KR> remove
> >I have learned a lot being on the KR net. However, circumstances >have taken me in a different direction. Please remove me from the e-mail list. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> near mid air KR and SomeOtherTwin
> > >I am curious that no one had any input on the KRNet about this or maybe >they emailed you off line or maybe you deleted it.. Did you file a NASA >report ? By your own admission, you busted at least two FAR's, cruising >altitudes and cloud clearances and likely two others, one being careless >and reckless operation. The latter being the FAA catch-all to nail you >for whatever happens that you might have been able to avoid, like >looking around for other traffic. The NASA report is a one time "get out of jail free" card. First incidence has no consequence other than advising others. If the FAA caught you, filing the report timely will prevent penalty. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> turtledeck
In the last year, 2 Q2s ( 1 dragger + 1 tri) have ended up on their backs. Both pilots walked away because of a bulkhead behind the seat and tight seat belts saved their heads from brain scrambling. (One pilot - tall- had a slight head scratch, the other none other than anxiety.) Not too many KRs that I have seen have enough bulkheading at this point to provide adequate protecting. Just a suggestion. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> aviation fuel vs autogas
>Avgas is reckoned to be less prone to carb icing - not sure why that >would be. Less water in the gas! >The lead in avgas also helps reduces valve seat wear. > >Avgas is also stored under somewhat better conditions than your average >forecourt You are much less likely to buy a quarter a pint of rain water >water with your 10 gals of fuel. Also, for those with lawn mowers, remember the problems starting after not running all winter. With avgas, I have started an engine that has sat 4 years with the gas remaining in the tank, Try that with mogas. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2+ project for sale.
At 03:22 PM 9/13/2006, you wrote: >Hi Larry, >I would like some pics of your bird if you would send them to me. Ronald Wright has agreed to pick up the project Monday, sorry. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2+ project for sale.
I have over $7K in the building and changing. I will accept $3K Pictures are available. For the experienced builder, this may actually be a 90% bird. For the rest of us, it is a 50% bird on wheels with: 2180 engine and complete rear drive with mount and ceramic coated exhaust installed prop 14 gal header tank + 5 gal in each wing ADI DG vacuum pump oil P CHT .Diehl gear Great Plains hydraulic brakes Dragonfly canopy + spare KR canopy Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> revised info KR2(S?) project for sale.
>I have over $7K in the building and changing. I will accept $3K >Pictures are available. >For the experienced builder, this may actually be a 90% bird. For >the rest of us, it is a 50% bird on wheels with: Pricing: complete rear drive with mount and ceramic coated exhaust - from Great Plains $3000 Included FREE: Boat, stubs, tail feathers, dual RPY controls, but no cowling (I was told the boat was stretched, but I am not sure that it is KR2S. The included plans were not.) Both the old, new, and KR2S plans will go with the sale. >0 time 2180 engine with GP engine driven pump >Sterba prop >14 gal header tank (RR KR2S tank) > wings (ailerons not installed)+ 5 gal in each wing >ADI >DG >vacuum pump >oil P >CHT >Diehl gear + wheels + RR pants >Great Plains hydraulic brakes >Dragonfly canopy + spare KR canopy With the list above, you know where the other $4K+ went. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> revised info KR2(S?) project for sale.
At 05:44 PM 9/7/2006, you wrote: >but I am not sure that it is KR2S. The >included plans were not.) Both the old, new, and KR2S plans will go >with the sale. >- >Larry >Surly by just measuring the length of the fuse you will know if it is a 2S >or not. >I would be vert interested if I were closer than Australia Actually, the plans boat side are laid out flat, but bent when built up. Maybe I have not looked closely enough to get the actual firewall to tail of the KR2S, but the plane is appropriately shorter that the side plans. May be it is a 2, maybe a 2S. In any case, in the early days, builders were increasing the size before the KR2S plans came out. The project has been indoors all of its life, so the wood is in good shape. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> polyester
>Never try to put >polyester over epoxy.It will not hold. TRUE! >Similarly never put epoxy over even >sanded polyester, it will seem to hold at first but eventually it will fail. FALSE. The rule is parent material or BETTER. Epoxy is the best. (According to the top rated Composite manufacturing school in the U.S.) Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Polyester V Epoxy
> >I think this would be a good example to say that polyester resin >hangs on. I would think the stress the surfboad gets would be >similar to an aircraft. > >Anyone else have any comments. As the professor at the school rated #1 in the US for composite training by "Composite MFG Magazine" says, for a repair, use parent material of better. If you start with polyester, you can repair with either polyester OR epoxy. If you start with epoxy, you HAVE TO use epoxy! If you want to use less than the best (epoxy), go ahead. But, do not expect the best. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Flaps
At 08:47 AM 8/18/2006, you wrote: >I am considering adding flaps to my KR2 at a later stage, and the time is >right to make provisions for them. I'm looking at something easy to >retro-fit. Now, I have seen pictures of an Australian-built KR2 which has >got what I believe is called split flaps (just the lower skin drops, >rather than the whole profile). I wonder which design would be more >efficient, aerodynamically speaking? That one, or the one described in the >plans? Also, considering this spans only the width of the stubwings, can >you really expect any significant change? google flaps. There is a lot of info available to answer your questions. Short answer, small reduction in stalling speed, but effective as a speed brake (drag inducer). one reference included: In 1920, Orville Wright and J. M. H. Jacobs invented the split flap, which consisted of a hinged section on the trailing edge of the underside of the wing. The split flap was simple and also had the benefit of increasing drag, which helped a pilot descend toward the runway at a steeper rate than current wings would allow and thus made landing approaches easier. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> polyester resin
