KR> KR Canopy replacement

Hi Benny I'm replacing my canopy due to an inversion and subsequent broken canopy. I've had a bigger canopy blown locally and am using the existing canopy frame and fuselage as a jig for both location and shape. Note that the rear of the canopy and the top of the rear deck make a nice straight li

KR> RE: KRfuel injector

://www.rotecradialengines.com/index.htm. Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of krnet-requ...@mylist.net Sent: Tuesday, 3 July 2012 2:44 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject

KR> RE: Anyone use FR4 for construction or repairs? .... "because this plane is not 'flippable'..."

because this plane is not 'flippable'... I thought that about mine too as my shed has 9 ft or so height in its centre, and no opportunity to do anything outside due to a steep slope ... But I achieved a "flip" by removing the engine and engine mount mount (yes a bit of work but not that much) and

RE Re: KR> Corners of cut outs in the wing stub undersides ..: KRnet Digest, Vol 354, Issue 172

Hi Phil ... some were cracked right through over part of their length and just\through the filler / paint for the rest Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Corners of cut outs in the wing stub undersides ...

r the stop holes and in with the flox and glass reinforcing ... but I bet it wouldn't have happened if the holes had had radiused corners to start with .. Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Removing paint from fibreglass u/c legs ...

chemicals on the fibreglass .. Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> RE: re rolling her on the deck ...

Thanks Sid good idea ... mine is (was) fully built so I guess the issue is clearance for the wing stubs ... I'll check it out and see Cheers M Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet

KR> question. Rolling her on the deck!

over 150 Kg or thereabouts of aeroplane without damaging something Bright ideas welcome please! Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Engine mounts question re attachment to airframe

pe do the job? TIA Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Thrust line offsets ....

der as the power increases? Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au -Original Message- From: Barry Kruyssen [mailto:k...@bigpond.com] Sent: Tuesday, 10 April 2012 10:49 AM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Thrust line offsets Hi Mar

KR> Thrust line offsets ....

ce as I will soon be remounting the engine to the airframe Cheers Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> engine mount extension ....

I want to move my Suby motor forwards about 1 inch, maybe 2, to improve access and to give me a more forward CG. Is it acceptable to put a spacer between the bulkhead and the engine mount? Cheers M Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Reductions PSRU

g the back plate flat again? It is aluminium and has a slight bend at the top of the engine block caused I am sure by my turnover accident in deep mud a few months ago. Cheers Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> PSRU propeller shaft pitting

Martin Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> slightly bent engine mount and PSRU back plate...what to do?

Funds are limited. If I repair and modify this engine mount, what material should I use and If replacing it, is there a proprietary mount that suits the Suby / KR2 (narrow mounts) combination . Cheers and a belated happy new year to everyone . Martin Pearce KR2 19 - 7814 rock

KR> dividing the elevator

easy to remove for maintenance / painting .. Comments would be appreciated. Has this been done before? Can't find anything in the archives Cheers Martin Pearce rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Question re Bolt sizes for undercarriage axle to leg ...

I have what I believe to be Deihl legs on my KR2 and two months ago had a landing mishap which appears to have been caused by the two lower bolts of the four ¼ bolts that attach the axle stub to the undercarriage leg having their nuts stripped off and the top two bending severely. (This was the

KR> wing tip slop follow up to points raised by forum members ...

move one to the other causing wear to the bolt holes and the bolts . I am thinking of applying Loctite "wick in" to the WAF blades after assembly to increase the friction and so improve my safety margins Cheers Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Satu

KR> wing tip slop ... the effect of marginally short bolts ...

bolt. Today I purchased new bolts 1/8 inch longer, and yes, I will need an extra washer or two, but the bolt is a MUCH neater fit in the hole than the old one . gunna do a trial refit of the wing tomorrow wish me luck! Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn

KR> RE: Jabiru engines

. Not sure if you have to log in, but it is free and even better, spam free The site is privately owned by a recreational aircraft pilot and owner and was set up for the sole purpose of promoting safe flying and friendly communication . Cheers Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru

KR> RE: re wing tip slop .. Wear mechanism and proposed fix ......

..... Cheers Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn - Both in my garage, neither registered or flying in Au ---yet! rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> RE: re wing tip slop .. Wear mechanism and proposed fix ...... long

.. I would recommend that every KR owner should loosen the WAFs annually and check / measure any wing tip movement. This will indicate the presence of wear and enable the owner to monitor its progress. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated ... Cheers Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with

KR> removable turtle deck and silicon seal ...

" An additional step might be to place a very thin plastic like "Glad cling wrap or equivalent" or other no stick cover on the bottom half to have the silicone form a seal without binding." A smear of oil or grease on one side only will also do the trick with no risk of wrinkles .. done that

KR> re re wing tip slop

wear over time? Cheers Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn - Both in my garage, neither registered or flying in Au ---yet! rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> wing tip slop

.. And if I have to reduce the play, does anyone have any recommendations please Cheers Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn - Both in my garage, neither registered or flying in Au ---yet! rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> RE: KR Forum

There is also a KR forum at http://www.recreationalflying.net/forums/kr-1-and-2.47/ Cheers!

KR> Progress in reverse! ... fuel system woes ....

tinually uphill from the gascolator to the return bleed, the fuel cut off valve is easily reached and nothing gets in the way of feet or other body parts And I am about 4 weeks behind my anticipated schedule.. Such is Life! Cheers Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S

KR> RE:Trigear and tailwheel full stall landings.

is the tangent of the AoA . By the way, from that, if you know your stall speed, you can guess your touchdown speed in a three pointer ... its stall speed x sqr root(stall speed coefficient of lift / touch down Coefficient of lift) .. Cheers! Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81

KR> Exfoliation

g.net/showthread.php/141493-How-an-L2-saved-my-l ife-. Regards Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn - Both in my garage, neither registered or flying in Au ---yet! rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> Engine offset advice sought

considerably more worn than the left. These facts seem to indicate that I am likely to need a fair bit of right rudder work on my first flight in a few weeks time and I wondered if it was easy to measure and perhaps adjust the offset a little? Regards Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru

KR> RE:Using peel ply

I squeegee thru the peel ply but make sure that the area outside is well masked off as the otherwise you will end up with a lot of sanding to do! I used two widths of 50mm duct tape for this Regards Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn - Both in my

KR> Carb heat question

to vaporize petrol when starting the engine on a very cold Canada morning? I have never seen a similar system anywhere before and would appreciate any thoughts Regards Martin Martin Pearce - KR2 with Subaru EA81 + KR2 S with GMH Saturn - Both in my garage, neither registered or

KR> repairing skin damagge

hole saw or similar to cut out the fractured skin, glue in a plug of foam and then use fibreglass with epoxy resin to repair the skin. I'm not sure about the bottom of the rudder . Any comments and advice would be gratefully received! Regards Martin Pearce rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au

KR> RE:panel cutting

Hi Craig I just made a new panel for one I am refurbishing. I used 6mm birch 7 ply. Expensive, but easy to cut with a hole cutter fitted into a hand held drill and looks gorgeous after a Baltic Pine tinted varnish finish . Oh and I nearly forgot to say that the new wood panel with cut-ou

KR> C of G, empennage and main wheel position question

I have two Kr2 a/c in my garage, recently imported from Canada, one for me and one for one of my good flying friends. Doing a W & B I found both to be very similar in weight. A/c #1 (neither yet have an Au rego) appears to be in good balance and has a small tail down force when empty in the leve

KR> Aeroplanes on the water

ourne . Regards Martin Martin Pearce rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au 0419 333 525