KR> Spark Plugs
Thank you. KR Net comes through again. It looks like what I need is a REN30S ( 14MM 3/4" ). Now I just have to find it. 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 time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Brant Hollensbe Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 9:56 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Spark Plugs Hi Dan I meant to include Champion Spark plug link, page 4 explains all you want to know. http://www.championaviation.com/pdf/64552_Champion_ElecL.pdf I noticed you are using REB 37 b which is 2 nickel electrodes. If you use an REB 37e (2 massive electrodes) or a REB 37n (4 massive electrodes, they can be found cheaply on eBay. Brant Hollensbe ___ 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: Temporary partial loss of power
Installation of a mixture meter would tell you immediately what your mixture actually is. http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/corvair/o2meter/ Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smw...@md.metrocast.net - Original Message - From: Mark Moody To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:39 PM Subject: KR> Temporary partial loss of power My airplane has always been very sensitive to mixture while flying. If I didn't have it set in that magic spot I may get a slight hiccup. It's never that sensitive on the ground though as I can do a full static runup (3000 rpm) on the ground while never missiing a beat while playing with the mixture. --
KR> Temporary partial loss of power
Hi Mark Definately fuel related. Do your best to eliminate all the sources of fuel restrictions on the ground. My bet is "vapor lock". Insolate you fuel lines, and route cool air to your gascolater. If you have done that and still have the problem; bad tank vent location as already mentioned is another strong possability. Another is your ram air installation ( if it appears to be air speed related). Ram air can pressurize the floatbowl and reduce your fuel flow. All three of these fuel flow restrictions have affected me and my VW powered KR2. A good first step is to verify you have at least three times your maximum, engine required, fuel flow in nose high and nose low attitudes. In your case; I would shoot for 15 gallons per hour "at the carb float bowl" as a minimum. Let us know what you find. Good luck Rich Seifert N56SR - Original Message - From: "Mark Moody" To: Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 7:39 PM Subject: KR> Temporary partial loss of power KRNet I need help in trying to identify a problem. I fly a kr-2s with a 2100 revmaster with a revflow carb and ram air. My airplane has always been very sensitive to mixture while flying. If I didn't have it set in that magic spot I may get a slight hiccup. It's never that sensitive on the ground though as I can do a full static runup (3000 rpm) on the ground while never missiing a beat while playing with the mixture. mmo...@telus.net
KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot
Hi Jack, Search the archives on the website, there is a lot info about LSA and the KR. Fred Johnson Reno, NV > > Hi Willie, or anyone. I just joined . I just sold a sonerai > project and am very interested in the KR1. Can it be slown down to > qualify for Sport Pilot? > > Thanks, > > Jack Cupp > >
KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot
Thanks, I get the emails but don't have the link for the website Jack On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Fred Johnson wrote: > Hi Jack, > > Search the archives on the website, there is a lot info about LSA and the > KR. > > Fred Johnson > Reno, NV >> >> Hi Willie, or anyone. I just joined . I just sold a sonerai >> project and am very interested in the KR1. Can it be slown down to >> qualify for Sport Pilot? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jack Cupp >> >> > > > > ___ > 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 > -- Jack Cupp 602-788-9117 Home 602-516-0362 Cell Till 10PM Mountain
KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot
On 04/07/2009 11:09 AM, Jack Cupp wrote: > Thanks, > > I get the emails but don't have the link for the website Jack > Hi Jack, They are at the bottom of every e-mail message. Here it is: > > ___ > 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 > > fyi -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ http://deej.net/sportsman/ "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an airplane." --Dave Prizio, 30 Aug 2005
KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot
Thanks.. That was smart of me to miss that. On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 8:23 AM, Dj Merrill wrote: > On 04/07/2009 11:09 AM, Jack Cupp wrote: >> Thanks, >> >> I get the emails but don't have the link for the website Jack >> > > Hi Jack, > They are at the bottom of every e-mail message. Here it is: > >> >> ___ >> 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 >> >> > fyi > > -Dj > > > -- > Dj Merrill - N1JOV > Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ > http://deej.net/sportsman/ > > "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an > airplane." --Dave Prizio, 30 Aug 2005 > > ___ > 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 > -- Jack Cupp 602-788-9117 Home 602-516-0362 Cell Till 10PM Mountain
KR> Re: Slow a KR1 down to Spots Pilot
