+++
Frank,
Giving us your height and weight might help you get a response. :-)
The magic numbers are probably under 6;2" and 180 lbs or less.
Larry Flesner
100 hours I could have
gone and extra 1000 miles on the same engine time. :-)
Larry Flesner
hat
would be the appropriate thing to me. They do have Ken's KR1, don't they?
Larry Flesner
es. I not complaining
though as I can still fly with Langford until he gets his wheel pants and
spinner installed. After that he'll have to throttle back a bit.
Larry Flesner
her.Bill
+++
I've got an extra bed if you need it and hangar space for the KR.
Cell 618 201 5958
Home 618 985 2373
Larry Flesner
>David Swanson
Bob is on the krnet and should see your post.
Larry Flesner
o trouble ,even on the first flight
and I wouldn't change the way it flies for any reason.
Larry Flesner - 225 hours and still grinnin'
Here is an interesting site for wheels and brakes. They look expensive.
BERINGER Wheels and brakes.pdf
BERINGER Wheels and brakes.pdf
Larry Flesner
-- next part --
Try this for the wheels and brakes site.
<http://www.beringer.fr/>www.beringer.fr
For those with dial-ups, click on "skip intro" when it starts loading and then
go to "aircraft"..
Larry flesner
That would
put them right up there with Clevelands in price. I'm not sure you can buy
a Cleveland stainless disk for $37 thought.
Larry Flesner
At 04:15 PM 6/29/2006, you wrote:
> Just saw this KR2 on ebay if anyone is interested.
++
If I knew that's what 80 % done looked like it wouldn't have taken
me 13 years to build mine. :-)
Larry Flesner
I was busy but not rushed.
Of the three options in glassing over foam, the least desirable is glassing
over foam without sealing the foam with one of the first two options. The
foam will suck up a lot of pure resin and in my experience, having done a
couple of small pieces that way, tends to give you a "dry layup".
Larry Flesner
y buy me some time to
RUN LIKE HELL !!!!!!!!
Larry Flesner
160 sq/ft of wing would go
about 10lbs/sq ft. At 8.7 lbs/sq.ft you will feel the bumps at the
higher speeds. I'm probably 10+lbs/sq.ft and anything over 130 to 140
mph in turbulence starts getting pretty rough.
Larry Flesner
y it, PLEASE, and see how you like it before you get out the
chainsaw !!! :-)
Larry Flesner
At 07:46 PM 6/29/2006, you wrote:
>This is probably the easiest plane to land that I have ever had
>experience with.
>Bill Page
++
There seems to be an ECHO, echo, echo , in here. :-)
Larry Flesner
At 05:47 PM 6/30/2006, you wrote:
>Just stating my experience experience experience - - - - -
++
And I was agreeing with you, as I've stated several
times before, before, before on the net. :-)
Larry Flesner
imple
jig from some scrap pine so I could work on the seat outside the KR.
As always.
Larry Flesner
Gathering attendees,
Chris Collins, the Manager of the Mt.Vernon airport, asked me to
forward the following e-mail to the KR group attending the Gathering.
You will see a few changes at the Mt.Vernon airport this year.
Larry Flesner
+
>Larry:
>
>A
Wilson said
after a ride in my KR that it was the best flying KR he'd flown
with two people on board. That may no longer be true as I think
he flew with Langford after that.
Larry Flesner
foam, that might be a give away also. :-)
It appears that we will have two showers available this year at the
hangar at the top of the hill. I'll keep you posted.
Larry Flesner
athering you can
try mine on for size.
Larry Flesner
At 08:40 PM 7/12/2006, you wrote:
>Mark:
> I plan to come to the KR mini Gathering. I will probably bring my
>Taylorcraft.
> Joe Weber
++
Joe,
Don't run over any KR's in the pattern !! :-)
Larry Flesner
w
to ship it , Richard. :-)
Larry Flesner
try, though...
