KR> Flying milkstools and idiots

2008-11-04 Thread Joseph H. Horton
BOY AM I GLAD THAT THIS IS JUST AN OPINION. Because it surly not a fact, N357CJ had a true airspeed of 183,6 mph @ 450 MSL the other night at 6 gph- I have never taken offence to the nose vs. tail wheel before but your tone is absolutely arrogant Joe Horton Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA.

KR> Wing Skin Reinforcement

2008-10-17 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Glen wrote: > In this step, prior to laying up the outer layer of CF, I will > put a > crosshatch of 3/4" wide Vee grooves in the outer layer of foam, and > then > fill those grooves with a layer of CF, which would form a grid of > reinforcing angles UNDER the outer skin when that is

KR> Wings and wheels @ Alliance Oh

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Hey Guys, Just got back from a day trip to Barber field in Alliance Oh. Fro me it was the first real flight since the nose gear failure 3 weeks ago. I have my original Sterba prop on and in the summer heat it is not a stellar performer. Just to much pitch. Any way I didn't even decide if

KR> not quite so fast!

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
I hate to be the one to point this out but Langford is fast but still 2 mph slower than the advertised cruise speed of a KR2. Maybe a coat of wax on that primer will get him there ? We can only hope ;-0 Joe Horton Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Wed, 6 Jun 2007 16:46:03 -0500 "Mark

KR> Oshkosh AirVenture

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
I'm planning on it. It may be that once in a life time thing for me. Joe On Fri, 1 Jun 2007 21:18:19 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > How many of you guys are planning on flying your KR to Oshkosh. > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI > Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com

KR> prop calculator

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys a few years ago there was a web site that you inserted some parameters and it spit out a prop size and dia and you could change one item at a time and sort of reverse engineer it. I would like to find that site again to use the sets of numbers that I have from 3 different props to see if I

KR> insurance

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Well Maybe this is all true but it don't make me happy. Jones' was $ 150 less than mine the past year and now 2 more of you are saying that your quotes are $300 less than my Quote that i just got last week, I already raised the question with them why mine has not come down more. Maybe I should

KR> insurance

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
have simply failed to put you > in > for the discount. > > As a comparison point, the cost of my parking spot has gone from > $320/yr to $500/yr and fuel has gone from $1.85 to $4.++ or more, so > I > can't complain much about the tiny amount of creep in my insurance. > &g

KR> Personality changes.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Darren, I am sorry to inform you that is pretty much the normal progression of the virus. Although there is a cure it is pretty far off for you . For Me, I got up for work at the normal time, got to the office way early and the airport being only a 1/2 mile away I went flying in the early

KR> really bad morning

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Well it was bound to happen I guess, We were suppose to have rain all day and I woke up to clear blue and light north wind. So off to the airport for a morning flight that I love so much. They have been working on the site development for the past 2 months and in doing so had to put 4

KR> Re: really bad morning

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, I'm back from the airport again, I met with the manager and the site contractor. But first let it be known that I accept full responsibility for me and my plane. I am not going to act stupid, I am more aware of the conditions of the runway and the hazards of the work going on there

KR> flying

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Well Guys, It is hard to describe the thrill of going to a hanger and just pulling out your very own plane, firing her up with no squawks, departing into the morning sky just to lazily buzz around for over an hour and a half, slow flight of 130mph, burning about 4 gal an hour at 2700 rpm.

KR> No Progress

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
"Dan Heath" writes: > I made a small change to the intake manifold and got to check out > the > results today, and there was no change. I am considering flying it > with the > disparity in the mixture, but not sure yet. > Dan we all probably have and just

KR> Canopy coating

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:36:01 -0700 "Lee Van Dyke" writes: > Can anybody remember or have first hand experience if you can use the > coating on a canopy for masking for paint?? > > Lee Van Dyke I know one guy that got paint on his and it took him a week or more to

KR> some flying

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, It has been pretty nice around here most of the week but this working to live thing has really gotten in the way of good clean wholesome fun (namely flying). On my way between jobs today took me right by the airport and I just couldn't help myself. I took 357 CJ out for a 45 min joy

KR> SNF

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, I think that I got my fix of flying in this weekend. I left Friday morning from KUKT at about 6:20 local. Blessed with clear skies and a 20 kt tail wind I was at KCUB in just 3 hours ( over 500 miles) after fueling up and a short visit with Dan Heath I was on my way again. although

