/2016 3:01 PM, Gary via KRnet wrote: > > > I am planning to widen the KR2S fuselage 4" with widest point at the > shoulders. Any known gotchas if I also make the sides vertical instead of an > inward taper at the bottom?

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

More wood needed on account the cross members will be longer. firewall template may not line up. Precast forward and aft decks will not fit. Precast dome will need adjusting if at all usable. Adam Tippin A KR2S builder > On May 31, 2016, at 3:01 PM, Gary via KRnet wrote: > > > > I

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

I am planning to widen the KR2S fuselage 4" with widest point at the shoulders. Any known gotchas if I also make the sides vertical instead of an inward taper at the bottom??Unable to get to the archives for a day or two. Thanks? Gary Wold Original message From: Global

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

> Pete Klapp wrote: > > >>What are you leaning towards? If the fuselage sides are vertical as > mine are, is a small fillets okay?<< > > Small fillets at the L/E is preferred. I increased the fillet radius from > the the wing center going aft and then extended it beyond the wing T/E by >

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of John Martindale via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 28 May 2016 6:58 AM To: 'KRnet' Cc: John Martindale Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? Not sure geometry bears that one out, Adam :-) 2piR/4 is less than 2R John Martindale 29 Jane Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 Australia ph:6

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

] On Behalf Of Adam via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 28 May 2016 6:23 AM To: KRnet Cc: Adam Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? To add my .02 worth. Fillet or not Fillet? The common target for our KR is light and fast. That being said, the less surface area, the less drag. An L shaped corner has m

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? Stregga

Langford Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? Pete Klapp wrote: >> I recently read that Mark Langford noted that Strega does --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Sent: Saturday, 28 May 2016 6:58 AM > To: 'KRnet' > Cc: John Martindale > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? > > Not sure geometry bears that one out, Adam :-) > 2piR/4 is less than 2R > > John Martindale > 29 Jane Circuit > Toormina NSW 2452 > Au

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

12h + 12L = 24 surface area 12r x 3.14 = 37.68/4= 9.42 surface area. I win Adam Tippin A KR2S builder > On May 27, 2016, at 4:58 PM, John Martindale via KRnet list.krnet.org> wrote: > > Not sure geometry bears that one out, Adam :-) >

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

To add my .02 worth. Fillet or not Fillet? The common target for our KR is light and fast. That being said, the less surface area, the less drag. An L shaped corner has more surface area than a concave "(" shape of same height/length. Adam

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Thanks Mark. > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 12:58:50 -0500 > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: ml at n56ml.com > > Pete Klapp wrote: > > >>What are you leaning towards? If the fu

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Pete Klapp wrote: >>What are you leaning towards? If the fuselage sides are vertical as mine are, is a small fillets okay?<< I'd probably do it much like before, except (as I mentioned on the website) I'd run the wing skins all the way to the fuselage and use a small micro fillet on the

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

net at list.krnet.org > Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 09:56:52 -0500 > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: ml at n56ml.com > > HA! After reading my own stub wing website, I did say that about an > airplane...Nemesis, and then recommended

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

net at list.krnet.org > Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 09:39:38 -0500 > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: ml at n56ml.com > > Pete Klapp wrote: > > >> I recently read that Mark Langford noted that Strega does not have &g

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

HA! After reading my own stub wing website, I did say that about an airplane...Nemesis, and then recommended exactly what Pete mentioned...a simple micro fillet between the joints. It's a good thing I did this website...so I'd know how to build my next one the fast and "good enough for KR

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Pete Klapp wrote: >> I recently read that Mark Langford noted that Strega does not have >> large radius fillets. You'd think they would have them as they are >> trying tosqueeze every mph that they can from that airframe I don't remember saying that about any airplane, and am not sure what a

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

At 06:47 PM 5/26/2016, you wrote: >Mine fuselage does not flare out at the top. My fuselage sides are >vertical and the angle between the inboard stub wings is 90 degrees, >same as the RV's.Pete

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Made it a lot easier to build as well didn't it, Virg On 5/26/2016 7:47 PM, Pete Klapp via KRnet wrote: > Larry Mine fuselage does not flare out at the top. My fuselage sides are > vertical and the angle between the inboard stub wings is 90 degrees, same as > the RV's.Pete >

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Larry Mine fuselage does not flare out at the top. My fuselage sides are vertical and the angle between the inboard stub wings is 90 degrees, same as the RV's.Pete > Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 11:08:44 -0500 > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage to wing fairings? &

