KR> test

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

A+


Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - 
C.S. Lewis

KR> test slow night

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

I guess that I stated that wrong :-) what I ment was what would happen  
if you used a straight wing in sted of a tapered wing?



Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - 
C.S. Lewis

KR> test slow night

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

ok it's a slow night, so I will throw this one out there. What would  
happen if you put a hersey bar wing on a KR?

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - 
C.S. Lewis

KR> KR blues

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Hi all


OK no matter how much I tell my self "shipping my project to Alaska  
with us is doable"Its just not going to work.:(
So hear it is again.

IT needs a good home, make me an offer I am open for  trade as well

For sale one KR2s project Includes
boat
rear deck
canopy
spars
landing gear
500.5 rubber and rims
ruder pedals
dual controls stick
corvair core
corvair motor mount
small box of AN nuts and bolts
misc. 6160 for controls parts

http://martha.simerson.net/?cat=2



Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> Progress

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

I am in the progress of getting all the wood sealed up and every thing  
ready for a long ride in the back of a truck, Michigan to Alaska
I have the rebuilt forward and aft decks and are ready for glue, new  
airfoil tail built awaiting glass, working on the seat now-and-then  
just so I can sit in it and make airplane noises!



Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> test

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

oh no I didn't study
>
>


Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> cam

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Hi Mark

any word from Clark's yet on your cam?



Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> Failed Can Gear Update

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Mark
Have you talked to Clarck's about the cam being off center?

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net ? ke...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> Any trailer plans for KR's

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

I am using an old boat trailer. Open

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> Glue Joints not holding - T88

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Wow! having built a minimax using t88 and working on varies other  
wooden projects I have never used anything other then
the squeeze method. Yes i have broken a couple of joints but they  
always pull more wood then the glue.
a but-joint doesn,t have any strength until you add a gusset. Its  
much harder to brake one of these joint.
but not impossible.
so the skin acts as a large gusset and makes the hole thing as strong  
as it can be.
T 88 is some what of forgiving glue, I know I have ben off on the  
ratios before and it work every time, just try pulling the stick out  
of the cup after it hardens. LOL

well I think if you don't put more stress on the joint then what it  
is  intended for it will be fine.

this is just my thoughts.

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> up date

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

HI all

I post a up date on my blog, check it out

http://martha.simerson.net/?cat=2


Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> Where is everyone.

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

well you asked!

I am currently working on my controls. I have the dual sitick about  
finished; just need to weld on the elevator control arm and limit  
travels. The rudder pedals are ready to be installed. I have the stab  
foam all shaped and waiting for warmer weather to do some glassing. I  
have the gear drilled but ordered the wrong size bolts - oops. Need  
to order the right size.

I have some new pictures on the blog and will have more soon.

The corvair is disassembled and waiting to go to the shop, but that  
won't be until next year. I hope to have the fuse completed by fall,  
less instruments.  I would like to make the gathering 2008 with 0707KC.


Keith Crawford
Saint Johns MI
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> Know it's not Friday, but....

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

We had our baby!

Check out the pics and stats on our website.

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> aluminum

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Hi all

I hate to revisit this topic but here it goes.


I am to that point where I need that 1" x 4" x 1/8" inch 6061, I have  
called wicks, airccraft spruce, and all the local venders and  
nothing. What do I do next?
I thought about bending my own but wick doesn't have a .125 6061  
sheet "and thats the sheets!"

Any suggestions?


Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> PUSH-PULL CONTROL CABLES

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Hey Pete!

I had a mini-max with push-pull cables. It seemed to work fine. I  
know of several elevator cable failures and one aileron failure. JDT  
Minimax has converted the push-pull cable system to cable and torque  
tube.

