KR> Antenna Questions/Carbon Fibre/Graphite

2010-02-10 Thread John Martindale
Well I think the current will be carried on the outside of the tube or copper spiral (faraday effect) just as I seem to remember reading vaguely it is in solid wire???.if so then the conductivity of the internal structure would seem largely irrelevant unless groundedhmmm John

KR> Antenna Questions/Carbon Fibre/Graphite

2010-02-10 Thread Glenn Martin
After this thrread, I'm tempted to just use smoke signals...LOL -- Glenn Martin

KR> Antenna Questions/Carbon Fibre/Graphite

2010-02-10 Thread Larry Flesner
I'm certainly no antenna expert but I would have a concern about building an antenna in to any part of the aircraft structure. You are betting that you will never have an antenna or connection problem for the life of the aircraft. Fortunately, I was made a gift of the antenna I'm using

KR> Antenna Questions corrected

2010-02-10 Thread Larry Flesner
At 08:40 AM 2/10/2010, you wrote: >I'm certainly no antenna expert but I would have a concern about >building an antenna in to any part of the aircraft structure. You >are betting that you will never have an antenna or connection problem >for the life of the aircraft. Fortunately, I was made

KR> Swift Fuel

2010-02-10 Thread erickelshei...@att.net
    This was taken from the FAQ on the Swift website. For anyone who is interested in this. They also have a video or two you can watch. I hope it makes it myself only time will tell.    Eric Von Kelsheimer  FAQ Q: Is there any ethanol in the SwiftFuel?

KR> Antenna Questions/Carbon Fibre/Graphite

2010-02-10 Thread Dana Overall
I know there are a lot of roll your own people on the KRNet and all the best to all you:-), however I used a simple store bought whip antenna and it worked great. For my VOR I used a wingtip mounted Bob Archer antenna, see: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/archer_antennas.php It

KR> Antenna Questions/Carbon Fibre/Graphite

2010-02-10 Thread Robin Russo
I am doing a war replica using my KR plans and need drawings, plans etc to make the landing gear as WAR and/or Loehl do. Does anyone have any plans, sketches and ideas on this? Pat - Original Message - From: "Dana Overall" To: Sent: Wednesday,

KR> Swift Fuel

2010-02-10 Thread Dann Johnson
    The Swift Fuel Web FAQ page ( apparently written about 18 months ago ), stated that their goal was  to have Swift Fuel for sale at airplane gas pumps in Spring 2010.  Maybe they will be able to make it in time for Oshkosh   http://www.swiftenterprises.net/FAQ.html   Dann Johnson Thompson,

KR> Jabiru 3300 engine mount drawing wanted

2010-02-10 Thread Dene Collett
Hi Willie Let me get in touch with the welder and I will get back to you shortly. Sorry for taking so long to get back to you only now but I only check my e mail every couple of days. Regards Dene Collett Avlec Projects cc Port Elizabeth South Africa - Original Message - From: "Willie

KR> canopy thickness

2010-02-10 Thread Phillip Matheson
Stef. I seem to remember the canopy is around 3mm or 1/8" Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 http://www.saaa20.org/ VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com --- Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> Antenna Questions/Carbon Fibre/Graphite

2010-02-10 Thread Edward Spyker
Regarding applying copper tape antenna to a carbon fiber shaft or backing. This string made me curious and I spent about an hour trying to educate myself. http://www.antenna-theory.com/ I learned that I am not that curious, but if anone else is, this appears to be a very good resource.