KR> Tail Section Hinge Points
I'm using the AS5048 Airfoil on my KR2S build and was planning on incorporating the Dr. Dean hinge assembly. In doing a mock-up I found the distance between the rudder & elevator spars (according to AS5048 template/ layout) do not match up. Using the DR. Dean hinge assembly will increase the distance between the spars by approx 3/8". Any thoughts or has a fix already been worked out? Dan Prichard Portland, Or.
KR> Ooops..voice talk
That last email I sent was supposed to say I would be the owner of two aircraft...one flying...one not and you folks on this site are great. I am wanting a feel for what an undamaged airframe is worth. Thank You Doran N186RC PS. This one was typed!!
KR> Panel ?
Mike, keep in mind that there is a difference between "Cheap"and "Inexpensive". Patrick Driscoll Saint Paul, MN patrick36 at usfamily.net www.pensbypat.com If you can read this, Thank a teacher If you are reading this in English, thank a veteran
KR> Completed airframe
Hello folks, I have a chance to buy a completed airframe the near future that has been on display at a local church for some time. This is a retractable gear version and I'm trying to get a feel for what better frame would be worth. No engine no instruments but well built. Are you on this site are great! Yes, then I would own aircraft! 1 completed one not. Doran
KR> Panel ?
Wag-Aero ( www.wagaero.com/ ) has a lot of aviation items for sale at reasonable prices, both TSO'd and non-TSO'd. Instruments are on pages 4 - 12 of their on line catalogue. --- Joe. E. Wallace wrote.. All of the round gauges can be bought from Westach direct Pete will be happy to help and it saves some cost as well... go to their web site and inquire... I saved some good money and got what I wanted...jw Joe. E. Wallace jwallacep51 at gmail.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
KR> Prop clearance
As a guide FAA states Unless smaller clearances are substantiated, propeller clearances with the airplane at maximum weight, with the most adverse center of gravity, and with the propeller in the most adverse pitch position, may not be less than the following: (a) Ground clearance. There must be a clearance of at least seven inches (for each airplane with nose wheel landing gear) or nine inches (for each airplane with tail wheel landing gear) between each propeller and the ground with landing gear statically deflected and in the level takeoff, or taxiing attitude, whichever is most critical. In addition, there must be positive clearance between the propeller and the ground when in the level takeoff attitude with the critical [tire(s)] completely deflated and the corresponding landing gear strut bottomed. Referring strictly to small taildraggers here, I have noticed that there are plenty of people out there that are reporting to be flying airplanes with less than 9" of prop clearance. Of these most are reporting 7-9", but occasionally as low as 6". These are for RV and smaller planes here. I suppose that anyone flying out of rough grass, gravel, etc. fields should put a premuim on ground clearance. But, for example, for those that intend to limit themselves to paved airports only, perhaps going a shade lower than the 9" standard is acceptable? Sent from my iPad
KR> Panel ?
I have a 3 1/8 airspeed for sale. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics? Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC
KR> Panel ?
On 1/4/2014 11:13 AM, Mike Sylvester wrote: > Good mourning Guys, I am getting ready to start the panel. I am looking at > the Flightline Fl-760 comm and basic minimal day VFR gauges ( airspeed, > altimeter, compass ) as I only intend on fair weather flying. I'll also need > a transponder. As for engine gauges, I'm going with the Grand Rapids EIS. > Suggestions would be appreciated. But before you comment, Keep in mind that > I'd like to do this with minimal spending that the KR name and history > implies. In other words, the cheaper the better. Hey, if this thing flies, > I'll upgrade it later. > Hi Mike, Just thinking out loud, but how much will it cost for all of the round gauges, including installation parts? The GRT Mini-B is $995, which might be something to consider. It will be easier to install, offer you more bang-for-the-buck compared to the round gauges, and you might find that the price difference isn't far off. http://grtavionics.com/ Just a thought. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - VP EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/
KR> Panel ?
