Re: KR> progress

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

That a boy. I'm with you on needing more energy. If I were to start another 
plane, I don't know if I could finish.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


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Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:19 PM
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Subject: KR> progress

Hey Guys,
I don't work as steady as I would like on the Dr. Dean air frame but made a 
good day today. I got the bottom side of the left wing glassed. So this week I 
should be able to remount it to the air frame and cut out th aileron. That will 
let me finish controls up on the left side and then move to the right. I wish I 
had the energy I had when I started the first plane when I was 38...
Joe Horton
N357CJ

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KR> progress

[n357cj via KRnet]

Hey Guys,
I don't work as steady as I would like on the Dr. Dean air frame but made a 
good day today. I got the bottom side of the left wing glassed. So this week I 
should be able to remount it to the air frame and cut out th aileron. That will 
let me finish controls up on the left side and then move to the right. I wish I 
had the energy I had when I started the first plane when I was 38...
Joe Horton
N357CJ 

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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Rick Human via KRnet]

I think all you have to do is shim up the main gear until level. The shims will 
be counted as part of your "Tare" as well as wheel chocks.

Rick Human
KR2 N202RH 
Houston, Texas

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>From: Stef den Boer via KRnet 
>Sent: Sep 7, 2018 11:23 AM
>To: KRnet 
>Cc: Stef den Boer 
>Subject: Re: KR> Progress and question
>
>Hi all,
>Thanks for the responce, maybe I was not clear enaugh but I need the 40 mm 
>nose extention to get waterlevel at the longeronsthis is what the plans 
>asking. But should I leave the 10 mm (part to long) on it. If I do that the 
>Bird wil not be in the water level and will be slidly off level.
>Always so hard to explane my question on papersorry
>
>Stef
>
>
>> Op 7 september 2018 om 15:51 schreef Stef den Boer via KRnet 
>> :
>> 
>> 
>> Hi kr family,
>> 
>> Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We 
>> filled up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling. 
>> 
>> Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al 
>> wiring is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and 
>> install safetywire it. 
>> 
>> And install the engine but that is plug and play
>> 
>> The day of the first flight is close...yes
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Question.1
>> 
>> I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron 
>> will be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but 
>> also more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or 
>> schould I leave it like this? 
>> 
>> Question 2
>> 
>> Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
>> situation.
>> 
>> 
>> thanks, stef
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
>> http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2
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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Flesner via KRnet]

On 9/7/2018 11:23 AM, Stef den Boer via KRnet wrote:

But should I leave the 10 mm (part to long) on it.


+++

If I did the right conversion that is only 3/8 of an inch. You'll never 
know the difference.  Leave it in there.  Just make sure it's level to 
do W&B.


Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Rob Schmitt via KRnet]

Steph,

It is a great question.  I my opinion your location is fine. Neutral or slight 
positive is a good thing for takeoffs and landing.  Any negative angle would be 
bad. For weighing the aircraft - the plane should be level. 

With a slight nose up, you will have less pressure on the stick to elevate the 
nose during takeoff.  If it was below level you could have to exert extra 
pressure to get out of the negative angle and could cause a "wheel barrow" 
effect. More force on the main gear is fine, but not the nose gear.

A positive angle is also better for soft field take offs.  Keeping the nose up 
is critical on soft field takeoffs.  A positive angle also helps on landing as 
a positive pitch reduces the potential to "slam down" the nose after landing - 
and put undo force on the nose gear. You should always try to keep the nose up 
on landing anyway, but a positive angle will help. 

Only potential negative is the added drag induced by the slight nose up during 
the take off role.  I don't think 10 mm is going to cause you any significant 
issues.  Neutral would be best for minimal drag. 

Thanks,

Rob Schmitt
N1852Z






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From: KRnet  On Behalf Of Jeff Scott via KRnet
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 10:54 AM
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Subject: Re: KR> Progress and question

Steph,

I don't know whether the fuselage will need to be level or not.  For take off, 
I don't think it would be a problem unless the nose is going to stay on the 
ground and cause a shimmy.  However, my bigger concern would be whether you 
will be able to land on the mains and not be bumping the nose gear at the same 
time.  Maybe one of the nosedragger pilots on here can contribute their 
opinion.  Seems to me Rob Scmitt's KR would be a good example of a Stock KR-2S 
nosedragger configuration, so perhaps he can offer a better opinion than me 
based on his experience.  Rob, would it matter on landing if your nose gear was 
an inch taller?  Would that create too much abuse to the nose on landing?  What 
about on takeoff?  Would that keep the nose on the ground too long and 
potentially create a shimmy issue?  I suspect not, but perhaps Rob can give us 
his opinion?

-Jeff Scott
Cherokee Village, AR
 
 

Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 at 8:51 AM
From: "Stef den Boer via KRnet" 
To: KRnet 
Cc: "Stef den Boer" 
Subject: KR> Progress and question
Hi kr family,

Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling.

Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al wiring 
is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and install 
safetywire it.

And install the engine but that is plug and play

The day of the first flight is close...yes



Question.1

I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron will 
be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but also 
more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or schould I 
leave it like this?

Question 2

Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
situation.


thanks, stef




Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2

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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Stef den Boer via KRnet]

Hi all,
Thanks for the responce, maybe I was not clear enaugh but I need the 40 mm nose 
extention to get waterlevel at the longeronsthis is what the plans asking. 
But should I leave the 10 mm (part to long) on it. If I do that the Bird wil 
not be in the water level and will be slidly off level.
Always so hard to explane my question on papersorry

Stef


> Op 7 september 2018 om 15:51 schreef Stef den Boer via KRnet 
> :
> 
> 
> Hi kr family,
> 
> Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
> up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling. 
> 
> Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al 
> wiring is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and 
> install safetywire it. 
> 
> And install the engine but that is plug and play
> 
> The day of the first flight is close...yes
> 
> 
> 
> Question.1
> 
> I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron 
> will be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but 
> also more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or 
> schould I leave it like this? 
> 
> Question 2
> 
> Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
> situation.
> 
> 
> thanks, stef
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2
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Re: KR> Progress and question

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

Steph,

I don't know whether the fuselage will need to be level or not.  For take off, 
I don't think it would be a problem unless the nose is going to stay on the 
ground and cause a shimmy.  However, my bigger concern would be whether you 
will be able to land on the mains and not be bumping the nose gear at the same 
time.  Maybe one of the nosedragger pilots on here can contribute their 
opinion.  Seems to me Rob Scmitt's KR would be a good example of a Stock KR-2S 
nosedragger configuration, so perhaps he can offer a better opinion than me 
based on his experience.  Rob, would it matter on landing if your nose gear was 
an inch taller?  Would that create too much abuse to the nose on landing?  What 
about on takeoff?  Would that keep the nose on the ground too long and 
potentially create a shimmy issue?  I suspect not, but perhaps Rob can give us 
his opinion?

-Jeff Scott
Cherokee Village, AR
 
 

Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 at 8:51 AM
From: "Stef den Boer via KRnet" 
To: KRnet 
Cc: "Stef den Boer" 
Subject: KR> Progress and question
Hi kr family,

Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling.

Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al wiring 
is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and install 
safetywire it.

And install the engine but that is plug and play

The day of the first flight is close...yes



Question.1

I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron will 
be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but also 
more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or schould I 
leave it like this?

Question 2

Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
situation.


thanks, stef




Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2

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KR> Progress and question

[Stef den Boer via KRnet]

Hi kr family,

Today we did one of the last jobs where we coult have a delay with. We filled 
up the brake system. It was a easy job with no leaks. Great feeling. 

Instruments are installed, I have noise from the radio / transponder. Al wiring 
is almost finished. Need to final check the flight contralls and install 
safetywire it. 

And install the engine but that is plug and play

The day of the first flight is close...yes



Question.1

I extended the nose gear 2 inch (50mm) but need only 40mm. So the longaron will 
be a bit out of water level, and I have a bit more prop clearance, but also 
more force to the gear. Should I shorten is waterlevel longerons or schould I 
leave it like this? 

Question 2

Needs the longarons water level in the mtow situation or in empty weight 
situation.


thanks, stef




Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2
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Re: KR> Progress

[donald january via KRnet]

I took a look see at your site and yes the build looks like it's going
strong and straight. I have a Taylor mono about the same stage and can feel
your excitement..😛

On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, Daniel Heath via KRnet <
krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:

> Lookin good Mark.  When I sold my first one, I also regretted it, big
> time.  But you are right, I think if a person had time to build 3, they
> might actually get it right, in their eyes.
>
>
>
> My Panther Building Documentation at  <http://pantherbuilder.org/>
> PantherBuilder Web Site
>
>
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
>
> -Original Message-
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> Subject: KR> Progress
>
>
>
> Just a little update. I have been averaging 6 hours of work a day for the
> last two weeks on my 2S. If interested go to my main web site and then
> click on the link to my new project “Wunderbird” to see photos.
>
>
>
> Mark Jones
>
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Re: KR> Progress

[Daniel Heath via KRnet]

Lookin good Mark.  When I sold my first one, I also regretted it, big time.  
But you are right, I think if a person had time to build 3, they might actually 
get it right, in their eyes.

 

My Panther Building Documentation at  <http://pantherbuilder.org/> 
PantherBuilder Web Site

 

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

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Subject: KR> Progress

 

Just a little update. I have been averaging 6 hours of work a day for the last 
two weeks on my 2S. If interested go to my main web site and then click on the 
link to my new project “Wunderbird” to see photos. 

 

Mark Jones

Oldsmar, Fl

www.flykr2s.com

flyk...@gmail.com

 

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KR> Progress

[mark jones via KRnet]

Just a little update. I have been averaging 6 hours of work a day for the last 
two weeks on my 2S. If interested go to my main web site and then click on the 
link to my new project “Wunderbird” to see photos. 