On 04/07/2009 11:25 AM, Jack Cupp wrote: > Thanks.. That was smart of me to miss that. > > No worries! I've done worse myself. :-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Glastar Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ http://deej.net/sportsman/ "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an airplane." --Dave Prizio, 30 Aug 2005
KR> Cleaning Brushes and Buying Peel Ply
Good thing I love what I am doing. I spent 3 hours last night cutting out the VStab spar and leading edge. I did it twice and will have to do it again. I know a table saw would make it easier, but it is not in the budget. So 3 hours down the drain. I love hearing all of the near and completed project stories, but I am still in the learning how to use my tools phase. I actually layed up some fiberglass for the HStab spar flange and thought "Hey, it actually looks like I know what I am doing." So here is a question: After laying up fiberglass I have tried to clean my brush, but I end up throwing it away because it just hardens from all the epoxy/resin. I tried soaking it in Acetone (which after the Acetone evaporated just glued it to the bottom of the cannister, who knew?) I tried just wiping them off with Acetone, but that didn't return the brush to useability. The brushes are only 50 cents at Harbour Freight, but if there was a better way. Also: I need to buy some peel ply for the fiberglass layup. I was told I could just go to any fabric store to save on shipping from Aircraft spruce, but no one at JoAnn's knew what I was needing, any suggestions? Good news is that my wife was making some chalk boards and I just used some flox and 5 min epoxy and created a much nicer job than her original with joint nails. -Kurt 130 Hours in AZ
KR> Cleaning Brushes and Buying Peel Ply
I use lacquer thinner to clean brushes. First I use a paper towel to remove as much of the epoxy as I can by squeezing it out of the brush and into the paper towel, then I use about a half inch of lacquer thinner in the bottom of a baby food jar to thoroughly swish the brush around and remove more epoxy, then I dry it off with another clean paper towel. That method will get you several uses for a brush. Cap the thinner and use it the next time. Dacron is supposed to be the suitable substitute for peel ply, but the word is to remove it before the epoxy completely cures because it will be harder to remove after curing. Real peel ply (depending on who you buy it from) has a release agent on it that makes it easier to remove after curing, but even then, it's not "easy". Mark Langford N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> Cleaning Brushes (but nothing about peel ply)
The best way I know of to clean brushes is what I whimiscally call "counterflow" but most people call "3 jar." You (after squeezing out as much as possible) swish thoroughly in each of 3 jars in turn. The first one gets dirtiest, the second not so much, and the third hardly at all. Once your first jar is too gucky to use, you responsibly dispose of it, move the other two up, and pour another to take the "jar 3" spot. This way, you get the brushes cleaner, while using solvent more efficiently. James - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:48 PM Subject: Re: KR> Cleaning Brushes and Buying Peel Ply I use lacquer thinner to clean brushes. First I use a paper towel to remove as much of the epoxy as I can by squeezing it out of the brush and into the paper towel, then I use about a half inch of lacquer thinner in the bottom of a baby food jar to thoroughly swish the brush around and remove more epoxy, then I dry it off with another clean paper towel. That method will get you several uses for a brush. Cap the thinner and use it the next time. Dacron is supposed to be the suitable substitute for peel ply, but the word is to remove it before the epoxy completely cures because it will be harder to remove after curing. Real peel ply (depending on who you buy it from) has a release agent on it that makes it easier to remove after curing, but even then, it's not "easy". Mark Langford N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> Cleaning Brushes and Buying Peel Ply
Hi Kurt I use only CHEAP brushes that cost less than a dollar (I had to try quite a few different brands to find one that did not shed to many hairs). Once I weigh up the cost of the cleaner, how much time and frustration I save, I just throw them away. My main tool is a 3" rubber squeegee for spreading and working the resin into glass. It's fast, easy and uses minimum resin. The 1" to 1.5" brush is only used where the squeegee cannot get and on edges that might pull a thread. James's "3 Jar" doesn't sound too bad. Regards Barry Kruyssen
KR> Cleaning Brushes and Buying Peel Ply
Barry Kruvssen wrote: Yep, for spreading epoxy on foam or glass, a squeegee is the only way to go. Bondo sells three different sizes in a pack for just a couple of dollars at Walmart and most auto stores. Those clean up very easily, with a half a paper towel and a few drops of lacquer thinner. Brushes Mark Langford, Harvest, AL see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
KR> Cleaning Brushes (but nothing about peel ply)
