KR> Rudder

2016-11-17 Thread bjoenunley
Dear Ya'll,?How do I get more rudder travel?The plans say that I should be getting 30 degrees of travel on the rudder in both directions, I am getting 15 degrees left and 15 degrees to the right. I have floor mounted rudder pedals built to plans with nylon blocks. ?Turnbuckles are located in

KR> Rudder

2016-11-17 Thread ppaulvsk
, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: bjoenunley via KRnet Date: 11/17/16 4:55 PM (GMT-07:00) To: KRnet Cc: bjoenunley Subject: KR> Rudder ??? Dear Ya'll,?How do I get more rudder travel?The plans say that I should be getting 30 degrees of travel on the rudder in b

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-19 Thread ol' weirdo
Just to say thanks for responses re rudder size. Would seen plan size to 10 percent larger seems to be consensus. Bill Weir

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-13 Thread Roger Bulla
-Original Message- From: Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 7:22 AM To: KRnet Cc: Mark Langford Subject: Re: KR> RUDDER SIZE Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com Mark wrote: The plane slips at a crazy sharp angle and drops like an elevator while doing it, so I like my tal

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-08 Thread jsellars at sellarswealthmanagement.com
via KRnet Sent: July 8, 2016 10:23 AM To: KRnet Cc: Mark Langford Subject: Re: KR> RUDDER SIZE N56ML's rudder is 3.5" taller than the KR2S plans call for, and has an aerodynamic balance to lighten the load on it. I say that, but the plans don't actually have a dimension on that,

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-08 Thread Mark Langford
N56ML's rudder is 3.5" taller than the KR2S plans call for, and has an aerodynamic balance to lighten the load on it. I say that, but the plans don't actually have a dimension on that, you have to scale it (1/4) to get 40.5" tall at the trailing edge. My rudder is a total of 44" tall at the

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-07 Thread n357cj
al message ? Subject: Re: KR> RUDDER SIZE 28mph crosswind? Joe, I've flown jets that couldn't handle that! Kolbjern Seth ? ___

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-07 Thread bjoenunley
Sounds like I need to get to know Joe. ?I plan to enlarge my rudder with carbon fiber but have not done so yet, more because I would need to order more foam to be able to do it than anything else. ?We have a pretty constant cross wind at my house and I don't want to have any reason not to

KR> Rudder Size

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

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-07 Thread n357cj
Bill, I had made a couple posts on this subject in the past year. I am currently building my second 2s and it does need more rudder. As someone already mentioned it could use it for slips as well as ground handling. But the defining moment for me was landing and taking off in pre-hurrican winds

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-07 Thread Paul Visk
Seth Subject: Re: KR> RUDDER SIZE 28mph crosswind? Joe, I've flown jets that couldn't handle that! Kolbjern Seth ?

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-07 Thread ol' weirdo
Would appreciate any comments any of you would have concerning the size of the KR2 rudder. Is it too small, is it larger than required, or is it just right? Thanks, Bill Weir

KR> RUDDER SIZE

2016-07-07 Thread Roger Bulla
: KR> RUDDER SIZE Would appreciate any comments any of you would have concerning the size of the KR2 rudder. Is it too small, is it larger than required, or is it just right? Thanks, Bill Weir ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.

KR> rudder pedals?

2016-06-04 Thread Larry Flesner
At 02:39 AM 6/4/2016, you wrote: >whats the issue with stock kr tubular rudder pedals? The right pedal is torqued across it's entire length when the pilot uses right rudder, highest loads with a tail wheel on the ground. My right pedal broke at the 90

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread Mark Langford
The plans have always called for only two rudder hinges, one is also the lower bellcrank, and the other is just a hinge. The three hinge thing came from Australia's aviation authorities, if I remember correctly, or at least the elevators gained a hinge per side from them. I'm not sure about

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Chris Pryce said, > "After my visit I looked up the KR-1 info and the plans show only two rudder hinges. I'm guessing that's the reason for your plane only having two." Hi Chris. I was checking Sparky's rudder play and it has a little bit - less than mine. Sparky re-built Bob Passmore's