All of the round gauges can be bought from Westach direct Pete will be happy to help and it saves some cost as well... go to their web site and inquire... I saved some good money and got what I wanted...jw Joe. E. Wallace jwallacep51 at gmail.com On Jan 4, 2014, at 10:51, Robert7721 at aol.com wrote: > Mike, > > Concur to just keep it simple. I bought new low cost VFR gauges from either > Aircraft Spruce or Wicks to get the airplane up in the air. Just a > Airspeed, altitude, compass, and VSI to begin with. I used a handheld radio > for > years as well with no transponder. I also had just a handheld GPS with > homemade mount in the panel. Over the years since I've done upgrades to > improve > my quality of flight. Make access to your panel easy and you'll find making > the upgrades later simple. Think about where, how you will upgrade in the > future and leave some panel space empty for the potential upgrades. > > Rob Schmitt > N1852Z > _www.robert7721.com_ (http://www.robert7721.com) > > > > > In a message dated 1/4/2014 10:13:59 A.M. Central Standard Time, > shagster60 at hotmail.com writes: > > Good mourning Guys, I am getting ready to start the panel. I am looking at > the Flightline Fl-760 comm and basic minimal day VFR gauges ( airspeed, > altimeter, compass ) as I only intend on fair weather flying. I'll also need > a transponder. As for engine gauges, I'm going with the Grand Rapids EIS. > Suggestions would be appreciated. But before you comment, Keep in mind that > I'd like to do this with minimal spending that the KR name and history > implies. In other words, the cheaper the better. Hey, if this thing flies, > I'll upgrade it later. > > Mike Sylvester > kr2s builder > Birmingham,AL. > > Cell no.205-966-3854 > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> The EAA Chapter dilema
Larry; I loved my EAA chapter in Sacramento! We built a large hangar at the airport for members. They taught this city boy how to lay out a foundation slab, on top of all the airplane fun. The Gallipolis OH chapter was a treat too, last summer when I test flew my Osprey...they have a hangar full of dreams, and shared tools with anyone in need. We made an oven to drape-form a new canopy 2000 miles from home. Really great company too. I'm proud pilots are so different, and I want EAA to reflect that variety internationally. This KRnet is amazingly diverse, with guys from NSW, OZ and some Africaans-speakers in S. Africa, Brazil ...where else? Peter
KR> Panel ?
Good mourning Guys, I am getting ready to start the panel. I am looking at the Flightline Fl-760 comm and basic minimal day VFR gauges ( airspeed, altimeter, compass ) as I only intend on fair weather flying. I'll also need a transponder. As for engine gauges, I'm going with the Grand Rapids EIS. Suggestions would be appreciated. But before you comment, Keep in mind that I'd like to do this with minimal spending that the KR name and history implies. In other words, the cheaper the better. Hey, if this thing flies, I'll upgrade it later. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854
KR> Panel ?
Check out EBay. Aviation parts. Lots of great new or never installed stuff there. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2014, at 8:54 AM, "Joe. E. Wallace" > wrote: > > All of the round gauges can be bought from Westach direct Pete will be > happy to help and it saves some cost as well... go to their web site and > inquire... I saved some good money and got what I wanted...jw > > Joe. E. Wallace > jwallacep51 at gmail.com > > > >> On Jan 4, 2014, at 10:51, Robert7721 at aol.com wrote: >> >> Mike, >> >> Concur to just keep it simple. I bought new low cost VFR gauges from either >> Aircraft Spruce or Wicks to get the airplane up in the air. Just a >> Airspeed, altitude, compass, and VSI to begin with. I used a handheld radio >> for >> years as well with no transponder. I also had just a handheld GPS with >> homemade mount in the panel. Over the years since I've done upgrades to >> improve >> my quality of flight. Make access to your panel easy and you'll find making >> the upgrades later simple. Think about where, how you will upgrade in the >> future and leave some panel space empty for the potential upgrades. >> >> Rob Schmitt >> N1852Z >> _www.robert7721.com_ (http://www.robert7721.com) >> >> >> >> >> In a message dated 1/4/2014 10:13:59 A.M. Central Standard Time, >> shagster60 at hotmail.com writes: >> >> Good mourning Guys, I am getting ready to start the panel. I am looking at >> the Flightline Fl-760 comm and basic minimal day VFR gauges ( airspeed, >> altimeter, compass ) as I only intend on fair weather flying. I'll also >> need >> a transponder. As for engine gauges, I'm going with the Grand Rapids EIS. >> Suggestions would be appreciated. But before you comment, Keep in mind that >> I'd like to do this with minimal spending that the KR name and history >> implies. In other words, the cheaper the better. Hey, if this thing flies, >> I'll upgrade it later. >> >> Mike Sylvester >> kr2s builder >> Birmingham,AL. >> >> Cell no.205-966-3854 >> ___ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >> see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change >> options >> >> ___ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >> see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change >> options > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> The EAA Chapter dilema