Keith Crawford
Saint Johns, MI

On Mar 4, 2007, at 11:24 AM, Pete Klapp wrote:

> Guys,
> Has anyone looked at using push-pull cables for aileron and  
> elevator controls? I have seen them used on Kolb Aircraft, but they  
> would not devulge any info as to their supplier. Any info, pro or  
> con, would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Pete Klapp, KR-2S
> Canton, Ohio
>
>

KR> PUSH-PULL CONTROL CABLES

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

hi all
I had a minimax and and know of several max that had tube failures
jdt minimax no longer uses them because of them braking

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> filler on pink foam

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

I used light weight spackling. It seems to work.

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

> Today, I built myself an engine pre-heater. Here is the link if you  
> wish to see how I did it.
> http://www.flykr2s.com/preheater.html
>
torpedo heater  $150.00

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> pulleys

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Hay gang
what is the thoughts on using nylon verses fiber pulleys and what  
about aluminum.
I'm using galvanized cables
thanks

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> d shackles

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

  AN115 CABLE SHACKLES
http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=5443/ 
index.html
is this it
Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> control horns

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Hi all


I am trying to fabricate my elevator and rudder control horns but  
can't figure out how long to make them!
My manual doesn't give the size or distance from center out to the hole.

Can any one help with my dilemma?

Thanks!
Keith Crawford
martha.smerson.net
mar...@simerson.net

KR> test

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

6:00 are we working

KR> Dr Dean Hinges

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

On Jan 17, 2007, at 7:44 AM, Mark Langford wrote:
> Peter Drake wrote:
>
>> A question for Mark Langford:  The Dr Dean hinges you have used  
>> look like a
>> really neat solution. However I have one query. How do you lock  
>> the bolt
>> holding the MW3 Rod end in position?
>> All the others have self locking nuts, but there is no nut to lock  
>> here.
>
>



Hi Peter

I am using dean hinges and I have locked the bolt in position by  
gluing them with t88 and flox.
the hime joint mw3 is held in position by the I bolt which I have  
also glued in position with nuts and washers of course.

Mr. Jones what's your two cents here?


Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> KR WORKSHOP / nose bowl question

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Bill

I would love to see construction video for the kr.
I live in michigan so loading up my parts and bringing them down  
would be quite hard
and bringing them home would be even harder.


I also have a question for you or Mr Wynne.
I plan on using his nose bowl on my plane. do I need different  
measurements for my fire wall or will stock work fine.
thanks
Keith crawford
saint johns MI

KR> Flying

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Geesh, Mark, you having trouble getting it  up again? ;-)

Martha


On Dec 15, 2006, at 4:02 PM, Mark Jones wrote:

> This is the only flying I am getting done since my engine is off my  
> plane.
>
> http://www.hurtwood.demon.co.uk/Fun/copter.swf
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI
> My Web site: http://www.flykr2s.com/
> Mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com
>
>
> ___
> 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> another sunset

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Wow, what a picture Mark! Beautiful!

Martha

On Oct 18, 2006, at 10:16 PM, Mark Langford wrote:

> NetHeads,
>
> I'm back from vacation and got to fly today for the first time in  
> almost two
> weeks.  I tried out the new transponder and it works fine.  Dropped  
> in on 5
> airports and did about 12 landings.  The sunset was looking so good I
> loitered around waiting for the sun to disappear, because it just kept
> getting better. .  The last one I took is at
> http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/flights/skies/061018182m.jpg , and  
> it was
> worth the wait.  What appears to be the sun in the photo is actually a
> reflection of the sun, as it was well below the horizon at that  
> point.  To
> the best of my knowledge, no FAA regs were violated while taking this
> picture.
>
> I'm flying down to Birmingham Saturday morning for breakfast and to  
> do a dog
> and pony show for the EAA chapter there.  The "airport" is not even  
> on the
> sectional.  The guy gave me directions via I-65 and US-31, and it's  
> only
> 2000' grass.  Should be interesting.  If anybody's interested in  
> showing up,
> I have GPS coordinates...
>
> Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
> see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com
> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>
>
>
>
>
> ___
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> 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> KR2S Life Span

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

Tweety is twenty two. i think its still flying?
How about it orma??
keith

KR> More Gathering 2006

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

hi all
for all the kr family that are not at the gathering. i am ten min,  
from prime rib
Keith crawford

KR> Update

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Hi All

I made up some mock fiberglass layups. With and without peelply and  
four hours of curing time and 24 hours of cure time.

see my website for details.

