KR> Thomasville Fly-in and more

This weekend was a lot of fun.   Being that my KR is still down for interior overhaul and annual inspection I flew out to the annual Thomasville fly-in in a KR2S that belongs to Todd Theilin.   It is a nice KR with a sporty Mosler conversion in it.   150mph in cruise with the gear up.  Little

KR> Bad News: N4DD Dan F. and trip to KMVN

Dan, we are all praying for you and your recovery.   Sorry to hear about your bird but your health and life are so much more valuable to us.   Keep your spirit up and get well.  N41768 and I wont be making it to KMVN this year due to bad weather on this end and requirement that I be here on 

KR> Oshkosh 09

Howdy folks,  I left out of Valdosta, Ga on Friday at noon and flew up to Mount Vernon to spend the night.  Got to go out to dinner with Chris (airport manager for Mt Vernon) and spent the night there at the FBO on their new leather couches.  Very comfortable.   Left out early in the morning

KR> Ad on Auxiliary tanks

I am currently finishing up a welded aluminum header tank that will fit KRs that can simply be bolted in (12gallons) and will be available for sale in order to get rid of the composite header tanks.  Questions about alcohol and proper building procedures make this the way to go.  This coming

KR> Valdosta crash

Steve , no throwing under the bus has ever been done here.  As someone who has helped in many investigations in the past we can only go by what is known.   We know that there were no apparent electrical problems in the prior two flights but after Cary had been working under the panel is when

KR> Valdosta crash - lessons to be learned....

I was really surprised to find out from Cary's friend Tim (a pilot) that he smoked all the time while flying.  Cary had driven up to VA to pick up a plane  that Tim had purchased and ferried it down with Tim about two weeks before the accident.  On that flight (an airplane Cary had never flown

KR> Sun n Fun 09 - Sell KR?

Sun n Fun was just as fun and eventful as always though with the added complexity of being an exhibitor this year.  I did do the smart thing and fly down to Lakland a couple days early to avoid the Notam and traffic.  It was a nice smooth and uneventful 1.5 hour trip listening to my MP3 and

KR> KR2 fatal crash

To all,  It is with great saddness that I can say that the fellow that crashed his KR outside of Valdosta was a longtime friend of mine Cary Howard.  I waited for family permission before releasing his name.  Cary was a great man, quiet  yet energetic.  He did a lot of work for me through the

KR> Exhaust systems

For the first couple years of flying my KR I have been using a mild steel exhaust bolted to the original cast logs on the corvair.  I had them ceramic coated and they have worked very well as far as keeping temps down in the cowling and had not cracked.  Last year I tooled up and designed

KR> A new KR is born! --Glad your okay Mark

Folks-  I would like to congratulate Cary Howard on the first flight of his KR2/Corvair.  N456CH took off on Sunday afternoon (beautiful weather)  for a short flight around the pattern here in Valdosta Ga.   The airplane flew straight and true with no bad tendancies or major issues.  Engine

KR> (no subject)

I know this is a bit different from a corvair guy, but is anybody interested in a O-200 engine core? I have the case, crank, gears and rear housing and some other parts. No Mags, or cylinders (they were toast). I also have a complete running O-200 available that belonged to a friend of

KR> Site update - upcoming trip

Hey ya'll, I would like you to check out my web site, billclapp.com and a couple new and more complete items. I finally finished more of my biography and also added a new page - "Current Adventures". Check out my last trip. I will soon be doing a similar trip out to Colorado, so if

KR> Northern Trip Update!

Well, here I sit at my new computer to send out a hote to all those who are following the first of what I hope are many more successful trips to visit and help fellow builders and pilots. As you may know I left out of Valdosta GA in my Corvair powered KR2S for LaGrange GA (180 m) on (last)

KR> What is the movement?

I believe I first heard William Wynne call the corvair community and emphasis on learning as a "movemt". It is hard to describe but once you and in int you understand it. It realy is that levely mixture of friendships, hard work, reasearch and development, and enjoying the learning process

KR> What is the movement?