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread Flesner
> >Does anybody worry about a little looseness in a rudder hinge? >Mike +++ Without looking at the plans I don't recall if it requires 2 or 3 hinges or if that advise was in a newsletter but three is better. As for the "slop" , I've seen some

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread Evans Powell
Best to follow Chris Kinnaman's advice. Lets us not forget that 'any' amount of 'play' or 'slop' takes a toll on contacted parts over time through the effects of high impact stress and friction; no matter how small. This can lead to damaged and/or failing parts that seem to happen out of

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread Chris Kinnaman
Play in a control surface hinge is flutter waiting to happen. I would try to take care of it ASAP. Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. Just the wrong amount of "excitation" could get it started. I've had good results with dry lubes containing teflon (PTFE) or motorcycle

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread cruzj12 at frontiernet.net
?clickkey=22817 Joe Cruz cruzj12 at frontiernet.net KR1.5 N3151K.sanding for final paint KR2S builderrebuilding wing fuel tanks On Fri, 8/28/15, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: Subject: KR> Rudder hinge play To: krnet at list.krnet.org

KR> Rudder hinge play

2015-08-28 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I was told recently the plans call for three rudder hinges. I've only got two. Of those two, the one at the top had some forward/rear play. I can "jiggle" it front to back. I can clearly see the bolt, castlenut & cotter pin and have access to pull the bolt and put another one in if necessary.

KR> rudder cable

2015-07-01 Thread Flesner
At 09:43 AM 7/1/2015, you wrote: >Hi netters, >I am at the way to install the rudder cables >What is your ideas? ++ In the photo https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8717.JPG you can see the forward half of the cables as they pass through the

KR> Rudder Stops

2015-06-10 Thread Gary Shubert
The 150/152 rudder stops on the rudder horn was in response to loss of control issues during training specifically spin training The original stops were much smaller and could jump over the adjustment stop resulting in jammed rudder and several deaths Regarding stress on cables as a former 152

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-09 Thread Flesner
At 09:35 AM 6/9/2015, you wrote: >I've had wire cables fail two ways for me. One way, is where the >crimp/soldered end/etc tears off the end of the cable. I think I've had >that happen three or four times over my lifetime. The other failure I've >had is midpoint wire breakages.

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-09 Thread Nerobro
I'm about to make an argument for stops at the surface only. I think I've got a good argument here. I've had wire cables fail two ways for me. One way, is where the crimp/soldered end/etc tears off the end of the cable. I think I've had that happen three or four times over my lifetime. The

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-09 Thread Flesner
> >"Hey Guys, Looks like I'll be doing Rudder stops as an afterthought. >What's the best place and method for this ?" + When it comes to stress loads on the control systems in my KR, I'm convinced the greatest

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-08 Thread Pete and Karen Gauthier
"Hey Guys, Looks like I'll be doing Rudder stops as an afterthought. What's the best place and method for this ?" I don't often contribute but I think this time it is important. My take on this is; I am installing stops at both ends. The reason: I hear it is accepted good practice to

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-08 Thread Jeff Scott
The highest loads you'll ever put on your rudder cables and rudder horn are when you are braking if you have toe brakes. The Tony Bingelis books advise using stops at the control surfaces to prevent overload and damage at the control surface hinges when parked with a tailwind, should you

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-08 Thread Chris Prata
too hard. So it looks like we have a reason for something to protect the flight surface from banging over too far, and also the control cable and related from being stressed. Why not both? > Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2015 13:02:04 -0400 > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: Re: KR>

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-08 Thread Chris Gardner
Ever look at a Cessna? The control stops are at the control surfaces to prevent over stressing the surface due to flight loads, not pilot input. Just sayin' Chris G. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 7, 2015, at 10:00 PM, Flesner via KRnet > wrote: > > At 08:52 PM 6/7/2015, you wrote: > >> I would

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-08 Thread pjohnson at kmts.ca

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-07 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
At the rudder pedals, Virg On 6/7/2015 7:01 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: > Hey Guys, Looks like I'll be doing Rudder stops as an afterthought. What's > the best place and method for this ? > > Mike Sylvester > kr2s builder > Birmingham,AL. > > Cell no.205-966-3854

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-07 Thread Chris Gardner
I would disagree with Larry on that one. The control surface stops should be as close to the control surface as possible. It is a Canadian requirement to have control stops on all control surfaces. My rudder stops are where the control horn meets the fuselage. A simple bracket was added with