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

Netters I'm confused as to the necessity of large radius' at the wing root. I recently read that Mark Langford noted that Strega does not have large radius fillets. You'd think they would have them as they are trying to squeeze every mph that they can from that airframe. Neither do the RV

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

At 11:08 AM 5/26/2016, you wrote: >At 10:44 AM 5/26/2016, you wrote: >>Netters >>I'm confused as to the necessity of large radius' at the wing root. >++ The ideal faring would expand at the trail edge of the wing, a low pressure area creating

KR> fuselage length

Joe, Front of spar to firewall is 27 inches. Front of front spar to front of tail post is 126 inches. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com

KR> Fuselage dimensions for N729PK

Joe I used all 14' of the longeron material from Wicks as suggested by Mark Langford. Mine measures 28" (2'4") to the front face of the firewall from the front face of the fwd spar. From the front face of the fwd spar to the aft face of the bottom of the stern post, I measured 141" (11'-9"). I

KR> fuselage length

Hey guys, After thinking a little bit more I see that this can still be real confusing to anyone reading any of this in the future. Here is what I propose Anyone that can (flying plane or not) take a measurement from the front side of the main spar to the back side of the fire wall plywood

KR> fuselage cross-bracing

Phil Matheson wrote: > I do not have the KR Plan in front of me, but the photo you added seems to > not have the normal bracing in the boat tail section. > I could be wrong?? The KR2 plans don't show the cross bracing, although my KR2S plans do, so I think that's the explanation...this is a

KR> Re: KR fuselage finish?

Just to be on the safe side.  I put two layers of deck cloth on my fuselage. --- On Tue, 8/3/10, smwood <smw...@md.metrocast.net> wrote: From: smwood <smw...@md.metrocast.net> Subject: KR> Re: KR fuselage finish? To: kr...@mylist.net List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tuesday,

KR> Re: KR fuselage finish?

>Do most builders glass the outside of the fuselage (wood bits) these >days? Cover the fuselage and wet lay-up areas with micro (epoxy with micro balloons). Be sure to clean off all your finger prints from the plywood for best adhesion. Clean the wax and finger prints from the fiberglass with

KR> KR fuselage finish?

, August 03, 2010 6:17 AM Subject: Re: KR> KR fuselage finish? Hi Daniel, Yes, I see your point. I think as far as "stronger" is concerned I should have rather said "better sealed". I am concerned about water and oil getting into the wood. I often operate from unpaved runwa

KR> KR fuselage finish?

Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for > Flying > has begun. > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC > > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On > Behalf > O

KR> KR fuselage finish?

Hi Larry, thanks for the info! Yes, I agree if done correctly there won't be any danger of de-lamination. My main reason for considering it is exactly the point you are making, protecting the wood from oil and moisture. It was actually the ingress of moisture over along period, while in

KR> KR fuselage finish?

Thanks Daniel! I am torn between the glassed option that should be slightly stronger and more durable and the non glassed option that should be lighter... Thanks for the reply :-) Fly safe, Rudi PS, wish I could make it to the KR gathering.. On 8/2/2010 11:38 AM, Dan Heath wrote: > Some

KR> KR fuselage finish?

At 02:09 AM 8/2/2010, you wrote: >Do most builders glass the outside of the fuselage (wood bits) these >days? +++ You will get as many different opinions on this as there are KR builders. Personally, I'd recommend covering the

KR> KR fuselage finish?

Some do, some don't. I don't. I think it is a waste of time and energy. It also gives you something else to "de-laminate" or to otherwise cause you a problem. My opinion, I have lots of them, and your results will vary. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the

KR> KR fuselage finish?

Hi KR'ers! I am a second time around KR2 builder, 15 years after the first one I am at it again! I have a question about the finishing of the woodwork on the fuselage. Do most builders glass the outside of the fuselage (wood bits) these days? I seem to remember just sealing and painting the

KR> fuselage,glass or paint ?

t; <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:49 AM Subject: KR> fuselage,glass or paint ? > What in the world do you think was going to hold the deck cloth to > the structure anyway (which was infact the original question). I > used the epoxy instead of another

KR> fuselage,glass or paint ?

> What in the world do you think was going to hold the deck cloth to > the structure anyway (which was infact the original question). I > used the epoxy instead of another type of wood sealer that was > going to have to be put on any way. The epoxy was harder for > sanding purposes to prep

Fw: RE: KR> fuselage,glass or paint ?

o: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> Subject: RE: KR> fuselage,glass or paint ? List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:47:39 -0800 Here, here! epoxy is heavy! Heavier than the wood. Fred Johnson Reno, NV Joe wrote: Hey Mike Sounds like you are really getting t

KR> fuselage,glass or paint ?