Mark Jones
Oldsmar, Fl
www.flykr2s.com
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Re: KR> progress

[Joe Wallace via KRnet]

Enjoyed it anyway…. don’t ever mind visits about airplanes or flying….  jw


> On Feb 3, 2018, at 20:16, Jeff Scott via KRnet  wrote:
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Re: KR> progress

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

My previous reply was supposed to be part of a private conversation and got the 
KRNet address in there.  Sorry about the excess email.

-Jeff Scott
 
 
 

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Re: KR> progress

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

Good Job.  Charging systems can be challenging at times.  I dialed my system to 14.2V, but 13.8 should be sufficient.  I am starting to get some funky noise from my charging system that wasn't there when I installed it 2 years ago.  Not quite sure what's up with that.  I have also changed headsets, so this headset may be more sensitive to the various noises in the system.  Who knows?  I guess I'll have to go through the charging system to do some shielding and check connections when I have it down for annual this spring.  Will also be installing a new transponder, so it's not going to be an inexpensive annual.  In the mean time, I've been flying the socks off the planes.  I put 3 hrs on the KR in the previous 2 days, and put an hour on the Cub today (took Larry Howell out for an aireal tour of this area).  Also flew the Cub to breakfast last weekend and flew the KR over to Branson the week before.

 

Best regards,

 

-Jeff

 



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From: "Flesner via KRnet" 
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
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Subject: KR> progress


I've had concerns about my voltage regulator since I installed it maybe
100 or so hours ago.  I run an analog gauge so accurate read not really
possible but it always kept the batteries charged with a low amp read. 
I put in a small digital gauge recently and confirmed the low voltage
read, at most about 13.2V in cruise.  I called B&C to confirm the exact
tool I needed to adjust and they indicated a slotted screwdriver. 
Trouble was the adjustment hole was sealed with some kind of crap I
couldn't dig out, hot glue or something.  I decided to exit my recliner
this afternoon and try it again.  I had probably spent 30 minutes in the
past trying to dig the stuff out without success.  Today I removed the
regulator from the firewall to rotate to a better work angle while not
removing any wiring.  Success!  With a dental pick and 20 minutes of
effort the adjusting screw revealed itself.  Book says 1.6 volts per
turn so I cranked in 4 or so turns, not being very accurate, and did a
quick engine run.  Wow, I went way too far. After the engine warmed up I
took it to about 2000 rpm and I was getting 15+ volts and climbing.  Not
wanting to remove the cowl again today, I'll adjust it down on next
airport visit and run with top cowl off to tweak it in to 13.6 or 13.8
volts.  I came home a happy camper as I think I can now forget ordering
the 30 amp unit ($680) and can probably run with landing lights in the
pattern without showing a slight discharge.  I'll keep you posted.

Larry Flesner

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KR> progress

[Flesner via KRnet]

I've had concerns about my voltage regulator since I installed it maybe 
100 or so hours ago.  I run an analog gauge so accurate read not really 
possible but it always kept the batteries charged with a low amp read.  
I put in a small digital gauge recently and confirmed the low voltage 
read, at most about 13.2V in cruise.  I called B&C to confirm the exact 
tool I needed to adjust and they indicated a slotted screwdriver.  
Trouble was the adjustment hole was sealed with some kind of crap I 
couldn't dig out, hot glue or something.  I decided to exit my recliner 
this afternoon and try it again.  I had probably spent 30 minutes in the 
past trying to dig the stuff out without success.  Today I removed the 
regulator from the firewall to rotate to a better work angle while not 
removing any wiring.  Success!  With a dental pick and 20 minutes of 
effort the adjusting screw revealed itself.  Book says 1.6 volts per 
turn so I cranked in 4 or so turns, not being very accurate, and did a 
quick engine run.  Wow, I went way too far. After the engine warmed up I 
took it to about 2000 rpm and I was getting 15+ volts and climbing.  Not 
wanting to remove the cowl again today, I'll adjust it down on next 
airport visit and run with top cowl off to tweak it in to 13.6 or 13.8 
volts.  I came home a happy camper as I think I can now forget ordering 
the 30 amp unit ($680) and can probably run with landing lights in the 
pattern without showing a slight discharge.  I'll keep you posted.


Larry Flesner

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Re: KR> kr Progress

[donald january via KRnet]

I hope the goal/dream comes through. Would be such a blast..

On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 8:02 AM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet <
krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:

> An update on my (newly minted) KR. I had purchased a high time o-200 and
> was hoping to get a couple hundred hours on it before doing a complete
> rebuild. Well, that was not the way things went, In the first few flights,
> the hotter the engine got, the lower the oil pressure got. 15 lbs. below
> Continental minimums. Pulled the engine off the plane, took it home, and it
> was a good thing I did. Main bearings were destroyed. So I sent case,
> crank, rods, cam and lifters to the appropriate machine shops. I have them
> back and have assembled the case. I am now waiting on 4 new Millennium
> cylinders. I expect them to be here next week. Hopefully, I'll be flying in
> 2 weeks. I would love to fly into Oshkosh with Mark and the Guys as it's
> always been a goal of mine. Fingers crossed.
>
>
> Mike Sylvester
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KR> kr Progress

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

An update on my (newly minted) KR. I had purchased a high time o-200 and was 
hoping to get a couple hundred hours on it before doing a complete rebuild. 
Well, that was not the way things went, In the first few flights, the hotter 
the engine got, the lower the oil pressure got. 15 lbs. below Continental 
minimums. Pulled the engine off the plane, took it home, and it was a good 
thing I did. Main bearings were destroyed. So I sent case, crank, rods, cam and 
lifters to the appropriate machine shops. I have them back and have assembled 
the case. I am now waiting on 4 new Millennium cylinders. I expect them to be 
here next week. Hopefully, I'll be flying in 2 weeks. I would love to fly into 
Oshkosh with Mark and the Guys as it's always been a goal of mine. Fingers 
crossed.


Mike Sylvester
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Birmingham,AL.

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Steven Eberhart via KRnet]

On 05/12/2017 09:09 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote:

  I didn't build it for show but I had to do something to pass the time.

Larry Flesner

Larry, it sure does look pretty.

This must be the season to be working on planes.  I just finished 
working on a vapor lock problem when running on Winter blend 92 octane.  
Now that have that problem resolved, switched to 100LL :-), I have to 
pull a fuel tank to fix a fuel leak.  You have problems with aluminum 
ones too.


Steve Eberhart

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Stef den Boer via KRnet]

Wouw,

It looks brand new!

Good luck with the first Run.

Stef

> 
> Op 13 mei 2017 om 2:55 schreef Larry Flesner via KRnet
> :
> 
> 
> 
> 
> My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January. I think
> I've reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0
> 
> The are just hanging on for now to get the rods connected. I'll
> start closure in earnest this weekend, after coffee and donuts
> tomorrow morning at the residential air park.
> 
> Larry Flesner
> 
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

At 01:03 PM 5/13/2017, you wrote:
Larry; that's quite a novel (and tidy) throttle control actuator you 
have on the firewall, and you should post a closeup picture of it.

Oscar Zuniga

++

Thanks.  I try to get a close up of it tomorrow.  I could have 
connected the cable on the opposite side of the throttle lever pivot 
and not needed a change of direction of the cable but, like you said, 
I didn't want a big loop forward of the firewall.  I designed it in 
my head, not on paper, so it took a few minor changes to get the arm 
length / orientation correct but over all I just mounted it and it 
works just fine.  I'm always amazed what different people notice in the photos.


Good progress today.  Cylinders bolted on and torqued, push rod tube 
seals in place, induction tubes all installed, rocker arms installed 
and checked for gap clearance.  Only one measured right at the max 
limit.  That was my last major concern so it looks like assembly is 
all that's left.  Mag install and timing will happen later this week 
so it could be running by the weekend. :-)


Larry Flesner 



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Re: KR> progress finally

[Mark Langford via KRnet]

Randy Smith wrote:

> The best thing I ever did after number five Volkswagen engine was to 
put an 0-200 on there. It was like night and day.


If I could put a Corvair engine on this thing (since I already have two 
of them), I'd have done it early on.  But Jim Faughn set this KR2 up 
with the CG at the very forward end of the range for his 190 pounds. 
When I get in it at 140 pounds, it's even more forward. It's so far 
forward it has to be flown with up trim, but other than that, there are 
no other noticeable effects, and it is a pretty fast plane.  But there's 
no way to put a Corvair or O-200 on it unless I also bolt at least 
thirty pounds of weight in the tail.  Coupled with the eighty extra 
pounds of the Corvair over the VW, that's another 110 pounds of overall 
weight.  And then there's the new engine mount, cowling, complete 
firewall redo, etc.  When I bought N891JF I thought I'd just turn the 
key and fly it, but I've spent more time working on it than I have 
flying it.  N56ML has way more time flying on it than maintenance time 
required, probably a 20 to 1 ratio.  I'm looking very forward to 
refurbing N56ML and getting it back in the air, starting as soon as the 
Swift is flying again...


Mark Langford
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KR> progress finally

[Oscar Zuniga via KRnet]

Larry; that's quite a novel (and tidy) throttle control actuator you have on 
the firewall, and you should post a closeup picture of it.  Completely 
eliminates the usual big loops of control cable that are required when a 
bellcrank-type linkage isn't used to change the axis of actuator motion.  I'll 
let Langford argue the weight penalty with you though ;o)


Oscar Zuniga

Aircamper NX41CC, Cont. A75

Medford, OR
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Randall Smith via KRnet]

The best thing I ever did after number five Volkswagen engine was to put an 
0-200 on there. It was like night and day.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 12, 2017, at 8:04 PM, Christopher Pryce via KRnet 
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> 
> Now thats a good looking engine!
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Daniel Heath via KRnet]

WOW, I think you went to the Continental store and bought a new one, you
can't fool me.

 

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

 

2017 KR Gathering - KLXT Lee's Summit,  Missouri

 

Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

 

Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

 

 

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

-Original Message-



My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January.  I think I've
reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.

 

 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0

 

   
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0

 

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Re: KR> progress finally

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

Those hoping for "Best Engine" at the Gathering had better be at the 
top of their game! Larry's way more patient than I am, considering 
how long he's been waiting on those cylinders.

