KR> Engine choice
Dan said, > "I am convinced that EMPI is the reason that I have junked 2 sets of heads." Well I am convinced that you just enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together again. Re the EMPI heads, there are EMPI heads and other EMPI heads. Mine are EMPI, with the larger valves, but this version also has more mass - it weighs a couple pounds more than standard EMPI heads. I would work with Steve on getting the right heads for the 2180 as he clearly knows all about the different heads and which ones are appropriate to get the kind of longevity I'm experiencing. ** Interesting piece in the current "The Experimenter" on high-time experimentals. Mike Melville's Long-EZ has 4200 hours, built in 1980. Dick Rutan has one with even more hours, but it's retired. It is called "Old Blue." There's an RV-6 with 3000. Mike - KSEE Save $10 on Flowers and Gifts! Shop now at www.ftd.com/16714 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Dh4GRr5bIdwhJrXKdoxqmdEzmwFiEy9vJ4yvUkssFU4KSAD8dPZY60Yjelq/
KR> tail dragger
Not everyone needs a training wheel ;) Cheers. Pete. Mark Jones wrote: > Jeeze Dan, just because you have a taildragger. Maybe he wants to be in the > click. You know, us guys who have a real airplane, not a toy. :-)
KR> Snakebite lives
It was a long trip a year and a little ago. AZ to WI for Oshkosh, then to MI over the big lake. Then to IN to see Bob G. Mt Vernon for fuel and home. Well one day later home. I cracked the case on the 2387 VW. That has been rebuilt and I have a new cowl. All CARBON. I still need to pull a mold from the bottom and redo again but it will do for now. I got it fired up tonight, thank you net for the instructions. I ran it for about an hour, and all temps ollked real good. Copperstate flyin started today, and I wanted to get the plane down there for Fri and Sat. It is a 15 minute flight so what the heck lets do the testing on the way down. It appears that there will be about 15 people over to the house on Fri night for a cook out and Root Beer. My little KR Gathering on the WEST SIDE. more later and I will have photos. Lee Van Dyke.
KR> gap between wing
Thanks Mark, That's what I'll do. Your right, That was not one of my options but turned out to be an even better one. Being from Birmingham, I also new what smooshed meant. Thanks. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 _ Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen2:102009
KR> gap between wings
Mike Sylvester wrote: > Hey Guys, I've got a little question. I will be glassing the stub wings > this weekend and I was wondering if the area between the stub and the > wing template gets the same amount of foam to fill in the gap or can I > put all the gap filling foam on the wing ? Which is the easier way. I do > plan on using the wrap to seal it when all is said and done. I'd put all of the foam on the stub wing (that wasn't a choice, was it?) and glass it into the stub wing skin. If you put all the foam on root of the wing side, when you lean them up against the wall your foam and glass will get smooshed (tech term there). And I'd make them meet together perfectly so that all that was needed to fill the gap would be 3/4" white electrical tape. That's an "upgrade" I'd like to do to mine next time the wings come off (that's been a few years already). I had the same question when I did mine, but didn't have the good sense to ask that question when I was building mine... Mark Langford N56ML "at" hiwaay.net website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> gap between wings
Hey Guys, I've got a little question. I will be glassing the stub wings this weekend and I was wondering if the area between the stub and the wing template gets the same amount of foam to fill in the gap or can I put all the gap filling foam on the wing ? Which is the easier way. I do plan on using the wrap to seal it when all is said and done. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 _ Windows 7: Simplify your PC. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen1:102009
KR> tail dragger
-Original Message- >Can a tail dragger KR2 be changed to a trike? >From: "Dan Heath" >Sure, but why would a person want to do that? Jeeze Dan, just because you have a taildragger. Maybe he wants to be in the click. You know, us guys who have a real airplane, not a toy. :-) Mark Jones (N886MJ) Could be MJ got everything backward, maybe he's flying the wrong direction. Look out deer!!! Mike Turner Edgewood NM, USA ___ 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> tail dragger
Roy is going to have my new Vair with the front bearing, at the CC next month, for a run on the test stand. But, I will have to drive this toy around for a while longer, till I can get that new engine in her. Can I be in the click, then? Hey guys, my toy now has wheel pants, well at least in the Cleco version. I will have pics on the site soon. I just have to get some rivets and blind nuts to finish it off. Once I decided that the pants I was trying to install were not going to work, to my satisfaction, I tried two other sets and the ones off the Black Bird, fit perfectly. Then I used the Dan Diehl leg to pant fairing, and the rest was a breeze. I have messed around with this for many hours, and with some good advice from Dan, they were all fitted within 3 hours, using NO brackets. However, I may still put one on for peace of mind, but Dan said that he flew his for years with no brackets. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 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-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:11 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> tail dragger -Original Message- >Can a tail dragger KR2 be changed to a trike? >From: "Dan Heath" >Sure, but why would a person want to do that? Jeeze Dan, just because you have a taildragger. Maybe he wants to be in the click. You know, us guys who have a real airplane, not a toy. :-) Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com
KR> tail dragger
-Original Message- >Can a tail dragger KR2 be changed to a trike? >From: "Dan Heath" >Sure, but why would a person want to do that? Jeeze Dan, just because you have a taildragger. Maybe he wants to be in the click. You know, us guys who have a real airplane, not a toy. :-) Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com
KR> gathering photos
>Hi all what's the hold up on photos of 2009 >I look at Mark Jones and others that post them ? Unfortunately, my camera was destroyed on the first day at the gathering by some caustic cleaning solution which spilled on it. Therefore, I have no photos to post on my web site. Sorry Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flyk...@charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com
KR> tail dragger
Sure, but why would a person want to do that? See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 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- Can a tail dragger KR2 be changed to a trike?