Here, here! epoxy is heavy! Heavier than the wood. Fred Johnson Reno, NV Joe wrote: Hey Mike Sounds like you are really getting there. I did not put the cloth on my fuselage. I did when ever I had extra epoxy mixed up use it to coat the sides and other wood and only after I was certain that

KR> fuselage,glass or paint ?

Hey Mike Sounds like you are really getting there. I did not put the cloth on my fuselage. I did when ever I had extra epoxy mixed up use it to coat the sides and other wood and only after I was certain that I did not have to glue anything else to the wood. I don't have any cracks in mine

KR> fuselage,glass or paint ?

Hi Guys, It's a little slow on the net right now so I'll throw this question out there. Fuselage- Glass or paint ? Who has glassed their plywood ? As for progress, The tops of the wings are covered and I am covering the bottoms when I get up from here. I have help on his way. We should be able

KR> Fuselage extension and website

From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net on behalf of Tony King Sent: Wed 25-11-2009 23:55 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage extension and website Great looking aircraft you're building there Stef and Ted. Is that a Grove undercarriage or something else? Cheers, Tony K

KR> Fuselage extension and website

Great looking aircraft you're building there Stef and Ted. Is that a Grove undercarriage or something else? Cheers, Tony King Brisbane Australia 2009/11/25 > Hi guys, > > The extension of the fuselage is done. We added one extra bay and now it is > the same length as a

KR> Fuselage extension and website

Hi guys, The extension of the fuselage is done. We added one extra bay and now it is the same length as a standard kr-2S. We build also a website. It's not yet finished but it gives a good impression of our work. The pictures of the wings are missing because I can not find them at this moment.

KR> Now THAT is a sleek looking KR Fuselage in Progress on Youtube

Too bad that it its not a KR Original Message: - From: Scott Watts scottwat...@gmail.com List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:41:51 -0800 To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Now THAT is a sleek looking KR Fuselage in Progress on Youtube Checkout Bob

KR> Now THAT is a sleek looking KR Fuselage in Progress on Youtube

Checkout Bob R's fuselage on Youtube. Looks fast just sitting in the the hanger!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggHve_fc3gE Scott

KR> fuselage width and drag

John wrote- >As a group they had expected large increases of drag as a penalty for the >comfort of >that extra space where in fact the increased drag was surprisingly little. Reminds me of the Questair Venture. That fuselage wraps around an IO-550 and continues to widen on back to a

KR> fuselage damage

Hi guys Havn't checked mail for a few days. Thanks to those who responded to my post re the hole punched through the bottom of my fuselage. What I neglected to say was that the hole was big enough to put my foor through. I am ready to scarf in the replacement bay ply and will be making the

KR> fuselage damage

Too bad you did not ask before you cut. All you had to do is cut out the small area, put in a piece of backing which could just be some ply, and glue in the replacement piece. It would be just like you were making an inspection hole, only sealing it up. Then when you finished it off, you would

KR> fuselage damage

At 11:13 PM 4/27/2009, you wrote: >It fell on top of the retract gear that I had been storing on the >floor under the plane which punched a hole through the bottom of the >fuselge just ahead of the rear spar. There is no damage to the >longerons or any of the cross members. >Dene Collett

KR> fuselage damage

which punched a hole through the bottom of the fuselge just ahead of the rear spar. There is no damage to the longerons or any of the cross members. This is the place where many have a hole for the belly flap actuator. I beleive that your "patch" will be more aerodynamic than structural.

KR> fuselage damage

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> fuselage damage

Hi people The other day while moving a customers revmaster motor I managed to bump my KR fuselage boat off its stands. It fell on top of the retract gear that I had been storing on the floor under the plane which punched a hole through the bottom of the fuselge just ahead of the rear spar

KR> Fuselage Length

For David Swanson and for general info: Note that the following is for my fuselage only, AND it is still under construction. 1. The longerons I got from Wicks during the '05 Fly-In (anyone remember the PVC sewer pipe tied to the roof of my mini-van?) measured 168 1/2" or 14" 1/2". 2.