I believe I first heard William Wynne call the corvair community and emphasis on learning as a "movemt". It is hard to describe but once you and in int you understand it. It realy is that levely mixture of friendships, hard work, reasearch and development, and enjoying the learning process

KR> Northbound!

Well here I am in Casey IL. Ive been spending the last couple days working on Cleone Markwell's 601HD with Corvair. After performing an annual inspection and some repairs to electrical and other systems we fired it up and flew it this morning. Nice Flying plane. We still have a couple

KR> Trip to Fargo?

Here are some tenative plans. If thigs work out I hope to be flying north to Fargo for the Mini Corvair college the begins on the 25th of May. I should leave out of here on the 21st and visit some Peitenpol guys in Atlanta, then the 26 to Tennessee area, then Casey IL to work on Cleone

KR> "Sanity Saturday" nears.

- Do you have a hand miter saw? That would make less noise and let you procede on a lot of stuff. My dad mad his KR and cut most of the wood by handsaw and adjustable miter blocks. Just an IDEA! Bill Darren Crompton wrote: OK. It's Friday night and I am counting

KR> North bound trip ! Web site UP and being developed - Please comment!

Here's the schedule so far and Lord willing.I am leaving out of Valdosta Ga on Tuesday morning, flying to LaGrange to visit with Gardner Mason , Peitenpol builder, and then onto Cleone Markwell's (Zenith 601 HDS) that evening. Im hoping to do an inspection and RTS flight on his plane so

KR> Wing attach fittings - twin

Okay - time to mix it up! I just have a couple questions. WAFs are currently made out of 4130. Can I have them hydro cut from stainless and what would be the difference in material strength? I am planning for a WAF that is a single piece on either side of the spar instead of two. I may

KR> Floats

No - but Ive heard that they do float! bobby burington wrote: HI, I looked through about 500 entries and couldn't find any info on floats. Has anyone put floats on their KR, or does anyone have any information on floats for the KR-2 ?. Thanks Robert

KR> Tornado

Mark - please run the engine a little richer than you do - fuel is a lot of your cooling. Hope the tornado makes a big difference. Bill Mark Jones wrote: I forgot to mention in my flight report that this was also the first time I flew with the Tornado installed behind the

KR> Home from Sun n Fun

Yes - Im finally back home - although only an hour and a half away from Lakeland it is nice to anticipate sleeping in a real bed. I arrived at Sun n Fun on Monday the 16th trailing Rick Lindstroms pretty 601XL. We both arrived unscathed and tied down. I spent the week camped out next to

KR> Magazine article

Just a reminder - my Kr finished was 7300.00 - and that was in 2004! It is still possible. Im trying tp build my twin in under 8000.00 I think I can do it again! Bill flymaca711...@aol.com wrote: Hi all i have the magazine just have to find it . that magzine started my love of the kr

KR> 35 for 35th

Hey there Mark - Yeah Ive been laid back watching all the hubub as well. I think that is why I shut down my TV and internet when I started building my airplane and just took good hands on advise from people I knew that build flying stuff. I remember the day I turned on the internet and

KR> New stuff from WW - Sun n Fun

Just a little update...I just got back from WW in Florida and had a most excellent time. I got to personally see a few new goodies that are on his new web update...The Gold prop hub is so cool looking and light! Im putting in a order for a couple very soon. Another Way cool item is that new

KR> update and parts - electronic ignition

Back into the air again with a couple changes on the plane. I was down at WW helping him do some flying and checkout on the 601 when we decided to install the Crane electronic points (without points) into the WW distributor. After a little playing around we had it up and running. Flew

KR> WW parts, building the "TWIN"

Hi guys - Well I guess Ill put in my two cents worth. Im not sure if the whole"Jeff" thing was a prank or not but I thought it a little upsetting when I saw that somebody wanted to market direct copies of WW stuff. Its nice enought that he gives us drawings for his parts and manual and

KR> Twin !

