KR> Diehl Wing skins
Is there anyone that is getting ready to do Diehl wing skins on thier KR? I have a stock KR and will be attempting to do the wing skins soon. I have already modified the spar to the 4-15/16" at the outboard end. I purchased the skins and ribs from a builder a lot of years ago and the ribs were already cut from the sheet. However how do i verify that the ribs are correct and as accurate as they need to be? What is the spacing for the ribs? and i need some information on the spar extension. I would be willing to help anyone that is getting ready to do this in my area I am in SW MO. My goal is to fly to MVN Sept 2012 Forgive me if i make a mistake on the KRlist ( I am computer challanged) Thanks in advance for the help. Russ Barnett rbarn...@ipa.net N8227
KR> Re: Ellison efs2
Does anyone happen to have an Ellison carb for the 1834cc Volks engine that they would be willing to sell? Thanks Russ Barnett N8227
KR> Re: Cad program for RAF-48
I am finding that the wing ribs for the Diehl wing skins are not as accurate as i would like to have them (just saw cut to the line) I would like to get a program so i could run the RAF-48 airfoil on a CNC machining center. Does anyone have any suggestions??? Thanks Russ Barnett Ozark, MO.
KR> Re: Cranks and Flywheels
Has anyone ever considered the quality of the line bore in the case and the tolorance of the main bearings? I would think that a very good fit on the main bearing journals would help keep the crank from flexing as much. Some people may put in a crank and bearings and as long as it turns it is OK maybe leaving excessive clearance in the mains.Just thought i would throw that out there for what it is worth. Russ Barnett N8227
KR> Recognizing Dynel
send me your address and i will send you a sample of dynel from my KR made in 1977. Russ Barnett Ozark, MO -Original Message- >From: Glenn Martin >Sent: Dec 30, 2011 4:54 PM >To: KRnet >Subject: KR> Recognizing Dynel > > >I suspect that My KR was built using Dynel. I have some pictures of the >fabric in the Horiz Stabilizer under the resin. Is there anyone who might be >able to >look at them and tell me if the original builder actually used Dynel? (I'll >send them to you) >-- >Glenn Martin, >KR2 N1333A, >Biloxi, MS > > >___ >Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp >to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Re: VW engine baffels
Does anyone have a good pattern (or a disgaurded set) of engine baffels to fit a 1834 vw with the Diehl cowl? Thanks Russ Barnett Ozark, MO N8227
KR> Fw: Re: VW engine baffels
-Forwarded Message- >From: Russell Barmett >Sent: Jan 10, 2012 10:44 AM >To: KR net >Subject: Re: VW engine baffels > >Does anyone have a good pattern (or a disgaurded set) of engine baffels to fit >a 1834 vw with the Diehl cowl? > >Thanks >Russ Barnett >Ozark, MO >N8227
KR> Fw: Re: VW engine baffels
Thanks Dan -Original Message- >From: Dan Heath >Sent: Jan 13, 2012 4:12 PM >To: 'KRnet' >Subject: RE: KR> Fw: Re: VW engine baffels > >You can buy a pattern from Great Plains, but you will then have to make the >baffles. > >See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics >See you at the 2012 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il MVN 40th >Anniversary >There is a time for building and it is over. >Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC > > >-Original Message- > >>Does anyone have a good pattern (or a disgaurded set) of engine baffels to >fit a 1834 vw with the Diehl cowl? > > >___ >Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp >to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Re: Landing light
Does anyone have any suggestions, part #, for a good landing light on a KR? Also any easy way to mount it inside the leading edge of the diehl wing skins. Thanks Russ Barnett Ozark, MO N8227
KR> Re: Ailerons, Diehl Wing Skins
I need some clarification on cutting the ailerons out of the diehl wing skins. 1. The diehl instructions on fig 5 shows the aileron hinge support in wing to be 90 deg to the bottom surface of the wing. This differs from my original KR2 plans (1974) where they were cut 90 deg from the top surface of the wing. Also when you layout the cut line for the aileron is it layed out on the top or bottom side of the wing? 2. Step V: Aileron in the Diehl plans says place an 8-32 bolt every 6" on the piano hinge and stagger for head clearance. I dont know of a 8-32 hex head AN bolt. Also it says a washer and nut are placed on the back side. (what holds the washer and nut in place when glueing in the spar?) 3. Is there a revised drawing of the aileron bracket (the one that bolts on to the aileron itself) or if i use my original bracket will the geometry work out for my linkage to the aileron belcrank on my wing stub? Thank you in advance with any help you can offer. Feel free to call if you think it would be easier. 417-576-1386 Russ Barnett N8227 Ozark, MO.
