KR> Mgl, dynon,Garmin

2016-11-22 Thread Dj Merrill
On 11/22/2016 7:11 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: > Please consider the lowly iPad or iPad Mini. These things are bullet > proof, and can run all kinds of apps with thousands of users and very > well developed software. I've been using an iPad in the airplane for several years, and am happy

KR> Not trimming replies! - SOLUTION

2016-09-10 Thread Dj Merrill
On 9/10/2016 12:22 PM, Joel LaRock via KRnet wrote: > Trying something different on my 6year old cell phone,let me know if I > still screwed up or Looks good Joel. Thank you for making the effort! :-) -Dj

KR> last chance ENOUGH!!!!!!

2016-09-08 Thread Dj Merrill
On 09/08/2016 04:42 PM, Nerobro wrote: > Writing documentation like that is something I do, on a daily basis. > That's why I offered to do it. I'm happy to proofread and offer feedback if you want to tackle it. -Dj

KR> last chance ENOUGH!!!!!!

2016-09-08 Thread Dj Merrill
ply to the messages properly. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> last chance ENOUGH!!!!!!

2016-09-08 Thread Dj Merrill
bottom, which also requires a small amount of effort to learn and make the change. Well worth it in the long run, though. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> KR Poll, last chance ENOUGH!!!!!!

2016-09-08 Thread Dj Merrill
do not put your reply text at the top of the message and leave the entire message below it. Every single person that replied to his message before me did exactly opposite to what he is asking. Why? -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.

KR> Cross country planning and a KR

2016-08-15 Thread Dj Merrill
sheets of paper on my kneepad for quick note taking. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Revmaster R3000

2016-06-23 Thread Dj Merrill
On 06/22/2016 10:14 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > wow, that R3000 is interesting! > >> > https://issuu.com/panzera/docs/issue_104.5 That issue is from 2012. What ever happened with the R3000? I don't see any mention of it on their website: http://revmasteraviation.co

KR> ADS-B out.

2016-04-30 Thread Dj Merrill
It only receives, not transmits. Essentially it is a pre-packaged Stratux kit, a popular ADS-B DIY receiver. http://stratux.me/ It looks like a good kit, just didn't want anyone to think it was an Out box. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421D

KR> saturday flight

2016-02-09 Thread Dj Merrill
On 2/9/2016 8:37 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet wrote: > I don't see how anyone could miss that airport! I was picturing some small cow field somewhere. That is a nice paved runway! :-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sports

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-29 Thread Dj Merrill
On 01/29/2016 04:20 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: > It's still early days yet in this area. Cost will be half that or less > in another couple years. There might even currently be cheaper > solutions. Right now I'm focussed on upgrading my navigator and > installing an autopilot. Thanks.

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-28 Thread Dj Merrill
intenance costs, etc. There are always trade-offs. :-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-27 Thread Dj Merrill
precious panel space. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> major change or minor change

2015-10-24 Thread Dj Merrill
e above have a yes answer?) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Phase 1 and Phase 2 flight testing

2015-10-24 Thread Dj Merrill
ability, operational characteristics, or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product. All other changes are ??major changes?? (except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section)." Changing to a different type of engine should be easily shown to be a major change.

KR> Inexpensive ADS-B

2015-10-21 Thread Dj Merrill
r 1 FT which is only slightly larger than a KR. ADS-B gives such a far better advance warning from a lot further out, and is an excellent supplement to the the Mark I eyeball. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer

KR> Nose Wheel Shimmy

2015-10-18 Thread Dj Merrill
ot; now mean "nose wheel" by today's standards? *wink* -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Dissing

2015-10-16 Thread Dj Merrill
w it. The English language is wonderfully divergent sometimes. Sometimes you can get as many meanings for a single word as recommendations when asking which type of primer you should use! ;-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 274

2015-10-16 Thread Dj Merrill
sing 1 ah for 1 hour, then it provides 11ah of reserve. It is not feasible to talk about reserve capacity without an electrical load analysis to determine how much power you are actually using. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/spo

