KR> Stick interference

2016-12-12 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Larry said, > Unless you do an aileron roll you'll seldom ever use full left or right stick while in flight. Even an aggressive turn will require maybe have stick throw. That's true, but when landing, nearing the flare, with strong gusts from the side full travel is often very necessary. As yo

KR> Wing tank building material

2016-11-15 Thread laser147 at juno.com
ll for almost 30 years. I've got a 4 gallon vinyl ester wing tank that has never caused a problem but has also never had anything except avgas in it. I like the idea of not gumming up the Ellison with composite residue. If something works really well, I appreciate and recommend it. P

KR> Help for KR Building

2016-11-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "And don't be led astray by pictures of KRs or anything else. Those pretty girls in TV soap ads are barely real." Oh yeah . . . they're real. You just need to be a little younger for them to smile at you with anything other than pity. As for planes, the KR is almost always passable (except for

KR> Belly board mechanism

2016-11-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "Best mech design I saw was probably on Bill Claps airplane. It was a VW brake lever on the left side of the cockpit. The bottom had a rotating arm over to the center. At the center was a arm to the belly board that dropped the board. Pretty simple." That sounds just like the design used by Jim

KR> Tire Pressures

2016-11-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
hat say TON-KEEP on the side. I bought them at Spruce and had a blowout that could have been a real disaster if it had happened at a different time and place. I finally took my blown-out TON-KEEP with about 15 landings on it up to Spruce and showed them what they were selling. Hopefully they d

KR> Speed Brake/Split Flap

2016-11-05 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "Has anyone tried to build an extended speedbrake that reached out the stub wings to create somewhat of an integrated split flap design?" Like the Mustang II has. I've got some great pictures . . . somewhere . . . of the MII's split flap that I took at French Valley a couple years ago. It's a

KR> Mystery KR's

2016-10-31 Thread laser147 at juno.com
f his remarkable aircraft remains a mystery. He wasn't far from being ready to fly when I was visiting. Whenever I'm around his part of the airport I look to see if his door is open but so far . . . nada. His hangar neighbors must know something so I just need to make a better effo

KR> Tiny Tach

2016-10-31 Thread laser147 at juno.com
7;ve got a good ground with the other lead. Keep playing with the windings and you'll get it working. I am in awe of Tiny Tach - both of their reliability and customer service. Mike KSEE Laser147 at Juno.com Warning: Don't

KR> First Engine Run

2016-10-26 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Very nice. Good luck with those P-Mags. My memory may not be correct but Jeff hasn't had a lot of luck with his. Mike KSEE 62Year Old Wife Surprises Husband, Cries After Sees Makeover Womans Weekly http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com

KR> Texting ac

2016-09-30 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Who makes a tiny all-in-one FMS aimed at users with limited panel space? Mike KSEE Laser147 at Juno.com How To Fix Your Fatigue (Do This Every Day) gundrymd.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/57ee94a6ee5e514a66548st03vuc

KR> Fleedom

2016-09-22 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Colin wrote, > "I thought though that most people would understand that this was a typo error, but unfortunately Mike KSEE did not realise it was a typo mistake. So for Mike's benefit, . . ." Blimey, thank you Colin for your patience in dealing with me not knowin' irony - irony in this instance

KR> KR2 Across Russia

2016-09-19 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Colin said, "Those who took off to go and fly over enemy territories of certain conflicts through history and didn't really expect or have much chance of coming back, but still flee, that's brave." Thanks for that Colin. I always flee too. I've felt guilty sometimes for fleeing but when you

KR> World Tour

2016-09-18 Thread laser147 at juno.com
r was it defective . . . it just got a little too cold and brittle. Regarding our KR's, Colin's experience demonstrates how excellent it is to have electronic ignition in addition to the magneto. Please take note - you guys involved in engine choices and configurations. http://kr2wo

KR> Not Trimming Replies

2016-09-10 Thread laser147 at juno.com
ore than our share. There's nothing at all that needs fixing on KRNET. Those who post sometimes need fixing though. Mike KSEE Laser147 at Juno.com howlifeworks.com (Sponsored by Content.Ad) Why Women Are

