I'm planning to have the holes in my belly board. Just because I think it
looks cooler. I will drill the holes during my face one. I will document the
difference between the two and let you know.
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Original message From: Hendrik van Rooyen
John, what's amazing to me. There are 11 airplanes planning on coming and this
does not include all the last minute people that fly in. If we have weather
like we're going to have this weekend. It's going to be an awesome gathering!
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Victor, that's an excellent idea. When you get home take some pictures. if
someone likes it. they can bring their own supplies to the Gathering and build
one.
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I would like to make the KR fly in again and if so will bring a seat pan to
show. The mold wa
Below is an email that I receive of a safety notice from the FAA FAAST team.
With all the suspected traffic in the path of the eclipse. They put out this
safety notice. I was planning on going down to Perryville Missouri (KPVD)which
is in the center of the path and they're planning a big even
A few years ago we were having a discussion about the strength of nicopress
sleeves. I made a video then testing the sleeves on a floor jack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82OlQre4Tw
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So true Mike. I'm sick to my stomach right now hearing about this. Speedy
recovery Collins.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Original message From: "Michael Evans Sr. via KRnet"
Date: 7/11/17 12:58 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet
Cc: "Michael Evans Sr." Subject:
Re: KR> KR
Speaking of lodging at the Gathering. Rob, I noticed on the website that
camping information is still pending. Is there any updates on that. This year I
might be able to take my 18-wheeler there and sleep in my tractor being that
we have a terminal in Kansas City. If not I sleep ib my Grand C
Larry Flesner came over for a nice visit today. I picked him up at the airport
went back to the house and looked over my plane and he suggested a couple
things. It's always nice having another set of eye look at it once in awhile.
Then we had lunch. After lunch I was surprised. My grandkids c
Mark, I think you'll be able to see what he's talking about when you see my
wing
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Original message From: Mark Langford via KRnet
Date: 6/28/17 2:04 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet
Cc: m...@n56ml.com Subject: Re: KR> ailerons
Gary wrote:
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Thanks for all the good information guys. All my AN turnbuckles are old but
in good shape. None of them have witness holesGot them with a big tray of
hardware from an old friend inJackson Tennessee who I haven't had lunch with
for a while🤔I talked to John at B&B. Joe wasn't in the office tod
I'm trying to finish up my rigging of my ailerons. I might have one cable too
long and one too short. I'm looking in 43.13 and the dark web for the maximum
and minimum insertion of the ends with no luck. All I see is how to safety wire
turnbuckles. And no luck contacting my tech advisor who
You check out this website it will tell you best way to do it. My opinion😝. I
was able to build up my whole tail section with leftover micro from other
areas.
http://curedcomposites.com/finish.html
One thing that I added. I thinded the micro down after it started breaking my
popsicle sticks w
Just do a search for "Rand Robinson KR-2S Aircraft" on Facebook. Then hit join.
Craig then has to except you.
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> "Also, does the Kr Net have a facebook page? Can someone include the
link? I couldn't find it... I'd like to join!"
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Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Original message From: colin hales via KRnet
Date: 6/13/17 11:30 AM (GMT-06:00) To:
krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: colin hales Subject: KR> Kr2
worldtour petition
The link below is an EAA Webinar about the FAA requirements for a fuel flow
test that is required before your DAR will sign off your aircraft.
http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=2195707082001
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I just received a phone call from Janette at Aircraft Spruce. She told me they
will increase their sponsorship to the gathering.
This year, there will be a little incentive for best judged and People's Choice
trophies. Aircraft Spruce will be sponsoring the two trophies with $100 gift
certifica
Colin,Have you contacted the EAA and see if they'll help?
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
618-406-4705
Original message From: colin hales via KRnet
Date: 6/12/17 12:54 PM (GMT-06:00) To:
krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: colin hales Subject: KR>
Online Petition for KR2Worldtour
Colin Hal
Typically crosswind limits are up to the individual pilot. Every Pilots
ability is different. For an example alot of my flying was up in North Dakota
and if you weren't able to handle 15+ kts crosswinds in a 172 you wouldn't be
able to fly much. It's also the type of airplane you have. Nose ge
Thank you all. I feel much better known I don't need to rework my stick. Now
back to work after taking a break to go see the Thunderbirds at Scott AFB.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Paul, I did struggle to get the aliron throws that the plans call for
and probably if check right
I have been trying to get my aileron deflection angles right for awhile now.