KR> Fuselage Length

Tried sending this earlier, didn't see it come back. For David Swanson and for general info: Note that the following is for my fuselage only, AND it is still under construction. 1. The longerons I got from Wicks during the '05 Fly-In (anyone remember the PVC sewer pipe tied to the roof

KR> Fuselage width

I am at the stage of bending my fuselage and will be giving it a 40" internal width at the shoulders. Is the general consensus to leave the bottom of the fuselage the stock width and bend out the top longerons, or to bend both top and bottom out to the 40" and thus have perfectly vertical sides?

KR> Fuselage width

Darren Crompton wrote: I am at the stage of bending my fuselage and will be giving it a 40" internal width at the shoulders. Is the general consensus to leave the bottom of the fuselage the stock width and bend out the top longerons, or to bend both top and bottom out

KR> Fuselage width

Darren, I am going to be widening both the top and bottom of my fuselage in equal amounts. I'm not using the vertical side method rather I am retaining the slope. Cheers. Peter Bancks. Ballina, NSW. Oz. Mate. Darren Crompton wrote: > I am at the stage of bending my fuselage and will be giving

KR> Fuselage width

I have yet to see a completed KR with vertical sides, so you are still in the first stages of "experimental" there. So, do you want to experiment, or build a KR?. Mine was not widened, but if I were to do it, I would add the same amount of width to the bottom, as I was adding to the top, just to

KR> Fuselage width

I just measured mine. Top is 43 inches wide. When I bent the side I let the stresses pre form the bottom. With a little tweaking the bottom is 37 1/2". I kept the firewall stock and feel the look still has a stream line look not the pregnant guppy look. Steven Phillabaum KR2S; 5048; corvair;

KR> Fuselage width

Darren, I've gone for 40" internal also, with the widest point where the seat goes (further back than the plans suggest). And I've made it 'square' (ie. sides at 90deg to floor). This means that it was VERY easy to get the top longeron flat, and there's plenty of room inside. There has been some

KR> Fuselage width

AWHOLE lot less work to make the sides vertical. No coumpound angles to cut, Virg On Thu, 10 May 2007 13:08:20 +1000 "Darren Crompton" writes: > I am at the stage of bending my fuselage and will be giving it a 40" > internal width at the shoulders. Is the

KR> Fuselage width

Any "vertical side" KRs flying yet? If not, then why not, since it is so EASY? Just curious!! See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath -

KR> Fuselage width

Darren, I to am doing a wider fuselage and I am planning on keeping the sides vertical. I made formers to temporarily support the sides while I stood them up and glued the cross members. I drew the cut lines on the formers to see if the angled sides was worth the trouble. In my opinion, it

KR> Fuselage width decision.

Thanks for all the input guys. After much sucking of teeth I have decided to go with the original shape and add 4 inches to the top and bottom width. Not too worried about the angled cuts...what else do I have to do with my time? The firewall will remain the dimensions as the plans. Have

KR> Fuselage spar slots

> > > How close a fit should they be to the spar? If it's a tight fit > then changing the incidence changes the angle of the spars to each > other. If it's a looser fit then the wing can be tipped forward > without changing the angle of the spars to each other. I >Russ Kendall

KR> Fuselage length

Stu Robinson was over 6'. He fit fine in the original KR 1. Ken put in cushions to reach the Rudder controls, Virg On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:17:29 EST bdazzca...@aol.com writes: > Hey Randy, > >Your wanting leg room and everything as far as comfort > have you > checked out

KR> Fuselage length

Stu Robinson was over 6'. He fit fine in the original KR 1. Ken put in cushions to reach the Rudder controls, Virg On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:17:29 EST bdazzca...@aol.com writes: > Hey Randy, > >Your wanting leg room and everything as far as comfort > have you > checked out

KR> Fuselage spar slots

Thanks Larry, that makes perfect sense. Russ - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner" <fles...@verizon.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 4:49 AM Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage spar slots > > > > >

KR> Fuselage length

Having read through the archives researching the fuselage length for a KR2S it would seem that the consensus is to add two inches in front of the front spar and 14 inches behind the rear spar. Is this still the generally agreed way to go?. Also if lengthening the fuselage in this fashion is

KR> Fuselage length

RANDY POWELL wrote: > Having read through the archives researching the fuselage length for a KR2S it would seem that the consensus is to add two inches in front of the front spar and 14 inches behind the rear spar. Is this still the generally agreed way to go?< What you are describing is the

KR> Fuselage length

Mark L. Wrote; I'm a light pilot with lead in my tail already I'm glad you qualified that remark Mark (in the form of a battery and elevator counterweight) Patrick Driscoll Saint Paul, MN If you could read this, thank a teacher If you read it in English, thank a veteran ---