Mark Langford

+

Don't engrave the award just yet.  I'll have at least two other 
recent 0-200s to compete with and all the other firewall forwards 
that show up.  I didn't build it for show but I had to do something 
to pass the time.


Larry Flesner 



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Re: KR> progress finally

[Robert Russell via KRnet]

What a nice clean engine and install, happy for you that they finally arrived.
Bob R

- Original Message -
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Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 7:55:47 PM
Subject: KR> progress finally




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Re: KR> progress finally

[Mark Langford via KRnet]

Larry Flesner wrote:


My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January. I think
I've reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0


Those hoping for "Best Engine" at the Gathering had better be at the top 
of their game! Larry's way more patient than I am, considering how long 
he's been waiting on those cylinders.


Maybe I too will fly again someday, if I ever get my pair of heads from 
Revmaster.  I'd advise those who are ordering heads to call bi-weekly to 
remind them that you ordered them.  I should be quiet about that though, 
as I really NEED a set of their heads!  So I've been working on the 
3100cc Corvair for N56ML in what little spare time I have.  Another goal 
is to get the Swift going again this summer.  Wonderwife wants to fly it 
some!


Mark Langford
m...@n56ml.com
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Re: KR> progress finally

[Christopher Pryce via KRnet]

Now thats a good looking engine!
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KR> progress finally

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

My engine overhaul has been going down hill since January.  I think 
I've reached bottom and starting to climb out of the hole, finally.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/whw0rftuiw7jsxx/IMG_9047.JPG?dl=0

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/cswv046ekwi278p/IMG_9048.JPG?dl=0

The are just hanging on for now to get the rods connected.  I'll 
start closure in earnest this weekend, after coffee and donuts 
tomorrow morning at the residential air park.


Larry Flesner


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KR> progress finally

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

Running behind a month or more I finally collected all the parts I 
felt necessary to start engine assembly.  This morning I bit the 
bullet, gooped, threaded, installed internal components, and closed 
up the case halves on the 0-200.  Everything looks and feels good, 
crank and cam rotate freely and timing marks are correct.  New inch 
pound torque wrench tomorrow and I'll torque the case bolts.  Engine 
back on vertical stand to finish closing things up.  I should be 
ready for cylinders when they arrive.  As Larry the cable guy says, " 
getter done"..


Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress?

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

Incorrect installatino of the rods on small Continentals is one of the most 
common mistakes I find when I tear down these engines.  I'd say 1/3 of the 
small Continentals I have torn down have #1 and #3 rods installed incorrectly.  
This is thanks to an ambiguous description for how to install the rods in the 
manual.  In short, they should be installed so the oil hole in the rod caps are 
positioned to squirt oil onto the bottom of the opposing piston.

-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM


I received my rebuilt rods this past week and between the overhaul
manual and Mark Langford I was convinced I understood the correct
orientation and location on the crank. I installed the rods and
torqued them according to the manual. As nothing ever goes exactly
to plan they sent me 8 cotter pins and I screwed one of them
up. I'll order several more with some other minor items I need and
start to assemble the case next week so I can install the cylinders
when they arrive. Progress, finally..

Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress?

[Kayak Chris via KRnet]

way to go larry!


> I received my rebuilt rods this past week and between the overhaul manual
> and Mark Langford I was convinced I understood the correct orientation and
> location on the crank.  I installed the rods and torqued them according to
> the manual.  As nothing ever goes exactly to plan they sent me 8 cotter pins
> and I screwed one of them up.  I'll order several more with some other minor
> items I need and start to assemble the case next week so I can install the
> cylinders when they arrive.  Progress, finally..
>
> Larry Flesner

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KR> Progress?

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

I received my rebuilt rods this past week and between the overhaul 
manual and Mark Langford I was convinced I understood the correct 
orientation and location on the crank.  I installed the rods and 
torqued them according to the manual.  As nothing ever goes exactly 
to plan they sent me 8 cotter pins and I screwed one of them 
up.  I'll order several more with some other minor items I need and 
start to assemble the case next week so I can install the cylinders 
when they arrive.  Progress, finally..


Larry Flesner


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KR> Progress!

[Paul Visk via KRnet]

Finally the Rt.aileron is made. The counter wieght came out really well.  Once 
I got the lead melted I poured it into a wooden box that I made in about 2 
minutes with my brad nailer. This weight was a little lite.  So made it a 
little wider and it came out perfect. 


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Re: KR> Progress !

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

Brian, are you sure your from Florida, That sounds like something we would do 
here in Alabama. Sometimes the fix is just to darn simple.


Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854



From: KRnet  on behalf of brian.kraut--- via 
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Subject: Re: KR> Progress !

  I loosened the bolts 1/8" and started up the engine and prop
cleanly unstuck itself.  Certainly not the recommended procedure, but it
worked.

Brian Kraut
904-536-1780
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Re: KR> Progress !

[brian.kraut--- via KRnet]

I had a Sterba prop with varnish that had gotten stuck to my prop spacer
a while back and no amount of puling on the prop would loosen it up and
hitting it or trying to pry it off would have definitely damaged the
wood.  I loosened the bolts 1/8" and started up the engine and prop
cleanly unstuck itself.  Certainly not the recommended procedure, but it
worked.

Brian Kraut
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Subject: KR> Progress !
From: Larry Flesner via KRnet 
Date: Mon, January 23, 2017 4:07 pm
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Larry Flesner 



I was unable to get my 5 inch prop extension off the crank with 
several non destructive efforts and didn't want to do anything to 
ruin either. After finding the right combination of socket size, 
bolt length, and number of washers, I was able to pull the drive lugs 
out the back of the prop flange and was then able to tap the 
extension off with a rubber hammer. The crank is now at the machine 
shop and for $30 USD they will mic the crank, check for any out of 
round, magniflux the crank, and check for run out on the 
flange. Once I get the report I'll know what my next steep will 
be. If all is well I'd like to get the crank balanced and get all 
other items clean and inspected and start planning the rebuild. If 
any crank work needs to be done it will probably go to a certified 
aircraft shop. Updates to follow...

Larry Flesner


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Re: KR> Progress !

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

At 09:20 PM 1/23/2017, you wrote:


Just a suggestion if you are going to balance the shaft
I would do the pistons & rods as well,

++

I'm in the process of working with a company (google "chuck Ney 
cylinders") to purchase 4 new style rebuilt cylinders with balanced 
pistons, rods, and rings and re-bushed rocker arms, all ready to bolt 
to the case ($800).  Right now we are negotiating on the credit 
amount they will give me for all my extra engine parts.  Maybe 
President Trump can get me a deal. :-)


Larry Flesner 



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Re: KR> Progress !

[Robin Macdonald via KRnet]

Larry,

Just a suggestion if you are going to balance the shaft
I would do the pistons & rods as well,  a quick check to see how good they 
are is to weigh all the pistons
they should be within a few grams,  & weigh the rods they should be the 
same, within a few grams

If the rods are different they may need end for end balancing,

Good luck

Robin

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Subject: KR> Progress !



I was unable to get my  5 inch prop extension off the crank with


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Re: KR> Progress !

[Joe. E. Wallace via KRnet]

Larry

What a nice time to have that engine totally balanced…  have done it on a twin 
years ago and can not imagine what a difference it made….  well worth the time 
and money…  I am using a Geo 1.3 liter 4 cyl with a belt redrive on my project 
and it has increased the hp, rpm and performance a good bit…  according to the 
dyno…  good investment.. jw
> On Jan 23, 2017, at 17:07, Larry Flesner via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> I was unable to get my  5 inch prop extension off the crank with several non 
> destructive efforts and didn't want to do anything to ruin either.  After 
> finding the right combination of socket size, bolt length, and number of 
> washers, I was able to p

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KR> Progress !

[Larry Flesner via KRnet]

I was unable to get my  5 inch prop extension off the crank with 
several non destructive efforts and didn't want to do anything to 
ruin either.  After finding the right combination of socket size, 
bolt length, and number of washers, I was able to pull the drive lugs 
out the back of the prop flange and was then able to tap the 
extension off with a rubber hammer.  The crank is now at the machine 
shop and for $30 USD they will mic the crank, check for any out of 
round, magniflux the crank, and check for run out on the 
flange.  Once I get the report I'll know what my next steep will 
be.  If all is well I'd like to get the crank balanced and get all 
other items clean and inspected and start planning the rebuild.  If 
any crank work needs to be done it will probably go to a certified 
aircraft shop.  Updates to follow...


Larry Flesner


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KR> Progress and website update.

[Stef den Boer]

Hi KR friends.

After the paint job we installed the engine mount and introduced our kr2 with
his new friend" the BMW engine" so last week we did a pre weight and balance to
check the engine mount. 

I made the engine mount after a lot of calculation and assistance from some of
the krnet friends. The result of the W&B is great. Because we made the
leadingede fuel tanks there is almost no change in the gravity point. 

It looks like we use only 8"/ 12" aft of the leading edge. So we don't have to
use a filler or tho cut something from the engine mount. The light engine is
pretty much fwd so the result is a long nose.

Final weight will be around 305 kgIt is more we hoped but it is accepteble I
think.

Now I am sure the engine mount is oke,  we can start with the engine cowlings.

I did a update to my website to. 



Everybody thanks for sharing information via the KR-net.

Stef




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KR> KR progress report.

[Alastair Hawkins]

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On June 12, 2016 6:33:16 PM Mike Sylvester via KRnet  
wrote:

> So darn close I'm already getting that KR grin [?] . I've started the 
> painting process and will be taking a week off to try to get her finished 
> by the end of the month. With that being said, I have a 1966 Cessna 150 in 
> great condition that needs a new home, I need the hanger space. More 
> updates to come.
>
>
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
> Birmingham,AL.
>
> Cell no.205-966-3854
>
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KR> KR progress report.

[Mike Sylvester]

So darn close I'm already getting that KR grin [?] . I've started the painting 
process and will be taking a week off to try to get her finished by the end of 
the month. With that being said, I have a 1966 Cessna 150 in great condition 
that needs a new home, I need the hanger space. More updates to come.