KR> Dissing

2015-10-16 Thread Dj Merrill
th "criticism". To "dis" someone means to express criticism towards them. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Batteries

2015-10-15 Thread Dj Merrill
aft, given some of the bad accidents we've seen. Time will tell if this will change, or the next best thing will come along and be even better. I do know that some people are using them, and I admire them for leading the way. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ -

KR> Batteries

2015-10-13 Thread Dj Merrill
ing that both the main battery and the alternator had already failed. Bigger is not necessarily better. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Carb Recommendation

2015-09-22 Thread Dj Merrill
installing the Rotec TBI was compatibility with E10 autofuel, which I use nearly every flight. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Possible replacement for a whiskey compass?

2015-09-19 Thread Dj Merrill
e used in EFIS installations is an acceptable "magnetic direction finder" per FAA headquarters. The DAR doesn't have the authority to interpret this differently. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Fly

KR> Possible replacement for a whiskey compass?

2015-09-19 Thread Dj Merrill
magnetic non-stabilized direction indicator that is required by ? 23.1303 should have an accuracy of 10 degrees or have a correction card -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> cheap ADS-B receiver

2015-09-18 Thread Dj Merrill
-articles/instruments-and-avionics/live-weather-and-traffic-for-less-than-$120 -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> why two gathering sites (one not working)

2015-09-14 Thread Dj Merrill
On 9/14/2015 1:02 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > http://krgathering.com/ (Not Working)) > > http://bouyea.net/KRGathering (Working) > > I wonder if the broken one could be deleted, or redirected to the working one? Both of those sites work fine for me. -Dj -- Dj Merril

KR> 912 ULS

2015-09-09 Thread Dj Merrill
have had with the R2300? Thanks, -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> 200 MPH KR

2015-07-01 Thread Dj Merrill
l depends on the efficiency of the airframe. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Fuel handling & fires

2015-04-06 Thread Dj Merrill
Unless you want IFR inside the cabin, you don't want to use a dry powder extinguisher. I've been told, but haven't confirmed, that the dry powder can cause corrosion, also not good in an aircraft. It is impossible to clean it all up, and you can't wash it away either since that just pushes

KR> how many KRs at Chino?

2015-03-27 Thread Dj Merrill
be able to work out the connections. http://www.kitplanes.com/contact/ -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> Fw: Cosponsorship Update: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015

2015-02-27 Thread Dj Merrill
EAA asks that we try to get all delegates in Senate and House to sign on to bills in both houses: http://govt.eaa.org -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> EFS carbs/ethanol

2015-02-06 Thread Dj Merrill
Rotec TBI. One is directed at the base of the TBI: http://deej.net/glastar/pics/tbi/img_2015.jpg and the other to the regulator: http://deej.net/glastar/pics/tbi/img_2020.jpg Here are other pics if you are interested: http://deej.net/glastar/pics/tbi/ -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1

KR> FW: Rotec TBI MKII Info

2015-02-05 Thread Dj Merrill
le failure points present with the copper priming lines, manual plunger, extra taps into the fuel line, etc. So far it has definitely been a significant improvement over the old priming system. I have no idea how effective the MkII system might be. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sp

KR> ADS-B and homebuilts

2015-01-30 Thread Dj Merrill
t;user fees" and to "generate violations" since your plane is constantly > reporting such precise location info that getting a few feet too close to an > obstacle, or not high enough over "congested areas" to effect a safe power > off landing, and so on. Thi

KR> Ellison Throttle Body carbs

2015-01-28 Thread Dj Merrill
O-320, and the cost was less than $800. I only have two years on it so far, but so far so good. http://www.rotectbi.com/USAOtherprices.html Worth contacting them to find out the current price if this is something you are interested in. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder

KR> FW: how to share photos to list?

2015-01-27 Thread Dj Merrill
up a lot of space! -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> FW: how to share photos to list?