KR> Ellison EFS-2

2016-09-09 Thread laser147 at juno.com
27;ve specifically checked recently on the EFS-2. Company is now owned by KR family member and EFS-2 models are shipping. Mike Stirewalt KSEE Laser147 at Juno.com * Contact Info: The easiest way to contact us is through email, info at ellison-fluid-systems.com. If you have a question

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 237

2016-09-09 Thread laser147 at juno.com
g. Mike Stirewalt KSEE Laser147 at Juno.com * The easiest way to contact us is through email, info at ellison-fluid-systems.com. If you have a question about our products, please send us an email and we will reply ASAP! Please be sure to include the model of the Ellison Throttl

KR> Letter from Russia

2016-09-05 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Man, postings on this forum don't get any better than that. Mike KSEE Health News 24 (Sponsored by Content.Ad) Granny Reveals Her Method: Don't Use Botox, Do This Instead http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/57ce4e898c2b54e890181s

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 217

2016-08-19 Thread laser147 at juno.com
"Also, are you flying on top of the weather, too? That's how Ken Rand died. He was flying VFR on top and ran out of gas." Ha. That's what he wanted the world to think. Didn't you find it strange they never found his body? Ken Rand is living happily in Costa Rica with all the other short peop

KR> Cross Country Planning

2016-08-18 Thread laser147 at juno.com
ross country planning, using oxygen and going high simplifies things even more and makes flying safer in several ways. There's less traffic at oxygen altitudes than below them, plus glide range is much enhanced in case of a mechanical issue. It helps significantly with fatigue and also improve

KR> Cross Country Planning

2016-08-16 Thread laser147 at juno.com
t" for their screens is a good thing. He knew you knew how to use a plotter so he probably did what he did for his own benefit, to help stay focussed and teach the essentials while surrounded by a blizzard of electronics. I refer here to some really good writing on the sub

KR> Strobes

2016-08-15 Thread laser147 at juno.com
n the dark."Those LED strobes, if Google is right and these things are just under $50, that's good to know about since I'm sure they use less electricity than normal strobes. LED's are taking over the world. Mike KSEE Laser147 at Juno.com Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216

KR> UAS

2016-08-03 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Here's the article that crossed my path this morning. http://goo.gl/bLDHvZ As Mark W. correctly points out, the drone registration is that of the owner/operator, not the drone itself. A source I came across this afternoon says each operator has 1.5 drones, so the actual numbers of drones is mu

KR> ADS-B In-out

2016-08-03 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I just read this morning that already (the FAA drone registration requirement was only recently issued), 500,000 drone registrations have been issued. There are only 320,000 conventional aircraft currently registered in the U.S., a figure that will continue to decline. Commercial drones share the

KR> iFly 740/EFB's etc.

2016-07-28 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Looks like beta versions of this new EFB have been out for a few months but I just found out about it yesterday via an email from FltPlan.com. The emphasis seems to be on the Windows 10 version, but it's also for iOS and Android. It's free - a fully featured EFB compatible with quite a few ADS

KR> Cylinder heads again

2016-07-20 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Roger said, "I have rebuilt the old 044 heads with new valve guides and new 214NSS stainless valves from CBP and recut the valve seats with a Neway cutter" The worn guides, wear and tear on the valves and retainers on the original heads sure says a lot about how important it is to go through an

KR> Reducing photo sizes

2016-07-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
This was so long ago that I can't remember just how long it's been, but reducing image sizes (number of kb's or mb's) for various reasons used to drive me crazy. My solution - and I know there must be many others - is to use Irfanview (free) as my image editor. There is a "plug-in" designed for

KR> Rudder Size

2016-07-07 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Bill Weir said, "Would appreciate any comments any of you would have concerning the size of the KR2 rudder. Is it too small, is it larger than required, or is it just right?" Mine is a KR-1? and the KR-2 I owned was so long ago I wouldn't want to give a rudder evaluation at this late date. In t

KR> N886MJ for sale

2016-07-07 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Well that's sad news. No more frozen hangar door stories and no more "Yee Has!!" after a magical flight on a cold winter's day. I think you've got two KR's out there running around now Mark. I came across one you built a long time ago, so that makes two if I'm not mistaken or confused. With y

KR> ORD Head (seats)