KR> Flying around the country.
Dave, If you are in SW Missouri i would love to have you stop at 18MO (private 3400ft paved 18-36 on 122.80 ) 12mile SE of SGF. You can call at 417-576-1386 cell. Russ Barnett N8227 -Original Message- >From: Prototype Mech >Sent: Jun 11, 2012 10:21 PM >To: K Rnet >Subject: Re: KR> Flying around the country. > >http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=12294920067 hopefully this will >link directly to my Facebook page. >Dave Robins > > > > > From: "maxbutl...@aol.com" >To: prototypem...@yahoo.com >Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 11:14 PM >Subject: Re: KR> Flying around the country. > > >NEED MORE INFO ON HOW TO FIND YOU ON FACEBOOK. SOUNDS LIKE A FUN >TRIP. MAX > >In a message dated 6/11/2012 8:17:23 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, >prototypem...@yahoo.com writes: >thanks to everyone who invited me to stop by. I just wish you were in >different areas of the country so dont make 8 fuel stops in one state. >because of the Gulf storm, ive changed my flight plan and will be heading >north to Missouri, then to Maine and finally down the east coast. you can >see my progress and photos on facebook by searching my name. >>Dave > Robins >>___ >>Search the KRnet Archives > at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >>To UNsubscribe from KRnet, > send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >>please see other KRnet info at > http://www.krnet.org/info.html >___ >Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net >please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Re: Starters for KR2 with VW
I have a 1834 VW in my KR2 and am using the Diehl case with the prestolite starter MDO 4207M and it does not have enough torque to pull it through the compression stroke. Does anyone know what starters are being used on the larger VW engines? I sure do hate to hand prop to get the engine started. Thanks Russ Barnett N8227
KR> KR's at Oshkosh
I have a friend that just recently purchased a KR2 project and is at Oshkosh leaving this afternoon and said he could not find any KR2's there. If anyone knows where they are located at Oshkosh let me know and i will pass the information on to him. Thanks Russ
KR> Re: KR-2 flys again N8227
After 35 yrs N8227 has flown again. Click on the link below to see the photo. Hope to see you all at MVN. Russ Barnett Ozark, MO. N8227 http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a4d784d44517a4d54413d0d0a&blogview=true
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KR> Re: Home Safely
Becky and I make it home safely with "Russ's Baby" in tow to Ozark, MO. It was a wonderful gathering and thanks to everyone that make that possiable. These things just dont happen by themselves. Thanks to Larry N211LF you did a great job again. And to all the others that so kindly gave thier time and efforts to make this a success. I am not very high tech when it comes to computer stuff. I have another letter that I have been trying to send to the list but it does not want to go through apparently i am doing something wrong. It is subject "Russ's Baby" the rest of the story. I will continue to work on it. (this is much more frustrating than building my KR) Well i will try to sent this and see what happens maybe it will just go out into siber space somewhere Again thanks to all the KR builders and attendees out there for making the 2012 gathering a great success. Russ Barnett Ozark, MO N8227
KR> Re: Russ's Baby "The rest of the story"
"AND NOW THE REST OF THE STORY" At the 2012 KR Gathering, you honored me with best paint, Best KR, & People's Choice Awards. I am very humbled by this and i appreciate all the votes & comments about how nice the KR (Russ's Baby) is. I told some of you just parts of the story of its history. It was not possiable to tell the whole story in a few minites after recieving the acclimation of the "Best KR and the 2012 Gathering. But now "The Rest of the Story" Construction began in 1973/74 after talking with Ken Rand and purchasing probably one of the first sets of KR-2 plans. 