2015-01-27 Thread Dj Merrill
On 1/26/2015 11:39 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > My old 1-room efficiency apartment 1994. I am jealous of the Asteroids arcade system! :-) Please tell me you still have it. That would be awesome! -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - h

KR> Scanner

2015-01-02 Thread Dj Merrill
d I might have $100 in the whole thing, antenna, scanner, and all. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> ForeFlight

2014-11-10 Thread Dj Merrill
You can get a 30 day trial period to try it out. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wingx-pro7-aviation-moving/id378172082?mt=8 -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> KR-2 in "Aftermath"

2014-09-25 Thread Dj Merrill
you knew that something was wrong with your design, and you didn't release an update therefore you were endangering everyone using your faulty design. Better to own up and release an update for free rather than take the chance on getting sued if/when people start getting hurt. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N

KR> Misc

2014-09-10 Thread Dj Merrill
airplanes. Flying full throttle wastes a lot of fuel. The difference between 75% power and 100% power results in a small increase in speed as compared to the large increase in fuel burn. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - VP EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman

KR> lawyers

2014-08-31 Thread Dj Merrill
info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > -- 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> data base information

2014-04-12 Thread Dj Merrill
Rather than watching a video, why not download the software and try it out so you can have first hand experience? I've been using WingX for years now, and Avare does not have all of the bells and whistles, but frankly I am very impressed by what it does have, then doubly so when I remember

KR> data base information

2014-04-11 Thread Dj Merrill
On 4/11/2014 5:14 PM, Larry Flesner wrote: > In my opinion, anyone that already has an ipad or equivalent can not > find a better data base for less expense to fly by. "Avare" for the Android tablets is free... :-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - VP EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2

KR> Bob Lee's project

2014-04-06 Thread Dj Merrill
On 4/6/2014 2:07 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > that he ran www.krgathering.org from, I'm sure the content or a backup > still exists somewhere, and I hope she can find it. FWIW, the site comes up fine for me. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - VP EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118

KR> Ready call it quits with apps

2014-03-13 Thread Dj Merrill
are. -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> Ready call it quits with apps

2014-03-11 Thread Dj Merrill
On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:12 PM, "Mark Wegmet" wrote: > Might be more money, but a lot less aggravation. > As someone who has both an iPad (WingX) and a Nexus 7 Android tablet (Avare), I've not seen any significant difference in the level of aggravation. Both types of tablets have their warts,

KR> Rev-Flow Carb

2014-03-03 Thread Dj Merrill
dels.html -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> free/cheap web-based flight planning software?

2014-03-01 Thread Dj Merrill
On 3/1/2014 2:42 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > I'd consider something that's "not cheap", if it's reasonable and worth it. > Any suggestions? For Windows PC, DUAT Voyager. I used this a lot before getting an iPad. https://www.seattleavionics.com/Products.aspx Scroll to the bottom of that web

KR> iPad vs. Android tablet for aviation

2014-02-23 Thread Dj Merrill
ifi to my iPad running WingX and USB to a GRT HX EFIS at the same time, so it may be possible to do this with Avare. http://avgps.wordpress.com/avare-overview/ http://avgps.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/avare-plugin-for-external-io/ -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - VP EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Build

KR> > Looking for GPS

2014-02-22 Thread Dj Merrill
le.com/store/search?q=free%20moving-map%20aviation=apps=en -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> Building the Wing Off the Plane?

2014-02-06 Thread Dj Merrill
, otherwise have fun!" :-) The prop rule is interesting, too. LSA specs say you can have a ground adjustable prop, but not one that can be adjusted in the air. Can you put an electrically adjustable prop on an LSA aircraft and placard the panel switch "Adjust prop pitch only on ground"? :-)

KR> EAA Sportair workshops

2014-01-08 Thread Dj Merrill
ommend that you attend. -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 ?