2016-07-03 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I think I read the Revmaster seats are chrome-moly, or at least chrome, but really all the old seats needed was a little nickle added to the mixture. Funny how misunderstandings and rumors persist. Steve once told me the reason for adjusting valves was because the valves "stretch". Now, I know

KR> EVS - Enhanced Vision System

2016-07-01 Thread laser147 at juno.com
This link is especially for "Deer Slayer" Mark Jones, although others may be interested. Relatively low-cost EVS for Experimentals - just like the G-650's have. http://goo.gl/3AO9J5 Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get onl

KR> DRD's heads

2016-07-01 Thread laser147 at juno.com
"I asked about the valves and was told "they're high quality", but got no further details. " That's a fascinating site - great resource - but somebody who can't be more specific on something critical like valves might as well be working behind the counter at McDonalds. I've attached my favorite

KR> Insulting Larry?

2016-06-27 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Darn Bryan, you mis-read something. I wouldn't insult Larry for the world. I apologize to everyone for stirring things up. Mike KSEE LendingTree Two Cards Are Now Paying an Absurd 10% Cash Back http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TG

KR> DRD

2016-06-26 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "DRD looks like they have a lot of interesting type 1 heads. http://www.drdracingheads.com/xcart/home.php"; That whole site is interesting . . . and the first time I've come across it - even though it's just up the road from me. Looks like VW heaven. Chromed bail-type valve covers! My bla

KR> Brainless Posters

2016-06-26 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Larry said, "I feel your frustration but using a firing squad to encourage change will only result in less participation." Being nice to these morons may very well reduce participation - as Martha would say, "that's a good thing." Mark rightly mentions it doesn't do any good. You can't improv

KR> Brainless posters

2016-06-25 Thread laser147 at juno.com
"Wanna sell it? Bill Jacobs" How about taking your private business propositions off net and also learning how to put a subject in the subject line and not re-posting the entire message you are referring/replying to? It screws up our very valuable archives when you do stupid stuff like that

KR> R-3000

2016-06-23 Thread laser147 at juno.com
wow, that R3000 is interesting! > https://issuu.com/panzera/docs/issue_104.5 Calm down Chris. That's way too much engine for your KR-1. They pull 700 HP out of that motor (for ten seconds at a time). I agree though . . . it's an impressive bit of kit.

KR> Revmaster

2016-06-22 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I was just reading Pat Panzera's review of the company and its engines and noticed the info that Revmaster will supply the engine as a kit if the buyer so chooses. https://issuu.com/panzera/docs/issue_104.5 Blazeray Deemed: One Househ

KR> VW Engines

2016-06-22 Thread laser147 at juno.com
"Re. Great planes. With all due respect Mark, and I mean that sincerely, their has been the same man at the heart of Great Planes from the beginning . . ." I've got about 900 hours on mine and trust it as much (or more) as I would a Lycoming or Continental. I routinely fly at night and over wild

KR> What drones carry

2016-06-22 Thread laser147 at juno.com
For those who don't subscribe to Avweb you've probably missed this one. Notice the tiny little ADS-B technology about halfway through from one of the new companies we've never heard of. I've seen these systems getting smaller and cheaper as time goes by and this is yet another example. Comply

KR> Valves

2016-06-21 Thread laser147 at juno.com
A year or two ago, someone with a new Revmaster - I think it was the R-2300 - sent us a picture of head/valve damage he had suffered with his new engine. Someone else was referenced at that time who had the same problems with that engine. How could that happen? Nobody knows the VW better than

KR> VW Cylinder Heads

2016-06-21 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I continue to be amazed that Mark has time to not only buy, build, crash and re-build but also track down esoteric forums on VW heads. I would guess Mark doesn't get much sleep. Thanks to the link I've discovered a new tool - an "air file". I don't need one but do enjoy buying stuff I don't ne

KR> KR for sale

2016-06-19 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Looks like a good one. Parts for the Limbach will cost a fortune but hopefully the buyer won't need any. With 300 hours on it, registered, looks nice in the picture. Even at asking price you can't build one for three times that plus saves a lot of work - good deal for somebody. _

KR> VW engine questions

2016-06-19 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Few VW questions, anyone know any significant differences between Great Plains and Revmaster approaches to VW Type 1 engine? As time has gone by Revmaster has developed more and more proprietary parts for their engines - so your only source for parts is Revmaster for some things. They are both e

KR> Flywheel alternators

2016-06-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Thank you Jeff and Mark (and others who have commented) for the feedback on my alternator voltmeter reading a little low. I'll get my multi-meter out and try and stay clear of the prop and take some readings on the regulator. Mike KSEE _

KR> iFly720 - Navigators, etc.