KR> Friday question

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, I wanted to ask this for awhile now. Why is it called a hanger and not an airplane garage Someone asked me and I couldn't answer. Joe Horton joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> advertising KR's

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, Just for fun all the places around town that are popping up with computer stations and free internet access (like burger king) I have been pulling up the http://www.krnet.org/ and leaving my picture up on the screen when I leave. I just found out yesterday that one of my high

KR> transponder

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Bob, Just to be fair I have the exact set up, but if the upgrade is not done on the transponder it can go out at any time and it will. They fixed mine under warranty after 3 years but it could cost a couple hundred dollars if it is not done by warranty. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA.

KR> transponder

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
On Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:51:21 -0400 sisso...@mac.com writes: > Joe, > > Please elaborate on the upgrade and why it is necessary. > > Bob Sisson > Guys, All the details escape me after a year but as I recall it had to do with interrogation by mode S facilities. Basically the unit became

KR> Safety check item

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, For the guys with nose gear I found a item that I need to check on more often. The 4 an-3 bolts that go thru the Deihl nose gear bracket where it attaches to the firewall on mine have loosened up and slightly elongated the holes in the wood. This can not be identified with the

KR> Safety check item

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
ll" <rkend...@bendbroadband.com> writes: > Hi Joe, >I wonder, could a guy drill these out and epoxie in some steel > or > aluminum sleeves to run the bolts through? > Russ > - Original Message - > From: "Joseph H Horton" <joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com> > T

KR> mixtures?

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, Actually try this one as I have personal experience with great results on the corvair.(www.tornado-fuelsaver) My exhaust temps at cruise are typically within 30 deg. of each other and all cylinders have a very consistent color on the plugs as well as the exhaust pipes. I have about

KR> aluminum

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
How about 4 x 4 or 3 x 4 and cut the one leg down to the required size. Although I don't know if any of these sizes are available. Joe Horton joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:22:47 -0400 Keith and Martha Crawford writes: > Hi all > > I hate to revisit this

KR> Turn and bank coordinator

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Guys, Just a little info to tuck away for your future problems. I have what was a brand new Falcon electric turn and bank coordinator. Some time last summer it quite operating for awhile and then worked for a short time and quite again. The flag indicated it always had power. I finally

KR> Rand Robinson??? Just my view.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
OK Guys, Your flattering yourselves to think no one has thought of that or tried it before and it apparently is not in the cards for now and may never be. You certainly are not taking into consideration any sentimental value that this airplane design has to Mrs. Robinson. A little

KR> The 3100cc engine. EIS?

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, I finally got to fly again last evening for an hour. I was surprised a little by how unorganized I was or felt in panel scan to watching out the window but flying wise I felt fine. Anyway I used the time to try and duplicate as best I could Mark's full throttle numbers. At 2200 ft

KR> Sun N Fun

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I have not seen a word on anyone planning on Sun N Fun for this year. I have April 19 to 22nd set aside to get there and get back home. Anyone made any plans? Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> 3100 cc

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> > Mark Langford wrote: The 3100cc "Big Boy" Corvair > is up and running! > Finished it up on Saturday, installed it Sunday afternoon, and I'd > have > flown it before sunset if the windsock hadn't been sticking straight > out and > been trying to unscrew itself from

KR> YEEEEEEHAAAAAAA, Unbelievable!!!!!

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Great to hear Jaco. Soon you will be on your own and really whooping it up. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Sat, 3 Mar 2007 08:34:03 +0200 (GMT+02:00) Jaco Swanepoel writes: > Hi Guys, > I became a KR pilot today. Piet and I took off on runway

KR> The 3100cc engine. It's baaaaaack...

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H Horton
Aaw, That's alright. I'm glad that it is showing the true potential. I still think that you need to get my Sterba on there. It will knock the crap out of your RPM numbers but I think you will see every bit of the speed and the climb will only reduce marginally. Fuel consumption would drop

KR> now Tomahawk- of subject

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I have about 20 hours in a Tomahawk and I only stuck with it just because I will not be defeated. I hated climbs in it because it would hunt for direction and landings were not the most fun either but I did get it down pat and then stopped flying it. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA.