2014-01-04 Thread Dj Merrill
mpared 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> KR2S LSA

2013-12-16 Thread Dj Merrill
a Sport Pilot. To literally certify an airplane as an actual LSA, you need to go through the ATSM Consensus Standards process, which makes no sense for any of us to do unless you are going to start manufacturing aircraft to sell. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - VP EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118

KR> ethanol-free fuel link

2013-08-04 Thread Dj Merrill
On Aug 3, 2013, at 11:37 PM, "Jeff Scott" wrote: > > I have seen disastrous results from using alcohol contaminated fuel in glass > tanks. One was thousands of $$ damage to the fuel system of a Cherokee 235 > and the other totaled the plane (a Grumman Cheetah), so be sure to test your >

KR> Additional testing data with P-mag timing

2013-07-12 Thread Dj Merrill
is Duralco 128, good for 450F Matt says it likes heat to cure so running the engine first to warm it up helps it cure. Cost $63.00 plus shipping for an 8 ounce kit. I haven't done any of this personally, so I can't help much, but I thought I would pass along the information. -Dj -- Dj Merri

KR> Insurance Folly

2013-06-22 Thread Dj Merrill
in requirements. Essentially, the only way I would be covered to fly someone else's airplane was if THEIR policy had a clause that covered me. You might consider asking Bob Mackey to show you exactly where in your policy (in writing) that it covers you flying other people's airplanes. -Dj

KR> "backup" panel guages?

2013-04-17 Thread Dj Merrill
part 135 of this chapter. -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> Inline powered KR's

2011-12-10 Thread Dj Merrill
On 12/10/2011 8:38 AM, Larry Flesner wrote: > I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable flying behind and engine that had > to turn nearly 6000 rpm to make it's power. So you'd never fly in a jet? ;-) -Dj

KR> Passwords

2011-09-09 Thread Dj Merrill
If anyone wants a password created for them for free that can be used for pretty much anything, just go to Google and search for "free password generator". Here is one that seems to work well: http://www.freepasswordgenerator.com/ fyi -Dj

KR> ELT, APRS, etc.

2011-02-22 Thread Dj Merrill
s the radio in the box, with a small puck GPS external: http://www.byonics.com/microtrak/mt-rtg.php I have one in my plane and can highly recommend it. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Please use Netiquette Gui

KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers

2011-02-11 Thread Dj Merrill
On 02/11/2011 05:42 PM, Ed Janssen wrote: > Back in the "old days" the early KR flyers use to suggest getting some time > in a Grumman Yankee as being helpful in transitioning to a small homebuilt. I have one for sale if anyone is interested: http://deej.net/forsale/ :

KR> To Turbo or not to Turbo that is the Question

2011-01-04 Thread Dj Merrill
anyone is interested: http://deej.net/forsale/ -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Please use Netiquette Guidelines http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1855 Kindly TRIM your email replies and post AFTER the relevant text

KR> Items needed

2010-11-29 Thread Dj Merrill
On 11/28/2010 11:57 PM, Jose Fuentes wrote: > Wondering if anyone has any of the following for sale for a KR2: > Prop Hi Joe, I have a prop for sale, along with some other misc stuff: http://deej.net/forsale/ -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118

KR> Propeller and misc items for sale

2010-11-19 Thread Dj Merrill
Vari-Prop VP-1 Constant Speed Propeller, Diehl Cowling, Dual Rudder Pedal Rods and Assembly Mounting Blocks, lots of other items. Details on my website at http://deej.net/forsale/ Thanks, -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman

KR> fun flight last Sunday

2010-11-11 Thread Dj Merrill
pretty hideous, > but apparently it got him home OK. I might have a set of rudder pedal rods. Take a peek on my website at http://deej.net/forsale/ and if they look like they will work, make me an offer. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sport

KR> LSA

2010-10-21 Thread Dj Merrill
t flew at 120kts and carried 2 people? Doesn't make sense to me either. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Please use Netiquette Guidelines http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1855 Kindly TRIM your email replies and post AFTER the relevant text

KR> Regarding retract gear KR

2010-10-20 Thread Dj Merrill
pilot.org/questions/afmviewfaq.asp?faqid=2524 http://sportpilot.org/questions/afmviewfaq.asp?faqid=2320 and others are also listed at: http://sportpilot.org/questions/afmfaqs.asp?topicid=12 -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ P