Keith Crawford
Saint Johns, MI

KR> Update

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

oops the update link must not of worked. try this.
http://martha.simerson.net/?cat=2

keith crawford
saint johns MI

KR> KR Net

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Mark
How many RPM'S are you spinning?

keith crawford

KR> kr progress

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Hi all

I got to spend all day in the shop today. I made more progres today  
then what i have made in quite some time.
click here for some more photos of the same old same old.

Keith Crawford
Saint Johns
MI
crawfords.simerson.net

KR> WAF/spars

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Hi kr fans
A few years ago some ware around 99 or 2000 maybe sooner a post came  
around talking about spar strength.
someone on the board had a set of wing that where unusable. this  
person talked about giving the wing to a university for strength  
analyzing. testing to the point of braking !
about that same time I remember some one letting there kids jump on a  
set of wing because thy didn't turn out correctly.

If some one remembers this it would be neat to see these numbers.

Keith Crawford
ST Johns MI
http://crawfords.simerson.net/

KR> WAF

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

hi all

looking thru the kr net I saw a photo of a set of waf take a look
http://www.krnet.org/krs/wwilson/
Keith

KR> EAA 1060

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Hey all! It's Friday. We had our annual fly-in on Sunday, and there  
are some pictures posted on our blog site. No KR's, but some planes.

http://martha.simerson.net

Keith
Saint Johns, MI
mar...@simerson.net

KR> horizontal stab

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

KRNetters:

Curious as to what your horizontal stabs weighed in at? I haven't  
weighed mine yet, but it seems heavy to me.

Keith Crawford
Saint Johns, MI

KR> Once Again....

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

I have nothing to hide.

Keith & Martha Crawford
ST. Johns MI
email, mar...@simerson.net
blog, crawfords.simerson.net

KR> Re: Geo engines

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Eric anderson,
what is the hp of your geo and what is your wet weight "ie" ready to  
run.?

thanks
keith 

KR> the rats ate my glue

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

ken
no problems with rats hear!
may be you can entice them to take the part "a"
that would fix them.
keith crawford

KR> West System

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

nope haven't heard about Mr. Wittman?
pleas tell
keith

KR> ruder pedals

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

Hi all

just a quick question.
what are the pros and cons of hanging the rutted pedals vs mounting  
them to the floor?

Thanks
keith crawford

KR> langford

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

sorry gang but I dont have marks email adgres.
Mark I have a new url for my page can you please up date it for me  
thank you?.
Keith Crawford

 http://www.u-r-on.net/gallery2/v/Crawfords

KR> A Tribute to Ken Rand

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

I see a osprey in the panting, did he also design that?

Keith Crawford

Re: Réf. : KR> shrinking foam

[Keith & Martha Crawford]

I have heard of the skin being so air tight that when the air  
contracted it sucked the skin in and when it expanded it blew up like  
a balloon. do you have small weep holes that let it breathe?
Keith Crawford

KR> wet spars

[Martha Crawford]

Hi all


this weekend I went to the folks house for thanks giving. wile out it 
snowed a bit and i found out the hard way i have a leak in my roof,, 
now my sub spar is a bit wet. I know t88 is boil tested so as long as 
they don't warp I should be safe wright???

Keith Crawford

KR> video Bob

[Martha Crawford]

Hi all
I emaild Bob Vermeulen and it bounced back.
dose anyone  know his new email
 Or if your out there Bob email me of line.