2016-06-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I've recently been wasting money on various navigators that I've been thinking of for some time. For years I've been using the AnywhereMap ATC which with it's 5 inch overall size has been perfect for my small cockpit, plus the AnywhereMap software is about as perfect as can be found. Until the ow

KR> Flywheel alternators

2016-06-13 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Anybody know if the flywheel alternators that are in the Great Plains engines wear out with time? It seems my voltmeter needle is riding around 11 volts instead of 12 with the engine at full RPM. It might be my imagination. If they DO wear out with time, what needs to be replaced? What wears?

KR> ADS-B rebate

2016-06-06 Thread laser147 at juno.com
According to the article at the link below, the FAA is offering a $500 rebate to those who install ADS-B IN/OUT systems. http://goo.gl/VqPIbD I've been reading recently, Navworx and Selus have FAA compliant ADS-B systems for prices approaching $500. Concievably, if you put a system in that co

KR> Brake fluid

2016-06-06 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I've got Rosenhaun reservoirs and cylinders attached to my rudder pedals and the wheels and brakes are also Rosenhaun. I'm pretty sure Rosenhaun sold out to Matco at some point so I guess I could say I have Matco wheels and brakes, although there may be differences now. When I first changed my fl

KR> Ethanol

2016-06-06 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I had an old Cadillac with a computer display that would read out my real-time fuel consumption. I imagine most cars have such things these days, althoiugh the Oldsmobile that I replaced my beloved Cadillac with doesn't. Whenever I would drive cross country and got into the mid-west where ethanol

KR> Troy's KR

2016-06-03 Thread laser147 at juno.com
The new prop and new windscreen makes me wonder if the new owner hit a bird or some other incident that would have messed up only the prop and windscreen. I would also wonder who did the 0-200 overhaul and the reason for it. In any case, whoever buys it needs to take the engine apart and see wha

KR> HAPI issues

2016-05-26 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I believe that the JAB 2200 is the perfect engine for the KR1." Why Dan? Aren't the parts a lot harder to get and more expensive than the VW? Dunno . . . just asking. One of the fellows in my EAA chapter had that engine in his Tailwind and couldn't keep valve seats in the head. Sold the p

KR> A more direct link

2016-05-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
http://www.uavionix.com/products-2/ping2020/ KooBuzz Wow, Johnny Manziel Is Still Partying Like A Rockstar [15 Pics] http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5737a4ac4b0c924ab326bst04vuc

KR> 2020 Mandate

2016-05-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
We're still a long way out from having to comply but look what is already showing up for our (Experimental category) use. http://www.uavionix.com/products-2/pingnav/ KooBuzz Wow, Johnny Manziel Is Still Partying Like A Rockstar [15 Pics

KR> Crash reports

2016-05-13 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Larry said, "I've often wondered what happened to several KRs I've seen in the past like Robert Muse's KR , the turbine KR seen at the Perry, Oklahoma KR Gathering in the late 90's, and the retractable gear KR owned by the Gathering host at Perry." Bobby Muse's really nice KR met it's end ove

KR> Fiberfrax, exhaust heat article

2016-05-13 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I've seen some net entries lately with the name Fiberfrax on the title and just came across this very good article on exhaust heat that mentions this product and others. I've always been suspicious of wrapping pipes and after reading this it's confirmed that it isn't a good idea. The article is t

KR> My two cents

2016-05-12 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I should add . . . re tailheavy KR's . . . my first KR was an original canvas-seat standard KR with no mods so that's what I was basing my comment on. As nose gears got added and fuselages got lengthened (such as with my current one 15 ft. 8.5 inches), the tail heaviness with two people situation

KR> My two cents

2016-05-12 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Lots of discussion of parachutes lately with related subjects of sailplanes, structural failures, flying over solid cloud decks, etc. Various thoughts: KR's tend to be "tail heavy" from the factory. As fuel is consumed this feature gets even worse. The KR-2 with two people in it is ridiculou

KR> USB GPS

2016-05-08 Thread laser147 at juno.com
While on the subject of electronic stuff I must mention this little marvel at the link below. I bought two of them since they were so inexpensive. The DELL tablet I'm preparing to use as a navigator (at least some of the time) doesn't have a built-in GPS, although the newest model of the Venue 8

KR> Navigators, PFD's, MFD's, etc.