KR> Fuselage length

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
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> Waiting for the plans...

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
My memory my be a little foggy, but I don't think I had a great deal of the plywood left over and for widening it my require some very juditial layout on the sheets before you start to cut it up. But by all means you could order the kits because they won't get there as fast as you may

KR> My Baby Can Fly

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Jaco, Congratulations on getting her off the ground tor the first time. If you think that was a good feeling wait until you take her up for the first time yourself. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Tue, 6 Feb 2007 08:34:50 +0200 "Jaco Swanepoel"

KR> Diehl Aeronautical

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I've talked to him a number of times in the past few months and received a new nose strut just before X-mas. He was healthy and happy up to then. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:45:14 -0500 "Myron \(Dan\) Freeman" writes: >

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> Corvair College

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I hate to correct Mark about his own plane but my under standing was that Marks's balance started out worse than mine and Phil's by 4 times but ended up near perfect at .004inches/second. Mine and Phil's ended at about .028 inches/second knowing that anything under .030 is the threshold

KR> prop balancing

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:57:29 -0500 "Brian Kraut" writes: > So what was done to improve the balance? > > Brian Kraut > Engineering Alternatives, Inc. > www.engalt.com > > There was an accelerometer attached to centerline of the engine and a laser tach hooked up

KR> flying hours

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Mark wrote: , but what's been clear to me for a while now is > that when > it's cold outside, running carb heat improves mixture distribution > and fuel > economy, at least at 10K' where it's cold. I had noticed that there was some effect last winter with partial carb heat, But I

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> intake testing

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Tue, 7 Nov 2006 16:46:26 +1100 "Martindale Family" writes: > Good news Joe, a little baffling goes a long way and the fact it has > markedly altered things means you are on the right track in my > remote down under view. A couple of things: > > a.. Make sure no

KR> Engine compression loss

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Good theory, but I don't think I can subscribe as I fouled one cylinder on the way to the gathering a few weeks ago and yes I knew that something was not right from roughness, as far as a major power loss that just did not happen. I don't believe I lost more that a few hundred rpm and certainly

KR> KR PLans on CD

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
It don't smell good and the buy it now price seems to good to be true and the one copy available is also strange. If nothing else you usually get what you pay for. Joe On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:03:03 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > This is interestingcould it be a

KR> 1st year reflections

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, Yesterday was the first birthday of N357CJ's first flight. I was not able to celebrate with a flight but took a few minutes to reflect on the past year. A quick summary of events and totals: 123.2 hours of flying about 50 hours of cross country flying

KR> Gathering finances / aggravation

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Same here. I have not even mentioned flying. I just come home every night and go straight to work on something. I did start to check on readjusting the aerocarb for winter temps and discovered that the retaining nut that backs up the needle had come out and that explains the

KR> wing skins weight

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Mine were 48 and 49 pounds complete with ailerons and lights and paint. I think Mark may have fuel tanks in his outer panels that may account for some extra weight. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 22:11:51 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: >

KR> wing skins weight

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
That's correct. I thought you were asking for a comparison between the 2 systems. If that is how much the skins weigh I'm glad I scratch built mine Joe On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 06:52:38 -0700 (PDT) "Larry H." writes: > The original statement was about the weight of the

KR> Update on engine rebuild

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys For those of you that saw my corvair powered KR at the gathering and know that I tore it down the week before to repair a crack in the block also know that I had an oil leak. I was loosing about a quart every 2 1/2 hours. I have located it. I had thought that it was leaking out of

KR> Gathering

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I stopped at a county airport about 70 miles from the PA. border. I really need to check my selections better. The runway was nice, but the creature features were minimal. The out house door was blocked open to the street with bird crap and cobwebs on everything and the aroma was

KR> Gathering the after math

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I'm really sorry to hear that about Charlie. I have plans to bring my standards up to his in the next year. I'm glad he is safe. >Which caused him run > off the > runway, where he broke off the left gear damaged

KR>exwives and weather

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Hey, Could you send me a picture like that for next Thursday morning - say around 7 am EDT??? Which color is rain? Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com > And just so there will we a tinge of KR content in the message, I > now have > weather capability in the KR, so y'all

KR>exwives and weather

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> I'll be in Iowa or somewhere on Thursday morning, so that's a little > iffy! > But it's just Nexrad weather radar from XM Weather sattelite, so the > green > is light rain, yellow is heavier, red is a downpour, and purple is > you don't > want to be there! I have to admit that I am

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> weld ?

