Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-03 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 10:47 PM 1/2/2017, you wrote: what is the estimated empty weight, did he mention a number? ++ No, but I'm guessing it will be a bit on the heavy side for a KR1, even with a light engine. Larry Flesner

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Kayak Chris via KRnet
what is the estimated empty weight, did he mention a number? ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 08:38 PM 1/2/2017, you wrote: is the sides of this fuselage fiberglass instead of plywood? Also are the rib to spar shelf brackets temporary? +++ No plywood on the fuselage. Foam center with two layers of glass on the outside and one layer

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Kayak Chris via KRnet
ok no retracts, duh, shoulda gone back and looked. ideally I'd like to build a tri-retract, original size KR1, with engine back against the firewall as original, and with a normalizing turbocharger. the main retracts are easy. the nose can swing back halfway into a center pocket (I think). as to

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 09:23 PM 1/2/2017, you wrote: very cool! question, I think you said it had retracts, if so where does the nosegear retract to? + No retracts. It does have a steerable nose wheel. Larry Flesner

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Tinyauto--- via KRnet
I don't think he said retracts. He said it had tricycle gear. Normally these are tail draggers. In a message dated 1/2/2017 9:24:12 P.M. Central Standard Time, krnet@list.krnet.org writes: very cool! question, I think you said it had retracts, if so where does the nosegear

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Kayak Chris via KRnet
very cool! question, I think you said it had retracts, if so where does the nosegear retract to? ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see

Re: KR> KR 1 project

2017-01-02 Thread Tinyauto--- via KRnet
Well I must say Dennis is building very different from what is normally seen. The photos bring up a lot of questions. You may have mentioned it before, but is the sides of this fuselage fiberglass instead of plywood? Also are the rib to spar shelf brackets temporary? Neat canopy. I am

KR> KR-1 project - FREE!

2008-10-12 Thread Steve Glover
Hello Netters, I have a KR-1 in the boat stage. Spars are complete. Extra spruce plus other stuff. FREE! I need it gone ASAP! I am moving and don't have the room or time to mess with it. It's a great jump start for someone without alot of cash...Please be a serious builder, not just a

KR> KR-1 project - FREE!

2008-10-12 Thread boeing757me...@aol.com
In a message dated 3/25/2004 12:21:51 AM US Mountain Standard Time, kr...@earthlink.net writes: kr...@earthlink.net where you at?

KR> KR-1 project - FREE!

2008-10-12 Thread Dennis Mingear
Well, the price is right. I'm located in the Bay Area Steve, where in Ca. is Rancho Santa Margarita located? Denny ... Hello Netters, I have a KR-1 in the boat stage. Spars are complete. Extra spruce plus other stuff. FREE! I need it gone ASAP! I am moving and don't have the room or time to