At 08:15 AM 8/8/2006, you wrote: > Can anyone tell me if polyester resin is safe to use on > polyurethane foam, as far as I know it should be ok, and how well > does polyester resin stick to wood spars, it seems polyester is > very very cheap, about $12 dollars per gallon. polyester shrinks about 5% over time, and it is not as strong, nor as heat resistant as epoxy. But, it is cheap. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
RE: Réf. : RE: KR> Subaru engines
>I have considered a type 4, like a 2.4 or a 2.7 but haven't had much >luck finding any decent ones locally. That's why I've been looking at a >Geo or Subie though I've read they are heavy. Revmaster is in final test of a 3.0 - 110HP (at 3200RPM) version of their 2100D that weighs 205 lbs (including alternators and ignition system). It has dual electronic ignition driven by an independent alternator. It will be priced below $10K Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Subaru engines
> My altitude here at 4SD is 5046' and the VW >just makes marginal horsepower at this altitude in my opinion for two >and full fuel, unless I built a type IV with 2700 CC's or more. Or, you have it turbo powered. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Subaru engines
True, but 187 is less than 200+. and at 8000 ft it has more HP than an O-200. Given the field elevation, I believe density altitude is a consideration. At 01:35 PM 8/4/2006, you wrote: >But that's more complexity and weight too. > >Fred Johnson >Product Manager >T.E. West, LLC. > >-Original Message- >From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On >Behalf Of larry severson >Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 1:33 PM >To: KRnet >Subject: RE: KR> Subaru engines > > > > My altitude here at 4SD is 5046' and the VW > >just makes marginal horsepower at this altitude in my opinion for two > >and full fuel, unless I built a type IV with 2700 CC's or more. > >Or, you have it turbo powered. > > >Larry Severson >Fountain Valley, CA 92708 >(714) 968-9852 >lar...@socal.rr.com > > >___ >Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp >to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > >___ >Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp >to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> 51% Rule
At 06:09 PM 7/25/2006, you wrote: >Colin, Thank you for the information. There seems to be a large gray >area on this subject. No. The FAA has a very specific checklist of items evaluated in generating the 51%. Time used does not figure in the calculation, only % of checklist items done by the builder vs the manufacturer of the kit. It is possible to buy a flying plane, modify it heavily, treat the unchanged items as kit supplied, decertify the plane, re-register it, get a new airworthiness cert, and get the repairman's cert - as long as the new work amounts to 51%, per the checklist. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> 51% Rule
>"The Amateur Builder(s) must be able to show that they have >performed at least 60 of the 119 operations (in the case of a >fixed-wing aircraft) in order to qualify for the repairman >certificate, and to register their aircraft in the experimental category. I did not list the specific numbers because some planes will not have 119 operations according to the list (Q2/Q200). Also, an autogyro may have more than 119 operations. You check off all operations completed prior to your activity as being done by the kit manufacturer, and all you do to get the 51%. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Aeropoxy Chameleon
At 09:54 AM 7/20/2006, you wrote: >It will not set up for me. It has stayed sticky for a week now. The mixture ratios for ANY epoxy must be EXACT. I suggest that your mixture ratio is off. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> OSH
I will have only 3 days at OSH. I have to decide which 3 days. Could someone tell me all of the KR related activities so that I might be able to maximize? Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: Rand Robinson
At 02:45 PM 7/10/2006, you wrote: >Larry: > >Can you verify whether or not Rand Robinson is still in Business? > >Don Lively >Burlington IA 52601 > >KR2 Builder It has been 9 months since I last went over there; however, I do not think that anything has changed. Jeannette owns 2 adjoining houses and operates the business out of one of them. The address is a mailbox. Last time I was there, she seemed determined to continue and pass the company to her children. Leave a message. she usually gets back to you in a fairly timely manner. There simply is not enough money in the business for her to have a full time staff. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Connector
At 04:09 PM 6/22/2006, you wrote: >I asked this same question a month ago and am still looking. The >avionics shops have em. Where do they get em??? Most electronics supply shops, like Fry's, have them. Or, try the internet. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2 project for sale
I have a KR2 project that I initially bought for $1800. It had the boat, wings/with tanks, and a VW motor. I have added Diehl gear, GP brakes and wheels, RR header tank Dragonfly canopy, GP rear drive, engine mounts, and exhaust. Lots of money. I will sell it for best offer, I need the space in my hanger. I like the KR, and the people. At a later date, I expect to either buy/build one. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> VW 2180 Idle
>If it is not still spilling oil all over the place and I >get it idling properly, I should be flying soon. If it is blowing oil, the oil pressure is probably to high. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> reversed NACA ducts
I should have paid attention before. Understanding the NACA duct design clearly calls for the pipe to enter at the narrow end and the exhaust to exit at the wide end. At 05:04 AM 5/9/2006, you wrote: >At 10:25 PM 5/8/2006, you wrote: > >Mark: > >By NACA ducts do you mean "scavenger" exhaust systems > >where the open exhaust pipe is in the narrow throat of a venturi > >like exhaust stack to aid in reducing exhaust back pressure and > >cool the exhaust? > >Don > > > >Check out : >http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/nacaducts/02082310.jpg Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> reversed NACA ducts
>As I recall, and you can read Mark's site for clarification, Mark's >plan was to take the low velocity cooling air and re-accelerate >it to merge with the slipstream air for less drag. Hence the >reversed NACA duct. Understood, but I have the additional advantage of having an engine with too high oil pressure. It is almost unbelievable how far the oil was thrown out of the tail pipe due to the high speed it exited. The pipes centered on the ducts was guaranteed to concentrate the high temp under the fuselage at the exit point. This all goes to the fact that this is all a complex subject and sometimes what seems like a good idea isn't. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Baffling