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, Thanks to everyone that expressed an opinion on the direction I should move for the cracked block. The decision is to try welding and move on from there when I see how it turns out. I did talk to John at Clark's and he informed me that he has never seen a cracked block. He also

KR> Matts Panel.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> You really don't want to be continually reaching across your body to > operate > switches and controls. > > Larry Flesner > > > I went through much the same thought process when laying out my panel with dual sticks. Funny thing is now that I am flying with a stick instead of a

KR> elevator mass balance

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I have a mass balance in mine that predates the simpler design that Mark Langford and others are using. There was a fair amount of time invested in the idea and getting it all to fit and operate well, but it is fine and is tested to 200 mph with stock tail feathers. My pictures are from the olden

KR> repossessed aircraft

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
It also says up to 90% off on the click here button. Just think A KR that had an asking of a Lancair P. Joe On Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:26:34 -0500 Larry Flesner writes: > > > > http://www.car-auction.com/personal-aircraft/Rand-Robinson_Aircraft_Sales .php > > Here is

KR> the ONLY sensible place

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Come on now. Your looking for ways to screw it up. My weight and balance is in the pilots hand book as well as a copy with the operating limitations. If it was sold and modified it would be fully the persons doing the modification to do a full calculation. I would also never tell anyone that my CG

KR> KR's on E-Bay

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 21:01:07 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > I would not touch the one in PA with a ten foot pole. The rear > fuselage is > heavily water damaged. This is a parts only plane. > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > I didn't read it - but in any case the offer still

KR> transponder antennas

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Mark, Check with the Microair customer service before you order. If you remember they have a problem that they are working on a patch. The mode "S" operation screws them up somehow and you go blind at the most inopportune times like last week entering class B airspace . Joe On Tue, 29 Aug

KR> Milestone made Now Class B

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Dana, What happened to raise the question was on the way to Va. the other day the controller had given me the permission and transponder code, as soon as I started to enter the code I lost transponder communication - contacted the controller and he reported no return and stay clear of

KR> Returned to flight status again.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Mitch, You want encouragement-- How about flying the KR is just about orgasmic, It's the most fun that you can have with your clothes on- On second thought if you want to save 10# you could do it without your clothes. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Sun, 20 Aug 2006

KR> cruising

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, What a great way to fatten the old log book. Promoting the gospel of the KR and the corvair engine. Took a little trip down the Delmarva coast into Virginia and meet a future KR builder. I tried to be honest about build times and power plants, and yet not contain the thrill of it

KR> Transceiver Electrical

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
You have probably thought of this but since the push to talk button is nothing more than closing a ground in the circuit I would start by checking to see where it might becoming a common ground through the wiring harness. You might ask the controller next time to make sure it is not identing

KR> kr for sale

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I just noticed this one on the AOPA for sale page. KR-2 90% COMPLETE, 1835 V W ENGINE APPROX 10 HOURS. 20 AMP ALT, SPRING LANDING GEAR, BASIC INSTRUMENTS BLUE OVER WHITE. EAA CHARTER 211 $5500.00 FIRM. CALL AFTER 6:00 PM - DORIAN MARCHMON 231-865-6275 dnkmarch...@aol.com (Ad submitted on

KR> Flaps

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Serge, I have the split flaps on 357 CJ and they do make a difference. I have some work to do to them yet in that there is more flex or play in the actuator linkage than there should be. I did adjust them once and it made a noticeable difference in my touch down speed and roll out. I

KR> Another FIRST FLIGHT

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Pete, Congratulations and welcome to the family, As for the oil temp I have mine redlined at 265 deg and I just don't like to see them above 230 and that only happens on a long climb on a hot day. Where he is reading the temp may have some bearing on the out come though. Joe Horton,

KR> N216CB's First Flight

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Alrightty Jim, Welcome to the club of flyers Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com At 8:15am this morning > I flew N216CB for the first time. Great flight, I have a couple of > squawks to fix, but the KR2 flew like a dream. e-mail me off > net. Thanks, Jim >