The best I can get is about 18.5 up and 8.5 down.
It looks like I need 3/4" more travel at the stick and it's not there. So I'm
going to have to weld new U channels on the stick brackets and figure out were
to drill
Ok, I'll eat a little crow. One thing though. The one foot of tubing would make
two push rods. So Larry's push rod would be $2.00 cheaper. But I think a
polished aluminum push rod looks a lot better than a rusty old bolt. 😊
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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I just made two push rods for my auto pilot and will be making my aileron' push
rods shortly. Wicks had all the stuff you need. All you need is to order
R3/8X083-T6 tubing. Two male rod ends. Item # XM3 and a couple of jam nuts.
Cut your tube to length. Drill the ends of the tube with a #3 dr
I had a couple small holes with my vinyl Ester resin but they are easy fixes.
I know what you mean about the resin. My son had problems working with it. I
didn't have any problems with it because I've been working with it for many
years In the Air Force and some what got desensitized to it
P
Bob, Do you have a tech advisor you can talk to from your EAA chapter. He
should be able to giving some hands on advice.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Original message From: Robert Russell via KRnet
Date: 5/6/17 7:39 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet
Cc: pi...@mymts.net Su
Nicro press tool that I bought from Wicks aircraft came with a go no-go gauge.
It was only $2 more.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
618-406-4705
Original message From: Robert Russell via KRnet
Date: 5/2/17 6:36 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet
Cc: pi...@mymts.net Subject: KR> go no go ga
I hear you Patrick. When I came back flying after 20 years of being out. It
took over a year to get my medical back. It was totally ridiculous for the
stuff that they were asking for. I'm a commercial truck driver and drive an 18
wheeler and I have to get a physical every year. It's nothing
Our chapter has a very extensive "what we call toolbox" including calibrated
scales and other specialized tools. Free of charge to current members.
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Ron wrote: I have been flying since 1957. I was asked for a medical when I
got my first license, when I rented an airplane in Nebraska...
Where the problem is Ron. If you have some type of situation where you get
involved with the FAA as in an accident, a runway incursion or even another
air
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Original message From: "FAASafety.gov"
Date: 4/24/17 9:57 PM (GMT-06:00) To:
ppaul...@aol.com Subject: "April 24 – The FAA encourages general aviation
pilots to learn how to meet the BasicMed requirements" - FAASafety.gov
Something to watch out for .On my first wing I found I had a slight bow in my
aileron spars in opposite directions. This caused a very stiff movement of the
hinge. (I fixed it.) This wing I have attached a very accurate level that I
bought from Harbor Freight. 🤣At least the edge is straight. I
Someone on CorvAircraft had radio noise. All they did was add a ground strap
straight from the engine to the battery. Could it be that simple? 🤔
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Now the mag noise in the com radio is next.Will determine i
Is there a need to do that? I might be wrong but I haven't heard of wings
falling off becouse bolts are loosening up.Keep it simple.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
618-406-4705
Original message From: Ken Hurley via KRnet
Date: 4/5/17 9:19 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet
Cc: Ken Hurley
Anyone going to SMF this year?
If you come across any company there who would like to be a sponsor for the KR
Gathering . Give them my contact info or direct them to the gathering website
for my contact info.
What I did last year at AirAventure was print out the home page with all the
other
Does anyone know the difference between 411-350 vinyl ester resin and 700 vinyl
ester resin? Are they compatible with each other. I bought some for US
Composites when it came in I noticed it was 700. The resin I bought from
Aircraft Spruce was 411-350. I'm using it the flex in my fuel caps and
The rib temples are in with the drawings with the plans. I don't think there
available on line with out buying the planes from NVaero.
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I have been searching for templates for the ribs used in the RAF 48 Diehl wing
skins and don't seem to be having any l
My tech advisor stop by today. Good timing. Michael and I had just started
gassing the top of my last wing. Him not having much experience with
fibreglassing. He asked what the mico does. I explained what the micro does
and the importance of it. Everything else on the plane looks good. He sa
Todd, No. This receiver is part of the Skyview system .
Pete, here's the link to their preflight brief
http://preflight.dynonavionics.com/2017/03/dynons-new-dual-band-ads-b-traffic-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+DynonPreflightBrief+(Dynon+Preflight+Brief)&m=1
Pau
Just got an email from Dynon. They now have a dual band a ADS-B receiver. I
guess we talk some sence into Kirk at the McMinnville gathering.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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For anyone who doesn't know already. There is a closed group called "Rand
Robinson KR-2S Aircraft" on Facebook. There's 236 members with alot of
pictures.