Mike Sylvester
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Birmingham,AL.

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KR> Progress report

[Paul Visk]

Nice report Robert. ?See you in September.?
Paul Visk ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Belleville Il 
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?618 406 4705?


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Hello everyone,Just a little update on N863RK. Yesterday I finish the 
installation on my oil cooler, flying my kr2 the winter months the oil 
temperature would stay below 200 ?But as the weather is getting warmer I 
noticed the temperature would raise up above 220 degrees

KR> Progress report

[Robert Pesak]

Hello everyone,Just a little update on N863RK. Yesterday I finish the 
installation on my oil cooler, flying my kr2 the winter months the oil 
temperature would stay below 200 ?But as the weather is getting warmer I 
noticed the temperature would raise up above 220 degrees . So I figured the 
only option was to install an oil cooler. Today I took it for about an hour 
flight and at one point I had the Continental breathing hard for about 35 
minutes and the temperature never ?got above 175 degrees so the installation 
was a success. The only other information I have is, a cruise at about a 
hundred and forty-five miles an hour that's about all she will do so if all you 
Builders out there remember one very important thing, build it light. Don't 
turn a 550 pound airplane into an 850 pounder.Please don't get me wrong,flying 
a KR 140 145 miles an hour is not bad at all I've got a hundred hours on it now 
with no problems.The icing on the cake will be flying N863RK to the 2016 
Gathering see you all there.

Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

KR> Progress.

[bjoenunley]

Why don't we use the BMW engine?
^^the engine (bmw1200) I build at my house,?Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army 
RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?

KR> Progress.

[stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl]

Hi kr friends.
Last 2 years we did a lot on our kr. At this moment we are bussy with the 
engine and finishing the fuselage. 
The engine (bmw1200) I build at my house, my dad is finishing the fuselage for 
the paintjob and sometimes I will help him with sanding.
I did a update at oir webside. Hope that 2017 is our year for the first flight.
Stef

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http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2

KR> Progress pic. Corvallis question

[ppaulvsk]

The brake design came from Larry Fraser. ?The master cylinders ?are Match I got 
from Wicks.
?Before I started building I went over and saw larry's airplane. ?I was really 
impressed for the amount of room down by the petals with hinge point up on the 
shelf.?

Paul Visk
Belleville Il
618-406-4705


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 Original message 
From: bjoenunley via KRnet  
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date:12/28/2014  6:43 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: ppaulvsk via KRnet  
Subject: Re: KR> Progress pic. Corvallis question 

Paul Visk wrote

I'm having a great weekend. I epoxied my firewall in after finishing my brakes 
yesterday.

Paul,
I looked at you pictures and it sounds like you are making great progress! ?I 
would like to hear more about your brakes. It looks like toe brakes with 
hydraulic actuators. How did you pick them and where did you get them? ?

Joe

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 Original message From: ppaulvsk via KRnet 
 Date:12/28/2014? 3:09 PM? (GMT-06:00) 
To: KR EMAIL BOARD  Subject: KR> 
Progress pic. Corvallis question 
I'm having a great weekend. I epoxied my firewall in after finishing my 
brakes yesterday. Today I temporarily installed the landing gear and the engine 
mount. with all this done I had to put my engine on.
It looks like all the measurements came out great. The oil filter is 1 1/2" 
from the firewall. My 56" 60p cloudcars propeller sets 9 3/4" off the ground. 
The level is 0.2 deg. Nose low. 
Can you Corvair guys look at my prop and tell me if the pitch is the right 
direction. The guy I bought it from said it would work. But I'm not sure.? 

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/ppauls_pics/15511644163/

Paul Visk
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KR> Progress pic. Corvallis question

[Mark Langford]

Paul Visk wrote:

 > Can you Corvair guys look at my prop and tell me if the pitch is the 
right direction. The guy I bought it from said it would work. But I'm 
not sure.

Corvairs turn counter-clockwise when viewed from the cockpit, rounded 
(leading) edge first.  So that one looks correct.

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
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KR> Progress pic. Corvallis question

[bjoenunley]

Paul Visk wrote

I'm having a great weekend. I epoxied my firewall in after finishing my brakes 
yesterday.

Paul,
I looked at you pictures and it sounds like you are making great progress! ?I 
would like to hear more about your brakes. It looks like toe brakes with 
hydraulic actuators. How did you pick them and where did you get them? ?

Joe

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 Original message From: ppaulvsk via KRnet 
 Date:12/28/2014  3:09 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: KR EMAIL BOARD  Subject: KR> 
Progress pic. Corvallis question 
I'm having a great weekend. I epoxied my firewall in after finishing my 
brakes yesterday. Today I temporarily installed the landing gear and the engine 
mount. with all this done I had to put my engine on.
It looks like all the measurements came out great. The oil filter is 1 1/2" 
from the firewall. My 56" 60p cloudcars propeller sets 9 3/4" off the ground. 
The level is 0.2 deg. Nose low. 
Can you Corvair guys look at my prop and tell me if the pitch is the right 
direction. The guy I bought it from said it would work. But I'm not sure.  

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/ppauls_pics/15511644163/

Paul Visk
Belleville Il
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KR> Progress pic. Corvallis question

[ppaulvsk]

I'm having a great weekend. I epoxied my firewall in after finishing my brakes 
yesterday. Today I temporarily installed the landing gear and the engine mount. 
with all this done I had to put my engine on.
It looks like all the measurements came out great. The oil filter is 1 1/2" 
from the firewall. My 56" 60p cloudcars propeller sets 9 3/4" off the ground. 
The level is 0.2 deg. Nose low.?
Can you Corvair guys look at my prop and tell me if the pitch is the right 
direction. The guy I bought it from said it would work. But I'm not sure. ?

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/ppauls_pics/15511644163/

Paul Visk
Belleville Il
618-406-4705


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KR> Progress, aileron balancing

[stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl]

Hello kr friends,
I am glad to tell you we sprayed the Wings. It was al lot of sanding (o I hate 
that) but the result is very nice. Soon I will update my site so you can see 
the results. I think the are a bit heavy but I am not sure, I need to balance 
the ailerons so I need some help.
 The KR guide book is at my parents place And they are on holyday so I ask you 
guys.
If you ballance the aileron, do you need that much lead that the lowerside of 
the aileron is waterlevel? If I look at Google  is that the best way but I need 
it to heare from you.
Thank Stef




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KR> Progress, aileron balancing

[Flesner]

At 06:52 PM 9/9/2014, you wrote:
>Add the amount of lead needed so that, in the static position 
>without any linkage attached, when the trail edge of the aileron is 
>moved down and released, it returns so the trail edge of the aileron 
>is even with the trail edge of the wing.
+

I'm assuming your KR is setting level when you balance the aileron, 
especially if it's a tail dragger or you may see a slight trail edge 
up as it seeks to go level. .  Tri-gear sets pretty level in the 
three point attitude.

Larry Flesnr 

KR> Progress, aileron balancing

[Flesner]

At 02:14 PM 9/9/2014, you wrote:
>If you ballance the aileron, do you need that much lead that the 
>lowerside of the aileron is waterlevel?
+

Add the amount of lead needed so that, in the static position without 
any linkage attached, when the trail edge of the aileron is moved 
down and released, it returns so the trail edge of the aileron is 
even with the trail edge of the wing.  Insure you have no hinge 
friction or binding.  The object is to have equal weight forward and 
aft of the hinge point.

Larry Flesner  

KR> progress on paint

[Rob Schmitt]

Looking good!

> On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:13 PM, Robert Pesak via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> Not much going on the KR site so I decided load some pics on the photo 
> bucket. I finally got the fuselage in the paint booth and made a simple jig 
> to rotate the whole thing and paint it all at one time.
> Hope to see all of you at Oshkosh.
> 
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KR> progress on paint

[Robert Pesak]

Hi Everyone,
Not much going on the KR site so I decided load some pics on the photo bucket. 
I finally got the fuselage in the paint booth and made?a simple jig to rotate 
the whole thing and paint it all at one time.
Hope to see all of you at Oshkosh.

?http://s449.photobucket.com/user/rkpsk1/media/P1010018_zps895be21b.jpg.html

KR> Progress

[Sid Wood]

Made engine runs on the 2180 VW with new cooling ducts.  OAT 88 degrees F, 
all CHT at 320 degrees F, all EGT at 980 degrees F, oil temp at 150 degrees 
F - not really working hard.  No leaks.  Mixture set at 14.7 AFR
Putting the newly painted cowl on now; fitting up nicely with 3/16-inch 
spinner clearance all around.
BFR scheduled tomorrow morning.
Good news - Piedmont has dropped the price on a VFR transponder check and 
cert to $125.  Was $187.  Operating within 60 NM of Washington DC: got to 
have it.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Progress

[smwood via KRnet]

Chris,
I am using the Innovate Digital MTX obtained from Jegs Performance.  I have
tried other AFR gauges, but these were not suitable for the aviation
application.  Prices vary along with data logging and other bells and
whistles.  If you burn 100 LL, expect to replace the O2 sensor every 100
hours or so due to lead clogging.
http://www.jegs.com/p/Innovate-Motorsports/Innovate-Motorsports-Digital-MTX-Wideband-Gauge/1558858/10002/-1
Whatever mixture meter you decide on, highly recommend you get it as a
system with O2 sensor, computer and display from one vendor, brand and
model.  Don't forget the correct bung to weld into your exhaust pipe.
I put on a Mixture Meter forum at the Gathering each year and also at
AirVenture.  Won't make the Gathering this year - Chino just to far for me -
but definitely will be at Oshkosh.