I have a Sport Aviation article that says standard baffling has a 55% pressure loss while the closed plenum has a 17% loss. That translates to smaller inlets which, in turn, translates to less drag. Your choice. As far as mating the plenum to the plenum goes, try scat tubing. It collapses and expands laterally to give a good fit. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Armoural
>You actually want dull surfaces for more speed as bright smooth >surfaces are purely for appeal and not for speed. The air clings to >the surface and this is the exact opposite of what you want. The Q2 has a laminar flow wing (smooth flow, minimum drag), One person decided to put a trim color on the leading edge. Plane didn't want to fly due to the SLIGHT disruption of air flow. After he sanded off the extra paint and restored the surface, plane flew great. Just because it sounds good, doesn't mean it is. TEST! Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Verticle stabilizer effectiveness
At 08:30 AM 3/23/2006, you wrote: >The KR2 will bobble around a bit in rough conditions, but I don't >think that any amount of tail surface would do anything to remedy >that situation. I believe that it is due to the short coupling. I >believe that the 2S improved on the short coupling, made it less >short, and that is what made that situation less of a situation. All you have to do is research the GeeBee from the 1930s to know that the above is true. It also points out the problems that come with extended wings. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Long wings
At 09:36 AM 3/23/2006, you wrote: >I have wondered what affect these long wings will have. I am also >concerned what affect these long wings are going to have on the >speed of the plane. More lift = more drag. Land slow, fly slow. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Questions from Australia
>It is my intention to use carbon fibre inplace of fiber glass. > >Can anyone advise me on how thin we can use the carbon to either >equal or exceed the strengh of the fibreglass used on the KR2 in >realation to the buckeling of skins etc. Carbon fiber if 3-4 times stronger than Eglass. However, the wing construction of the KR2 does not call for 3+ layers of Eglass, so you will only add cost. Alternatively, you could consider using the construction methods in "Advanced Composite Techniques" by Zeke Smith. I hope to build a wing panel using that method sometime in the next year for test purposes. I expect it to be both lighter and stronder. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> composite epoxies 2
>I have gotten alot of answers but no one really answered the > question. >What brand is the best for epoxying fiberglass to foam? Best as in whats not >going to bubble on me when its 140 degrees on the runway in Phoenix in July? AeroPoxy, using the 2 hr cure hardener, will give you a basic 205 degree de-link temperature when cured at 77F (128F rise over cure temp). After the cure time of 24 hours, post cure can be done, but waiting 2 weeks is better. Raising the temperature on the unstressed (not on the aircraft) structure to 140F for 3 hours should raise the de-link temp to 240F+. With a white paint job, you should be safe under all Phoenix conditions. One inexpensive method of raising the temp on a wing panel is to create a heat box using thick alum covered insulation blocks, heat lamps, and a fan to circulate the air inside the "oven". A temp indicator to control conditions is necessary. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> composite epoxies 2
At 09:17 AM 2/9/2006, you wrote: >Larry, > I have a set of pristine wings that came with this project with Diehl >skins on them. Don't know what was used to put them together. Would >it, in your opinion, be worth trying to 'heat treat" them, not >knowing the epoxy system that was used? I wouldn't anticipate that >the 150 degree would hurt them...Bobby All standard texts recommend heat post cures. Epoxy does get stronger and more resistant to heat over time; however, post curing (to 140F for 3 hours) is highly advocated. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> composite epoxies 2
At 09:40 AM 2/9/2006, you wrote: >Bobby, > >The Diehl skins use Vinyl Ester, and I do not think that you need to >treat them. True; however, it is subject to shrinkage over time unlike epoxy. > These skins will hold up quite well as they use a high density 1/4 > inch foam core. I think it is Clark foam, but not sure about that. The real question is what is used to join/attach the skins. Vinyl ester is subject to shrinkage and brittleness, epoxy is not. Everything is a compromise. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Languages / Experimental certificate
>Today I had a meeting with a representative of the >Civil Aviation and he asked me for a certificate that >the KR2 is an experimental airplane. > >I need this to obtain a certificate of airworthiness > >Where I can obtain it, or who can issue this >certificate? In the US, by definition, ALL homebuilts are experimental. If it was not produced on a certified production line, it is experimental. When you built it, you were experimenting; therefore, the plane is an experiment and is experimental. No one gives out such a document. The FAA will only certify it as experimental. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: KR2 / Languages & VW 1600
At 05:31 AM 2/7/2006, you wrote: >hi, Im from Quito, Ecuador, I was looking for an >engine to my kr and i can get an 1800cc vw engine, >do you think this engine would be suitable? >Let me know please. You will need to extend your wings to increase lift. It will make your plane slower in both cruise and landing. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> composite epoxies
At 02:28 PM 2/4/2006, you wrote: >I live in Mesa AZ, and even white gets hot if its the sun too long without >flying. Yes, but black will get 50+F hotter. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: KR2 / Languages & VW 1600
> It might be difficult for someone in South America to locate a > 1960s Chevrolet Corvair engine. > Maybe a turbo VW or at least a 2180? At that altitude, I would not consider a non-turbo engine for the KR2. My turbo Revmaster will develop full power up to about 8500 feet. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> composite epoxies
At 11:48 AM 2/1/2006, you wrote: >I apologize if this is insulting to anyone, but just so you don't think >that anything that is made out of fiberglass has to be white the real >determining factor is the resin type that will be used. I believe most >"epoxy" resin systems do need to be painted white but "vinylester" and >"polyester" resins can be painted darker colors. The auto industry has >been using them for years on Corvettes and other cars. Unfortunately, >vinyls and polys tend to be more toxic. They also shrink with age. Alternatively, many epoxies can be post cured. PTM (maker of aeropoxy) has epoxies that can be post cured to have de-linking delayed past 325F, but do you really want to have a wing skin sitting on the ramp at over 170F? Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> revmaster spark plugs