Big government is bad. All Rutan,Niebaur, and Macready wanted was freedom, something that is good for everyone, not just a select few. Right wing or left wing socialism doesn't work, we know this historically and intellectually. See Hulsmann's book Mises, The Last Knight of Liberalism. I got my pilot license in the 70's and see no difference between the two political parties - they both believe in big government. I did not vote for Reagan or Clinton or Bush. I made the mistake of voting for Obama the first time but have admitted my mistake. The Libertarian Party offers the only hope for freedom for pilots. Some Republicans have washed their hands and joined the Libertarian Party so that they can vote with a clear conscience. It is sad that the same is not true for Democrats who seem to believe above all else that imposing one's personal preferences over others is simply the natural order of things. If you want your aviation freedom back, first you must realize who the enemy is. It is both the Republican and Democratic Parties who control the government and impose authoritarian control over all of us. See Altemeyer's book The Authoritarians for the right wing model and Haidt's book Righteous Minds for both left and right wing models. Aaron E. Michel Attorney at Law Email: mail at aaronmichel.com Phone/Cell: 704-451-8351 Fax: 704-643-1004 By Appointment only. 3736 Surry Ridge Court Charlotte, NC 28210 -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of peter Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 1:41 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> The EAA Chapter dilema I felt pushed out of EAA during the Reagan years. Rutan, Lance Niebaur, Dr. Paul Macready, the Cafe Foundation, all were west coast hippie culture, like me. EAA was squeaky clean, mid-western, Republican, family values, and they started beating the "FAA is big bad government" drum, like the NRA, so I left. Don't miss the self-serving fools at all, and they don't seem to miss us long-haired, draft dodging, degenerates, floating around on lawnchairs under helium ballons who are building the spacecraft of tomorrow out here on the left coast. Peter ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> The EAA Chapter dilema
At 07:21 AM 1/4/2014, you wrote: >I >got my pilot license in the 70's and see no difference between the two >political parties - I think we just drove in to the ditch on this post. Discussing the EAA and local chapters could or should have some benefit for KR builders but this post took the political exit. Too bad. Local EAA chapters are what the members make them. If you don't like your chapter, change it. I was president of one of our local chapters for two years back it 2000. Meeting were disorganized and unruly and attendance was going down. I asked the chapter to appoint a board of directors and hold a business meeting the week before the membership meeting. You can't have 25 people deciding what brand of hot dogs to have at a cookout. Hold the membership meetings to order, ask as many to participate as possible with project reports, etc., and give the members a REASON to attend with an interesting program, even if it is just 15 minutes long. Highlight a few members at each meeting. You'll find it amazing the background and hobbies of your members. The EAA covers such a broad range of aviation that you can feel left out in you single little niche of interest. Enjoy and use the area of your interest and let the rest slide. There is a ton of good "how to" videos for builders as well as other sources of information. Just bringing us Tony Bingelis and his books was a great asset to me. If that's all you use it's worth the price of admission. Don't forget the behind the scenes work the EAA does fighting regulations. Sport pilot, auto fuel, too many others to mention. The EAA is probably one of the primary reasons you're allowed to build that wooden crate in your garage and go fly in public airspace. Keep on building Larry Flesner
KR> FAR Prop clearance
I recognize that the passage you cite is form 14 CFR part 1 section?? 23.925 Propeller clearance. ?I don't have this part of the CFRs in my FAR/AIM. ?Can you tell me where you found it online? ?Does this apply just to LSAs or all aircraft? ?I would have never guessed that there was a reg for prop clearance. From: Paul Smith To: KRnet Sent: Friday, January 3, 2014 9:08 PM Subject: Re: KR> Prop clearance As a guide FAA states Unless smaller clearances are substantiated, propeller clearances with the airplane at maximum weight, with the most adverse center of gravity, and with the propeller in the most adverse pitch position, may not be less than the following: (a) Ground clearance. There must be a clearance of at least seven inches (for each airplane with nose wheel landing gear) or nine inches (for each airplane with tail wheel landing gear) between each propeller and the ground with landing gear statically deflected and in the level takeoff, or taxiing attitude, whichever is most critical. In addition, there must be positive clearance between the propeller and the ground when in the level takeoff attitude with the critical [tire(s)] completely deflated and the corresponding landing gear strut bottomed. Referring strictly to small taildraggers here, I have noticed that there are plenty of people out there that are reporting to be flying airplanes with less than 9" of prop clearance. Of these most are reporting 7-9", but occasionally as low as 6". These are for RV and smaller planes here. I suppose that anyone flying out of rough grass, gravel, etc. fields should put a premuim on ground clearance. But, for example, for those that intend to limit themselves to paved airports only, perhaps going a shade lower than the 9" standard is acceptable? Sent from my iPad ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> The EAA Chapter dilema
I felt pushed out of EAA during the Reagan years. Rutan, Lance Niebaur, Dr. Paul Macready, the Cafe Foundation, all were west coast hippie culture, like me. EAA was squeaky clean, mid-western, Republican, family values, and they started beating the "FAA is big bad government" drum, like the NRA, so I left. Don't miss the self-serving fools at all, and they don't seem to miss us long-haired, draft dodging, degenerates, floating around on lawnchairs under helium ballons who are building the spacecraft of tomorrow out here on the left coast. Peter