Sid Wood
smwood at md.metrocast.net
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

- Original Message - 
Sid,
What mixture meter are you using?
Thanks
Chris Gardiner
-
My Zenith on the 2180 VW does go rich to lean from idle to WOT.  I have a 
Mixture Meter that shows this in real-time and can dial in the mixture from 
the cockpit as needed.  The knob in the cockpit is connected to the needle 
valve on the carb by a VW speedometer cable.  As far as I can determine, the 
Zenith I am using has only two jets: an idle jet with a screw adjustment and 
a run jet with a screw adjustment.  The run jet is the one that I am 
adjusting from the cockpit mixture control knob.  This set up works fine for 
me.  I figure: It ain't broke, so I don't need to fix it.  In my company of 
one, I am putting the design engineer on furlough and turning the flight 
testing over to the test pilot and flight test engineer.
>>
>> Sid Wood
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KR> Progress

[Chris Gardner via KRnet]

Sid,
What mixture meter are you using?
Thanks
Chris Gardiner

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> On May 30, 2014, at 12:53 PM, smwood via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> My Zenith on the 2180 VW does go rich to lean from idle to WOT.  I have a 
> Mixture Meter that shows this in real-time and can dial in the mixture from 
> the cockpit as needed.  The knob in the cockpit is connected to the needle 
> valve on the carb by a VW speedometer cable.  As far as I can determine, the 
> Zenith I am using has only two jets: an idle jet with a screw adjustment and 
> a run jet with a screw adjustment.  The run jet is the one that I am 
> adjusting from the cockpit mixture control knob.  This set up works fine for 
> me.  I figure: It ain't broke, so I don't need to fix it.  In my company of 
> one, I am putting the design engineer on furlough and turning the flight 
> testing over to the test pilot and flight test engineer.
> 
> Sid Wood
> smwood at md.metrocast.net
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
> --
> 
>> Sid, does your engine go very rich at mid to low throttle settings?
>> Mine with the Zenith carb was good at idle and full throttle, but went
>> very rich to the point of fouling plugs at mid range.  I didn't know
>> what was going on until I installed the mixture meter then I could
>> compensate for it.  Spoke to an engineer at Zenith and he told me that
>> the part number for that carb was the generic one not tuned for a
>> particular engine and there was a jet in it that should be a little
>> bigger to even out the mixture across the whole throttle band.
>> 
>> Brian Kraut
>> 
>>  Original Message 
>> >
>> Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to
>> adjust
>> CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil
>> temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the
>> Zenith
>> carb. After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the
>> fourth
>> blade; runs smooth and strong. After a little warm up idle can be set at
>> 
>> 600 RPM, but shakes a lot. 700 RPM is much smoother. OAT was 57 F & RH
>> about 95%. Carb was making ice at 28 F. Carb heat works well. Cabin heat
>> 
>> off the oil cooler works good. Mixture Meter works good. Have 6.9 hours
>> TT
>> on the engine.
>> And no leaks!!!
>> Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition
>> inspection
>> and get on with Phase I flight testing.
>> 
>> Sid Wood
> 
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KR> Progress

[Roger Bulla via KRnet]

Sid

Glad to see you getting close to your KR back in the air.

I had the same problem on my Zenith on my old KR. I solved it by drilling 
out the main fixed jet in the bottom of the float bowl. I just used some 
Acetylene torch cleaners to ream the jet out ever so slightly.
That made the mixture stay more constant throughout the full throttle range, 
and it enriched the top end to acceptable levels.  Of course I didn't have a 
Mixture Meter to see instantaneous readings only an EGT, but it seemed to 
work. There is a lot of black magic going on in an intake system.

Roger Bulla
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Plans Built KR2 6338Z

-Original Message- 
From: smwood via KRnet
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 10:53 AM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Subject: Re: KR> Progress

My Zenith on the 2180 VW does go rich to lean from idle to WOT.
Sid Wood
smwood at md.metrocast.net
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--

> Sid, does your engine go very rich at mid to low throttle settings?
> Mine with the Zenith carb was good at idle and full throttle, but went
> very rich to the point of fouling plugs at mid range.  I didn't know
> what was going on until I installed the mixture meter then I could
> compensate for it.  Spoke to an engineer at Zenith and he told me that
> the part number for that carb was the generic one not tuned for a
> particular engine and there was a jet in it that should be a little
> bigger to even out the mixture across the whole throttle band.
>
> Brian Kraut
>
>  Original Message 
> >
> Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to
> adjust
> CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil
> temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the
> Zenith
> carb. After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the
> fourth
> blade; runs smooth and strong. After a little warm up idle can be set at
>
> 600 RPM, but shakes a lot. 700 RPM is much smoother. OAT was 57 F & RH
> about 95%. Carb was making ice at 28 F. Carb heat works well. Cabin heat
>
> off the oil cooler works good. Mixture Meter works good. Have 6.9 hours
> TT
> on the engine.
> And no leaks!!!
> Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition
> inspection
> and get on with Phase I flight testing.
>
> Sid Wood
>


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[smwood via KRnet]

My Zenith on the 2180 VW does go rich to lean from idle to WOT.  I have a 
Mixture Meter that shows this in real-time and can dial in the mixture from 
the cockpit as needed.  The knob in the cockpit is connected to the needle 
valve on the carb by a VW speedometer cable.  As far as I can determine, the 
Zenith I am using has only two jets: an idle jet with a screw adjustment and 
a run jet with a screw adjustment.  The run jet is the one that I am 
adjusting from the cockpit mixture control knob.  This set up works fine for 
me.  I figure: It ain't broke, so I don't need to fix it.  In my company of 
one, I am putting the design engineer on furlough and turning the flight 
testing over to the test pilot and flight test engineer.

 Sid Wood
smwood at md.metrocast.net
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
--

> Sid, does your engine go very rich at mid to low throttle settings?
> Mine with the Zenith carb was good at idle and full throttle, but went
> very rich to the point of fouling plugs at mid range.  I didn't know
> what was going on until I installed the mixture meter then I could
> compensate for it.  Spoke to an engineer at Zenith and he told me that
> the part number for that carb was the generic one not tuned for a
> particular engine and there was a jet in it that should be a little
> bigger to even out the mixture across the whole throttle band.
>
> Brian Kraut
>
>  Original Message 
> >
> Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to
> adjust
> CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil
> temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the
> Zenith
> carb. After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the
> fourth
> blade; runs smooth and strong. After a little warm up idle can be set at
>
> 600 RPM, but shakes a lot. 700 RPM is much smoother. OAT was 57 F & RH
> about 95%. Carb was making ice at 28 F. Carb heat works well. Cabin heat
>
> off the oil cooler works good. Mixture Meter works good. Have 6.9 hours
> TT
> on the engine.
> And no leaks!!!
> Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition
> inspection
> and get on with Phase I flight testing.
>
> Sid Wood
> 

KR> Progress

[via KRnet]

Sid, does your engine go very rich at mid to low throttle settings? 
Mine with the Zenith carb was good at idle and full throttle, but went
very rich to the point of fouling plugs at mid range.  I didn't know
what was going on until I installed the mixture meter then I could
compensate for it.  Spoke to an engineer at Zenith and he told me that
the part number for that carb was the generic one not tuned for a
particular engine and there was a jet in it that should be a little
bigger to even out the mixture across the whole throttle band.

Brian Kraut


 Original Message 
Subject: Re: KR> Progress
From: Sid Wood via KRnet 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Thu, May 29, 2014 1:33 pm
To: 

Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to
adjust 
CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil 
temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the
Zenith 
carb. After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the
fourth 
blade; runs smooth and strong. After a little warm up idle can be set at

600 RPM, but shakes a lot. 700 RPM is much smoother. OAT was 57 F & RH 
about 95%. Carb was making ice at 28 F. Carb heat works well. Cabin heat

off the oil cooler works good. Mixture Meter works good. Have 6.9 hours
TT 
on the engine.
And no leaks!!!
Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition
inspection 
and get on with Phase I flight testing.

Sid Wood
smwood at md.metrocast.net
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA




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KR> Progress

[Sid Wood via KRnet]

Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to adjust 
CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil 
temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the Zenith 
carb.  After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the fourth 
blade; runs smooth and strong.  After a little warm up idle can be set at 
600 RPM, but shakes a lot.  700 RPM is much smoother.  OAT was 57 F & RH 
about 95%.  Carb was making ice at 28 F.  Carb heat works well.  Cabin heat 
off the oil cooler works good.  Mixture Meter works good.  Have 6.9 hours TT 
on the engine.
And no leaks!!!
Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition inspection 
and get on with Phase I flight testing.

Sid Wood
smwood at md.metrocast.net
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Progress

[Phillip Matheson via KRnet]

my KR-2 from home back to the airport, K2W6, today.  No traffic backups
or incidents.  Used the same boat trailer that I used to take the fuselage
to AirVenture for a homebuilders work shop many years ago.

Sid

How did you get the KR up onto the boat trailer

Phil Matheson



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KR> Progress

[Lawrence Bell via KRnet]

A Boat trailer is exactly what I have in mind when I get there, Sid. Good
luck on your weight and balance and further flight tests.
Larry Bell


On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 11:12 AM, Sid Wood via KRnet
wrote:

> Took my KR-2 from home back to the airport, K2W6, today.  No traffic
> backups or incidents.  Used the same boat trailer that I used to take the
> fuselage to AirVenture for a homebuilders work shop many years ago.  While
> my wife and I were unloading the KR-2, Art Nalls was doing the first run-up
> this season for his Harrier about 100 feet away.  He loaned us some ear
> muffs for hearing protection.
> https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/211027408653836fdae1161.jpg
> I had moved the engine 2-inches forward from the plans call-out, installed
> a Revmaster oil cooler, oil pump and fuel pump, and built a new cowl.  Now
> need to re-install the wings, do a weight & balance, calibrate the
> pitot-static & transponder, complete the annual Condition Inspection and
> then get on with the Phase I flight tests.
>
> Sid Wood
> smwood at md.metrocast.net
> Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
> Mechanicsville, MD, USA
>
>
>
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KR> Progress

[Adam Tippin via KRnet]

Sid.
Do you know the Arm of the VW? And what engine mount are you using?