At 11:53 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: >Just wondering if the revmaster 2100d uses automotive spark plugs. I >spoke with Joe at revmaster and he said that they were 14mm so I am >assuming this is an automotive plug since aircraft plugs aren't sized >in metrics. Is 14mm a standard size plug? The 14mm (old head) used an aircraft magneto spark plug. (The old head also required valve work after 150 hours). The new heads take inexpensive 12mm auto plugs, add 5 HP, and no longer have the valve problem. However, they require an adapter kit to modify the mag plug wires, or the use of an auto ignition system. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Epoxy T88
>what temperature dou you >recomend me? here in ecuador the temperature is >between 13-19C, Optimum temperature for epoxy application is 77 degree F. Air temperature can be lower if the epoxy is heated. Higher temperatures will reduce the working time. Lower temperatures will increase it. There is a temperature (each epoxy is different) below which the epoxy will not cure. Few epoxies will cure if the air + resin are at 13C. Heating the resin helps. Keeping a heat lamp on the part being joined will solve any problems. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> composite epoxies
>I was looking through the archives and came across epoxies that start >getting soft in high tempertures They all have a de-linking temperature. >Aeropoxy was the one I was concerned about >since everyone that responded said to use that one. Aeropoxy has among the highest de-link temperatures: 180F for 30 min hardner 190F for 1hr hardner 205 for 2 hr hardner when cured at 77F epoxy temp. These temp capabilities don't appear for several weeks after cure date. The de-linking temp can be raised with post curing at higher temps than 77F. >I live in Tucson, AZ >where it gets up to 110 degrees sometimes in the summer. I was >planning on going >with a maroon paint which will make the plane heat up like mad. There are tables for temp increase with various color paints. Without looking it up, I would expect skin temps of 170F when exposed to 110F. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> revmaster 2100d
>So I guess "both" means yes they come with manuals and yes they are >available from revmaster? true >Also, what is the recommended fuel for the 2100d revmaster, 100ll or autogas 100LL. Compression ratio is 9.3 Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> West System
>I would like to talk to the experts that gave you that information. West >System was formulated for bonding wood and other materials. It is also >used on the surface of wood boats to encapsulate the wood to protect the >wood from water--not for "cosmetic purposes" although epoxy does leave a >nice surface for adding a fine finish. Yes, it protects the wood from water. That is what I said. As far as the experts go, try: Bill Ortel, Chino - his name is frequently in Sport Plane (EAA) for his expertise. Terry Price, Chair of Composite Department, Cerritos College (Listed by "Composite Mfg Magazine" as the best composite school in America, and one of the very best in the world) Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> revmaster 2100d
At 03:03 AM 1/27/2006, you wrote: >I am considering purchasing a flying plane with a revmaster >2100d. Does anyone have any thoughts or insights about this >engine. I still need to get the s/n from the owner. I believe it >is 90's engine and it has around 300 hours on it. Thanks for any help. I have a turbo 2100D. Due to problems not related to the engine. I have not flown yet. However, I have found Revmaster support fantastic. Also, they are the only VW derivative engine manufacturer who has not had a broken crank. I had a nose over that broke the prop. I called Revmaster about the need for a rebuild. Joe said try to start it first. I have since had it to 3000+ RPM several times with nary a hiccup. Oil consumption is LOW and the engine runs smooth. The engine (built for the original owner in 1983) now has 12.9 hours. What is currently preventing first flight is getting the engine monitoring system operating properly. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> resins once again
>.but what about for composite epoxies? Aero Poxy appears very good. It has a room temp (77 degree) delink temp of 180+ degrees. >Who's using what? I have been quite happy with EZ Poxy, but I will be shifting to Aero Poxy. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> New engine
At 04:05 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: >Check this out. Interesting! > >http://www.quasiturbine.com/EIndex.htm Interesting, but in the fine print it says constant speed operation. One would need a variable pitch prop with a LARGE range. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 348, Issue 1
At 12:11 PM 1/2/2006, you wrote: >I had a great experience contacting Joe as well. He is very >interested in where his Revmaster engines go once they leave the >original purchaser's hands. I asked if he had a manual for the >enging and, during the Thanksgiving Holiday season he had it to me >in 2 days. He helped with several other issues over the net, >too. Great guy with excellent customer service. > > Bill Walton No other company anywhere has given me the service and attention that I have gotten from Revmaster and Joe Horvath. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> kr2 sport pilot
>I have looked at this also, and on the list of performance of the flying >KR-2's started by Orma about half of them have performance in the sport >aircraft rules,however it would be better if we redesigned the aircraft >to fit the rules and called it something else only useding the Ken Rand >construction techniques. I am building a KR-2S but may lose my medical in >the near future, that's why I was looking to increase the wing area and >span to improve the stall and climb speeds. I believe it could make a >great sport aircraft with less power. >Jim Adding wing span will reduce the stall speed. Reducing HP and increasing drag will reduce cruise speed. However, remember the short coupling problem when increasing the wing span. I highly suggest a longer fuselage than even the KR2S. Then you can call it a NKR2SS, not a KR2S, but super stretched. Now it is your design. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2/2s for sale
>Where in Montana do you know of one? I live in Montana and am looking for one. >Great Falls Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Looking for a KR2 project for sale
>I have >built a couple of KR-2 models for X-Plane to post for down load I would love a copy. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> dragonfly(?)