> > > Dacron is supposed to be the suitable substitute for peel ply, but the word > is to remove it before the epoxy completely cures because it will be harder > to remove after curing. Real peel ply (depending on who you buy it from) > has a release agent on it that makes it easier to remove after curing, but > even then, it's not "easy". > I found this out the hard way and had to restart my seat all over again. Here is a pic and the description from my site about what happened. http://www.kr-2s.com/images/fail_600.jpg *"Everything went perfectly well until I went to remove the peel ply. I'd been staying back at work until late working on the WAFs. I didn't get to removing the peel ply for three days and discovered that by this time it had become brittle as the epoxy had completely hardened within it. Peeling it off was akin to peeling a price sticker off a CD. What has been peeled off in this pic took in excess of one hour! My sense of humor wore thin to say the least so I will start all over again but will use this skin as a mold for the next. As a postscript to this disaster, 6 months later I found out that a well meaning friend bought a few meters of fabric that looked like peel ply from a haberdashery store when I had asked them to go to my fiberglass supply shop."* Two more sleeps until the Aussie KR Gathering! -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
KR> KR2 fatal crash
Bill, My thoughts and prayers go out to Cary's family. Brad Stone N2644C KR2S Madison, Ms. Based in McComb, Ms. --- On Tue, 4/7/09, william Clapp wrote: From: william Clapp Subject: KR> KR2 fatal crash To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 12:50 AM To all, It is with great saddness that I can say that the fellow that crashed his KR outside of Valdosta was a longtime friend of mine Cary Howard. I waited for family permission before releasing his name. Cary was a great man, quiet yet energetic. He did a lot of work for me through the years as an electritian. I spent many hours working, talking and flying with him. He lived in Florida about an hour away. Many in the KR group may have met him at the KR gathering in 06 when he flew with me to Mt. Vernon IL. He leaves behind a wife and two grown children... He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a pilot of some time and had flew a variety of aircraft. The details of the crash are that he had an apparent electrical fire (thought to come from a radio install he performed just prior to the flight) and was executing an emergency landing and clipped a tree. More details will be handled through the FAA. Please put his family in your prayers. Bill Clapp - Aeromax Aviation Manager KR2S builder and pilot Valdosta, GA aeromaxaviation.com / billclapp.com From: Mark Jones To: KRnet Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 5:01:27 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR2 fatal crash Yes he is but that does not mean he is the pilot in this crash. I have searched the Valdosta News and the name of the pilot has not been released yet. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com - Original Message - From: "Glenn Martin" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:57 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR2 fatal crash Isn't bill clapp from Valdosta? 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 ___ 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 ___ 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> Cleaning Brushes and Buying Peel Ply
Kurt Clement wrote: So here is a question: After laying up fiberglass I have tried to clean my brush, but I end up throwing it away because it just hardens from all the epoxy/resin. Hi Kurt, Easiest way I found is to have a bucket of acetone with a lid on it beside my work bench. I drop the brush in it BEFORE it starts to set and continue doing other things like laying peel ply on with a squeegie. When I'm finished I wash the brush around in the acetione and wipe dry with a rag. Next I rub in a generous quantity of citrus hand cleaner which rips through the residue. Wash up in water and leave to dry. Comes up like new every time. Paul.
KR> KR 2 Parts /Project wanted-UK
dear Mr Burns i have a project to sell in Northern France so please contatc me off line assaker.ass...@wanadoo.fr +33661848162 friendly Dr Assaad Assaker Médecine aéronautique Médecin National de la FFULM +33661848162 - Original Message - From: "K BURNS" To: Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 3:43 PM Subject: KR> KR 2 Parts /Project wanted-UK Hi Guys, I have contacted a few of the active KR 2ers (Via LAA & other contacts) already to try and find a suitable project out there (and in the process of following up leads) and I think there must be at least 10 part complete projects out there that the owners wish to sell, and I would rather save an airframe from the bonfire,(and more than a few hours duplicating someones efforts). If I could please ask you to get in touch if you want to sell. (or if you know of somone not on the internet, please pass on my number) I would prefer to trade a Motorcycle or Diesel 4x4 7 seater, to clear my garage to accomadate the build, but will pay deposit & auction them to raise cash if prefered by seller for the right aircraft or project. To the KR 2 owners who are helping so far ,thank you, the UK may be small compared with the US but the Builders / flyers are exceptional. Kevin 07949 680 550 Please no spam, Nigerian bankers, and other antisocial activists ___ 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 --- Orange vous informe que cet e-mail a ete controle par l'anti-virus mail. Aucun virus connu a ce jour par nos services n'a ete detecte.