Yes I am building the twin but right now stuck until I get the wood picked up to build the center spars with. Once I get the center spars built then I will assemble the fuselage. I think I can build most of the boat in a week. Nomex is easy to work with. I dont have much documentation but I

KR> Fwd: Twin !

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KR> Engines

If you are going CORVAIR - I picked up mine froma junkyard for about 150.00 a few weeks later and a couple thouseand bucks and I had a running engine. Of course the Corvair has changed somewhat since I built mine and upgraded it so I think that if you built it yourself you could finish it for

KR> Rolls

The KRrolls fairly well but mine is a little on the slow side. The stresses on the airframe are negligable. The biggest problem I have is roll rate and that can be fixed by increasing my aileron travel. Ive got mine set on the low end but am sure if I added 3 or 4 degrees to the travel that

KR> Sun n Fun

Hello KR world. Yes I do plan to attend Sun n Fun again this year Lord willing. I hope to have my grandfathers 1960 Airstream down in camping again and bring my daughter down and spend the whole week. It is a really good time for the both of us. We try to promote KRs and the Corvair

KR> Sun n Fun

Hello KR and Corvair world. Yes I do plan to attend Sun n Fun again this year Lord willing. I hope to have my grandfathers 1960 Airstream down in camping again and bring my daughter down and spend the whole week. It is a really good time for the both of us. We try to promote KRs and the

KR> oops... I missed Friday (off-topic VW post)

That is awesome - I need one in my yard! Oscar Zuniga wrote: The only KR content here is that some KRs fly with VW engines. Now for the rest of the story: try to find the engine on this VW: http://blog.coker.com/index.php/2007/01/30/billy-f-gibbons%E2%80%99-bus-ball

KR> Congrats Jaco!

Congratulations to a new KR member! As one who's been there - there is nothing quite like it!...YEEEHHAAAWWW! Continue with care and many happy hours awaitBill AVLEC wrote: Well, except for Mark J, I havn't seen a single word of congratulations to Jaco Swanepoel

KR> Gone flying

Just got back from a little flying and some testing in the Kr - hadnt flown in a few days so I thought I would go out and have some fun. Brought in a couple numbers for you number crunchers out there. at 21" MAP - 4600'altitude, 55 degrees outside, 5.2 gal/hr, 150 mph (gps two ways) 124

KR> Flying - radio - Corvair engine for sale

Finally back in the air after installing a new handheld. I though t the transmitter on the Delcom radio died but what I found out is that my headset adapter doesnt work proprerly. I couldnt use it with the aircraft PTt or intercom so I went ahead and purchased a Vertex 300. Nice radio with

KR> Radio...

Just got back from a flight to a neighboring airport where 100LL is cheaper and giving the folks a couple low passes. Am trying out my new Vertex handheld. It works real well with my intercom and I can transmit about 60 miles out. The only problem I have, and I had it with another handheld,

KR> Delcom radio

Has anybody here worked on wiring a Dlecom handheld into an intercom to use in a Kr? Having trouble making the mic side work. I can get the transmitt to come on with the PTT but tower says that transmit is "scratchy and weak" but unplugged and using radio mic is strong. ANy hints? - Bill

KR> Delcom radio

Has anybody here worked on wiring a Dlecom handheld into an intercom to use in a Kr? Having trouble making the mic side work. I can get the transmitt to come on with the PTT but tower says that transmit is "scratchy and weak" but unplugged and using radio mic is strong. ANy hints? - Bill

KR> Corvair engine

Still have a Corvair 110 engine available - partially built for aircraft - nitrided crank and all...call me 229-506-7741 .Bill __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

Okay - lets not confuse people too much - My actual email is ifly...@yahoo.com - Sorry Dan - that is a real old oneHope all is well with you...thanks Bill Clapp Dan Heath wrote: OK, maybe it is because you don't know Bill's address. This workshop is a great idea and a