> >Can't find the plane. Point me there please! Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Turbo engines
>I suspect that the a major reason for the disappearance may have been >poor reliability, as the market place has become more competetive, >manufacturers have had to offer better warranties, and turbos just could >not deliver, too many blown engines, fires etc. The big problem is that there are too many who need to "burn rubber" because they can. Rapid throttle advancement will ultimately shorten the life of any engine. When I was an airline pilot, we added power slowly as a general practice. The max temp reached during takeoff as a result was 10 degree C lower and the engine life was doubled. The turbo is tempting, but it is not necessary to stress the engine. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> performance numbers?
At 04:22 AM 11/23/2005, you wrote: >I sure wish Santa could bring me a constant speed prop for Christmas. :-) > >Larry does anyone make one for the O-200??? John Moyle (Contact Magazine) is importing a ground single point adjustable prop that he expects shortly to have in-flight adjustable at about 16 lbs for under $2K Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Electronic Ignition
>Parts' replace the mag (dual ignition) Redundancy >for a electronic ignition (single) single point of failure > Thoughts??? What about electrical system failure? We had a Cozy at Chino 8 months ago that lost a gear leg landing short because a popped circuit breaker (unnoticed) prevented charging the battery - result loss of all electrical power. As much as I hate mags, the dual system runs when the battery doesn't. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> GPS
At 08:20 PM 11/17/2005, you wrote: >Bryan, > Get a Garmin 296, the price has gone down to $1,495. It does not have >weather but you can call ground service stations all over the country and >check on the weather ahead. I have a 296 and love it. $2,500 for a little >hand held is just too much money. Some other companies will sell you a >large screen mounted in the instermenet panel for that. An Airmap 1000 with all of the features of a 296 except color is $499 at aviationproducts.com Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> GPS
At 10:05 AM 11/19/2005, you wrote: >With all this talk about GPS and which will take you to your >destination the easiest way, what ever happened to "Dead reckoning", >with a chart and a "E-6B? >Anyone remember them? In the military that term was re-phrased "I reckon you're dead". The more cross checks on has, the safer they are. Those who have only a GPS that dies is LOST. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Radio suggestions?
>Have entertained the idea of Microair panel mount. Has anyone used >or experience this unit? I have the Microair 760 radio. Signals come in loud and clear. Of course, the antenna needs to be good. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> diehl wing skins
>The skins are made from Vinyl Ester Resin. You must use Vinyl Ester >Resin for any and all glue work that touches the skins. You must >not use epoxy to glue the Vinyl Ester skins. Epoxy will not bond to >cured Vinyl Ester. You have that backwards. Vinyl ester will not bond with epoxy. Epoxy bonds beautifully with VE according to the composites chair at Cerritos College (rated the best composite training school in the U.S. by Composites Manufacturing Magazine). Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> diehl wing skins
At 09:45 AM 11/10/2005, you wrote: >You are correct. I reviewed Dan's tape again last weekend and he relates >a story of one customer who used safety-poxy to join the skins. >Apparently the customer "bumped" them after they were cured and they >cracked along the seam. The customer then peeled them off the airplane! If the customer did not abrade the attach area, that would be the effect. However, (I queried an expert) I understood that epoxy would be an effective join for vinyl ester, but not the other way. True? (response from an expert) Larry , if the part is made of VE and you join or bond it with an epoxy joint compound np. because of the more aggressive covalent bond and lap shear of the epoxy. Vinylester as a joining compound has a much lower youg's modulus and subsequent lapshear so that is correct. Regards, Damian Gregory N8427 Q200 What he is saying is that one should always go equal of better in bonding two parts. polyester bonding use polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy vinyl ester use vinyl ester or epoxy epoxy use ONLY epoxy Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Wing spars
How much should each of the fore and aft wing spars weigh? The wings, without tips, that I received weigh 38 pounds each. That seems high considering the hallow wing construction. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> "project" update
> It >found that people could read the gauges, but just >weren't able to interpret them as quickly as an analog >gauge. We are analog. We see angular differences, even out of the corner of our eyes. Digital (and tape) displays need to be read which requires looking directly at the gage. Also, there is the problem of resolution of the digital display. Human Factors studies validate the fact that until the screen reaches the resolution of the printed page, speed of reading, accuracy of data acquisition, and retention of data goes down directly with the drop of resolution. With an analog gage (needle rotating around a circular display), the resolution of the screen has little impact. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> dragonfly canopies
At 10:39 AM 10/22/2005 -0400, you wrote: >who supplies Dart industries Search on Google.com will give you the answer! Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Building a KR - SoCal
Anyone in the LA basin who is building, or thinking of building, a KR2 - or other composite aircraft - needs to get in the classes at Cerritos College (605 fwy at the 91 fwy) . I have taken the EAA classes. Cerritos is a whole lot better, AND cheaper. Additionally, they have most of the material that you need for building available at no charge. I am currently taking 2 classes and a lab course for a total cost under $175. Yesterday, vacuum bagged a carbon fiber speed brake for my Q2. Next, I plan to make up a KR wing using honeycomb and graphite to create the spars, ribs, and wing skins. I should end up with a very light wing that is stronger than the design in the plans. It will all be with college materials. They also have $2 million worth of equipment available including an autoclave to help in the building. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Windshield