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-07 Thread Flesner
At 08:52 PM 6/7/2015, you wrote: >I would disagree with Larry on that one. >The control surface stops should be as close to the control surface >as possible. ++ Why do I want to stress the entire system, cable, fare leads, pulleys,

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-07 Thread Flesner
>, Looks like I'll be doing Rudder stops as an afterthought. What's >the best place and method for this ? >Mike Sylvester ++ Method will depend on your setup but put them at the rudder bar and not on the tail. You don't

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-07 Thread Mike Sylvester
Hey Guys, Looks like I'll be doing Rudder stops as an afterthought. What's the best place and method for this ? Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854

KR> Rudder pedals with toe brakes

2015-04-14 Thread Flesner
> > >I'm looking for a set of rudder pedals with toe brake fittings or >maybe a set of experienced plans for the Hegar hydraulic cylinders to >replace the original brake-less rudder pedals. +++ For top mounted rudder pedals you might try

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread Jeff Scott
The highest load on your rudder pedals will happen under hard braking if you have hydraulic toe brakes. At that point, your pedals aren't going to be anywhere near the stops. The left pedal isn't a problem so much as the right pedal because your feet are on the left side, but the right pedal

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread Mark Langford
Jeff Scott wrote: > The highest load on your rudder pedals will happen under hard braking if you > have hydraulic toe brakes. And it goes without saying that if you stand on the brakes while landing, you're probably going to have to buy another prop and crank if you have a taildragger!

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread sparky
You are right on Jeff, it was my rt. petal that bent.Sparky

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread Phillip Matheson
This may effect Tail dragger more then nose wheel, but we must check the pedals regularly . No probs yet at 540 hours (nose wheel) I check my pedals at all annuals, I have made my next ones stronger as it will be a T/ Wheel, for more fun. Phil Matheson

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread Paul Visk
lle Il 618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4. Original message From: Jeff Scott via KRnet Date:09/11/2014 10:48 AM (GMT-06:00) To: 'KRnet' Subject: Re: KR> rudder pedals The highest load on your rudder pedals will happen under hard br

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread Tony King
My builders guide shows the rudder pedals as bent tube rather than welded. Has anyone built them this way? What are the pros and cons? TK

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-11 Thread Larry Howell
Just as a side note on bending. In our manufacturing business we've made hundreds of thousands of bends on tubing. We've owned and used Swiss made mandrel benders and regular hydraulic benders. The mandrel benders if adjusted properly maintain the roundness of the tubing as it's being bent.

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Flesner
At 09:38 PM 9/10/2014, you wrote: >Take it to someone who builds custom headers and has a 'mandrel' bending >machine. + I just can't imagine a setup ( http://www.n56ml.com/pedals/00012802.jpg ) or (

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Mark Wegmet
because of the smaller overall diameter tube, but it should be doable. JMHO Mark W. N952MW (res) -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:21 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> rudder ped

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Mark Langford
Tony King wrote: > My builders guide shows the rudder pedals as bent tube rather than welded. > Has anyone built them this way? What are the pros and cons? Bent would be stronger than welded, as there would be "no heat affected zone" to weaken the parent material, as you get from welding. A

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Paul Visk
Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4. Original message From: Flesner via KRnet Date:09/10/2014 6:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: KRnet Subject: KR> rudder pedals At 02:25 PM 9/10/2014, you wrote: >What Sparky doesn't mention is that in trying to "ke

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Flesner
At 05:52 PM 9/10/2014, you wrote: >My builders guide shows the rudder pedals as bent tube rather than welded. > Has anyone built them this way? What are the pros and cons? >TK Just my opinion but the welded (reinforced 90 degree

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread sparky
Yes , that is good Steve. Mine were .035.

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Steve G.
The plans rudder pedals were .035. They were upgraded to .049 with hydraulic brakes but was still problematic. We make all of ours from . 058. Not much weight gain but much safer/ stronger. Steve Glover Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2014, at 15:01, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > At 02:25

KR> rudder pedals

2014-09-10 Thread Flesner
At 02:25 PM 9/10/2014, you wrote: >What Sparky doesn't mention is that in trying to "keep it light," he lost >his rudder because the tubing he and Murray used to fabricate the rudder >pedals broke at a critical moment when he was caught by a gust on >landing.