KR> Trip and check a project

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, I can mix this up a little . Yesterday I took a little trip to central Pa. to meet KR builder Randy Smyre. It was a short 40 min flight to SEG in some of the most beautiful weather of the year. There was no wind aloft as the GPS indicated 173 mph ground speed at both 4500 and 5500

KR> still searching

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:13:06 -0500 "countryhomeprint" writes: > Try a blast tube to the gasgolator (?). You are getting vaporization > either > in the line or gasgolator. Terry Teer had this porblem on his kr. > Six > months, many changes, two carburetors

KR> still searching

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> Is your fuel ok? Ethanol, water, poor octane, fuel mixture, etc > Try > removing what you got now, for a fresh few gallons and see if you > can make > it fail then. > . Fuel has been drained and check and new fuel put in. I'm running 100LL and didn't expect these troubles.

KR> still searching

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:09:48 -0500 "M & C" writes: > Joe I would check your fuel tank vent tube to be sure it is not > pluged with > an insect or something? > Mike Turner > Jackson Mo > - Original Message - I don't think it is clogged but I will double

KR> still searching

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:20:09 -0400 "Brian Kraut" writes: > Have you tried replacing intake gaskets and making sure you don't > have a > leak somewhere in the intake side? > > Brian Kraut Brian, I have checked intake side several times but I am going to remove it

KR> still searching

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:12:17 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > Joe, > > All I can tell you is that with the Ellison, I have exactly the same > problem > on the ground if I have leaned the engine. At full rich, I get > smooth > throttle from idle to full,

KR> Aeropoxy Chameleon

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Matt, Some where along the line I was told that it is from absorbing moisture with age. I stopped using the stuff that had changed color for anything structural and used it up for micro filler and such so it did not go to waste. I do not know if it harms the integrity of the epoxy, I just

KR> Dang Tall People

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I > am > >relatively tall (6-4) and most of my height is in my legs (36" > >inseam). I was wondering if any of you are similarly proportioned > and > >if you fit reasonably in your KR? Any special mods. to accommodate > you? > > > >Thanks for your help, Ron Tyler > Ron, Depending on

KR> engine out

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, The short and sweet of it is that I have gone over and checked every piece of engine, fuel and ignition. Reassembled with all the same parts. It started right up. Flipped back and forth between the 2 ignitions and no problem found. I ran it for about 20 min last night. I will

KR> engine out

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
rp > fart and > carry on, after the blast tube that was no longer an issue. This was > only an > issue on the hottest of days 90 and above. > > > Kenny > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Joseph H. Horton" <joe.kr2s.buil...@

KR> post mortum

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, I did not get back to check the engine until this morning. I had not touched anything before tearing into it. The prop was still in the same position as when it stopped. I did move it a couple degrees back and forth to verify if the crank was still connected through and it was. I

KR> Turn back altitude - in a KR

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Wed, 5 Jul 2006 20:58:52 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > For KR Pilots about flying the KR, ONLY, please. I am participating > in the > Flight Advisor" program. One of the things that it asks you to > think about > is the altitude at which it will be

KR> Nose gear failures

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Eric, Just working from memory here but I think that I knew of 2 and one was on a grass field, I think that both folded the strut it's self. I am sure they were both before 1999 as I first found out about them when I joined the net. Having said that I have damaged mine while beating the

KR> nose gear

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
SELL or get one of each On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 10:49:18 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > I give up, could a conversion be eminent this winter to a tail > dragger? > But I can just see it now, I make the conversion then all of you > start > building trikes and I would have to

KR> working on the plane

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
. In only one week I've already fixed most of the > big bubbles in the skin, Mark How did you repair the bubbles. That is on my agenda for this afternoon. I bought a large plastic syringe and was planning on filling it with micro, drilling a 3/16" hole in each bubble,injecting, and putting

KR> repairing bubbles

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Mark I won't get to it today, just too hot. The only reason that I am going to try it is the paint job. If it was unpainted it would be a no brainier. The other thing that I did that we had talked about was you were saying about your cowl lifting at the rear, I laid 2 more layers of uni cloth 1

KR> Stick Forces

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
I think that I will take this in a different direction. I would not change the sensitivity on my KR for love or money. I became comfortable with the elevator with inn the first couple landings. And in fact Mark Langford and I had recently talked about how stiff the ailerons were at speed with the