Larry Flesner
fuel then ;)
>
>Peter Bancks
++
That only applies to Jones circling the field to build up miles. If you make
it over from Oz, fuel stops included, you WILL go home with a throphy.
Larry Flesner
ey also want a "compass correction card". So just
mark the card " for 270 fly 360" and go for it. :-)
Larry Flesner
ours, etc.
http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?state==Get+locations
http://www.crh.noaa.gov
Larry Flesner
At 150 mph average speed (which I doubt)
,it would be a 15.7 hour trip with a fuel burn of 3.18 gph, no
reserve. Bottom
line, my money says it was not a non-stop trip.
Welcome to the KRnet.
Larry Flesner
e aircraft back in to phase 1
testing if any major modifications are done, and follow all other regulations
that pertain to maintenance.
Larry Flesner
together for rudder peddle supports,
control stick bearings, etc.
http://mysite.verizon.net/flesner/02092597.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/flesner/15.jpg
As always, your results may vary.. :-)
Larry Flesner
ot the "official" campsite host and refreshment chairman, I will
leave it to others to make that commitment. :-)
Larry Flesner
t like my 765 empty) and use the longer wings
as in the Diehl skins. You will have a good performer, even at your
altitude. I think Jeff Scott flies out of a 7000 ft airport in New Mexico.
He probably flies solo most of the time but he's not a little guy either. :-)
Larry Flesner
any and my vote counts for no more
than anyone else.
Larry Flesner
wings, even with nearly full fuel. (12.5 gal each side)
Larry Flesner
If he had stopped and thought for a second he could have just re-shaped
the stick. Sometimes we don't see the forest for the trees.
Larry Flesner
aid I intend to eat supper and then go blow the dust of the KR.
YEEE HAAAA;;;
Larry Flesner
terer had made a special purchase and it
was available. I'm not sure what this years menu will be but I'll make
a note of the "tired of chicken" bit. :-)
Larry Flesner
lf102.jpg
It looks much faster now with wheel pants.
Larry Flesner
prop sucks but the 1400hr TBO look good.
+++
A 65 hp was not enough for a KR1 ?? Seems like that should be
an ideal engine, except for the hand propping bit.
Larry Flesner
to use grass strips.
Larry Flesner
find you a place.
Larry Flesner
At 10:33 AM 8/13/2006, you wrote:
>When I used to go years ago we had a lot
>of fun.
++
Randy,
Are you still flying the little yellow KR?
Larry Flesner
;
>Bill Page
+
Bill,
Congratulations ! Make that MVN, not MTV. We don't want you to miss
the fun. :-)
Larry Flesner
swer.
We'll see how Mark's gear extensions work for him in his quest for a
slower touchdown
speed. I'm convinced they will make a difference and I know he will
share that info
with us when it happens.
As always,.:-)
Larry Flesner
anding visibility is as good
as in a C-172. I'm still convinced that the speed brake is the easiest
to acquire drag available when you consider building complexity. As
for faring in a belly board, how much work is there to building a 1/4 inch
ramp on the lead and trail edge of the board that conforms to the shape
of the fuselage?
Larry Flesner
pg
My board is electrically operated but I like Ken's idea of the
spring loaded up for a hand actuated board. A fast retract
is appreciated for a "go-around". Mine takes 7 seconds but
that can seem like 7 minutes as you approach the tree line !
Larry Flesner
Keep your speed down and use a long runway. :-)
Larry Flesner
e in order. My money is
on the "radiation" end. Are your antenna cable shields grounded?
Larry Flesner
ng my
KR someone else might be having the fun I had this evening, formation
high speed passes with the collegiate aerobatic team, 200 mph
passes with a pull-up to pattern altitude and a tight circle to land.
YEE HAA
240 hours and still grinnin'........
Larry Flesner
the
Gathering, and I don't hear from you, the hat / shirt will go on
sale Saturday noon. Any questions??