KR> tail dragger
Yes they can. It's not fun, easy, or quick but I have done it. Gene Essman N15GE Tri gear, Corvair/w 5th brg powered KR2 - Original Message - From: "Larry and Gladys Fanny" To: Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:14 PM Subject: KR> tail dragger Can a tail dragger KR2 be changed to a trike? ___ 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> gathering photos
Bill Check with Gary Guess at kego...@yahoo.com. He just purchased a lot of A65 engine parts (cylinders, magnetos, cases, crankshafts, etc) from an A&P's estate. He might have what you are looking for. Pete Klapp, building KR-2S N729PK Canton, Ohio > From: flymaca711...@aol.com > Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:08:08 -0400 > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: KR> gathering photos > > Hi all what's the hold up on photos of 2009 > I look at mark Jones and others that post them ? > I have kit for strobe and nav lights new whelen. 11-16218 and 70 series > all in boxes > make offer or trade for magnetos for my taylorcraft bc65 1940 a65 > sf4 bendix scintilla is what I'm after but any thing that fits a 65 > > > > > > > > > > billy 301 994 1121 > kr2 40 tcraft > > ___ > 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 _ Windows 7: Simplify your PC. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen1:102009
KR> tail dragger
Can a tail dragger KR2 be changed to a trike?
KR> gathering photos
Hi all what's the hold up on photos of 2009 I look at mark Jones and others that post them ? I have kit for strobe and nav lights new whelen. 11-16218 and 70 series all in boxes make offer or trade for magnetos for my taylorcraft bc65 1940 a65 sf4 bendix scintilla is what I'm after but any thing that fits a 65 billy 301 994 1121 kr2 40 tcraft
[Bulk] KR> WV engine choice
Gunnar, You can't go wrong with the Great Planes 2180 VW from Steve Bennett. I have 210 hours on mine since new and still no problems to date that I can attribute to the engine quality. One thing to consider is that the KR2S needs 180- 200Lbs up front to balance properly with the longer tail ( 14 inches) so going with too light an engine will restrict your useful load due to CG limitations ( max 30% MAC recommended). If you want to fly 2 people, you need the horsepower and the CG position to do it. Seems the 2S length was meant for the 0200 Continental and lately the Corvair crowd as they are heavier than the VW. I have full electric system, 30A Walmart battery and dual ignition and still needed a 2 inch spacer on my 9 1/2 inch engine mount to get the CG where it should be with the 2180VW. Chris Gardiner KR2S C-GKRZ 210 hours If anyone could share some information and experiences, it would be highly appreciated Thanks ! Best Regards Gunnar Olsen ___ 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> Engine choice
I am convinced that EMPI is the reason that I have junked 2 sets of heads. The ones that I put on, on this last re-build, are genuine VW. Well, as genuine as you can get these days. I think the EMPI are OK, on the heads with the stock size valves, but are not, on the 2180 with the oversize valves. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 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- My Great Plains 2180 has 774 hours on the bottom and 484 hours on the top and has proven very durable, smooth and completely free of hassles. No leaks. No problems. A valve spring recently broke. Two actually, it turns out. Pretty rare event. I'm replacing with German springs - the ones that broke were without doubt Chinese. EMPI is Chinese
KR> Rand Robinson Engineering, no contact.
Ron, Hundreds of KR's have been completed with virtually no "factory" support at all. It's one of the reasons KRnet exists. For the most part, WE are the "factory" support, since we are the closest thing you'll come to a KR "factory". Steve is doing a lot towards getting all the fragmented resources that there are out there for KR parts and accessories together but when you come right down to it, you CAN indeed build an entire flying KR with zero pre constructed parts. It's one of the very few completely scratch buildable aircraft there is. Cheers. Pete. close...@earthlink.net wrote: > good luck, i have tried for over a month to reach them, fax, e-mail and > phone NO ANSWER what the hell kind of a Co. are the running out there, i > am getting ready to sell my KR2 because of no factory support of any kind. > so good luck > Ron Garrison
KR> Engine choice
My Great Plains 2180 has 774 hours on the bottom and 484 hours on the top and has proven very durable, smooth and completely free of hassles. No leaks. No problems. A valve spring recently broke. Two actually, it turns out. Pretty rare event. I'm replacing with German springs - the ones that broke were without doubt Chinese. EMPI is Chinese. Most everything is Chinese, so choose parts carefully when doing your top overhauls. Mike - KSEE Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYdDIiEVWFk8qA2Hz67Pjex2VUexjui3PbYdS3nNDnmtMbg2XNO/
KR> timing a Slick mag
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