KR> Regarding retract gear KR

2010-10-20 Thread Dj Merrill
dified to fall back into the LSA parameters. http://sportpilot.org/questions/afmviewfaq.asp?faqid=298 -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Please use Netiquette Guidelines http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1855 Kindly TRIM your email r

KR> Vinyl Ester

2010-10-09 Thread Dj Merrill
m -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Please use Netiquette Guidelines http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1855 Kindly TRIM your email replies and post AFTER the relevant text

KR> cockpit heat

2010-10-07 Thread Dj Merrill
nto the cockpit, and you have a fairly airtight cockpit, you might be restricting the airflow through the cooler thus possibly compromising your oil cooling capacity. In other words, where would the air flow to once it enters the cockpit? There needs to be an exit somewhere... -Dj -- Dj Merrill -

Fw: RE: KR> Throttle cable update

2010-09-27 Thread Dj Merrill
On 09/27/2010 11:44 AM, joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com wrote: > I'm not trying to change the world, just my life span > Joe Horton Just don't misplace that negative sign! :-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Plea

KR> KRNet Etiquitte

2010-09-19 Thread Dj Merrill
On 9/19/2010 6:21 PM, Tim wrote: > Replies on 'Top' also help.Many don't scroll down looking for the > 'hidden' reply Just a gentle reminder that Internet Etiquette requests that you trim your replies to only include the relevant portion, and then please place your reply below that

KR> Re: tubular wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread Dj Merrill
ee has a steeper wing dihedral than the KR. KR: http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/kjhf1.jpg Yankee: http://cad-mastergraphics.com/images/Yankee/2007_1020Image0010.JPG -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L -

KR> tri gear and taildragger

2010-03-28 Thread Dj Merrill
u want to have the safest KR that you can, which implies tricycle gear? -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L - http://deej.net/yankee/

KR> APRS

2010-03-14 Thread Dj Merrill
om/community/showthread.php?t=55138 -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L - http://deej.net/yankee/

KR> APRS

2010-03-02 Thread Dj Merrill
Details of the new MT-RTG tracker are up on the Byonics website. $190 for the whole package (APRS unit, GPS, and antenna). I've just ordered one. I'll let you know how it works out. <http://www.byonics.com/microtrak/mt-rtg.php> fyi -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsm

KR> APRS / ELT

2010-02-25 Thread Dj Merrill
of the air against its wings.? This being the case, homebuilts other than airplanes (i.e., helicopters, gyroplanes, balloons, gliders, airships, trikes, powered parachutes, etc.) do not require an ELT under this regulation. ------ -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Build

KR> APRS

2010-02-22 Thread Dj Merrill
lled APRS systems use an embedded built in transmitter, not an external HT. Check out the links I included in my previous email for more details. Good idea to carry the extra HT though (whether it be aviation or Ham freqs). Just fyi, -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Buil

KR> APRS / ELT

2010-02-21 Thread Dj Merrill
ttp://www.byonics.com/tinytrak/gps.php Portable PLB - $290 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/mcmurdofastfind.php -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L - http://deej.net/yankee/

KR> APRS

2010-02-21 Thread Dj Merrill
I think it is very useful *in addition* to a PLB and ELT, but does not replace either. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L - http://deej.net/yankee/

KR> APRS

2010-02-20 Thread Dj Merrill
n. APRS is absolutely awesome for allowing your friends and family to check on your progress. A PLB/406Mhz ELT is a FAR better notification system in case of real trouble. And yes, I will have both in my aircraft because they serve two very different purposes. -Dj -- Dj Merrill

KR> ELT's

2010-02-18 Thread Dj Merrill
y, better insurance. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L - http://deej.net/yankee/

KR> ELT's

2010-02-18 Thread Dj Merrill
t $450 you can have both. Very cheap insurance. The ELT may help if you are incapacitated. The PLB will give pinpoint accuracy if you are able to activate it. If you ever happen to need them, you'll thank yourself a thousand times over for spending the money. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glast

