KR> Em I the first to register for Marks EAA Webinar
No you're not Paul. I'm booked in as well. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say Mark. :-) Cheers Gavin Magill Auckland NZ On 3 July 2014 06:07, Paul-Visk via KRnet wrote: > _Building and Flying the Amateur-Built KR-2S_ > (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/350936082) > >
KR> landing gear legs and brackets
Hi Larry, Thanks for that comprehensive overview. It was very helpful. Cheers, Tony On 3 July 2014 07:21, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > > > > Could someone tell me the angle of the Diehl main gear brakets? I >> intend to make my own. I also remember a post regarding composite legs >> that some of you had used. Any idea if they might still be available ? ps >> at what position are the mounting brackets attached to the main spar? >> Thanks Mark >> > > > >> You can find the fiberglass legs on eBay. Aviation parts/ Grumman tiger >> undrilled. Contact me direct and ill sen you photos of my setup with PDFs >> of drawings. I'm also using the legs cut down for the front gear. >> Dprich01 at comcast.net >> > > +++ > > The Diehl upper brackets are mounted to the spar with the leg angled at 45 > degrees. The lower bracket is also 45 degrees. If you want to increase > the camber a bit I'd suggest you modify the lower fitting a bit to the > angle you want. I went with 45 / 45 and it has worked out well for me. > The Grumman gear legs are made of the same material as the Diehl legs but > are slightly thicker and wider. You will have to modify them a bit to get > similar results, i.e., cut a bit narrower or run through a planner to > modify the thickness. Some builders make upper gear brackets using 1/8" > steel plate. I added about 1/8" of fiberglass to my 30 inch legs for a bit > more stiffness. If you use the Grumman legs with more than 24" length I'd > suggest leaving them a bit thicker than the 24" Diehl leg. With my 24" > fuselage stretch I needed longer legs to get the correct 3 point stance. > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8669.JPG > > I made my lower brackets using a piece of 2"X6"X1/4" 4130 steel plate. I > cut through the plate at center going about 3/4 of the way through the > metal. I bent the plate at the cut to 45 degrees with the cut on the > outside. I had a gusset welled to the inside and had the cut welded shut > and then sanded the weld to a nice radius. I think the Diehl lower bracket > is 2 1/2 inches wide. http://myplace.frontier.com/~flesner/21.jpg > > Diehl instructions say to mount the upper brackets next to the fuselage. > I moved my brackets outboard 4 to 6 inches on each side for a slightly > wider gear stance. That and 30 inch legs instead of the Diehl 24 inch legs > give me a nice 8 foot wide gear track. > > There is much discussion about "toe-in, toe-out". I set my track at zero > / zero and love the ground handling and I get zero tire side ware. I also > run a slightly lower tire pressure (25 pounds) than some and my tires seem > to last forever. On an annual once I found them both to have deflated to > 15 pounds each. They still looked and performed perfectly normal although > I'd not recommend running them below the 25 pound range if possible or > unusual side loads might cause a problem. Keep the aircraft aligned with > the direction of travel when on the ground and that won't be an issue. :-) > 500+ hours and still wearing the KR grin > > Larry Flesner > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
KR> Am I the first to register for Marks EAA Webinar
I'll be at work, unfortunately. Is anyone aware whether this will this be archived anywhere afterwards? -Matt ReedKR-2S, 75%Long EZ, 10%I just need one more project, then I can say I have 100% of an airplane... > Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:48:08 -0500 > To: PPaulVsk at aol.com; krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: KR> Am I the first to register for Marks EAA Webinar > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > > At 01:07 PM 7/2/2014, you wrote: > >_Building and Flying the Amateur-Built KR-2S_ > >(https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/350936082) > > > >Paul Visk > > ++ > > I'm registered also. I've seen his presentation and it is very > inclusive. Anything you've ever wanted to know about a KR in one > easy lesson. :-) > > Larry Flesner > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> Am I the first to register for Marks EAA Webinar
Matt Reed wrote: > I'll be at work, unfortunately. Is anyone aware whether this will this be > archived anywhere afterwards? Yes. I'm told they are available a few hours later, at http://www.eaavideo.org/channel.aspx?ch=ch_webinars with all the rest. The format of these is that the first hour is presentation and the last half-hour is questions and answers, so all you'll miss is the opportunity to ask questions, but that's what the Gathering and KRnet are for. These are like the EAA "Hints for Homebuilders" videos, absolutely invaluable "how-to" demonstrations of how to do the jobs that add up to a successful aircraft build. They're at http://www.eaavideo.org/channel.aspx?ch=ch_hints, and they are addictive! Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> Mixture Meter Presentation
The mixture meter presentation will not be at the KR Gathering this year. However, I will be presenting two sessions of the Mixture Meter Forum at EAA Airventure on Tuesday July 29 from 10:00 to 11:15 AM and on Friday August 1 from 1:00 to 2:15 PM both at Workshop Classroom 1. Included in the forum are updates on the technology, sources for the equipment, installation considerations and real-world practical results. Don't have to register - just show up. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA
KR> landing gear legs and brackets
Hi, is the landing gear retractable? And how much are you asking for it Thanks, Becky > On Jul 2, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Brad Ankerstar via KRnet list.krnet.org> wrote: > > I could not find the original requester, but I have a complete set of Diehl > landing gear parts to include the axles, wheels, tires, tubes, brakes, and > brackets (slightly used and still assembled) plus master cylinders for the > mains as well as the entire nose gear which is damaged (strut broke) and > mounting bracket bent. This could save someone a lot of time if you don't > mind a little repair and fabrication. Items are from N774A which was > destroyed on its first test flight. Power loss. Parts are located in SW > Ohio. > > If you are interested I'd be happy to email photos. > > Brad Ankerstar > ankerstarb at embarqmail.com > (513) 313-9265 cell > > > >> -Original Message- >> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Flesner >> via KRnet >> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 5:22 PM >> To: Dan Prichard; KRnet >> Subject: KR> landing gear legs and brackets >> >> >> >> Could someone tell me the angle of the Diehl main gear brakets? I >>> intend to make my own. I also remember a post regarding composite >>> legs that some of you had used. Any idea if they might still be >>> available ? ps at what position are the mounting brackets attached to >>> the main spar? Thanks Mark >> options > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> Trim tab cut out.