2016-05-08 Thread laser147 at juno.com
While we're on the subject of electronic devices - I ought to mention something I bought recently. It's been around since at least 2005 on various platforms and with ever-increasing capabilities. It runs on full Windows, not CE or Mobile. Until recently there haven't been any decent Windows tabl

KR> Removable Front Deck - Brake reservoirs

2016-05-06 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I'd love to fix it so my brakes don't go away while landing, but I simply can't get there! And bleeding brakes is not uncommon (leaks so happen) . . ." Although I have a removable front deck and a removable custom-built 17.2 gallon fuel tank and can get to my brake cylinders very easily, Ken

KR> Engine failure modes

2016-05-05 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Chris noted: http://blog.aopa.org/opinionleaders/2014/04/09/how-do-piston-aircraft-eng ines-fail/ Great link Chris, thanks. I always read anything by Mike Busch or John Deakin. I found a bunch of other things of interest linked to that forum link above and have subscribed. Mike KSEE ___

KR> Turbocharging

2016-05-05 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I would like to turbocharge eventually if not at the get-go." It really does need to start at the "get go". Compression ratio needs to be lowered a little and probably some other considerations need to be taken into account. Slapping one on an existing engine (like the Aerovee approach? dunno

KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads - cooling

2016-05-04 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Chris said, > " . . . but I *think* I saw the top tier turbocharged verson priced at 37k OUCH!" That ain't nuttin' fo a stepper. * Yeah. The Chinese have Limbach now. They've hauled it all off to China. Of course, the Chinese also now have Continental and practically everyth

KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads

2016-05-04 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "50% more power, 50% more weight, but lot more reliability in the form of two extra cylinders . . ." . . .that also make it inherently smoother as well, I think. Having said that however, I can't say that as nicely as I keep my engine/prop balanced that vibration has ever been the slightest pr

KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads - cooling

2016-05-03 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "Has anyone checked out Motorav.com? It looks to me like they have done what should be done with regard to the basic VW type 1 engine." The only forced landing I've had with either of my KR's was due to an exhaust valve spring breaking (due to metal fatigue - Rimco re-used old springs when re-bu

KR> oil priming a VW type 1 engine vs the Corvair

2016-05-01 Thread laser147 at juno.com
That's a keeper. I doubt I'll ever be needing to put my engine back together after taking it apart like that, at least not this lifetime, but this piece on how to pre-lube it is getting put in printed form together with my other essential VW reference material. Thanks Mark. Re the sawhorses .

KR> FW: Type 1 Cylinder Heads - cooling

2016-05-01 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "The sump is not the worst place to shed heat." Sure isn't. The more fins or circulation around the sump the better, at least in hot weather for sure. Getting it too hot can cause it to crack, the magnesium ones more easily than the aluminum ones I've got the idea in my head . . . don't know

KR> Pretty Good Deal

2016-04-27 Thread laser147 at juno.com
For a very small back-up radio with headset adapter and both alkaline and nicad battery packs, chargers, etc. Take a look. http://goo.gl/yi2acv Mind Pause The Wedding Photographer Wasn't Expecting To Capture That http://thirdpartyoffer

KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads

2016-04-26 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Chris said, > "One issue I wonder about is the new aerovee turbo option, since these heads and their temps are a key issue, one wonders about pushing that much more thermally with the use of a turbocharger (and no intercooler)." Yes, one does wonder. The longevity and reliability of the VW as a

KR> Type 1 Cylinder Heads

2016-04-23 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Dan said, > "I had a GPASC 2180 back before they realized that the oversized valves were useless and a detriment. The replacements that I got from GPASC, were from EMPI" The ones I have are also EMPI. There's some discussion about the value of going to the 40mm valves - my position on the issu

KR> KR in Sport Aviation

2016-04-14 Thread laser147 at juno.com
What a great compendium Mark. Thanks a lot. I've got a number of these SA articles, along with many other articles done over the years from various sources, but having all the ones just from Sport Aviation, all in one place, is perfect. Mike KSEE __