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-06-01 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Dene Collett wrote: > Can somebody who has their plans handy please give me the measurement of > the > rudder pedals from the hinge point centre to the cable attach. 4", assuming you mean using hinges attached to the bottoms of the rudder bars. Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-06-01 Thread Dene via KRnet
Can somebody who has their plans handy please give me the measurement of the rudder padals from the hinge poing centre to the cable attach. My plans are not available right now so can't check myself. Thanks Dene Regards Dene Collett www.denecollett.com -Original Message- From: KRnet

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-16 Thread via KRnet
> >My KR rudder pedals have no tubing, just cables running directly back to >the rudder >Mike Stirewalt +++ What are the cables attached to and what transfers the movement of your feet to the cables? L

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-15 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-15 Thread Flesner via KRnet
> >My KR rudder pedals have no tubing, just cables running directly back to >the rudder >Mike Stirewalt +++ What are the cables attached to and what transfers the movement of your feet to the cables? Larry Flesner

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-15 Thread via KRnet
. A gust caught him when flaring here at KSEE and in recovering broke the rudder tubing which left him without rudder. He ended up clipping something stationary and breaking his left wing and pretty much messing the plane up beyond repair. So . . . don't skimp on the rudder tubing is the les

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-13 Thread via KRnet
Mine broke also. My KR had at least 100 hours on it with the old mechanical brakes and a pull cable. I added hydraulic brakes on the rudder pedals and I snapped a joint like Larry during my initial taxii testing and almost took out some lights at the end of the runway. What I did was to get

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-13 Thread via KRnet

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-13 Thread Phillip Hill via KRnet
pare the two thicknesses. Give me a call . > > Paul Visk > Belleville Il > 618 406 4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > > - Reply message - > From: "Phillip Hill via KRnet" > Date: Mon, May 12, 2014 5:08 pm > Subject: KR> Rudder p

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-12 Thread via KRnet
>. The 5/8 x .035" tubing seems a >bit "springy" to me. Did everyone else use this tubing for their rudder >pedals or did you go up to .049"? +++ The .035 tubing is o.k. but REINFORCE THE 90 DEGREE CORNERS on the side to side runs. The

KR> Rudder pedals

2014-05-12 Thread ppaul...@aol.com via KRnet
! - Reply message - From: "Phillip Hill via KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Mon, May 12, 2014 5:08 pm Subject: KR> Rudder pedals To: "KRnet" Hi guys, I'm working on my rudder pedals. The 5/8 x .035" tubing seems a bit "springy" to

KR> Rudder pedals

2013-07-16 Thread jon kimmel
I appreciate the responses...here is a picture of what I have come up with so far. I flipped over the pedals on the assembly I had and added an extension to the pedals to attach the cylinders to the pedal side. I spread the pedals apart wide enough to clear the cylinders ok. I like the idea of

KR> Rudder pedals

2013-07-16 Thread jon kimmel
I was working on rudder pedals and have come across a couple of things. The first is that I wanted to hang the pedals because the floor of the fuselage is uneven. Has anyone hung pedals that have brake cylinders attached? I think I have come up with a way that will work well and will send

KR> Rudder bars

2010-11-12 Thread Larry Flesner
At 11:31 PM 11/11/2010, you wrote: >Sparky >thought they had used extra-thin aluminum but from what I'm learning with >this incident of Larry's it appears that's what was in the plans. > >Mike + The peddles are made of steel,

KR> Rudder bars

2010-11-11 Thread laser...@juno.com
> When I pressed the right brake peddle to stop the turn the entire peddle, along with the master cylinder fell off on the floor. This is how Sparky lost his original KR. He was flaring here at SEE, got caught with a gust/whirlwind and when he stomped on the rudder while recovering it broke

KR> Rudder Pedals

2010-11-11 Thread Steve Glover
The original Rand pedals were made from .049 wall 4130. We make ours from .058 as this was a common problem once the use of hydraulic brakes became more prevalent. Steve Glover Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