This might be a silly question but I can't decide. Should I cut the trim tab out square with the spar? Or square with the trailing edge? and whatever I decide I know my ray allen trim tabs servo would have to be square to the tab.? Paul Visk Belleville Il 618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4.
KR> Trim tab cut out.
> Should I cut the trim tab out square with the spar? Or square with > the trailing edge? and whatever I decide I know my ray allen trim > tabs servo would have to be square to the tab. Do you prefer blonds or brunets? Same deal, it will work either way. I went parallel to the trail edge but parallel to the spar would allow better alignment with air stream of the linkage. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8611.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8612.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8613.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8615.JPG If things aren't quite square you can bend the pushrod a bit or put a slight twist in the bellcrank arm but square is always good. Larry Flesner
KR> AS5046 wing span on KR2S
My 29" wing tip templates are 140 " from center line on my KR2S. Can I add another 8" on each wing with a hoerner style tip? I would have a wing span of 24' -8",... tip to tip. Note, my fuselage is stretched 18" beyond 2s dimensions. Accepting all criticism,advice. I'm on a roll and building is going at a good pace .It's a labor of love.? ? Joe Cruz cruzj12 at frontiernet.net KR1.5 N3151K KR2S builder
KR> Trim tab cut out.
That's true Larry. Plus my servo will be square to the spar. Then I can make an easy bracket attaching it to the spar. Thanks guys Paul Visk Belleville Il. 618-406-4705 In a message dated 7/3/2014 7:37:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time, flesner at frontier.com writes: > Should I cut the trim tab out square with the spar? Or square with > the trailing edge? and whatever I decide I know my ray allen trim > tabs servo would have to be square to the tab. Do you prefer blonds or brunets? Same deal, it will work either way. I went parallel to the trail edge but parallel to the spar would allow better alignment with air stream of the linkage. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8611.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8612.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8613.JPG https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8615.JPG If things aren't quite square you can bend the pushrod a bit or put a slight twist in the bellcrank arm but square is always good. Larry Flesner
KR> OSH flyin, KR Forum, Newsletters
For those considering flying into OSH, several of us are likely going to meet up at Baraboo, WI. (KDLL) Sunday morning the 27th at about 9:00 and fly in together and park together. Rob Schmitt, Larry Flesner, me, and maybe Mark Jones are on board so far. Let us know if you plan to join us. If anybody has any input as to what we should talk about at the KR Forum (Monday morning July 28th at 8:30 in Pavilion 4), I'm open to suggestions. I'm hoping my webinar will keep me from having to go over the very basics of KRs, so we should have a lot more time to dedicate to specifics this year around. I'll steer "newbies" to the webinar with a handout. Also, another batch of KR Newsletters (61-114) is located at http://www.krnet.org/nl/nl2.pdf . The quality of the photos dropped a bit with the advent of the second editor, but it improves later. These are first generation originals, so you can't get much better. Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com
KR> KR Gathering 2014 Update!
Hello Netter's, Finally we have an update. I recently received data from the old KR Gathering.org website. The old site is gone and we have no way of recovering it so we had to create a new one. Fortunately Mark L. was on the ball and copied the website before it went away. The new address is www.KRgathering.com There are still a number of broken links as everything has to be gone through one at a time to correct where each page is pointing to. It takes a lot of time to do this which is something I don't have much of these days. However, the basics are there so you know what is happening with the Gathering. I can definitely say we probably didn't appreciate Bob Lee enough for all the work he put in to the Gathering website. One problem is the registration page. I haven't been able to make the page send the info to me once someone registers. I am not an .html guy so if anyone is interested in helping out here it would be appreciated. I do need people to register so if you would be so kind as to fill out the form and then just copy and paste it into an email to me so I can keep track of how many are planning on making it out. I will also need to have a count for the banquet, shirts, and hats. I should have something soon on the hats and shirts. This year is going to be a Legacy Gathering, a homecoming if you will for the KR aircraft. The design will be similar to the original KR design. There may be a few surprise guests since this is where it all began. I have heard rumor that Stu Robinson has heard that the Gathering is here in California and could be attending. There are a few other Legacy KR builders and contributors to the KR from way back in the early days who also may be in attendance. It seems even with the slow start this should be one of the good ones. We clearly do not have the facilities Mt. Vernon does but I think it will be a great time anyway! Steve Glover