Please reply with questions off net at:
fles...@verizon.net
How many more days, Mark??
Larry Flesner
them over and save you transporting them to the Gathering? Take lots
of pictures and document the building for you record keeping. I'm betting
someone locally could do that for you and you could get in another months
building before the Gathering. Good luck and see you at the Gathering.
Larry Flesner
the strength considerably. At least I
assumed it does. So far no problems at 250 hours of flight time.
Larry Flesner
est my installed bows to failure or build a test bow to test.
However, do not view my installation as a "commonly accepted
building practice". I have no personal knowledge of this type of
component being tested, other than by my flight time.
Larry Flesner
e making a V notch that goes
below the sanding surface and use filler to bring it back to level
before glassing.
Larry Flesner
re the first
person to ever ask that question. To be totally honest, I don't think
anyone has ever worried about that before. I didn't so I don't have
an answer for you.
Larry Flesner
nts, just more speeed !!!
Larry Flesner
t have
flown with the configuration you suggest but why even
consider going backwards in time to something less
desirable than what's available. The picture that comes
to my mind of trying to steer my KR with brakes is not
a pretty one and I've got decent Cleveland disk brakes.
Larry Flesner
ll swivel tailwheel?
As always, your results may vary. :-)
Larry Flesner
At 09:59 PM 8/28/2006, you wrote:
>Larry Flesner has gobs of head room and
>he's a tall guy, so maybe he'll chime in with his
+++=
I'll do my best to remember to measure it tomorrow when
I stop by the airport.
Larry Flesner
rocess seems to work well for me. The only
flat I've had was on the Tripacer. I got careless and pinched the
tube when assembling the wheel. The tire was going flat before
I could move the jack to the other wheel.
Larry Flesner
sure
you chock the other main wheel.
Larry Flesner
onautical engineer. Regardless, his vision was ahead
of it's time and opened the world of aviation to thousands of flyers that
would otherwise be leaning on the airport fence.
Larry Flesner
p you out.
If we have several people at the Gathering that don't fully understand
W we can cover it in the airframe forum or a separate forum
altogether.
Larry Flesner
KR,
even if you choose the same location such as the firewall. You can't
be certain that your bird is exactly the same as any other. The actual
math numbers will look different for every KR but the final answer must
fall in the same range as stated in the manual.
Larry Flesner
for building supplies so make your own decision on where
you spend your building money.
Larry Flesner
>
>The on-line AS, page 187 list the KR canopys with the "super canopy"
>listed at $650.
>Larry Flesner
++
I just went back to that page and at the bottom it lists the "Todd's"
canopies for the KR2S at $375 a
ad the plans and
follow directions. For those that still have questions, and are attending
the Gathering, we can discuss it there.
Larry Flesner
this is.
Larry Flesner
At 04:06 PM 9/6/2006, you wrote:
>Larry Flesner can report average useage for the O-200 he flies, and Jim
>Faughn is probably the most knowledgeable pilot on the net about VW
>operation costs and fuel consumption, as I believe he is one of the longest
>standing members of the net
a of the G rating of your KR. Then you decide your
own level of comfort. Were the wing attach fittings done properly, do you
have longer than standard wings, etc. Your fate is in your own hands.
Larry Flesner
o any better
then the Dan Diehl gear.
http://www.diehlaero.com
Larry Flesner
want to feel overwhelmed before you
even add power for the takeoff roll.
Larry Flesner
ht, right up to engine shutdown.
The only exceptions are the intercom, located in the rear, the
circuit breakers,
which haven't tripped in 250 hours, and the transponder, if I ever
get it wired.
You really don't want to be continually reaching across your body to operate
switches and controls.
Larry Flesner
d should e-mail me off net at
fles...@verizon.net
If I've already asked someone to help Ed and they said yes, I apologize.
You can shoot ME for that. My mind isn't what it used to be. I did
ask you already didn't I, Ed? :-)
IT'S GETTING CLOSE..........