KR> Rudder question

2009-11-02 Thread bdazzca...@aol.com
im running with the AS5046-75 airfoil on my tail section. Ive changed my HS to 96" .. How high from the HS should I make my rudder to be stable? David Swanson

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread Dan Heath
I disagree on the springs. I have tried them both, and the closed system works much better. However, your results do vary. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread Larry Flesner
At 05:05 PM 8/5/2009, you wrote: >So, what you must be sure to do then, it to always keep your feet on the >pedals with some pressure. I suggest adding turnbuckles in a closed system. >You can fly this plane with no feet except for take off and landing. >Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread R. Human
Uh - have to disagree - the springs, or a balance cable, will hold adequate tension on the pedals to allow you to take your feet off the pedals in flight. In calm air mine flies quite well hands and feet off. Rick Human N202RH Houston, Tx Daniel R. Heath wrote: So, what you must be sure to do

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread Dan Heath
So, what you must be sure to do then, it to always keep your feet on the pedals with some pressure. I suggest adding turnbuckles in a closed system. You can fly this plane with no feet except for take off and landing. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread R. Human
There was a post recently about were to mount turnbuckles for the rudder cables. I don’t use turnbuckles on the rudder cables , I don’t see the need as you actually tension the cables with your legs. What I have done is make a strap of 4130 @ 3 to 4 inches long and ¾” wide (obviously sizing can be

KR> Rudder turnbuckles locations

2009-08-01 Thread Dan Heath
and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- Subject: KR> Rudder turnbuckles locations What is the general consensus on the location of the turnbuckles for the rudder?

KR> Rudder turnbuckles locations

2009-07-31 Thread phillabaum...@aol.com
Hey builders. What is the general consensus on the location of the turnbuckles for the rudder? Putting them at the pedals could be hard to get to but would clean up the outside. I have a removable forward deck and header tank. Putting them at the rudder horn makes them accessible.? Although the

KR> Rudder Trim

2008-11-05 Thread Mark
On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 6:11 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Rudder Trim I am thinking about adding a rudder trim and want it to be electric. What I want is one that is totally internal to the rudder, not like the elevator trim that has the push rod sticking o

KR> Rudder Trim

2008-11-05 Thread Dan Heath
I am thinking about adding a rudder trim and want it to be electric. What I want is one that is totally internal to the rudder, not like the elevator trim that has the push rod sticking out the bottom. Any ideas where I can find something like that? See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then

KR> Rudder Trim

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
>Del Magsam wrote: >I see.I have the movable tab on the elevator which works well. I would like to do that tension knob system for my rudder >though, as I always need left rudder in varying amounts depending on power setting etc. It would be nice to be able to trim >that out. I do have a fixed

KR> rudder size

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Can anyone tell me if they feel the rudder size is adequate on the KR, especially in a heavy crosswind? I can tell you from actually flying my KR2, stock plans built, that the one thing you don't need more of is rudder. It has plenty of authority without being overly sensitive, or in effective at

KR> Rudder Trim.

2008-10-12 Thread Phil Matheson
Parley Great idea. But being from another country, Australia, we often use different names for the same things. SO, would you happen to have a photo of the window crank to save confusion. Phil Matheson VH-PKR Australia KR Web Page www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/

KR> rudder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread Colin Rainey
Having them hanging from behind the fuel tank I can tell you that I would have them mounted to the floor if it were me, just for easier maintenance. Their support was all in the way of the motor mounts. Even if I were not changing the engine, but just removing the motor mount due to breakage,

KR> Rudder Light Wiring

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Last night I removed my rudder from my KR. There are two reasons I did this. I am in the process of getting ready for paint plus one of the wires which goes through the vertical stabilizer and into the rudder broke where the wire enters the rudder. This was caused by the continuous flexing of

KR> Rudder Light Wiring

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Mark Jones wrote: >How did you guys route your wiring into the rudder and what type of wire >did you use? I just used the regular MS22759 white stuff, and I offset the hole in the rudder from the hole in the vertical stab spar by about 4". This makes the wire twist more than bending and

KR> Rudder Light Wiring

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
Message- From: krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 8:50 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Rudder Light Wiring Mark Jones wrote: >How did you guys route your

KR> rudder trim tab

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Mark Jones wrote: > Are we talking the same thing here? Don't you have a huge trim tab > permanently set on your rudder which will correct center your ball in > flight? Oh, yeathere's always that, and it works so well I completely forgot about it! Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama see KR2S

KR> rudder trim tab

2008-10-12 Thread Larry Flesner
At 09:24 AM 11/6/2005, you wrote: >Mark Jones wrote: > > > Are we talking the same thing here? Don't you have a huge trim tab > > permanently set on your rudder which will correct center your ball in > > flight? > >Oh, yeathere's always that, and it works so well I completely forgot >about it!