KR> progress

[Jeff Scott via KRnet]

> We need to start planning. I've been looking at a route that goes through 
> Jeff Scott's airport. If anyone else wants to join me going through the 
> mountains from the Midwest to Chino let me know. 
> 
> Rob Schmitt
> N1852Z
> Kansas City
> Robert7721 at aol.com

I have sufficient hangar space that I should be able to fit 3 and possibly a 
4th KR inside for the night and of course there is plenty of ramp space.  You 
guys are welcome to do an overnight here before we fly out to Chino.  I show 
570 nautical miles to Chino from here.  We'll plan an airport barbecue or 
something here for the evening.  If I plan ahead a bit, I'll make sure my truck 
tank is full so should have plenty of alcohol free "premium" Mogas on hand for 
the fleet at an inexpensive price.

-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM

KR> Progress

[Sid Wood via KRnet]

Took my KR-2 from home back to the airport, K2W6, today.  No traffic backups 
or incidents.  Used the same boat trailer that I used to take the fuselage 
to AirVenture for a homebuilders work shop many years ago.  While my wife 
and I were unloading the KR-2, Art Nalls was doing the first run-up this 
season for his Harrier about 100 feet away.  He loaned us some ear muffs for 
hearing protection.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/expercraft/sidwood/211027408653836fdae1161.jpg
I had moved the engine 2-inches forward from the plans call-out, installed a 
Revmaster oil cooler, oil pump and fuel pump, and built a new cowl.  Now 
need to re-install the wings, do a weight & balance, calibrate the 
pitot-static & transponder, complete the annual Condition Inspection and 
then get on with the Phase I flight tests.

Sid Wood
smwood at md.metrocast.net
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> progress

[Dene via KRnet]

The plane looks awesome Mark, love the panel!

Regards
Dene Collett
www.denecollett.com

> I would fly it tomorrow if the condition inspection was signed off...but
it's not. 
> Mark Langford
> ML at N56ML.com
> website at http://www.N56ML.com
> 

KR> progress

[Dan Heath via KRnet]

I am sure Jim will be very proud of what his plane has become.  Great stuff
all the way around.



See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 



Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 



Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC





-Original Message-



I towed N891JF it out to the airport late Friday (see 

 
http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/140524_028m2.jpg ),  by replacing the tailwheel
with the receiver from my Harbor Freight trailer and towing it on the gear



I spent most of yesterday helping with the airport workday, but got the
wings on it last night.  The panel turned out pretty nicely...see

http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/panel/panel_final_hdr.jpg for the final shot of
that.  

KR> progress

[Rob Schmitt via KRnet]

Wow! Love the panel! Jones is right about the next gathering and potential 
awards!

We need to start planning. I've been looking at a route that goes through Jeff 
Scott's airport. If anyone else wants to join me going through the mountains 
from the Midwest to Chino let me know. 

Rob Schmitt
N1852Z
Kansas City
Robert7721 at aol.com


> On May 25, 2014, at 7:06 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet  list.krnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Ray almost wrote my progress report for me, except I'm a lot closer to 
> flying!   I towed N891JF it out to the airport late Friday (see 
> http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/140524_028m2.jpg ),  by replacing the tailwheel 
> with the receiver from my Harbor Freight trailer and towing it on the gear. I 
> got a lot of waves, thumbs up, and people who followed me for miles without 
> passing, despite plenty of opportunities.  I pulled off the road at one point 
> to let a guy by in a hilly curved part (I was only doing 25 mph) and rather 
> than pass, he pulled up next to me and asked "does it run?".  I could only 
> blurt out "oh YEAH!".  I was a very happy boy when I got home from the 
> airport.
> 
> I spent most of yesterday helping with the airport workday, but got the wings 
> on it last night.  The panel turned out pretty nicely...see 
> http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/panel/panel_final_hdr.jpg for the final shot of 
> that.  The belly board speed brake is totally done.  I expect a huge 
> difference.  I'll do the weight and balance today, but expect no surprises. 
> Afterwards, I'll do some taxi testing to test out the brakes and that sort of 
> thing, and spend some time getting more familiar with the MGL Explorer, as 
> well as the general layout of the controls (which is very similar to N56ML).
> 
> I would fly it tomorrow if the condition inspection was signed off...but it's 
> not. Although I'm surrounded by A&Ps at my airport, none of them do it 
> professionally, and don't have the insurance for it.  I can't blame them, but 
> it now looks like I'm going to have to pay somebody to do it to get it over 
> with, and after finishing up the details today, that'll be the only holdup.  
> It won't take me long to get this straightened out though, and if the 
> weather's decent next weekend, I should be back in the air.  It's even 
> possible that I may get it signed off tomorrow, and if so, I could be flying 
> in time to capture the sunset tomorrow!
> 
> And like Ray, getting that airplane out of my basement opens up a lot of 
> space.  I'm also moving all the boxes of airplane support stuff back to the 
> hangar, so my workshop is getting a whole lot less cluttered in a hurry!  I 
> foresee a summer of cleaning up and reorganizing my basement, and a dose of 
> the same for the neglected hangar.  I feel like I'm alive again...
> 
> Mark Langford
> ML at N56ML.com
> website at http://www.N56ML.com
> 
> 
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KR> progress

[Mark Jones via KRnet]

- Original Message - 
>from: "Mark Langford t's even ossible that I may get it signed off 
>tomorrow, and if so, I could be flying n time to capture the sunset 
>tomorrow!


I just have to say that is one beautiful KR. And what a panel. I just hope 
Langford accounted for the extra weight in his calculations to accomodate 
all the weight of the Gathering awards he again will be flying home with. 
Great job.


Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI
E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
Web: www.flykr2s.com

KR> progress

[Mark Langford via KRnet]

Ray almost wrote my progress report for me, except I'm a lot closer to 
flying!   I towed N891JF it out to the airport late Friday (see 
http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/140524_028m2.jpg ),  by replacing the tailwheel 
with the receiver from my Harbor Freight trailer and towing it on the gear. 
I got a lot of waves, thumbs up, and people who followed me for miles 
without passing, despite plenty of opportunities.  I pulled off the road at 
one point to let a guy by in a hilly curved part (I was only doing 25 mph) 
and rather than pass, he pulled up next to me and asked "does it run?".  I 
could only blurt out "oh YEAH!".  I was a very happy boy when I got home 
from the airport.

I spent most of yesterday helping with the airport workday, but got the 
wings on it last night.  The panel turned out pretty nicely...see 
http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/panel/panel_final_hdr.jpg for the final shot of 
that.  The belly board speed brake is totally done.  I expect a huge 
difference.  I'll do the weight and balance today, but expect no surprises. 
Afterwards, I'll do some taxi testing to test out the brakes and that sort 
of thing, and spend some time getting more familiar with the MGL Explorer, 
as well as the general layout of the controls (which is very similar to 
N56ML).

 I would fly it tomorrow if the condition inspection was signed off...but 
it's not. Although I'm surrounded by A&Ps at my airport, none of them do it 
professionally, and don't have the insurance for it.  I can't blame them, 
but it now looks like I'm going to have to pay somebody to do it to get it 
over with, and after finishing up the details today, that'll be the only 
holdup.  It won't take me long to get this straightened out though, and if 
the weather's decent next weekend, I should be back in the air.  It's even 
possible that I may get it signed off tomorrow, and if so, I could be flying 
in time to capture the sunset tomorrow!

And like Ray, getting that airplane out of my basement opens up a lot of 
space.  I'm also moving all the boxes of airplane support stuff back to the 
hangar, so my workshop is getting a whole lot less cluttered in a hurry!  I 
foresee a summer of cleaning up and reorganizing my basement, and a dose of 
the same for the neglected hangar.  I feel like I'm alive again...

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
website at http://www.N56ML.com

KR> progress

[Raymond Fuenzalida via KRnet]

Now that we can put all of the name changing stuff behind us, we can start
talking about building again.  For me, I have been distracted by car
projects (been working on a 66" Corvair coupe and an Ultravan) and a plane
project I foolishly bought.  I had bought a Cessna 175 with the geared
engine and it was just filling up my hangar so there was no room to work on
anything - just push planes around.
But I did finally manage to sell it and they came and picked it up today.
So, now my hangar is really spacious.  And I hope to get back to my KR2S.
My fuselage is done and sitting on wheels.  my engine is done (4 Corvair
colleges) and test run.  I have all the stuff to build the wings - spars,
ribs, fuel tanks and wing skins - but I went ahead and bought Dan Heath's
old wings because he's working on a panther now.  That should be a big jump
start.  Monday morning I am going to try and fit them.  Maybe they'll work,
maybe not, but at least it is some forward movement.  Then it's
electronics.  Will let you guys know what happens.



Ray_pilot
New Orleans

KR> progress

[Doran Jaffas]

 N186RC is scheduled for its condition inspection May 9.
 Might move it up.
  The cowling I purchased from Sid is finished except for minor
tweeking. It is in primer and could be flown. I elected to construct my
cooling boxes and finished installing them on Saturday.
  Needless to say the cowling is not as pretty as Sids new one but it
is not bad considering the modifying it went  through .
  I am scheduled for some refresher tailwheel time as well.
  Many thanks to Sid in getting his old cowling to me!

  ps. Does anyone know Robert Clark (the original builder of N186RC)?

  Doran

KR> Progress//older KR 2

[Larry&Sallie Flesner]

At 08:53 AM 1/11/2014, you wrote:
>This also gives me the opportunity to thoroughly go over the airplane.
>   I would appreciate hearing from those of you that have older aircraft
>and what type of maintenance issues especially regarding the fiberglass
+

I consider the two flight control systems , pitch and roll, to be the 
most critical items on the KR.  Inspect them closely.  I'm convinced 
that a loss of either system in flight would be terminal, unlike the 
failure in a "certified" aircraft where yaw can control roll and 
pitch trim is required to control pitch.  I'm convinced that 
"controlled flight" to an off airport landing should be quite 
survivable in a KR (ref. Langford's several dead stick landings).

