KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
Thanks Brian, I decided to order the Intellimeter (Cyberdyne) meter as per the comments earlier. Regards Chris Gardiner Sent from my iPad > On Jul 31, 2016, at 7:07 PM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet list.krnet.org> wrote: > > I had one in my KR from Westach. It was a 2 1/4 analog meter and worked > great. > > ___ > 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> "wire grip" throttle cable connection again available at AS
A few weeks ago somebody was lamenting the apparent demise of the "wire grip" that was previously available from Aircraft Spruce to connect throttle cable to carburetor. I was disappointed to see this, but it's not gone after all. See http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/wiregrip.php , and the photo below. I just ordered two of them, and they are available on both coast's stores. This is a fairly unique connection (best I can tell), and works quite well. Be careful not to over-torque it though, and study it carefully before torquing, because if you torque the wrong art, you twist the fragile fingers off, and it's worthless. Of course I would never be that stupid... -- Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: wire_grip_throttle_cable.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 19087 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://list.krnet.org/mailman/private/krnet_list.krnet.org/attachments/20160731/52d3342d/attachment.JPG>
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
I had one in my KR from Westach. It was a 2 1/4 analog meter and worked great. I like analog meters better than just LED. They normally stock a 2" round automotive gauge, but for just a few day wait I had them make me a 2 1/4 standard aircraft mounting type gauge. I also had them incorporate a mixture meter in one of their quad gauges with I think it was CHT, EGT, and I can't remember the other one. They are very good about making custom gauges for low cost if you call and ask. Original Message Subject: KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter From: Chris Gardiner via KRnet Date: Sun, July 31, 2016 10:38 am To: KRnet Cc: Chris Gardiner Does anyone know where I might still buy one of these cheap analog type gauges in the USA.
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
Thanks Mark and all. I?ll go ahead and place the order now. Regards Chris Gardiner Sent from Mail for Windows 10
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
So if you are only going to monitor one exhaust tube which cyl should that be? Or does it even matter? Craig > On July 31, 2016 at 2:56 PM Mark Langford via KRnet > wrote: > > > Chris Gardiner wrote: > > > I notice this meter recommends using a narrow band O2 sensor instead > of the wide band type I was planning for. > > > > What O2 sensor are you planning to use? > > This question was not directed at me, but I do have an opinion. An > inexpensive ($20) narrow-band Bosch "one-wire" sensor will suffice just > fine for this job. When this thing says "too rich", it really is, and > when it says "too lean" (the bottom LED), you'll have already noticed a > real power drop, so narrow band is fine. I like to keep mine at the > point where the bottom LED is barely flashing on and off, or "just > south" of that (not even visible). >
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
Thanks Chris. I notice this meter recommends using a narrow band O2 sensor instead of the wide band type I was planning for. What O2 sensor are you planning to use? Thanks Chris Gardiner Sent from Mail for Windows 10 https://m.summitracing.com/parts/izl-ms7008 Chris Pryce Burlington, NJ ___ 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> Cyberdyne mixture meter
Chris Gardiner wrote: > I notice this meter recommends using a narrow band O2 sensor instead of the wide band type I was planning for. > > What O2 sensor are you planning to use? This question was not directed at me, but I do have an opinion. An inexpensive ($20) narrow-band Bosch "one-wire" sensor will suffice just fine for this job. When this thing says "too rich", it really is, and when it says "too lean" (the bottom LED), you'll have already noticed a real power drop, so narrow band is fine. I like to keep mine at the point where the bottom LED is barely flashing on and off, or "just south" of that (not even visible). Wide band units and there sensors are very expensive, as was mentioned, and simply not needed for our application. I have almost 1400 hours flying behind one that looks just like this (apparently a Cyberdyne knockoff, or perhaps just "rebranded"), and I can't imagine what other information I would need from an air/fuel meter. Bosch part number is 11027. More on this is at http://www.n56ml.com/corvair/o2meter/ . 100LL eats these things every hundred hours or so, so that's another reason to go cheap... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
I am planning to install an O2 sensor and mixture meter as per Sid Woods presentation from a few years ago that I found on the KR net archives. Seems that the recommended Cyberdyne mixture meter ( 280-7009) has been discontinued? Not on JEGS web site or auto performance sites. Does anyone know where I might still buy one of these cheap analog type gauges in the USA. Most others I have seen are expensive ( $170 +) and use expensive O2 sensors. Any help appreciated. Thanks Chris Gardiner KR2S C-GKRZ Sent from Mail for Windows 10
KR> Oshkosh and nav/engine monitors/iFLYs
