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> On Dec 7, 2023, at 10:53, Patrick Thompson via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > I would be interested in following your build. I plan on starting my build > this summer. > Thank you, > Patrick W. Thompson > >> On Dec 7, 2023, at 07:42, textailwinds--- via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> >> wrote: >> >> Evolution of the KR’s….I started building my KR2 in 1990. And after flying >> Martys plane in Oklahoma. I also got on the speed wagon after flying his >> plane with the 2180cc engine in it. We had just landed and discovered a >> crack in the case going towards an oil gallery below the oil pressure switch >> area. This was right after he was racing in the Sun 100 air race I believe >> it was called. I now have over 23,000 hrs of flight time and I can tell you >> that his airplane was fantastic to fly. >> What I am doing now may prove to be just as exciting. I am building a KR >> 1 , in its original form with a 1700cc VW and any safety upgrades, (ie)… >> balanced ailerons, etc. This plane is to bring back the original spirit of >> home building an aircraft. It will be as light as possible, and will be made >> without the big box aircraft suppliers whenever possible ! But… I “Refuse” >> to build a “garbage”airplane. It is not healthy to sit around and do >> nothing. So I am hoping to encourage others to keep life simple and enjoy it. >> If you all are interested in following my journey. I am willing to share >> it with you. >> I have been making the aluminum bellcrank parts for the plane out of my >> stock 7075T6 extruded aluminum of the same thickness as called out in the >> plans. >> I bought LP/PP white pine wood from Lowe’s that is drying for use in the >> airplane. This white wood is used by other kit companies for building their >> planes. The secret is to find out when Lowe’s receives their new shipment of >> wood. Then you respectfully dig through a hundred boards in each stack of >> wood to locate the proper grain of wood to be used in your plane. Remember, >> scrounging is part of the experience! I have been buying damaged 8x12 foot >> boards for 90 percent off. That’s $2.70!!! All I needed was the two edges of >> the board which were perfect! The rest I made into guide blocks , while >> other wood will be made into the jig frames. Note: I have found HomeDepot >> white wood to be too dry! It snaps very easy. I stay away from their wood! >> Enough for now until I find out if you all might be interested in >> following along. The last thing I want to do is interfere with your KRnet. I >> can be reach off line at textailwinds “at” gmail. com ….I will enjoy your >> posts either way! >> Keep Smiling…Rev. Jim >> >> >> >> -- >> KRnet mailing list >> KRnet@list.krnet.org >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