Thanks
Keith Crawford
crawfo...@u-r-on.net

KR> control arms

[Martha Crawford]

hi all

I am making hinges and control arms today
I am looking for the length of the control arm on the elevator
or the distance from hole to hole to give me the correct pole pole  
action

keith crawford

KR> Loop De Loop

[Martha Crawford]

I would also like to receive this. Thank you

Keith Crawford
On Nov 6, 2005, at 6:26 PM,   
 wrote:

> Put me on the list picture of loop. Bill
> Starrs
> - Original Message -
> From: "Robert L. Stone" 
> To: "Brian Olson" ; "KRnet" 
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 3:10 PM
> Subject: Re: KR> Loop De Loop
>
>
>   Brian,
>Just send it to the guys who have asked for it, I am one of  
> them.
>
>   Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
>   rsto...@hot.rr.com
>
>
>   - Original Message -
>   From: "Brian Olson" 
>   To: "KRnet" 
>   Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 2:35 PM
>   Subject: Re: KR> Loop De Loop
>
>
>> Folks:
>>
>>
>> I have a copy of it ... just need to figure out a way to get it to  
>> the
>> group.  Figure attaching it isn't such a good idea.  It shows two  
>> pilots
>> doing a steep climb, then abrupt pushover to 0g for a few  
>> seconds.  Poor
>> dog, but I laugh every time I watch it.
>>
>> Open to suggestions on how to distribute it ...
>>
>> Brian Olson
>> Alpharetta, GA
>>
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Steve Bray" 
>> To: 
>> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 10:53 AM
>> Subject: KR> Loop De Loop
>>
>>
>>> Hello List
>>>
>>> Someone sent me a clip of a 150 doing a loop and a dog in the back
> floated
>>> up as they went over.
>>> It was great and I lost it. No idea who sent it and this is a  
>>> shot in
> the
>>> dark. If anyone out there has it or sent it to me could you  
>>> please send
> it
>>> again.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Steve Bray
>>> Jackson, Tennessee
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ___
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>>
>>
>> ___
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>>
>
>
>
>
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KR> Wicks Reminder

[Martha Crawford]

yup Mark   Wicks is now the sponsor  of my ruder petals.
anything helps. thank wicks
happy building... or flying.
keith crawford

KR> aluminum bar stock

[Martha Crawford]

Don
I have a set of aluminum legs. I have be thinking of making my one 
composite legs.
I mite be willing to part with them.

I will be gone for the weakend If you are interested Email me off line
Keith Crawford
Lansing MI
mar...@simerson.net
NOW  from st.-johns MI

KR> sunday home

[Martha Crawford]

Hi every one

seven and a half hours and the danger ranger made it home.
It was a grate weekend I'm glad to finally put some faces to the name.
Un  fortunately before leaving the gathering my corsair manuel came up 
missing.
It was sitting on the picnic table in front of the terminal.
It did not have my name in it but it dues have a #
If you picked it up please let me know and we can make arrangements to 
send it.
It only fifty bucks but on a tight budget it hurts.
Thank to all for a grate weekend.

Did orma make it home?

Keith Crawford
lansing MI

KR> test

[Martha Crawford]

is this working

KR> KR fly in" camping"

[Martha Crawford]

HHOOODY all


I am doing a new Menards store set in Holland Ohio and cant brake loss 
till about 1 or 2 ish friyday.
Its about a 8 hour drive from there, so To all the campers   KEEP that 
fire burning late.
I'm hoping to be able to get there before midnight.

Keith Crawford
Lansing MI

KR> kr gathering

[Martha Crawford]

HI netter

Im hoping to be able to make the gathering this year.
does anyone know if there is camping on the airport or near by.
Keith Crawford
Lansing Mi

KR> vacation

[Martha Crawford]

Hi KR fends


my vacation comes up next weak. I missed Oshkosh by one weak, oops!
My wife and I will be visiting Niagara falls.  we will be starting in 
hear in lansing MI and crossing the bridge in Detroit.
from the falls we will be traveling to cedar point then home.