A few thoughts on OSH this year: - The KR Forum needs a breath of fresh air, not just me up there channeling whatever comes to mind about KRs. Next year we'll do something different, perhaps getting four different KR builders to get up and tell the stories of their KRs for 15 minutes, or something like we did a few years ago, four pilots with different engines to talk about that aspect of flying their planes. We'll think of something. - I ran into Marty Roberts before the Forum, and he's working with the new Great Plains Aircraft owners to smooth the transition and improve customer service, and he's still part of that team. He also spoke a few minutes at the Forum and handed out GPASC catalogs. My understanding is that the new guys are A, and are dedicated to improving the products and carrying on with GPASC. - Larry Flesner and I flew up to OSH at a fairly steady 148 mph TAS, at 7500'. I was burning about 3.6 gph most of the way, which is 41 mpg. My trip back AVERAGED 37.3 mpg, which includes taxiing, climbing to 10,500 for the return trip, dodging clouds, rain, and Chicago airspace, and a fuel stop in Indiana, while doing my usual 145 mph TAS cruise speed, with a mostly neutral wind (neither head nor tailwind). To me, that's the strongest attribute the KR has...efficiency. The highest CHT registered on the flight was 332F, so there's something to be said for adequate air passages in cylinder heads. -I used both a Stratux and a Stratus on the way to OSH, and I can tell you that the Stratux needs an internal fan or it will overheat and reboot constantly, and the iPAD will shut down due to heat if left in the sun for a few minutes at a fuel stop on a hot day. Cooling the iPAD by mounting it in the panel with an air gap and a fan behind a hole on the backside blowing on it mitigates that problem, so I'm told. The iLEVEL3 AW that Rob mentioned can apparently transmit serial data from either a GRT EIS or an MGL RDAC to an iPAD wirelessly, so now it's just a matter of locating an iPAD app that can display navigation and engine data at the same time on one screen. I don't recall seeing that yet, so I'm starting to think I'd need two iPAD minis on the panel to cover that, or, simply use my trusty old EIS for that kind of data...it works just fine. The full-size iPAD will also burn lots of battery power and decrease steadily until it quits, if turned up to full brightness, despite being plugged into an Apple 3A source. Perhaps sourcing a higher current power source is the answer to this. I've read the iPAD Mini's don't have that problem, probably since the screen is so much smaller. More research is required on all of this. - IFly GPS's are currently shipped without an anti-glare film over the insanely glossy touch-screen, and they currently don't have anybody making them to fit the 720 (and presumably the 740). Their vendor bailed. So I have ordered three IPAD-2 anti-glare sheets for $5 off ebay, one of which I'll stick on my iPAD, and the other I'll cut down for the 720. The glossy screen is ridiculous, IMHO. Also, if you decide to mount an iFLY 720 vertically on your panel, mount it in front of or to the left of the pilot, not to the right (like mine). The screen is polarized such that the brightness level is maybe half as bright when viewed from the left as it is from directly or the right, and "portrait" mode only works one way, not the other! Anybody considering buying the iFLY 720 or 740 should also consider running the iFLY app on a cheap used iPAD, because it starts instantly, is very responsive, and is very reliable, not to mention CHEAP! The yearly subscription is the same either way Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
Yep, I did what Mark suggests. I purchased the narrow band Bosch sensor from summit. It's $18. Chris On Jul 31, 2016 14:57, "Mark Langford via KRnet" wrote: > > Chris Gardiner wrote: > > > I notice this meter recommends using a narrow band O2 sensor instead of the wide band type I was planning for. > > > > What O2 sensor are you planning to use?
KR> Oshkosh ILevil
One of the Tailwind pilots posted a youtube video of his flight into Oshkosh. It also shows his panel which uses the ILevil / Ipad set up. Pretty clean panel setup. Might work well in our KR's. It would certainly save a ton of real estate behind the panel which is problematic for us. I think I would want a back up airspeed/alt but it looks like he got the plane certified without them. https://youtu.be/yLqd9BZ2X2A ILevil link http://www.aviation.levil.com/new-ilevil-3-aw.html Rob Schmitt -Original Message- From: Rob Schmitt To: KRnet Cc: Larry Flesner Sent: Sat, Jul 30, 2016 6:41 pm Subject: Re: KR> 0-200/happy/Oshkosh Just returned home myself from OSH. Approx 9 hours flight time. 5 up and 4 back to Kansas City. I did visit the Tailwind fly-in in Watertown WI on the way up. Most interesting item from this week was the iLevil system coupled to an IPad. One Tailwind pilot was using this with the IPad for all his flight instruments - no back up. It has a pitot and static ports as part of the set up. My KR flew great as usual. Tons of fun was had. Much thanks to Larry Howell and his wife Gwen for hosting as well! Rob Schmitt N1852Z
KR> Cyberdyne mixture meter
Here's a link to what I bought recently: https://m.summitracing.com/parts/izl-ms7008 Chris Pryce Burlington, NJ
KR> water injection installed
>>On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 10:21 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: >> What I didn't realize is that water injection also "steam cleans" piston tops and combustion chambers... When I was 16 years old I worked as a mechanic helper in an auto repair shop. One of his tricks of the trade was to clean out the combustion chambers on every car he serviced. The way he did it was to take a 12 ounce CocaCola bottle and fill it with water. As I revved the engine up he would pour the cold water directly into the carburetor throat. At the time I thought he was crazylittle did I know. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Clearwater, FL flykr2s at gmail.com www.flykr2s.com >
KR> KR update
With the help of friends, My girl is tucked in to her new home at ASN, Talladega, Al. Also while looking at the Gathering attendee list, I read the name Max Power, Is this the coolest name ever or what ? We need name tags, I've got to meet this guy. Maybe over a root beer. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854