Larry Flesner
Test. I told you to hit delete. :-)
Larry
:
>The Pazmany book is a good one, but spends a lot of time covering gear on
>stuff like airliners as well as small planes.
++
I seem to recall that one of the Tony Bingelis books covers landing
gear and would be a good source.
A's today....
Larry Flesner
ade along with
the installation.
Larry Flesner
n a web page (google Franklin engines)
I want one. It will bolt to the same mount as my 0-200, weight the
same, and produce 25 more hp. That would make a real rocket
out of a KR2S. I'd say go for it, Andy.
Larry Flesner
pilot had figured out the best and
easiest way to land it and "low timer" will figure it out at some point down
the road? :-)
Larry Flesner
bulkheading
>at this point to provide adequate protecting. Just a suggestion.
>Larry Severson
++
That's why my KR has a fixed windshield with a windshield bow
and a turtle deck bow. Both are made of plywood and fiberglass
strips.
Larry Flesner
ll not handle the same G loads
as Ken's original KR at 480 pounds. You can't fool Mother Nature.
Larry Flesner
ister.com
click on "route" on the top toolbar.
Plug in your route and check it out.
Larry Flesner
n the
show next year !! :-)
Larry Flesner
ng a success. I've kept control of the funding, hat and shirt
design and ordering, catering, banquet, forums, awards, judging,
hotel contracts, tourism and local government participation, and
other details too numerous to mention. Just thinking of it
makes me feel tired. Is the "root beer&
+4.4g -1.7g)
My builders manual says "+/-7 g's at 800 pounds".
Larry Flesner
At 05:43 PM 9/20/2006, you wrote:
>My first landing was a whopping 5.5g's, but I'm happy to report that it was
>highest one so far.
>Mark Langford,
=
Mark,
Do those G forces register as negative G's ?
Larry Flesner
R, fuselage , tail, and
wings, were finished with the deck cloth to save a lot of fill and
sanding.
Larry Flesner
our numbers appear to come from an operating manual
for an individual aircraft and where they got those numbers
from is anyones guess. Unless they made changes to the
airframe and re-engineered it those numbers are not even
in the ballpark.
Larry Flesner
ith. I'm guessing someone has a sick computer
out there in KR land.
Larry Flesner
Let's hope they know what they are talking about !!!
Larry Flesner
++
AccuWeather.com Forecast: Days 6-10
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es" in the seat cushions.
Personally, with my overweight pig, tired and over-propped
0-200, and 8 inches shorter than stock wings, I wouldn't fly
in to a strip of less than 3000 feet that had 70 foot trees on
the end. Then only if I could zig or zag around them on take
off or landing.
Larry Flesner
, SUPERMAN.
Glad you're O.K . , Mark. Have a safe journey home.
Larry Flesner
y goes all out to promote
it with Superman festivals, road signs, etc. I'm sure everyone
knows who Superman is, right?
Larry Flesner
in a few
days on the Gathering web page.
Larry Flesner Carterville, Il 211LF
Randolph Clark Salina, KS 151
Tommy Waymack Pine Bluff, AR 995BG
James Babcock Gassville, AR 127JB
Terry ChizekMarion, KS 3800N
Rob Schmidt
>Whoever knows, please let Bob know something about the awards, so they can
>be posted on KRGathering.org.
>Daniel R. Heath
+
I did and I'm sure he will.
Larry Flesner
++
120 +(quick count) r
he
engine. I had some spacers cut from alum round stock to space
my engine forward and it worked out just fine.
Larry Flesner
a few un-cashed checks for some shirts to
mail as well as having approx 18 shirts left that I will
make available in the next few day. Several of you have
indicated you want another shirt and I will prioritize your
request. Give me some time to catch up on the details.
Larry Flesner
Beginning
ckets and hats / shirts entries.
I should have the info to Bob Lee for posting to the Gathering site in the
next few days.
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