KR> The new KR

I still fly a Wright Flyer.I think the human part of us that drives us to strive forward in improvements and modifications, both in speed and safety, are things that are important in aviation otherwise we would all be in Wright flyers today. Yes - the Kr I fly now is a dramatic improvement

KR> KR WORKSHOP #1? - Gear install - stub wing

In order to see if there is any interest in the KR WORKSHOP idea I am going to make a proposal. Call me if your interested in attending. I have a KR2 that is going to have the orginal retracts removed, Dan Deihl gear installed and stub wings glassed and preped. These have wing skins so I

KR> KR WORKSHOP #1? - Gear install - stub wing

Not a bad idea - Ill look into it. Rick and Pam wrote: could it be possible to document these workshops with a video? I would love to come to the gear workshop but I still have to earn a living. you could probably make quite a bit of money just by setting up a camera and

KR> KR WORKSHOP / nose bowl question

If you have the KR2 (not S) it will work fine - just have to split the bottom cowl half and pull it together. I have done a couple and they turned out well. Check Glenda McElwees web site awesometrvl.com - It fits perfect on the 2S (see my photos).. Make sure your getting the KR cowl - not

Subject: KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

Ben - give me a call on my home line - 229-506-7741 - If you want a week long training session built to suit - let me know. If you spent a week doing woodwork - building a spar - glassing a wing, getting questions answered - and getting home with a lot more experience and MOJO to build - what

KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

Hi Jon - thanks for the interest. What would you like to lear for sure? If intersted Ill be starting to book up the calender for Workshops. You can drive down and bring your stuff or just learn how to do it. Call me 229-506-7741 - Thanks -Bill Jon Sanders wrote:

KR> header tanks

My preference on my Corvair KR2S is to run the header because of my gravity feed carb - Gravity is pretty dependable - I think it is more reliable than a fuel pump (no reported incidents of loss of gravity other than with some assossiated UFO sightings) I have a 13 gallon header and 10 gallons

KR> Mobile KR Workshop

For some that might be interested I will also be putting my A services and KR experience out on the market as part of the KR Workshop - gone mobile! If you so desire, I will fly (in my KR) to your location to help build, inspect, do modifications, annuals, check project to buy or sell, give a

KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

Here is my idea on the wing build. Build the outer wing panel first. Using a jig I have build both outboard wing sections completely. The builder would go home to his boat with both wings completed. The fuselage is then leveled and the wing attach fittings are drilled onto the center

KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

nd I'm there. I will be ready to start my wings in a few months and I would love to have the chance to have the help of another builder with your experience. Thanks John Godwin > [Original Message] > From: william Clapp > To: > Date: 1/1/2007 3:51:00 PM > Subject: KR> KR B

KR> KR workshop

Just so you all know, If I do go ahead with this idea of a workshop there will be a website up and running so that you will be informed. For now I am just getting ideas together. One new idea - have a time for checking prepurchased KRs and have them inspected and improved for flight.

KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

Yes - I believe that coul;d be a possibility as well - I do build them for cars and have owned a 2100D turbo Revemaster.SO that is also possible. Bill Lee Van Dyke wrote: Bill, Will you be offering a VW Engine building forum also. Lee Van Dyke > > 3) Engine build

KR> KR workshop

I can do any of the A type inspections such as condition or annual and sign off spars and such. As far as a DAR inspection and paperwork for your Airworthiness card - that is something I am debating about gettingtakes time and expense to get but might be an option later on this

Subject: KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

Welcome to the group ! Yes we will be building different wing configurations. The first will probably be Dan Diehl wing skins this coming month. I will have more information for you shortly. Thanks - Bill benji mosley wrote: Subject: KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