Larry Flesner

KR> Progress//older KR 2

[Doran Jaffas]

 Not sure is this is a subject of interest any of you as my aircraft
has been flying with two previous owners for quite some time.
 N186 RC is a standard KR 2 that has been flying since 1993.
 It is in my garage with the wings of. I have cleaned up the stub wings
at the mounting area,  have re-arced the tailspring and reinstalled it. I
also have plans to raise the canopy an inch and a half to 2 inches for more
head room and am currently in the process of retrofitting a different
cowling.
 Possibly will convert it to a tri-gear but that being the operation at
it is remains to be seen.
I also plan to add a belly flap.
 This also gives me the opportunity to thoroughly go over the airplane.
  I would appreciate hearing from those of you that have older aircraft
and what type of maintenance issues especially regarding the fiberglass
that you may have run into. My airplane much to my satisfaction seems to
have been very well built and maintained. Thank you
  Doran

KR> KR progress report.

[pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au]

Photos?

Sent from my HTC One XL on the Telstra 4G network

- Reply message -
From: "Mike Sylvester" 
To: "krnet at list.krnet.org" 
Subject: KR> KR progress report.
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Mon, Jul 15, 2013 10:11 AM


Hey Guys, Just put in another day of cowl shaping. Have I ever mentioned how 
much I have grown to hate sanding, be it shaping foam or the final cosmetic 
sanding ? But on a good note, It's looking pretty darn good this time around. 

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  
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KR> KR progress report.

[Jeff Scott]

> - Original Message -
> From: Mike Sylvester
> Sent: 07/14/13 06:11 PM
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> Subject: KR> KR progress report.
> 
> Hey Guys, Just put in another day of cowl shaping. Have I ever mentioned how 
> much I have grown to hate sanding, be it shaping foam or the final cosmetic 
> sanding ? But on a good note, It's looking pretty darn good this time around. 
> 
> Mike Sylvester 
> kr2s builder 
> Birmingham,AL.

Buck up big guy. ?You're almost there. :o)

KR> KR progress report.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hey Guys, Just put in another day of cowl shaping. Have I ever mentioned how 
much I have grown to hate sanding, be it shaping foam or the final cosmetic 
sanding ? But on a good note, It's looking pretty darn good this time around. 

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> KR Progress.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hello everyone, It seems to be a little slow on the net so I'll give a quick 
update on my project. All of the plane now has primer on it except for the 
cowl, which is not made yet. 99 percent of the sanding is behind me now and I 
could not be happier ( Sanding sux ). I am looking forward to hanging the o-200 
on this thing, making a cowling and going flying. I know there's more to it 
than that but that's the big stuff.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> KR Progress

[Mike Sylvester]

Just came up from the basement after spending another full day filling and 
sanding, I prefer the massive one cover with micro and sand down until I hit 
the high spots. You end up with a lot of wasted micro being sanded back off but 
it seems to make for a smoother finish. But then again, when I paint this thing 
it's liable to look like a 6 yr old kid did the sanding. Heck, I'm in sales, 
what do I know about bodywork ? A word of advise to those about to start a 
project. It will be for the most part a solitary effort, I have great friends 
but they seem to make themselves scarce when the serious , labor intensive work 
starts. Other than that, Party on Dudes !

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> Progress and Talladega.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hey Guys, Just a little update. Off work today and sanding on vertical stab. I 
am hoping to have her in the air by the end of the year. The way time gets away 
from me I'll be lucky if that happens.   As some of you know, I keep a Cessna 
at Talladega(asn). Twice a year our sleepy little airport lands and parks about 
400 planes for the race so this weekend I'll be working as part of the ground 
crew. If anyone is flying in for the race, look me up. 

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> Progress Report

[sean duggan]

Finally got to cut wood again tonight. Its been 3 months!!! way too long. 
Moving and starting a new job has up till now taken my free time. Hopefully I 
can get things rolling again.

Tonight I built a simple jig to square up the fuselage sides. The next step is 
to cut and glue the bottom crossmembers.

Regards,


Sean Duggan
Savannah, GA
KR2S - http://n394ja.com/

KR> KR progress report.

[Mike Sylvester]

Hey Guys, Another milestone reached Friday. A friend and I put in a 28 hour 
round trip of 1,550 miles to pick up my mid time Continental o-200a. I feel 
like I'm suffering from a little sleep deprivation but am totally stoked to get 
the ball rolling on the firewall forward.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854  

KR> Progress Report

[sean duggan]

Hello KRnet,

I am now pleased to report that the new fuselage sides on my KR2S are complete. 
Pics can be seen here, http://n394ja.com/?p=326

If you don't remember, I posted a few months back that all four of my fuse 
longerons cracked when I bent the fuselage to shape. I worked through the 
possibility of repairing them, but in the end decided to scrap all of my work 
and rebuild.
This time around I soaked my longerons and bent them to shape. After the spruce 
dried, I built the rest of the truss in its final shape. I will say that this 
was a little more labor intensive than I wanted, but there will be no crackage!

This will be the last bit of progress for a while as I will be moving in a 
week. I am going to be living in Savannah, GA. 

Is there anybody up in that area?

Sean Duggan

Vero Beach, FL
KR2S - http://n394ja.com/

Re: KR> Much KR Progress

[jeffyor...@yahoo.com]

It all sounds so good Dan. Someday I need to get down there to see you. Keep up 
the positive. You are one of the best motivators here on the net.

Jeff York
KR2
2010 Peoples Choice
Lexington/ Georgetown Airport hanger A5

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- Reply message -
From: "Dan Heath" 
To: "'KRnet'" 
Subject: KR> Much KR Progress
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2011 8:31 pm


Some days you go to the hangar or shop to work on your project and after
working all day, wonder, what did I get done today.  I have had a lot of
those days lately, but starting on Saturday, everything started to fall into
place and the obstacles are just vanishing.  As I wrote the other day, my
engine is now running, the coils are good, the Crane unit is good and the
cowling is almost fitted.  It actually surprised me how well it fit after
trimming.  It is made for a KR2S, and my plane is a KR2, so I expected that
there would be much more difficulty getting it to fit.  





The Ellison EFS-3A was sent 2nd day air to Ben and it was supposed to arrive
there tomorrow.  Today I got a call from Ben Ellison, telling me that some
polishing compound had gotten into the first 4 holes in the needle.  They
have corrected that and are shipping it back tomorrow.





I don't know how to deal with all this "Progress Prosperity", but I am
loving it.  Oh, and one of my RV friends is going to paint my baffles for me
when he paints his this week.  How good can it get?







See N64KR at  <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

There is a time for building and it never seems to end.

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC





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KR> Much KR Progress

[Lee Van Dyke]

Some days you go to the hangar or shop to work on your project and after
working all day, wonder, what did I get done today.

Dan,

we all have days like this but some days you can gat alot in a short time 
and some days time flys by and you dont feel like anything is getting done. 
The bottom line is do something every day.

I talk to Steve Glover today, and he said that he knows of 2 other people 
from CA that want to go to the next Gathering.  He was not sure about 
Richard Sefert.

Lee Van Dyke

KR> Much KR Progress

[Dan Heath]

Some days you go to the hangar or shop to work on your project and after
working all day, wonder, what did I get done today.  I have had a lot of
those days lately, but starting on Saturday, everything started to fall into
place and the obstacles are just vanishing.  As I wrote the other day, my
engine is now running, the coils are good, the Crane unit is good and the
cowling is almost fitted.  It actually surprised me how well it fit after
trimming.  It is made for a KR2S, and my plane is a KR2, so I expected that
there would be much more difficulty getting it to fit.  





The Ellison EFS-3A was sent 2nd day air to Ben and it was supposed to arrive
there tomorrow.  Today I got a call from Ben Ellison, telling me that some
polishing compound had gotten into the first 4 holes in the needle.  They
have corrected that and are shipping it back tomorrow.





I don't know how to deal with all this "Progress Prosperity", but I am
loving it.  Oh, and one of my RV friends is going to paint my baffles for me
when he paints his this week.  How good can it get?







See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics 

See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

There is a time for building and it never seems to end.

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

KR> Progress

[Lee Van Dyke]

More work on my friends wings today.  More glass patches and body fill. I will 
start early in the AM tomorrow.  Found out my day will be cut short to move 
daughter back home.  But I will get up early and do the sanding that needs to 
be done.  Paint will be on this week.  Something everyday   Period

Lee Van Dyke

KR> RE: CorvAircraft> Corvair powered KR Progress

[Dan Heath]

Yes, I have a WW KR2S cowling and almost have it fitted for my KR. The top
is installed and am now installing the pins along the seam.  I will have a
little glass work to do, but that should not be too bad, but. I might
have to sing the sanding song again.

I don't know what the RPM is, because I did not want to run it very long and
cause it to over heat.  I will check that out as soon as I can get the
cowling on it, secure enough to do a full RPM run-up.

Mark Jones flew his for a while with the EFS-2 and said that he got around
28 or 29...  I think.

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There is a time for building and it never seems to end.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC


-Original Message-
So it runs fine?  What kind of RPM will it turn with that EFS-2 
carb on it?  You're going to need a cowling if you're going to fly it to 
Barnwell.  

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> Corvair powered KR Progress

[Mark Langford]

Dan Heath wrote:

>>Today, I took off the EFS-3A and shipped it back to Ellison.  I put on one
of my old EFS-2 and the engine runs as you would expect it to run.>>

Excellent!  So it runs fine?  What kind of RPM will it turn with that EFS-2 
carb on it?  You're going to need a cowling if you're going to fly it to 
Barnwell.  I hope you have one on order!  I talked to Steve Glover last 
night and he said he had something like 15 different cowlings (not sure if 
he meant molds, or "in stock").  I'll bet there's plenty of room under an 
O-200 cowling.  You've probably researched all that stuff though...

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
website at http://www.N56ML.com

KR> Corvair powered KR Progress

[Dan Heath]

Yes, I did tell Mark that I was "POSITIVE" of the polarity of the coils.
Thus why I did not trust myself to build an engine.

