Re: KR> Gear legs

NVAero list a set of Diehl gear on their web page at http://www.nvaero.com/products/Diehl-Main-Landing-Gear-Assembly.html for tail wheel setup. The photo for trigear shows the same gear leg and bracket and the shape of the leg is similar to the little drawing I posted. http://www.nvaero.

Re: KR> Gear legs

I reversed mine on my first KR. They were ordered as conventional and I installed as tri gear. Worked great for me. I have the original instructions and will look when I get home. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone 7 > On Jun 11, 2018, at 9:04 AM, Fle

Re: KR> Gear Legs

For a Tri-gear KR-2, the main wheel axles need to be 20 inches behind the the aft face of the main spar for the aircraft to balance with people onboard. Otherwise it it will fall on its butt. I originally put the tail wheel version gear legs on my tri-gear KR-2; I could not get into the plane

Re: KR> Gear legs

I reversed a set many years ago as per Diehl instructions to convert a taildragger into a nose dragger. I had to take mounting brackets off of the front side of the spars put the brackets on opposite sides of the fuselage and then mount them on the back/aft side of the front spars. The most seve

Re: KR> Gear legs

I am not disputing that purpose built conventional gear can be used for tricycle gear. I am just stating the fact that there are two types of purpose built main gear for the two types. This is not an opinion, it is a fact. I have physically held both of them in my hand and there is a difference.

Re: KR> Gear legs

Well, facts are facts. And sometimes they are even right. ;o) I suspect that somewhere along the line, either Dan or Steve made a change to the gear design. While it is highly unlikely I still have the installation instructions from 24 years ago, it seems pretty clear to me that turning the

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 Sent from my iPhone 7 __

Re: KR> Gear Legs

On 6/11/2018 11:43 AM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: I originally put the tail wheel version gear legs on my tri-gear KR-2; I could not get into the plane without dumping on its butt. + Sid, As I

KR> KR flyby = motivation for the day

99 KRneters, KR2 motivation for your day. A KR2 flying at the beginning of the Heritage Flight Museum's monthly fly day. Little (in stature, not heart) airplanes look REALLY fast near the ground. [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eQXNh9jWs8 ]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eQXNh9jWs8

Re: KR> Progress

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 PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. H

Re: KR> KR flyby = motivation for the day

KR2 motivation for your day. A KR2 flying at the beginning of the Heritage Flight Museum's monthly fly day. ++ Nice video.  It looks like the top rear edge of your canopy gets a p

KR> KR2

I'm working on my KR2 to get it flying this month. I may need some guideance on getting the FAA blessing to fly it. I'll make a list of what I think I need and post later. While it's 90 degrees + on earth, it isn't that hot in the air! I've never flown a tail dragger. I've got a few friends tha

KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads

Larry, I agree. The age of GoPro is awesome for finding things one cannot see otherwise. I never knew my canopy lifted that far, or even at all. In the coming month I will work out a latch to hold the canopy firmly in place and check it with h-stab camera again. If anyone out there has a

Re: KR> KR2

Ken, If you have not flown a taildragger before, it is a good idea to get some time under your belt in one before flying a KR. iMs, Zip -Original Message- From: "Ken Hurley via KRnet" Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 3:18pm To: "KRnet" Cc: "Ken Hurley" Subject: KR> KR2 I'm working

Re: KR> KR2

I'll see if I can make it out there this month on the way back from  Carthage  Paul ViskBelleville Il.618-406-4705 Original message From: Ken Hurley via KRnet Date: 6/11/18 5:18 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Ken Hurley Subject: KR> KR2 I'm working on my KR2 to get it flyin

Re: KR> Gear legs

On 6/11/2018 1:32 PM, Christopher Pryce via KRnet wrote: I have physically held both of them in my hand and there is a difference. +++ Chris, Do you recall the brand / supplier for each of the sets and what the difference was?  M

Re: KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads

On 6/11/2018 5:23 PM, inhisservice--- via KRnet wrote: In the coming month I will work out a latch to hold the canopy firmly in place and check it with h-stab camera again. + Consid

Re: KR> Gear legs

My first set came from a donor KR2 I purchased in Mississippi. It was a tri gear and I was planning on using the gear legs for my conventional setup. After I purchased it, I found out that the legs were cut with angles on both sides. I was expecting them to have a straight edge on one side. I c

Re: KR> Gear legs

On 6/11/2018 6:11 PM, Christopher Pryce via KRnet wrote: My first set came from a donor KR2 I purchased in Mississippi. It was a tri gear and I was planning on using the gear legs for my conventional setup. After I purchased it, I found out that the legs were cut with angles on both sides. I w

Re: KR> Gear legs

I purchased my gear legs from Diehl 20+ years ago and they had one straight edge the entire length of the leg.  They look to be the same as NVaero is selling now.  Unless Dan changed the design before I hooked up with the KR community some 28 years ago I have no idea about the set from the donor K

Re: KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads

I'm keeping it simple.  I am using window sash latches like Joe Horton. The emergency release will be a device tied into the canopy hingepin which will be pulled and the canopy then can be ripped off. Paul ViskBelleville Il.618-406-4705 Original message From: Flesner via KRnet

Re: KR> Gear legs

I sold the Diehl gear off myKR2 (1985 built)and I remember it was the same shape as the earlier drawing in resent post. I kick myself in the a$$ because I do believe they would work on my Taylor-monoplane. If I'm right you get your CG on the airfoil first then set your gear angle to the wanted tail

Re: KR> Progress

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 on