KR> 35 for 35 at AirVenture 2007

Count me in Mark - maybe for two! Bill Mark Jones wrote: As most of you know, the KR celebrates it's 35th birthday this year. I have designated myself, with the blessing of some others, to organize a flight of a minimum of 35 KR's to attend AirVenture 2007. Right

KR> KR Builders Workshop Program

As some of you know I have built a couple KRs in the past - am flying N41768 right now and have helped or am helping with a couple other builds. After some consideration and thought I have decided to put this idea out for your consideration and thought. I have a 5000 sq' shop here at my

KR> Christmas - engine for sale

Merry Christmas to all in Kr land - hope the new year will see many new projects hit the skies...keep building and flying. For sale - I have at this point decided not to keep my spare corvair engine and have it up for sale. Nitrided crank and many other good things to make you new year a

KR> Looking for an O-200

I know where there is a fairly complete 0200 that came out of a Q200. Missing carb and magnetoes I think. Some other parts with. I also have a O200 case/crank and gears for a build up. I think an offer on the complete O200 of around 4000 may be fair. I have the logbooks for it here at the

KR> clip

You may not want to watch some of these first flight takoff clips - unless you want to learn what NOT to do :) Takeoffs are easy - just the landings require some practice. Fly it onto the runway at first and slow it downBill airb...@comcast.net wrote: does anybody know where I can

KR> Corvair engine for sale

Still have a 1969 110 corvair engine for sale - not a core - but fairly complete (Ot 10 cam - new bearings - forged pistons - balanced rods - rebuilt 110 heads- Nitrided crankshaft - and more - for aircraft use.. call me (229)506-7741 Bill __ Do

KR> Alternators

I suggest the little Joh Dere the way WW has his. Mine is similar but made by Kubota. Hi Pete - your CUZ here!.Bill Pete Klapp wrote: Matt I'm looking for an alternator for my Corvair and noticed your thread on the alternators available on e-bay. Where are you

KR> hiccup - ignition

Hey Mark - a couple things to checkcheck your point gap and also if there is any play in the distibutor shaft. Ive seen worn shafts with low points gap cause cutouts on VW's and Corvair. Sometimes just a bit of dust in the cap can cause this as well - dirt in the points - I would check

KR> Changes in Radios - for sale?

This past week Glenda McElwee stopped by to work on her engine for her KR and I returned her radio that I had been using the last two years. Thank you Glenda for the loaner. It is appreciated. It was a Vertex handheld an I had it wired into the intercom and external antenna. It worked great

KR> Corvair College and then some.....

I am back home from another interesting and tiring week at the Corvair college in Edgewater Florida. I drove down on Tuesday in my 66 coupe (corvair of course) and worked through Thurday night helping William Wynne assemble a couple of engines for customers and preping parts and stuff for the

KR> Update - Corvair college....

Howdy yall, Sorry I havent written in in a while but thought I might shoot an update. Ive been busy working, helping people move, trying to fix the house, all those little things, so I havent done much flying lately. Ive only put on a few hours since the Gathering - only to 410 right now so I

KR> It's ALIVE again.

Being that I was at the Gathering and saw that Marks airplane brought him to the Gathering but was unable to fly him homemy guess is that he ate far to many helpings of PRIME RIB!. LOL :) (actually it was a dropped valve seat) Pete Diffey wrote: Mark,

KR> O200 For sale and a CORVAIR engine for sale

Okay guys - heres the deal. I dont know if you remember Larry Koutz - he was a friend and hanger buddy of mine that was killed in April in a home accident. SOme of you Corvair guys met him at Corvair College. Anyway, I helped his widow in the sale of his airplane - a Q200 which ended up

KR> Gathering

Hey Joe - thunderstorms are normally easily dealt with - around- under or between as long as it isnt a squall line - if it is - just land and let it pass over - they move quickly. I hope to leave out in a couple hours - hope to see youall there guys Joe H Horton