3 yrs later, June 1977, it was ready to fly. FAAsign off, A/W Certificate in hand, every nut and bolt in place, sitting on the end of a grass fieli in Greenville, Pa. N8227 was borne. What a joy it was to fly an aircraft that I built myself. I was 32 years old at the time, but God had other plans for my life. I went through a divorce, partly due to all the atttention & priority that I put on N8227. I parked the A/C and re-located in Springfield, MO in Aug 1977. My priorities had to change. Now i had the pleasure of raising my 2 wonderful children Dale age 6 and Dawn age 5 and starting a new business on a shoestring. Backing up a little bit to 1968, I made a decision to accept "Jesus Christ" as my Lord and Savior and was "born again" and surrendeded to whatever SHis will would be in my life, whatever that might be. I struggled with finances, emotions, and the business and there was just no time left over for the KR. SU re-married and Vivian became the mother of my children and did a wonderful job of being a wife and mother as I struggled wigh the business. As the kids grew and time went on I would get out N8227 "fire it up" and reminisce a little about just how great this litt A/C was and how much it changed my life. In 1987, I had a thriving business, a wonderfful wife and two great children. So I started to work on the KR again. Not wanting to make the same mistake again, I slowed down the re-build process and tried to gey my priorities straight. It was a complete rebuild fron the top longerons up, gull wing doors,rear window, new engine,instrements, panel,starter, Diehl Accessory case, new paint, ect. When i had the striping done, Vivian went behind my back and had the guy put "Russ's Baby" on the tail of N8227 thus "Russ's Baby" was born. I went to the 1992 KR Gathering in Covington, TN to show off my new A/C and even though it was not a "flying" A/C it was voted "Peoples Choice" award. I went home thinking I would be flying in a short time, but God had other plans. Vivian had a stroke so i had to rearrange my priorities again. Another stroke in '95 and again in '97 and a fatal strokke on Labor Day 1999. Meanwhile the KR Waited. I remarried in 2000 to another wonderful lady, Becky. Things were going along great, business was doing well, kids were married and on thier own and having childeren of thier own. In 2011, the KR Gathering at MVN was coming up and Becky and I attended bnd I was inspired to finish and fly "Russ's Baby" once again. The work began and one year later "Russ's Baby" had new Diehl wing skins, new outer spars, new carb and intake system and was ready to go. On Labor Day 9-3-12 "Russ's Baby" flew again exactly 13 yrs to the day after Vivian's fatal stroke and 35 yrs since its last flight. When Larry F gave special honor to the spouses at the 2012 Gathering I so much appreciated Becky for all her support. And to Vivian for naming my KR "Russ'S Baby". Every KR builder has someone special that has supported them and belived in them that they can do it. Through God's help and the talents that he alone can give. We must always remember that He can also take them away. I appreciate every vote that was made for "Peoples Choice 2010" But, "Russ's Baby" already had that honor in 1992, so I felt it needed to be passed on to someone more deserving than me. I am so thankful that Steve was able to walk away from his beautiful KR-1 in ABQ with no injury. God was with him and kept him safe for a purpose that we know not yet. I really believe that God puts us in a particular place, at a particular time, for a particular purpose, and thet is to "do His will" We as pilots take calculated risks. We weigh the weather, A/C performance, flight conditions, physical limitations and experience before every flight and accept those risks. Every time we push that throttle forward we know not what lies ahaea. (takeoff is optional but landing is mandatory) So lest use out talents that God gave us to build "Safety" into out little airplanes. I washumbled deeply by the awards showered on "Russ's Baby" God gives each one of us talents that we can use for His Glory. May God bless each KR builder and flyer out there so we can go forthe and do "His Will" to further the cause of Christ and to honor the memory of Ken Rand and his great inspiration and impact on our lives. And now you know "The Res