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What I do if I know I will be posting a picture from my phone is take the
picture of my whole garage with what I want to focus on in the center. Then
crop off everything but what I want to keep. Then attached it to the email. The
email will ask me if I want to resize the picture. Choose 10% i
Bob, Can you send them so I don't have to have a DropBox account like other
DropBox people.
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Oscar wrote: I agree, in general. Just arguing the numbers though, if the AN
bolt has a tensile strength of 125,000 psi,
Let's look at this at a different direction. I'm bolting on a 220 lbs or so
Corvair engine onto a WOODEN firewall at six point. I don't think I need to
worry about the s
Larry wrote:
The KR does not have a good reputation in the insurance industry,
primarily because most KR's use converted auto engines that they perceive
to have poor reliability.
If you convert a Corvair engine per FlyCorvair. " William Wynne" You will get
favorable rates from Falcon insuranc
The way it's going Larry you'll be in contention for the firewall foward trophy
in Lee Summit.
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Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet
Date: 1/29/17 2:59 PM (GMT-06:00) To:
krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Larry Flesner Subject: KR>
e
Finally the Rt.aileron is made. The counter wieght came out really well. Once
I got the lead melted I poured it into a wooden box that I made in about 2
minutes with my brad nailer. This weight was a little lite. So made it a
little wider and it came out perfect.
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My wife says I've had it for years.
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》Lead poisoning sneaks up on you first as memory loss or lack of ability to
》》》concentrate.
I think I have lead poisoning.
Joe Nunley Baker Florida
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Thanks for all the advice from one pothead. I guess I was a little impatient.
I'll cut this hunk down into littler pieces. That will help.
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First a comment before my question. In the book it says to use an old pot to
melt lead down for the aileron counter weight. I'll give you some advise. What
you consider an old pot is might be different then what your wife considers an
old pot is. Be forewarned😡
How do you melt a 5 lbs chunk o
Larry wrote: width ? Generally speaking the wider the better and the more
length
from mains to tail wheel the better.
But not too wide. The maximum width you can be on the road when you trailer it
with out permits is 8'6".
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My DAR ,Frank Baldwin from Troy Mo. Doesn't charge anything. Only thing that he
requires is that you participate in Young Eagles. Which I'm already doing.
Paul Visk Belleville Il.
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Original message From: Ronald Wright via KRnet
Date: 1/25/17 5:50 PM (GMT-06:00
Here in the US. It is NOT recommended to buy a project under construction
without a builders log. The thing is you have to prove that 51% of the
airplane by amateurs and without a log there's no way to prove. From what I've
heard Canada has a much more stringent process. My opinion, do not buy
Tucker,
I'm planning on the two step possess as you described. Also instead of
using 1 layer of 5.5 oz. glass. I'm using multiple layers of deck cloth so I
can get a tighter corners.
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Thanks for the advice guys. Jeff, I thought that was an unique Air Force
unsanctioned trick that we used to do years ago. : )
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Original message From: Jeff Scott via KRnet
Date: 1/20/17 8:30 AM (GMT-06:00) To:
krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Jef
I'll be ordering my aileron hardware from Wicks soon. In looking in the book at
10.59. It says to use 8/32 pan head bolts for the aileron hinge. Has anyone had
problems with sufficient clearance between the heads of the bolts if they're
lined up with each other? Or should they be offset. I beli
Oscar wrote: At 12:02 AM 1/17/2017, you wrote:>I do not see any masking tape
with handwritten labels on any wires
>or cables on the firewall, no yellow note-pad with items to remember
>to take care of in reverse order when re-assembling,---
My daughter in law's father how is a A
On my KR2 project i am missing the pitot tube and am not sure where they mount
them on the KR? No sign of any previous openings in the wings, possibly on the
belly? and what type are builders using and who sells them? Thanks... Rick.
If you arr starting from scratch. I would consider getting a
I not totally sure. I think it's 20 up and 10 down. I would look it up on the
drawings.
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Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet
Date: 1/3/17 7:35 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet
Cc: Larry Flesner Subject: Re:
KR> Elevator travel
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Robert, I agree with Larry. I'm actually at the same spot you are. Larry was
going to fly over today and help me glass the bottom side of one of my wings
but last night I was working on the trailing edge and decided I didn't like how
it turned out. I called Larry to tell him and still wanted h
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