KR> Return from Gathering

Again - another great weekend with friends and family. Elaine and I had a blast at the gathering. It took us 5 hours to fly up due to strong headwinds and a fuel stop. Left today about 130 pm local time after trying to help Mark Jones out - bad plug due to mixture settings - heard he had to

KR> Gathering for Kids

Just a question for those managing the Gathering this year. Are there any functions or activities that children could enjoy? As you know, Elaine come with me on many of my trips and plans to this year as well. She wanted to know if there were any activities (zoo and such) that she could go

KR> KR: What's the possibility of finding hydrolic lifters for a type IV

The type 4 engien came out in 1973 and was installed in the Type 2 Volkswagen Bus. This early engine had solid lifters, mechanical fuel pump, carbs, and was 1700 cc. In 1975 it was upgraded to electic fuel pump, fuel injection, 1800cc - still solid lifters. In 1976-1977 it bacame a 2.0 liter

KR> WAF

If I am correct - someone took a wing to 11 Gs of force in destructive testing and the spar broke in the middle of the fuselage - not at the WAFs. And 11 Gs is much better than the 3.5 Gs max rating of a Cessna 172.Yet people never ask if those wings will break. Build per plans and youll

KR> Annual Finished - Gathering

Well - I finally finished up the annual inspection of N41768. I took her out for a spin this morning for a RTS flight - first flight in almost a month..WOW! It was nice to be back in the saddle again. Not too many problems here at the 400 hour mark. Did a little engine work - remounted my

KR> - Gathering

Lee - Ill buy you a prime rib if it helps you fly here ( I'll put it on Mark Jones' tab) ha ha..Bill Lee Van Dyke wrote: NO PRIME RIB I'M NOT COMMING LEE ___ Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> - Gathering

I may just go for that when I get there - prime rib sounds great right now..Bill Lee Van Dyke wrote: I found a Restaurant 1 mile away that will deliver a FULL and COMPLETE prime rib dinner for $14.00. I'm down with that. Lee He did not buy you anything...he put it on

KR> N41768 - Congrats to Dan Heath.....Corvair Flying Video.....Gathering...

Well, it has been two weeks since I last flew 41768 and boy does it itch.. You flyers know what I mean. Cant wait to be back int the air but dome critter ate the gel ear covers off my headset - hope he has a tummy ache. Aircraft Sruce sending me a new pair and then I can go fly. Annual is

KR> KR Gathering ---Homecoming?

Glenda and I were talking and she came up with an interesting idea. Why not a gathering in California at Kens airport or area? Visit Janette? That way Steve Glover doesnt get the longest distance award - A kind of Kr homecoming. Be nice to send in photo to Sport Aviation of 25 KRs and

KR> Gathering location---West?

I like the idea of having a KRavan going west for a gathering location with some different atmosphere.any takers? Mark Langford wrote: Maybe there's a little room for compromise here. I don't think anybody can complain about the venue that Larry and Chris have provided

KR> Gathering location---West?

rr.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of william Clapp Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:57 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Gathering location---West? I like the idea of having a KRavan going west for a gathering location with some

KR> Gathering movie?

Wondered whether or not anybody had heard anything about the 2005 Gathering movie or DVD? It has been a while - maybe we pick it up in Mount Vernon? Keep building and finishing up - not much time left to next Gathering and I want to see all of you there!Bill Clapp

KR> WARBIRD MISHAP AT OSH

Yes - unfortunately I was one of those taxiing for departure when we saw the incident in question. Elaine and I were on the taxi way (ditch) between the runway and the real taxiway when this accident occured. It is a good reminder to do "S" turns to clear the way in front - and maybe have a

KR> Finally Home after Oshkosh!