Is there any one along the path open for a visit.
you can email me direct at mar...@simerson.net

thanks
Keith Crawford
lansing mi
www.u-r-on.net/gallery/kr
www.u-r-on.net/~crawfords

KR> Re: hog air

[Martha Crawford]

hi netters

I was surfing the net and came upon hogairs's site.
what do the rest of you think about this.
Keith Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
www.u-r-on.net/~crawfords

KR> YEHHAAAAAAAA

[Martha Crawford]

I Will be listening in lansing!
keith crawfird
Lansing MI
On May 20, 2005, at 10:08 PM, John & Elaine Roffey wrote:

> Way to go Mark. If Orma hears that YEH Sunday morning in PTK, I 
> should be able to hear it at PHN as well.
> I will see you in N56ML in Mt.Vernon. Can't wait.
> John Roffey
> Ft.Gratiot Mi.
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>

KR> wing gap seals/covers

[Martha Crawford]

Hi all

Roof flashing from Menards is a grate idea but Menards has not made it 
to Alabama yet.
Menards stores are only in the midwest for now!


any ways

I drilled one end of my sub spar today.
that little U shaped jig works GRATE.
I put the new spar pitchers on my web site for all to see.


Keith Crawford
www.u-r-on.net/gallery/kr
mar...@simerson.net

KR> engine

[Martha Crawford]

Hi all

I got my Engine home last night.
I'm in the process of taking off the stuff I don't need.
I have put up pictures on my web page.
Have a nice day

Keith Crawford
lansing MI
http://www.u-r-on.net/gallery/kr

KR> corvair#ers

[Martha Crawford]

Hi netters
I'm going to pick up a corvair engine tomorrow.
what do I need to look for as far as block # year exc.
Thanks
Keith Crawford

KR> corvair#ers

[Martha Crawford]

thank mark

KR> Re: web page up date

[Martha Crawford]

Hi all
I have posted some new pictures on my web page.


www.u-r-on.net/~crawfords
click on the photo galley at the bottom of the page.
Enjoy
Keith Crawford
Lansing MI
mar...@simerson.net

KR> NEW

[Martha Crawford]

Hi all


wow I just went to the krnet page looking for info on spar size and 
what do i see,
my name added to the builders list.
WOW thats a grate felling.
Thanks Mark,  and the rest of the gang.
Keith Crawford
Lansing MI
mar...@simerson.net

KR> Re: west system

[Martha Crawford]

Hi All

I know the question has came up before but I cant find a good answer  
in the archives.
so.

What are the thoughts about using west systems verses using airopox or 
some other resin?

Thanks
Keith Crawford

KR> Sound

[Martha Crawford]

Orma

ssswweeet!

KR> Sound

[Martha Crawford]

Mark
  will you have a video camera there?

Keith Crawford
Lansing MI

KR> pitchers/update

[Martha Crawford]

hi netters
congratulations Mark on your first flight
do you have any first flight  photos?


Also for the other mark ''langford" hows it coming.
are the wing on yet???

I think it would be inspirational to see,   or for me any way.


Keith Crawford
Lansing MI
mar...@simerson.net
www.u-r-on.net/~crawfords

KR> Joey 2

[Martha Crawford]

yp it a duck. look on the krnet page he is listed with the completed 
section as Garry Morgan's Australian KR2SS
I looked at the site about a mouth ago and it was there.

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck,
> it's probably a duck.  I wonder what plans he is marketing to
> build the Joey 2 and if Rand Robinson is aware of the venture.

KR> Re:looking for

[Martha Crawford]

hi kr fans
Is  steve lemke still a part of the kr family.
if so what is his Email address

Thanks
Keith crawford
mar...@simerson.net

KR> scarf junts

[Martha Crawford]

hi KR friends


I can get a grate deal on some 1/8" european birch
the only ketch is that its in 4x4 sheets.
Is it ok to make several scarf joint to get my length.
thanks

Keith Crawford
Lansing MI
mar...@simerson.net