I have gone back and tested the coil joiner with the Ohm meter and checking
polarity both ways on both terminals, I show an open circuit.  Is that an
indication that it is bad, or does it require a certain voltage before the
circuit will be complete?

I am currently running on the points only because I am sure the Crane unit
has been blown.  Can this unit be replaced, or does it have to be sent back
to William for repair?  If it has to be sent back, I hope William will be
willing to fix it at CC in Barnwell.

So, maybe it was not the polarity on the coil, but the Capacitor.  Anyway,
it is running and I now have a renewed energy to getting this finished in
time for Barnwell.

Thanks to Mark for the divine intervention, I really appreciate it.

Today, I took off the EFS-3A and shipped it back to Ellison.  I put on one
of my old EFS-2 and the engine runs as you would expect it to run.  I don't
have a cowling of any kind, so am limited to very short runs for testing
purposes only.  The Ellison will be back in time for Barnwell.

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 
See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN
There is a time for building and it never seems to end.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

KR> KR Progress

[Mark Langford]

Dan Heath wrote:

>>Both Matt Elder and Mark Langford spent a lot of their time trying to 
>>solve
the mystery and earlier this week, I got an email from WW offering to come
up and help me find the problem.  However, today, I must have gotten some
divine intervention.  I could not stop the thought in my head that I should
check the polarity on the coils, even though I knew which side was which.<<

Dan, you're giving me too much credit regarding "putting a lot of time into 
it"...I was only there for two hours.  I had to leave early due to a line of 
thunderstorms that was about to force me to spend the night at your house. 
In those two hours, I properly set the timing (statically), and  quickly 
declared the electronic ignition dead.  I then ascertained that the spark 
was intermittent, and  suspected the condensor  because it was obviously 
arcing internally while testing (I could hear it from three feet away).  I 
bypassed the coil joiner just in case (your phone message said it was bad, 
but I'm not sure that it is...doesn't jive with testing, and is comprised of 
two big diodes that are "polarity sensitive").

Given that we didn't have time to get a new condensor, and I didn't bring 
one with me (I meant to), I had to leave before the condensor was swapped 
out.  But since you swapped out the condensor AND the reversed polarity on 
the coil (which you assured me was correct) at the same time, I didn't 
pursue it,  knowing that reversing polarity on the coil may slightly affect 
the high RPM performance and the overall life of the plugs, but will work 
fine under all but extreme use.

If the coils were wired in reverse, that explains the fried electronic Crane 
module.  One nanosecond of reversed connection will fry it.  For those who 
are wondering, the red stripe goes to the positive side of the coil, the 
yellow striped one goes to the negative.

What I'm trying to say is that your "divine intervention" may have flown in 
with "N56ML" on the tail!

See the top of http://www.n56ml.com/sunsets/ for a view of the weather on 
the way out of KCUB...

Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 

KR> KR Progress

[Mike Sylvester]

Thanks Dan, Just goes to show that even an experienced builder can make a 
mistake now and again. A good reminder to check and recheck before signing off 
on a component. Glad you found the problem.

Mike Sylvester 
kr2s builder 
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854


> 
> 
> 
> So upon discovery that the idiot had struck again, I re-oriented the coils
> 
> 
> 
> 
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KR> KR Progress

[Dan Heath]

Some of you know that I took my KR2 out of service over 18 months ago, to
put fuel in the wings and install the Corvair.  The fuel in the wings was
finished several months ago, but I could not get the installation of the
Corvair finished in time for this year's Gathering.  I have been having
trouble getting the engine to start now that the installation is done, and
it has nothing to do with the engine, but, it has everything to do with the
idiot who was doing the installation, me.



Both Matt Elder and Mark Langford spent a lot of their time trying to solve
the mystery and earlier this week, I got an email from WW offering to come
up and help me find the problem.  However, today, I must have gotten some
divine intervention.  I could not stop the thought in my head that I should
check the polarity on the coils, even though I knew which side was which.  I
installed the coils between the shelves, that made it so you could not see
the marking on the coil, but I knew which side was + and which was -, but I
just had to check even though I tried all known methods of distraction to
keep from going through the required contortions to loosen the bolts to
remove them.



So upon discovery that the idiot had struck again, I re-oriented the coils
so I can see the markings and made my own markings on the coils and the
shelf under which they are installed.  I re-connected everything and it
fired off on the first blade.  It continues to run great as long as I hold
in the primer button, but won't run on the carb.  Sending the carb back to
Ellison on Monday, overnight, to see what dumb thing I inadvertently did to
it.  I spent about 30 minutes on the phone with Ben Ellison today and he is
just as stumped as me.



This is not a show stopper and I still plan to be at Corvair college in
November.



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the pics 

See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

There is a time for building and it never seems to end.

Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

KR> Progress Report & Another Cracked Longeron Story

[Charles Smiith]

Are the longerons already glued to the skins?  If so, why not just reinforce 
the sections in question with 2 or 3 layers of 6 oz fiberglass, wrapping the 
glass fibers over the section at a 45 degree angle and onto the skin about an 
inch.  Cover the longeron in this manner about 6? on each side of the damage.  
If you have it, it would help to underlay the glass with some carbon fiber. 

KR> Progress Report & Another Cracked Longeron Story

[sean duggan]

Very nice modeling work Gunnar! 


Yup, it makes sense that the cracks occurred at the location of greatest 
curvature.In fact, the cracks formed directly under the jig blocks that I used 
to bend the sides. A recommendation for the future would be to use more jig 
blocks so that all of the force isn't concentrated into a small point. I would 
also follow your suggestion to smooth the curvature. 


Now the plan is to go ahead and fix the top longerons, because they are 
accessible. For the bottom longerons, looks like the best option would be to 
cut out a section of the bottom skin. The longerons would then be accessible 
for a repair. I'll splice in some new 5/8" material and then replace the 
plywood skin that was removed. It all sounds good in theory, but the real 
question is to see if it's "doable!"

I'll be moving houses in about a week. So It will probably be 3 weeks before I 
can try any repairs.

Thanks for the reply's
 

Sean Duggan
Vero Beach, FL
KR2S - http://n394ja.com/



From: Gunnar Olsen 
To: KRnet 
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 4:57 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Progress Report & Another Cracked Longeron Story

Sorry, but I don't have a good solution for replacing the longerons, but I can 
show you why you have the cracks in the place you have them. If you look at the 
two bottom images on this side http://go-design.no/images2.html, you can see 
that the curvature on the original drawings is high in exact that area. I have 
tried to smooth that out on my redesigned KR. One builder in Norway have used 
the new dimensions without problems.

Gunnar
Siljan, Norway

Sendt fra min iPad

Den 19. juli 2011 kl. 05:14 skrev sean duggan :

> It's good to see some progress being made by fellow builders. I'd like to 
> contribute to the progress reports with my update.  Today I managed to flip 
> the 
> "boat," and unfortunately, I will be adding to the list of cracked longeron 
> stories : (.
> 
> Upon inspection of my boat structure, I found 5 cracks! Two cracks in one 
> longeron and one in each of the rest. They all reside in the bay directly 
> behind 
> the aft spar. I already knew that this could be an issue after seeing the 
> problems run into by other builders. The cracks in the upper longerons seem 
> reasonable to repair, a splice joint like the one shown in Darren Crompton's 
> build log should fix the problem. It is the lower longerons that have me 
> worried. 
> 
> 
> Since the lower longerons are already glued on two sides to plywood, I have 
> no 
> idea how I will cut out a section for replacement. Also, the area that these 
> cracks occur are in close proximity to a vertical stiffener. Too close to get 
> the proper splice length.
> 
> So at this point what are my options? 
> 
> -Attempt repairs and hope for some luck on the bottom longerons?
> -Cut my losses and start a new boat. (I've only used about $900 worth of wood 
> and glue and spent 100hrs building)?
> -Look for someone selling a boat, toss mine and continue forward...
> 
> Any suggestions/comments would be appreciated. My motivation is dwindling. 
> 
> Some photos are updated on my site.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Sean Duggan
> Vero Beach, FL
> KR2S - http://n394ja.com/
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KR> Progress Report Victor Taylor

[velocityo...@yahoo.com]

Hello KR Addicts,
I just removed the right aileron for final finishing and balance. It's getting 
there. Unfortunately I have to head back to work tonight unexpectedly so it's 
not going to get the progress that I had hoped for this time. One part at a 
time is still progress. 
Victor
Irvington, Alabama 

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KR> Progress Report & Another Cracked Longeron Story

[Pete Klapp]

Netters
When I was building the boat for my KR-2S, I first fabricated the side truss 
sections as detailed in the plans, although mine are longer since I used all 
14' of the longeron material rather than cutting them to 12'-2" per plan. When 
it came to installing the mahogany ply, I first set up a series of temporary 
vertical 1/2" bulkheads centered along a centerline on the work table. They 
were the width that the fuselage would be at that specific point. They were 
positioned to meet the trusses at station points along the trusses. I then 
prepared the skins, scarfing the joints as needed, marked the truss outline on 
the ply skins, applied the epoxy and stapled them in place as detailed in the 
instructions. I then clamped the truss / ply skin assemblies to the temporary 
bulkheads while the epoxy was still wet and allowed to cure. They were easily 
pulled into position using Pony pipe clamps along the curve edge of the truss 
and blocks and wedges along the straight edge (top of the truss) which is down 
against the flat surface of the work table. When done, they had the curve 
already in them. By doing it this way, you don't have the stress of the 5/8" 
longeron fighting the skin when you try to shape the fuselage. I must also 
point out that I built my fuselage with vertical sides, but I'm pretty sure you 
could use this method when building the "banana" style fuselage as well. 
Pete Klapp, building KR-2S N729PK,
Canton, OH
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> Subject: Re: KR> Progress Report & Another Cracked Longeron Story
> From: gun...@online.no
> Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:57:47 +0200
> To: kr...@mylist.net
> 
> Sorry, but I don't have a good solution for replacing the longerons, but I 
> can show you why you have the cracks in the place you have them. > >  
>