KR> KR2s

2016-04-09 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "Anyone wanting to see some photos of Josh Choitz's KR2s for sale can go to: http://www.bouyea.net/KRGathering/ and click on 2011." Nice treatment of the canopy. I saw that with Bill Clapp's plane (wonder whatever happened to that one . . .) and having that top would sure help with glare (t

KR> Holes in belly board

2016-04-06 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Joe Nunley said, > " . . . and put holes in your belly board. ;) We've talked about this subject some years back . . . it'll all be in those great archive resource we have. In my experience and in looking into the subject, the main plane we think of as having holes in their dive brakes was the

KR> C.G location, Engine centerline

2016-04-02 Thread laser147 at juno.com
What's a weight and balance? Wall Street Daily Peter Schiff: China Just Armed its Financial Missile http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/56162916e7f1531dest01vuc

KR> BID definition

2016-03-19 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Thanks to all you knowledgable folks for educating me a little on this. Just talked recently to Ken Cottle who put these BID wings of mine together back in 1987. My KR-1? was signed off for flight April 21, 1987. This is the plane used in the VHS video on how to install the Diehl wingskins. B

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 70

2016-03-18 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "The Diehl wing skins are a sandwich with inner and outer layers of 2 BID on a foam core. I have talked with other builders that have used the Diehl skins and not used the spar extensions; they just use the rather stiff skin as a monocoque stressed skin. The Diehl skins extend the horizontal

KR> O-200

2016-03-08 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Nice engine. The KR was designed for a VW though . . . and sure have been a lot of us that have had great good luck with the chugger. Whether with GP or Revmaster, keep the oil and cylinder head temps under control and they run reliably and forever. Parts are inexpensive. The best single key

KR> History

2016-03-06 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Whenever I can't remember some long ago person, plane, fly-in, incident, event, whatever - I've gotten accustomed over many years to ask Sparky about those things which have slipped my mind. He's in his 80's - 85 coming up on 86 but has a much better memory than me so I use his brain instead of mi

KR> Can this plane be fixed?

2016-02-21 Thread laser147 at juno.com
The whole top half has come apart from the bottom. It appears to have just fallen off. It's just lying there on the ground next to the plane. Tornado? Vandalism? A real mystery. The plane says "Experimental" on it so clearly the builder was experimenting with something to keep the top half

KR> Archives

2016-02-20 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I contributed last time and will do so again when the Paypal address gets posted. This is an incredibly valuable historical resource. I don't use it that often but boy, when I do it's there, searchable, and works extremely well. If this were to go away it would be a major loss. Mike KSEE

KR> Header tank

2016-02-11 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Brian said, "I have been hanging upside down by the seatbelt in a KR with the header tank on fire. All the fuel in the wings is wise advice." What happened next? That has to be against rule #17 (I think) regarding excess brevity. Where the heck is the moderator. ___

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 30

2016-01-30 Thread laser147 at juno.com
David said, > "Not sure if I mentioned it in here, but for IN only, it is hard to beat the open-software stratux. Less than $120 for everything. Or make it as fancy as you like. :)" I'll go take a look at that. Thanks. Mike KSEE

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 30

2016-01-30 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I was simply mentioning one possible option as an example, not trying to recommend any particular solution for you. I'll not bother you with any further information." It's just a discussion. I wasn't "bothered." Mike KSEE Citi

KR> TruTrak ECO

2016-01-29 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Larry said, > "The TruTrak may be light weight but it is a considerable greater percentage more weight on the KR control surfaces as compared to the control surfaces of an RV." You're right about sticking something onto a control surface. I like the idea of attaching the roll control to the

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-29 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "On example from Freeflight is a 978 Mhz UAT with integrated GPS for $2k. Going this approach means keeping the weight of the old Mode C transponder, antenna, and wiring, and also using up more panel space, and potential increased maintenance costs, etc." It's still early days yet in this area.

KR> TruTrak ECO

2016-01-28 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I talked to Lucas at TruTrak this morning and got my name on the list. That's about all one can do at this point. The ECO has been developed, at this point, only for the RV-4 and the RV-10. Lucas said two inquiries have been made by KR people so with me, there are now three KR's on the list.