KR> Taxi Time

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
On Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:24:14 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > This morning, I went out early to get in some taxi time while it was > still a > bit cool. The cowl is back on, but the spinner was still off and > the radio > was not connected, so I only went

KR> need for speed-throttle cable

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> I have a full set of wheel pants and fairings which I will be > installing > soon. I was just kidding about changing engines to an 0-360. Right > now, > there is no way I would give up the Corvair. My plane is about as > slick > as owl shit and wheel pants are about the only thing that will

KR> Nose-Gear Alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
That all sounds reasonable to set up for drilling. I did it with a level making the strut plumb. The one thing that Dan told me recently is that the vertical leg that the nose heel attaches to must trail by 5 deg. or you well surely have nose wheel shimmy. I also left the strut a little long on

KR> Nose-Gear Alignment

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> the vertical leg that the nose heel attaches to must trail by 5 deg. That's wheel not heel -- sorry (stupid spell check) Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> Repairman Cert.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys Just a follow up from a few weeks ago. The FSDO received my application for a repairmans cert. and set up an appointment for tomorrow afternoon. He really wants to check the plane, log books, operating limitations. I know my log books are up to date and feel good about someone

KR> Repairman Cert.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
My guy would not do anything with it. He said it was a whole separate deal. I tried to get him to give me a letter of recommendation too. He shyed away from that also. Remember the guy that did my inspection was a volunteer DAR. Joe On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:18:01 -0500 "Mark Jones"

KR> Repair cert.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, I did get my cert yesterday. The gentleman said some guys come out and some don't. The major reason he makes it a point to see and talk to the person applying is to impress upon them is that there is a standard for inspection and is listed in the planes operation limitations. It must

KR> Morning Flight

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, If you need a list of reasons to fly (top 10 or otherwise) I don't see how it can be put in words. Take an early morning flight with the sun rise on a clear morning. If your still board with it add a stiff cross wind and go to a new airport with a fairly narrow runway. Still board ?

KR> spar sealing

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
By all means get the end grain coated to prevent checking in the grain. The top and bottom of the spruce is where you want glass to bond to. The plywood should be OK to coat as foam is the only thing that gets bonded to it. I had done all the inside of mine before the last layer of plywood webs

KR> Young Eagles

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Well Guys , I did something a little different this morning. I went to my son's 5th grade class and did a little lecture on flying, building my own airplane, and flying it. Then handed out Young Eagles schedule for our airport. I'm really pretty pleased at how well received I was and what

KR> cabin cooling

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Guys, I have the NACA ducts on the side of the KR and they work fine on the ground for taxi and even sitting still, but as soon as I reach flying speed almost no air comes in through them. I remember seeing someone's at the Gathering a couple years ago that had some sort of slide or

KR> Tri-gear comparison

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> >I could convert..but then there is a time for building and a > time for > >flyingI built for seven years and now I am loving flying! It > sure would > >be hard to tear into those stub wings and revert to building > again. > >Mark Jones >

KR> Repairman Cert.

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Get this Guys, I had not applied for my repairmens cert and the time to inspect is near. I dug out the papers last night and called the gentleman today to verify that i was doing the correct procedure. He then mentioned that he would bring the cert with him when he came to check the plane

KR> Engine Mount @ Firewall

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
> So, what difference does it make. Seems to make more sense to have > the > nuts where you can easily see them. > > ---Original Message--- > > > F A A convention recommends that the bolt heads be forward, > Virg > I agree with Dan and so does the inspector the finaled

KR> VW 2180 Idle

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Dan, I know that mine is not the same as yours but I had turned idle up a couple weeks ago to about 800 maybe 825 and it was to much for my plane with flaps. I have it turned back to 750 rpm now and would like to get it slightly less. My guess for you would be 750 max considering the

KR> More flying

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Ok, Guys another pep talk. turn off the computer, forget the cad drawing and get out there and make some parts today. This KR with the corvair has got to be the most fun you can have with your clothes on. (I'll verify that statement by flying naked this evening) Ken Jones and I meet at KWAY in

KR> kidney stone

2008-10-12 Thread Joseph H. Horton
Ken, I can give you the name of my guy in Doylestown. I don't have any problems yet but I am sure that he is committed to keeping guys flying. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:09:28 -0400 "Kenneth Wiltrout" writes: > My FAA

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