KR> (no subject)

2010-02-02 Thread Dj Merrill
to pass through it very easily, and will effectively degrade the signal so badly that not much of the signal will get through, which is why we don't want to put COMM or NAV antennas inside any carbon fiber structures. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://dee

KR> Registration (was Intake Manifold on Black Bird)

2009-11-22 Thread Dj Merrill
tegory. You can buy a kit from EAA for $13 that will walk you through the process, and has all the appropriate forms: <http://shop.eaa.org/html/homebuilders.html?cart_id=> http://shop.eaa.org/html/homebuilders.html?cart_id= -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N

KR> Tires

2009-10-24 Thread Dj Merrill
spur them to improve the site... -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Grumman Yankee Driver N9870L - http://deej.net/yankee/

KR> Re: registering and certifiying a homebuilt you did not build

2009-08-14 Thread Dj Merrill
inspection and airworthiness certificate. The Repairman certificate may be an issue, but if Dave can demonstrate that he can safely maintain the airplane, that should also not be an issue. Plenty of advice about this on the EAA website... -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #711

KR> Re: registering and certifiying a homebuilt you did not build

2009-08-14 Thread Dj Merrill
ate, and also for the Repairman certificate. To be granted the Repairman certificate, he has to pass an "interview" with the FAA inspector basically showing that he can maintain the airplane in a safe manner. The EAA has information concerning this on their website. fyi -Dj -- Dj Merr

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 234

2009-08-14 Thread Dj Merrill
d when you purchase it, you might find it difficult to convince the FAA that you are indeed the "primary builder". fyi -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ http://deej.net/sportsman/ "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an airplane." --Dave Prizio, 30 Aug 2005

KR> Financing

2009-07-26 Thread Dj Merrill
ing in a 601 that was maintained as the kit manufacturer recommends. If you truly do not want to finish it, please consider selling it to someone as "unairworthy parts" or similar. It would be a shame to see it destroyed. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Sportsman 2+2 Builder #711

KR> Financing

2009-07-25 Thread Dj Merrill
om/cgi-bin/aopa.pl?form> -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ http://deej.net/sportsman/ "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an airplane." --Dave Prizio, 30 Aug 2005

KR> Financing

2009-07-25 Thread Dj Merrill
On Jul 25, 2009, at 6:27 PM, lhu...@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone know of a company that STILL will finance under > $15,000. I > Bank of America -Dj

KR> Getting All Up Engine Weight

2009-06-22 Thread Dj Merrill
On 6/22/2009 1:29 PM, da...@windstream.net wrote: > I want to get the weight of my engine as it sits on the mount, less the prop. I weighed my Subaru installation for my Sportsman by using a set of aircraft scales. If you have any in your area that you can borrow, that might be another

KR> pilot range extender

2009-06-17 Thread Dj Merrill
On 6/17/2009 6:37 PM, Harold Woods wrote: > a plastic funnel, rubber hose that goes out through the floor and is bent > back pointing astern. Why is it raining? There isn't a cloud in the sky! *grin* -Dj

KR> KR LSA?

2009-06-15 Thread Dj Merrill
for those who wish to attempt to fly the KR2/S aircraft in the Light Sport Category" There appear to be some KR-2s flying that do meet the LSA performance specs, and thus can be flown by Sport Pilots. fyi -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ

KR> light sport vs. experimental

2009-06-01 Thread Dj Merrill
ted limitations of the LSA category in order for a Sport Pilot to legally fly it. fyi -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ http://deej.net/sportsman/ "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an airplane.&quo

KR> Ivoprop?

2009-06-01 Thread Dj Merrill
On 06/01/2009 10:40 AM, Jeff Scott wrote: > You guys need to take advantage of the past writings in the KRNet archive on > this subject. The Ivo props have been tested on the VWs and found to be a > failure with a lousy company that won't stand behind them. Interesting. I'm on a Subaru

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