KR>Vacuum

[Glenn Martin]

Is anyone using a vacuum pump on the VW conversion, or even an external 
venturi? How are the results, and how is it adapted to the VW? Any other 
suggestions?


-- 
Glenn Martin

Biloxi, MS, 39532
rep...@martekmississippi.com

KR> APRS

[Larry H.]

Mark
I noticed when I placed the pointer on one of the block data points, a purple 
line appears in a direct line to an airport. What is that all about? I noticed 
that the airport it points to is not necessarily the closest airport?
Larry Howell





From: Mark Langford 
To: KRnet 
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 9:55:56 PM
Subject: Re: KR> APRS

Glenn Martin wrote:

> Getting the Technician Class Amateur Radio license to use the APRS
> system is a relatively easy matter of basic knowledge

Of course I'd never brag, but I probably studied 8 hours and made an easy 
100 on the Technician exam, so don't think this is rocket science either. I 
suspect I could have passed it "cold", but I didn't want to look stupider 
than I already am by squeaking by with a 70.  The test probably took 5 
minutes at a local community college, and the cost was something like $13. 
I bought a Micro-Trak 8000FA from www.byonics.com, spent 10 minutes 
configuring it, and went flying.  Grand total weight (including wire) is 
under 5 ounces, total cost under $300 (and it can be done cheaper).  The 
APRS comes online with the rest of my flight instruments,  so it's always 
broadcasting position real time, hands off.  I never have to think about it, 
which is how I like it.  Today's flight is at
http://aprs.fi/?call=n56ml , and tomorrow night it'll show a quick trip to 
Kentucky and back.  It'll be a great day for flying in the Southeast...

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 


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KR> APRS

[Mark Langford]

Glenn Martin wrote:

> Getting the Technician Class Amateur Radio license to use the APRS
> system is a relatively easy matter of basic knowledge

Of course I'd never brag, but I probably studied 8 hours and made an easy 
100 on the Technician exam, so don't think this is rocket science either. I 
suspect I could have passed it "cold", but I didn't want to look stupider 
than I already am by squeaking by with a 70.   The test probably took 5 
minutes at a local community college, and the cost was something like $13. 
I bought a Micro-Trak 8000FA from www.byonics.com, spent 10 minutes 
configuring it, and went flying.  Grand total weight (including wire) is 
under 5 ounces, total cost under $300 (and it can be done cheaper).  The 
APRS comes online with the rest of my flight instruments,  so it's always 
broadcasting position real time, hands off.  I never have to think about it, 
which is how I like it.  Today's flight is at
http://aprs.fi/?call=n56ml , and tomorrow night it'll show a quick trip to 
Kentucky and back.  It'll be a great day for flying in the Southeast...

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 

KR> APRS

[Glenn Martin]

Mark Langford wrote:
> One alternative to buying a new 408 MHz ELT is an APRS (plus your old ELT to 
> keep you legal).  The Automatic Position Reporting System is a 
> Mark Langford
> N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>   
Getting the Technician Class Amateur Radio license to use the APRS 
system is a relatively easy matter of basic knowledge. There is no 
longer a Morse Code Requirement, and would likely take most of you a 
matter of 4 weeks study, if that. You would find this advantageous, and 
I feel certain that  the hobby would very much benefit from your 
participation too. If I can be of any assistance feel free to write! 
Excellent post,  Mark.

-- 
Glenn Martin
KR2 N1333A
Amateur Radio Call: N5PQ
Biloxi, MS, 39532
rep...@martekmississippi.com

KR> APRS

[Mark Langford]

One alternative to buying a new 408 MHz ELT is an APRS (plus your old ELT to 
keep you legal).  The Automatic Position Reporting System is a ham 
transmitter/GPS combination that is mounted in your plane, and sends signals to 
the internet, which are then plotted realtime to Google Maps and Google Earth.  
Some of them have two switchable configurations, and you can set the second 
configuration to broadcast "emergency messages" which are automatically 
monitored across the world.  When you go down a bunch of people know it almost 
immediately.  Even if you didn't flip the switch before you went down, it 
wouldn't take long to find your last known position, which will likely be very 
close to your last transmission (depending on your location).  The beauty of 
this system is that your plane and ELT can be ripped to pieces, but finding you 
(or your remains) would be dirt simple.

Sam Buchanon wrote a Kitplanes article on this 2-3 years ago.  The web version 
of that is at http://fly.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/journal/tracker.htm .

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com 

KR> KR2SS under construction.

[BadBob]

Well, after building for two months I thought I should post some pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.com/103552664644911775549/KR2SS#
The idea for the laminations came from Mark L's website and Darren Crompton.
The longerons are 5/8 X 3/4 inches. The extra strength is to raise the gross 
weight 
(corresponding increase in wing spar strength) as well as to have the option of 
a larger
engine. At this time however a Corvair 3100 will probably be enough power.
Douglas Fir is around 16% heavier but 15% stronger the Spruce. 
The fuselage has two extra 14" bays aft of the main spar and is also 2" longer
in front of the main spar. The Douglas Fir used is from a 400 year old tree!

Bob Johnson
Oregon
badbob0...@embarqmail.com

KR> wheel Pants

[Mike]

Ray, It makes a helluva difference in keeping the sheep poo off the
underside of my wings and having flown with & without the mudguards, there
was no discernable difference in performance.

Cheers

Mike

www.devonstrut.co.uk  

Devon, UK

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From: Ray Fuenzalida [mailto:ray_pi...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: 19 February 2010 16:49
To: mike.m...@tiscali.co.uk
Subject: RE: KR> wheel pants



Looks good.  But is it more decorative than functional?  Does it give any
aerodynamic benefit?  Thanks.

Ray

New Orleans

KR> For the Fly-in season

[airgu...@comcast.net]

ACHTUNG! 



    



  



  



  



  

Das machine is nicht fur gerfingerpoken und mittengrabben. 





  

Ist easy schnappen der Sprinngwerk, blowenfusen und 





  

poppencorken mit spitzensparken. 





  

Ist nicht fur gewerken by das Dummkopfen.   Das rubbernecken 





  

sightseeren keepen hands in das Pockets. 





  

Relaxen und watch das blinkenlights... 



Paul OReilly 
KR2 Stretched 
N7970K 
Derry, NH