KR> rudder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread AVLEC
KR heads Those of you that have hung your rudder pedals from the shelf in stead of mounting them on the floor. Were you happy with the height above the floor that the horizontal made (the bit that your foot rests on)? I have a set of pedals made to plans and have decided to hang them from the

KR> rudder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread Larry Flesner
At 03:12 AM 11/5/2005, you wrote: >KR heads >Those of you that have hung your rudder pedals from the shelf in stead of >mounting them on the floor. Were you happy with the height above the floor >that the horizontal made (the bit that your foot rests on)? >Dene Collett

KR> rudder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread Larry Flesner
> > >Those of you that have hung your rudder pedals from the shelf in stead of > >mounting them on the floor. Were you happy with the height above the floor > >that the horizontal made (the bit that your foot rests on)? > >Dene Collett

KR> rudder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread Jerry Mahurin
..net Did my post to the net make the trip last nite.. It was comments on our mag timing efforts Maybe I have a bad net connection.. Someone please respond if they receive this. On 11/5/05, Larry Flesner

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread 3343V
w.higdon9...@comcast.net wrote: > Mark, > If your feet aren't in place to stop the pedal it could go so that > one hits the firewall and one the floor. And Luscombs have heel > brakes. Bill Higdon But what about the rudder trying to center itself? With a broken cable I could see it deflecting a

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread w.higdon9...@comcast.net
Steve, If you've ever flown a Luscombe you'd know the answer. They have a very light rudder. Bill > w.higdon9...@comcast.net wrote: > > Mark, > > If your feet aren't in place to stop the pedal it could go so that > > one hits the firewall and one the floor. And Luscombs have heel > > brakes.

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread Orma
Ok I can see that some of you spend too much time on your computer and not enough time building. First of all with me in my KR, if I had no springs, no cables, and no brakes attached to my rudder peddles, they still would have no place to fall except on my feet or shin bones. Get back to the

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread larry flesner
> > And the reason is shown by a friends accident back in the mid 60's he was flying along in his Luscombe 8E when one of the rudder springs broke. The other peddle went to the firewall with no way in flight to get it back to neutral. >Bill Higdon

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread Golden, Kevin
arrived home! Two new springs and I was back in business. Kevin. -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of harold woods Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 6:22 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> rudder return springs. Hi Netters Re rud

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread larry flesner
>I was flying my Tr2 (Grumman) that has springs and one broke just as the >plane lifted from the ground. A HUGE bang was heard and a hard pull on >the other pedal. After figuring out what had happened, I flew it on to >my destination that was 80 miles away. My leg sure was tired by the >time I

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread 3343V
w.higdon9...@comcast.net wrote: > Steve, > If you've ever flown a Luscombe you'd know the answer. They have a > very light rudder. Bill I have, but probably not what you're talking about. The one I got to fly had the rudder system closed through the nose gear, I believe. -- Steve

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2008-10-12 Thread w.higdon9...@comcast.net
A Luscombe with a Nose gear? > w.higdon9...@comcast.net wrote: > > Steve, > > If you've ever flown a Luscombe you'd know the answer. They have a > > very light rudder. Bill > > I have, but probably not what you're talking about. The one I got to fly had > the rudder system closed through the

KR> rudder return springs.

2008-10-12 Thread 3343V
w.higdon9...@comcast.net wrote: > A Luscombe with a Nose gear? Yup, 2005 11E. I was waiting for someone to catch that ;) http://www.luscombeaircraft.com/ I think the one on the first page is the one I flew. -- Steve 33...@swbell.net N3343V- '75 C150M N205FT- KR1 #6170 He who seeks will find,

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