KR> new member
Hi all, I just joined this group, and wanted to say hi! I've been flying for 16 years, started in ultralights, and then went to sport pilot in 2005. (second one in Mn) Recently I picked up a KR-1 with a MOFOCO VW engine in it. It's in pretty rough shape, and I will probably part it out. It was a flying airplane at one time, hour meter shows 480 hrs, although I'm not sure if that was an original hr meter or not. Didn't get any paperwork with it. Did a compression test on it today with the engine cold, and it had 120 lbs on 3 cylinders, and 90 on one. Not sure of the size of the engine, I determined that it's 69 MM stroke, and the outside of the cylinders measure 4" in diameter at the bottom of the fins. Had a 52x42 Sterba prop on it. Has an aerocarb on the engine. And it's a tricycle gear plane with aluminum main landing gear. Anyway hi all and thanks for having me. Here is a short video of it running. Jim Chuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuh7b5VxpbA
KR> trip
Larry,What radio do you have?Thank you,Bill Bill Jacobs, Daytona Beach Florida On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: ?By the way, my little $250 hand held radio with external antenna has an easy 75 mile range.? Why spend more Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org
KR> Fuel cells
Hi Joe, Thanks! The info is a bit old, will be updating it as time allows. Yes I do have an old photo of the tanks, it now looks a bit different with different seats but at least you can kind of see the tanks. They are made from fiberglass, one behind each seat with around 18l capacity each. They are linked with a pipe and have one filler, you can see it on the right top of the photo below. The tanks are used for longer flights only, fuel is transferred to the main tank with an electric pump when there is space in the main tank. You can see the (old) photo here: http://www.rudix.site/ zu-cgr/Info/img_2837_std.jpg Hope it helps! Rudi On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 7:34 PM, bjoenunley via KRnet wrote:
KR> radio?
At 03:07 PM 11/11/2016, you wrote: >Larry,What radio do you have?Thank you,Bill Bill Jacobs, + Just google the following: Rexon Air Band Handheld Transceiver/ Radio RHP-520 There is a "battery eliminator" available for $25 from Aircraft Spruce that allows the radio to plug directly into aircraft power. Not sure why I can't find the radio on their web page but it's available from other sources. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8619.JPG shows my installation, which could be done a bit neater but is quite convenient. I'm using a dipole antenna tie wrapped to a cross base under the turtle deck. The radio is a "nav-com" with 5 watt transmit power. Crystal clear communications at 75 miles plus, standby frequency, and more. Read the ad for spec's. I am 5 star happy with mine. I have mine plugged to a two place intercom but can be used with a headset directly using an adaptor. Larry Flesner
KR> trip
I just returned from a 182 mile trip to visit family and be honored with 4 of my brothers at a Salute to Veterans Day at the local Junior High school. We spoke to 7 different classrooms of young students and shared our military experiences. Clear blue skies on the trip north with a 20 mph wind right on the nose. I returned with a 25 mph wind right on the tail, not a bump in the air, 100 mile visibility, and made the 182 mile trip in 1 hour and 7 minutes. KR's are real traveling machines. By the way, my little $250 hand held radio with external antenna has an easy 75 mile range. Why spend more Larry Flesner
KR> Tire Pressures
At 12:34 PM 11/11/2016, you wrote: >45 on the mains. >40 on the nose. >Mark Jones +++ My KR is 765 empty, I have 500X5 Cleveland wheels, and run Desser Tire Company recapped tires. I run my mains at 25 psi and they are usually down to 15psi at annual time. I've not had a single flat in 600+ hours except on my new tail wheel (which I love :-) ). The tires hold shape and do not show any uneven wear. I only run 32 psi in my multi-thousand pound Buick. As always, your results may vary Larry Flesner
KR> Tire Pressures
45 on the mains. 40 on the nose. Mark Jones Sent from my iPhone 6 > On Nov 11, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Bob Sauer via KRnet > wrote: > > > > What tire pressure is being used for the mains and the nose wheel? My Plane > is 700 lbs. and has the suggested rims and tires. > > Bob Sauer > Sun City West, AZ > resauer at cox.net > N811RJ > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org
KR> Tire Pressures
The #1 problem with tires (any tire) is low air pressure. My father-in-law had a tire shop. After learning that and driving over 500,000 miles, I've had 2 flats! Learn how to land and that solves the bouncing problem. Thanks Ken Hurley kenhurley50 at gmail.com 417-343-6888 On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 11:34 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > Bob Sauer wrote: > > > What tire pressure is being used for the mains and the nose wheel? My > Plane > > is 700 lbs. and has the suggested rims and tires. > > I fill mine up to 50 psi, mainly to keep from pinching tubes on hard > landings. I check them every 2-3 months and top them off again, but > it's not a problem to keep less in it. What I have learned though is > below about 25 psi, the chances of pinching a tube (and creating a leak) > go way up below 25 psi. And early warning is when I roll the plane out > of the hangar and the tires squeak...they are usually low. > > Of course 50 psi means more bounce on landings, so there is a tradeoff. > And depending on your tube, it may not even handle 50 psi (my Cheng > Shins are good to 70 psi). If you are fanatical about maintaining tire > pressure, 40 psi may be a better number. I don't have a nose wheel, > but I would expect it to be similar. I'm sure there are other opinions, > but that's been my experience... > > Mark Langford, Harvest, AL > ML "at" N56ML.com > www.N56ML.com > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org >
KR> Tire Pressures
Bob Sauer wrote: > What tire pressure is being used for the mains and the nose wheel? My Plane > is 700 lbs. and has the suggested rims and tires. I fill mine up to 50 psi, mainly to keep from pinching tubes on hard landings. I check them every 2-3 months and top them off again, but it's not a problem to keep less in it. What I have learned though is below about 25 psi, the chances of pinching a tube (and creating a leak) go way up below 25 psi. And early warning is when I roll the plane out of the hangar and the tires squeak...they are usually low. Of course 50 psi means more bounce on landings, so there is a tradeoff. And depending on your tube, it may not even handle 50 psi (my Cheng Shins are good to 70 psi). If you are fanatical about maintaining tire pressure, 40 psi may be a better number. I don't have a nose wheel, but I would expect it to be similar. I'm sure there are other opinions, but that's been my experience... Mark Langford, Harvest, AL ML "at" N56ML.com www.N56ML.com
KR> Tire Pressures
What tire pressure is being used for the mains and the nose wheel? My Plane is 700 lbs. and has the suggested rims and tires. Bob Sauer Sun City West, AZ resauer at cox.net N811RJ