As of a year ago, the Dragonfly canopy was made in Gardena, California. They supplied it to Slipstream, but I picked up mine at the factory. I will try to find my receipt tomorrow. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Windshield
Dragonfly, etc. canopies Aircraft Windshield Co 10871 Kyle St. Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2410 (562) 430-8108 Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Help! What have I gotten myself into? [LOL]
>I know what you are saying, I bought my KR2 ready to fly and then took 15 >months to get it ready to fly. > >Now I've got 80 hours on it and have taken it home to add wing stub fuel >tanks, lower the undercarriage mount points (raise the aircraft) and fit a >belly board. I bought a KR2 project that I thought I would have flying in 5 months - that was late 2000. So in April 2--4, I bought a ready to fly Q2. I hope it will make its first flight this month. After the 40 hours, I can go back to work on the KR. It had wings that would not fit the attachments. I now know that the original builder put in the back attachments in backwards ( they face aft). I used to think that I underestimated time by a factor of 5 I wish! Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> stall/spin accidents
At 06:15 PM 10/17/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Earlier this summer I flew my Cessna into Venice, Flordia to have Sarasota >Avionics install a new IFR radio stack. Kirk, the installation manager >personally warned me NOT to take off over the water in the morning. It >seems it is very easy to lose track of the horizon and confuse the blue >water with the blue sky. To prove his point we flew over 2 boats salvaging >a sunken Cherokee 3 miles off the runway. This can easily be avoided with access to any of: artificial horizon turn and bank indicator turn rate indicator. VFR only is no reason to not have one of those items, as the above shows. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> laptop based GPS display?
Try Mountain Scope. I think that it is the best system available, if you use the lap top in flight. (I especially like the terrain avoidance feature.) Personally, I carry a laptop GPS with me everywhere and use the Delorme Streetmap software on the ground. It has got me to destinations where mapquest and AAA have left me hanging. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Instrument radio suggestions
The future is GPS, if you plan to go to fly-ins (X-country). Lowrance 1000 can be gotten for $499. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Amount of Epoxy/Adhesive to build the KR wings.
At 11:02 AM 9/30/2005 +1000, you wrote: >Hi All, >I'm interested in the same info. >Or even the TOTAL amount of epoxy and BiD required for the whole project. Since you have to ask the question, you will need more than a person who doesn't because you will make mistakes that require redoing. For me, a 1 gal kit from Spruce was just the start. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Bubbles
>I have acquired a few bubbles under the fiberglass skin on my stub >wings.Apparently these are some sort of gas bubble which has caused the >phenomenon. The largest one is about 1 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long. Drill a tiny hole at each end of the bubble, mix some wet micro, insert it in one of the holes with a hypodermic needle tube, and cover the resulting patch with weighted down plastic. When the micro cures, the bubble will be gone. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Main gear jack info
>Does anyone have any recommendations for jacking plane enough to remove >a main wheel? Is there a clamp-type tool usable around the brake line? I >don't want to muscle it up on a foam pillow. >Pep Boys is selling an ATV hydraulic jack for $49.95 (sale) with a large >rubber covered lift table. I have one, it is perfect. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Main gear jack info
At 03:09 PM 8/24/2005 -0800, you wrote: >Weldon, >Made a saw horse just tight under the firewall. Put it under the FW and lift >the tail wheel and put something under it. Al Better put another one under the wing that has the wheel off. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: Engine CHT temps
> Peter, Can you ask the group what are acceptable CHT temps for a > Revmaster/VW, .I have a Revmaster running at the bottom end of the green > scale i.e 300 deg f ,and my test pilot reckons it's too low , and won't > fly it ! My Revmaster uses J wires held in the head with allen screws. These tend to read 50 degrees F lower than wires below the spark plugs. Also, you might want to google the web for info on the j temp probes. Depending on your method of running the sensor wire from the engine to the gage, you can end up with much lower temp readings. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2 for SALE
How do I get there from California? I am interested in a look. At 09:06 PM 8/4/2005 -0300, you wrote: >I have a KR-2 for sale in Havelock NB, It is a subaru powered one and a >trike, It could use a better prop, but otherwise is a pretty, and good >working airplane that you could have complete with GPS and Radio, and many >improvements, for 15000 Cdn. OBO Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2 for SALE
At 10:58 AM 8/5/2005 -0300, you wrote: >Larry: > You are a mathematical genius, That is a great little number to me!! I'm >making a joke so hope you are smiling. But really you are right that is the >number. Canadian dollars are referred to here as dollarettes, a little play >on our French heritage and the fact that the dollar is weak compared to our >big brothers money down south, Get it? Jim: The Canadian dollar is stronger relative to the U.S. dollar today then it was BB (before Bush). Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> KR2 for SALE
At 10:48 AM 8/5/2005 -0300, you wrote: >Larry: > That is the long way home for sure, but I am in New Brunswick which is >next to Maine. You could come over here and I would take care of your needs >on the ground for a couple of days no problem, and if you like the bird take >it home with you. Trick is the paper work of course, if you were to trailer >it as parts, then you are away, if you fly it home while I'm sure you could >do that, it is a job too, and needs deregistration here and registration >there,etc. but with effort can certainly be done. > Let me know if I should look for you. I need to talk to EAA about the registration problems. I can't do that until Tuesday. I will let you know. I have no problem getting to Boston by commercial air. I will have to research the further legs to your area. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Canadian KR2