KR> Fuselage length

Randy, I am not sure that it is a consensus do that to the 2S plans. It seems that is a wording that is being carried through from a time when the first KR2 was stretched until the 2S plans came out with the additional bay added. Then if I am not mistaken Mark Jones is the first one that I

KR> Fuselage length

", but it might not work. I'm still trying to decide on what to do with the back of the fuselage. Russ Kendall - Original Message - From: "RANDY POWELL" <randywpow...@verizon.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 7:30 PM Su

KR> Fuselage spar slots

Hi everyone. I've got a question on the spar slots in the fuselage. How close a fit should they be to the spar? If it's a tight fit then changing the incidence changes the angle of the spars to each other. If it's a looser fit then the wing can be tipped forward without changing the angle

KR> Fuselage spar slots

Russ Kendall wrote:Hi everyone. I've got a question on the spar slots in the fuselage. How close a fit should they be to the spar? If it's a tight fit then changing the incidence changes the angle of the spars to each other. If it's a looser fit then the

KR> Fuselage length

Hey Randy, Your wanting leg room and everything as far as comfort have you checked out Donald Reid's KR-2XL? Don Reid's KR-2XL I was looking at that for payload but decided I could get away with just the S widened a bit. David Swanson bdazzca...@aol.com

KR> Fuselage Boat Stage Complete Weight

Netters, Having completed my boat stage fuselage, I was wondering if any of the builders out there thought to weigh it before moving on. Being the aerospace engineer, I just had to know, and was wondering if you all did too. Cedric Gould N117CG Boat Stage Complete - 1/6/07, 80 hrs, 37 lbs.

KR> Fuselage weight question

Does anyone know of any builder that ended up with an unusually light weight fuselage? I searched the archives and had some trouble finding any isolated information on what to expect for weight with no engine. I would like to beat the average if I could. Thanks a bunch, Mike Johnson

KR> Fuselage weight question

Try this http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/ebarros/ - Original Message - From: "Mike johnson" <kr...@yahoo.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 10:05 PM Subject: KR> Fuselage weight question > Does anyone know of any builder that ende

KR> Fuselage weight question

t; <mfreem...@indy.rr.com> wrote: > Try this > > http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/ebarros/ > > > - Original Message - > From: "Mike johnson" <kr...@yahoo.com> > To: <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 10:05 PM > Subject: KR

KR> Fuselage weight question

: KR> Fuselage weight question My question is, Has anyone tried to reduce (lower) the turtledeck in size...i.e. more like the KR1? It seems logical that you should be able to lower the taper, give more bubble effect (increase rearward visibility) from the canopy and reduce weight? --- &qu

KR> Fuselage weight question

st.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+jamieduff1981=btinternet@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Red Sent: 24 October 2006 18:28 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage weight question My question is, Has anyone tried to reduce (lower) the turtledeck in size...i.e. more like the KR1? It seems logical that you should be able

KR> Fuselage weight question

Red wrote: > My question is, Has anyone tried to reduce (lower) the > turtledeck in size...i.e. more like the KR1? It seems > logical that you should be able to lower the taper, > give more bubble effect (increase rearward visibility) > from the canopy and reduce weight? Reducing the taper to

KR> Fuselage weight question

: KR> Fuselage weight question Red wrote: > My question is, Has anyone tried to reduce (lower) the > turtledeck in size...i.e. more like the KR1? It seems > logical that you should be able to lower the taper, > give more bubble effect (increase rearward visibility) > from the

KR> Fuselage weight question

- Original Message - From: "Fred Johnson" <f...@renotruss.com> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 2:42 PM Subject: RE: KR> Fuselage weight question >I agree with Mark, look at the RV4 series and the Harmon Rocket >

KR> Fuselage weight question

Did they see this on the P-51? Or did they do an engine swap along with the redesign? > From: riksh...@interl.net> To: kr...@mylist.net> Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage > weight question> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:41:42 -0500> > I also agree with > Mark from my exp. in C

KR> Fuselage weight question

Charles, The P-51 did change on the "D" model to a bubble canopy, not for speed though, for pilot visibility. Plus the Merlin was added to the "C" model for speed and then they tweaked it all through production. Fred Johnson Product Manager T.E. West, LLC.

KR> Fuselage weight question

ilto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Fred Johnson Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:42 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Fuselage weight question I agree with Mark, look at the RV4 series and the Harmon Rocket Fred Johnson Product Manager T.E. West, LLC. -Ori

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