It has been a long couple weeks but Elaine and I finally made it home. We left out on Tuesday the 18th and flew to Illinois, spent the night and flew up toNew Richmond Wisconsin to my mom and dads on Wednesday. We spent a couple days there with family and helping my dad put the wings on his

KR>Current weight and progress

As of today - fuselage on gear - all brakes and controls installed - horizontal and elevator and trim finished - rudder finished - seat finished - main and rear spar finished - Panel finish but lacking COMM and TRANS. Canopy and forward deck finished - front tank finished - cowling in progress

KR>Fiberglassing front deck

A question about laying up fiberglass on compound bend and deck work. I have finished my front deck so far. I started with the standard two bulkheads - foam betweeen - sand to shape - layer of carbon fiber over that to give me the basic shape. I have added scince then 1/4" ( in a

KR>Painting tips

My shop is in Valdosta Georgia - 10 miles north of Florida on I 75. Yes the acrylic enamel can be a bit soft if not hardened properly. I most always put a couple coats of urethane clear over the top - I have also mixed clear and acrylic enamel and it works well as a top coat. This makes a

KR>paint - brian kraut

Brian - send me your email address if you can - I have a matching car for you plane - send you a pic. Bill - Original Message - From: Brian Kraut To: KR builders and pilots Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 9:59 PM Subject: Re: KR>paint > When I

KR>Painting tips

Dan - "orange peel" comes from a couple problems. Most times if I get an orange peel effect it is because I dont have the paint thinned out enough and it does not get on the surface smoothly. If you have sanded the surface "baby butt smooth" and then apply several coats of propperly thinned

KR>Corvair oil

After thinking about this oil cooler and filter situation on the Corvair motor I think I have it figured out - Somewhat.. If I am wrong someone let me know. I have a plate covering the accessory case - instead of keeping the original pump/filter assy. I have oil leaving out of the pump

KR>paint

I remember a few years back of a bright yellow KR2 that a friend of my father owned. It was named "Tweety Bird".Later I believe he sold it and the built and RV4 that was also yellow and called "Tweety Bird II" I saw the RV in Oshkosh many years ago but it was the first all colored KR I had

KR>Pressure

The problem with the Corvair is that there isnt a way to get a pressure after the oil enters the galley for the bearings. The original setup is to get pressure just after the pump. I would read pressure after the pump, filter, and cooler so I get pressure just as it enters the main galleys. The

KR>Painting tips

Mark asked for any painters to chime in so here goes. I have been painting planes and cars for many years now and have a little experience. Most automotive paint systems are now acrylic urethane, urethane or a polyurethane that are very good UV protectant paints. I recommend to stay away

KR>update

Well, I feel good about building the KR right now. The last two weeks (after some motivation from the Gathering) have been productive. I finished up my header tank installation, Front deck is almost finished down to primering, canopy is about ready primering, canopy is hinged and locks

KR>update

To answer Dan's question about Butt molding - It is a tapered wood molding the cross section looks like a smooth curved triangle. 3/4 incch or so on the bottom and tapers to a point. Two of these are glued back to back to create a rail on top of the longerons and the canopy is sandwiched

KR>Handheld or GPS

Anybody have a good used handheld or GPS for sale? Just looking to save a few bucks. The handheld is just until I can afford my radios I may have to buy my radio and transponder after flying off hours.Gathering '04Maybe.

KR>wheel pants and CG

The tires for my KR are Lamb 4.00 X 5 - 8 Ply. I am going to be flipping the plane over to build up stub wings and fairings. There was a man at the Gathering that had a mold and wheel pants. Does anybody know if they will be available and if they fit my tire? Or are there other pants out

KR>Mark L - Corvair oil system - Progress

Mark - You said that you have changed the original system you deleloped and now have the oil leaving the top of the case (I believe it would be the passanger - right side) and then returning to the bottom of the cooler output plate. Is this correct and do you have any pics of this change? If

KR>First flight report...Finally!!

Congrats on your first flight! Do you have a picture of your grin? Follow up with a good post inspection and then go have more fun. I cant wait to join you. I will be in Jax tomorrow to visit Art Bruce around noon - Hopefully he will be up and flying sometime as well. Regards - Bill

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