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-28 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I am using a GRT Mini as the control head for a remote mounted Trig TT22 transponder . . ." Thanks for the suggestion DJ but at $2500 from Gulf Coast (usually the cheapest source) I'm thinking I can find an ADS-B out solution a lot cheaper than that. With the TT22 we're paying a premium for i

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-27 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Brian said, > "The GRT mini is very nice also and can be used as a full blown EFIS or as a portable like the Dynon D2." I didn't even look at GRT when looking for a portable attitude instrument. I've been thinking of GRT as a supplier or large panel mount screens but I'm really out of date. Th

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-26 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Jeff said, "Gyros are heavy and require a vacuum source with a lot of associated heavy plumbing. Mike Stirewalt has his Dynon D2 for sale for a very reasonable price." I did have it for sale . . . but within minutes of listing it on Vansairforce I had two buyers. I sold it to the one whose ema

KR> VW engines

2016-01-25 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Whoever bought Video Bob's KR project got a Type IV that looked really nice - as did the entire project. Whoever bought that project got quite a deal. Citi ThankYou?? Preferred Earn 20,000 bonus ThankYou?? Points http://thirdpartyoffe

KR> Vacuum Pump

2016-01-25 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I had a 1983 Cadillac with the 4.1 V-8 that had a belt driven vacuum pump to supplement manifold vacuum. I don't know how common that is, using a vacuum pump to supplement manifold vacuum on car engines, but the 4.1 came from the factory with such a pump. So . . . junkyards would be a good source

KR> Dynon D2 Pocket Panel

2016-01-23 Thread laser147 at juno.com
oving map programs that need a supplemental/external AHARS. I prefer the TruTrak ADI I already have in my KR for an attitude indicator so have no use for this device, nice as it is. Send me an email off line if interested. Laser147 at Juno.com Mike KSEE _

KR> VW engines

2016-01-23 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Thanks, Glover, Wayne, Langford and Larry. It was a posting by Wayne some time ago that promped the question. His link http://type4store.com/, located south of Chicago, shows some really nice looking components. They have polished and ported heads, specially ported to take advantage of a cam opti

KR> VW engines

2016-01-22 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Would somebody take the time to explain why the Type IV engine is not the engine you usually see in homebuilts. Why is the Type 2 favored? Mike KSEE Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZIN

KR> VW + Prop

2015-12-24 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Mark said, "I meant 54x52. . . . wanted to be able to cut it down . . ." Just coincidentally that Sterba 52 x 52 I had that I sent back to Ken Cottle started life as a 54 x 52. He originally had a HAPI 1835 on my KR-1? so cut one inch off of each tip to get more speed back when he and Jim Fa

KR> VW + prop

2015-12-23 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Langford said, "I'm now flying a "52x54" Sterba prop on the 650 pound KR2. As the engine gets broken in, I expect the RPMs to come up a bit more also, maybe 3500 or so." You really did something special to Faughn's old engine to be getting those numbers, especially with single ignition. With m

KR> TruTrak Autopilot $999

2015-12-22 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Since I'm a real fan of TruTrak I'm not sure why I'm only finding out about this now, but it's only just started shipping in any case and I'm still too busy with the Cavalier to spend any time on my KR but what a nice thing to find out about. Oh how I've longed for at least a wing leveler - someth

KR> KT-76 & 76A

2015-12-20 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I just bought a KT76 for 150 and sent it off to transponderrepair.com which cost me another $135." Sounds like you did well on that. The 76 is an earlier version but never heard anything bad about it. Up to a $50 daily credit. Unw

KR> KT76A and VHF worth?

2015-12-18 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I can give you some figures on the transponder. I paid $600 for mine in 2006 which included an ACK-30 encoder. I just had to replace the ARC transponder in a Cavalier. It needed a sign-off and wouldn't pass the test so had the shop replace it with a used KT-76A. $1054 included troubleshooting t

KR> Dual ignition

2015-12-15 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "Don't even get me started on the mag versus electronic ignition debate..." What debate? The advantage of having two, at least with my primitive litttle GP 2180, isn't debateable. If I turn one off I lose 100 RPM. If one fails, the engine will limp along at 100 less RPM but will continue r

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