Jim: I talked to the EAA today. To get it US certificated requires all of the homebuilder documentation like a newly built plane plus about 2 months downtime (Canadian decertification, and then US cert & registration - during that time the plane can not be flown). I was interested in the possibility of getting in the air immediately. Since that is not possible, I am going to pass on this opportunity. However, I do suggest that you get all of the documentation together with some pictures of its current condition for the next person. I will have to make the final repairs on my Q2 so that I can fly while I go back to finishing my KR (it requires major reworking). Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> hanger space
I have space for one KR2 in my hanger at Chino. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> ground handling
> but springs create drag, and we wouldn't want that! Put the springs inside the A/C, and the drag will disappear. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: inspection
At 10:46 AM 6/24/2005 -0400, you wrote: >Joe, >I am building a KR2 and have never dealt with the paperwork. >Any suggestions/help will be greatly appreciated. There is a program called Kitlog. It helps you track all of the building progress, as required, and then fills out the required paperwork giving you the complete requried submittal package. I received a trial package through the EAA, and am very impressed. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> back to work/turo question
>I need to get the Revmaster started and get it all lubed up again. Is there >anything special I need to do to the turbo since the engine has not run in >months? I bought a plane that had sat for 3 years with a turbo Revmaster. I ended up having to clean the points on the mags, add oil, and start it. It ran immediately, and beautifully; however, it threw a bunch of oil out the exhaust until I ran it up and got the engine fully warmed up a couple times. >I was going to change the oil in the engine and see if I can get my >fingers in the turbo to make sure it spins O.K., but I don't know if there >is anything else special I should do. I am also assuming that there is no >way I can accidently overboost this engine. Wrong! The turbo is controlled with the throttle. Put on a big enough prop (I have a 54X54 which gives me just over 3000 static) or watch both the RPM and manifold pressure. Take off power should net 3200 RPM and 32-34 inches of pressure. In an emergency, you can go to 40 inches, but at the cost of engine life. Another thing to look at is the type of spark plugs. If they are aircraft, the heads normally have about 150 hours life. If they are auto, you have the new heads which add 5 HP and are basically life time. I will be putting on the new heads when I get near the 150 hour point. The new heads cost 3X the price of the old ones, but cheap at the price. Turbo (old heads) 75HP, new heads (80HP) No turbo 65-70HP Turbo version puts out more power than the O200 at 8000 ft. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> more Revmaster questions
At 11:32 PM 6/28/2005 -0400, you wrote: >Ah ha! I have a pipe threaded into the side near the back with a plug on >it. I would have never thought to look there. Thanks for saving me a bunch >of time. Unless yours is different, the drain is above the cooler. The only good news is that very little oil is in the cooler. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Totally off subject but may be important
Subject: I hadn't heard of this, have you? I just checked the web site, and sure enough, my name was plastered all over the place. I've never heard of this place, but check it out for your self!!! If you want a little additional information, so a search for Zaba Search on the web site truthorfiction.com. FYI Beginning this month (May '05) a new database will be available to the general public, free of charge, that displays your personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates). The database is found at www.zabasearch.com. I urge you to forward this email to family and friends. Check to see if your name and information is in their database. If so and you want it removed, send them an e-mail at<mailto:i...@zabasearch.com> <mailto:i...@zabasearch.com>i...@zabasearch.com to request it be removed. I do not know how our names are appearing there, but I checked my own and a few other random ones, and they are all in this database! After opting out by email, check back after a few days to make certain your information has been removed. Displaying such information should be a crime. This is really scary with all the identity theft going on. Someone could come across a piece of your mail and get all your vital info. Be careful! Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> ground effect
At 07:48 AM 5/27/2005 +1000, you wrote: >I don't believe that the wing span is the determining factor. Take a >glider with a 23 meter (75ft) wing span, there is no way your are in >ground effect at 12 m (37ft) of the ground. Wing span, cord length, wing >loading and spead must be in the calculation (guessing). > >Not being an expert, and not needing to the scinentific reasons, just >nowing how to use it and/or deal with it is all I need know. :-) Sorry, but in both my classes in Aero in college, and during my training as an airline pilot, ground effect starts at 1/2 the wing span. (Drag due to lift reduces by 1/2 at the 1/2 wing span height because the down flow off the aft part of the wing is cut off.) Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Ground effect
>Ground effect actually begins the height above the ground that equals the >width of the wingspan, and is most pronounced at half the width of the >wingspan (where we feel its effects the most). Ground effect for fixed >wing aircraft is defined as the effect that the proximity to the ground >has on the airflow patterns about an aircraft's wings. It effects ALL >fixed wing aircraft regardless of engine or not, or wingspan length. It >has the gradually increasing effect of "straightening" the airflow out >over the wings reducing drag giving a performance increase with out the >associated drag component that exists at altitude. BY canceling the >wingtip vortices, which restores tip lift, and smoothing airflow over the >rest of the wing, reducing drag the airplane gets this performance >increase. For more on this see The Airplane Flying Handbook printed by >ASA and available at nearly any pilot shop, Sportys, AS, King Schools, >and more. And while you are at it, check out the Handbook of Aeronaut That is why much of the early part of the flight of the Voyager around the world flight was down next to the water. However, the 1/2 figure is where pilots first notice the effect. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> ground effect and stall speed?
At 04:57 PM 5/28/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Does anybody know if ground effect lowers your stall speed? I would think >so, at least some small amount, but I don't know for sure. If so, how much? No, only drag. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: west system
>What are the thoughts about using west systems verses using airopox or >some other resin? The experts at Chino ALL say, "Use the West System for cosmetic, DO NOT use it for structural!" Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Re: west system
At 11:41 AM 4/8/2005 -0400, you wrote: >Larry -- Please be more specific. Can't. I only know what people whose names appear frequently in EAA publications say. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> mini update
At 02:42 PM 4/3/2005 -0400, you wrote: >About in flight pics Mark - does a digital movie work well for taking one >frame for a photo? My digital video makes great pic frames, but it does require fire wire. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Forward spinner bulkhead
UHS, a Canadian company simply attaches the spinner to the front bulkhead which has a flange that extends all of the way beck to the bottom of the prop. Making the spinner out of fiberglass helps. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> ballistic parachute?
>I think Marty Roberts tested the "G" limits a few times,but I don't think >the KR would be a very good acrobatics airplane. No plane is, IF you do not know what you are doing. >You may get away with a few >rolls or a big loop,but beyond that I would think your pushing it. Skill first. >There was >somebody I can't remember who it was,but he said he done acrobatics in his >all the time. J. Rand said that a Air Force test pilot put a KR2 through the complete cycle of acrobatic maneuvers. She promised me a copy of the letter, but never got it to me. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> ballistic parachute?
>Orma, > >Isn't it +7 -4? At 800 lbs. light plane, light pilot, light fuel. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> aerobatic certified KR
> >From my understanding of the reg's, if you perform the aerobatic >manuevers during phase I test period, (and we'll assume here that >you do it legally) that the airplane is certified to perform those >manuevers after the phase I period is finished, again assuming >their done legally, parachute, etc. You can also voluntarily reenter the test phase in 5 hour blocks at any time to establish the aerobatic capability. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Dual Controls (was seat possition)
>BTW, Where are you on your project? It is currently dogging it in my garage, 90% done, with 90% to go. >Do you have >pictures posted somewhere? No >. I used to live in Fountain >Valley, off Newhope and Mcfadden. Brookhurst and Talbert Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> GPS
>Lawrence 1000 with the 5" screen >and it looks like a winner. I was told the guy bought it (new) on >the net from a company in Missouri for $5??.00 !!! I should be >getting the web site in the next few day and will post it. Available all over the net for $599, including www.airportshoppe.com Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> GPS
At 06:35 PM 3/13/2005 -0500, you wrote: >It looks like the 1000 that has the 5" screen is $799 March 2005 issue of In Flight USA has www.airportshoppe.com showing the price as $599. I do not know why their web site has not been updated Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> GPS
At 07:51 PM 3/13/2005 -0700, you wrote: >On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:43:11 GMT "thepitt...@juno.com" ><thepitt...@juno.com> writes: > > > > This site http://airplanegear.com/lowrance.htm list the lowrance If you look at their "special price" the 1000 is $499 & the 2000c is $899. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Dual Controls (was seat possition)
>Please elaborate on pro's and con's for 2 sticks verse centre stick as I'm >thinking of redoing my ailerons as push/pull tubes and was considering >going to dual sticks. When carrying a passenger: 1. no problem changing control. 2. easy to ride controls when training passenger. 3. can put engine controls in center making it possible for either pilot to control. 4. Emergencies (medical) happen. Do you want your passenger to die with you, or to save you? Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
KR> Fuel gauge not working.
> I don't think that I can >get this gauge out of the panel without taking the panel off because of what >I had to do to get it in securely. If it were a standard aircraft type gauge > then it would not be so much of a concern. I replaced mine. Yes, I had to remove the panel, and yes it was a pain, but now it works - for $19 (vs $40 from Spruce - the difference is that the spruce bolt holes are accurate, the automotive aren't). Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
