KR> Back on Line
Sorry for all the crap early I'm now up and running, I had 10mb of unread email due to a few problems Hope all is ok now This should be the only email to to get me on mathes...@dodo.com.au Phil Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Cleaning Canopies
I received the following from Yodd at Todd's Canopies. I'm sure he will not mind. I asked him for the best way to clean his canopy on my kr and his reply is listed below Phil Matheson, - I did not recieve your last email. Thankyou for emailing me again. I visited your interesting website. What do you clean the canopy with? May I start with what not to clean it with? Don't use any hosehold cleaners. They probably have chemicals that will attack the plastic. Use cleaners that are made for plastic. A lot of them not only clean, they polish the plastic and take all the static charge. I use Novus products. Novus #1 is a cleaner, polisher and anti static agent. Novus #2 is a rubbing compound for fine scratches. With a cottom cloth and this, one can make scratches that are not to deep, disappear. Novus #3 is a courser compound for deeper scratches. Use #3, then #2. If they don't have Novus products in Australia, I'm sure there are products there that do the same thing. Some rubbing compounds made for polishing cars do the same thing as Novus #2. You may want to experiment with these on a scrap piece of plastic. Thanks again for the business! Todd Silver www.toddscanopies.com --- Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Cleaning Canopies
So but i left off another wed site to info on cleaning canopies http://www.apmdirect.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/glassblock/scratch.html?E+scstore Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> KR Info
The fastest KR is 170 >Orma --- Are we talking Ground speed IAS TAS. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> KR Gathering
>From Down under, hope you all have a safe and exciting gathering all the best Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> storm survivors
Ray We are all thinking of you, and the entire city Good luck >From down under Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> YeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaa!
Great to hear Mark. well done. Hope you all have a great get together! Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Control System
Peter I sent some drawings to Mark Langford some time back. He may be able to help. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Home accident
Joe Sorry to hear about your wife, Hope her recovery is short. Good luck Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Timber List/ spar building
John's Question: Can anyone tell me the size of the "Outer rear spar vert pcs"? > My list has two of them listed. > 1 pc 1/2 x 1 ?/? 42". > 1 pc 1/2 x 1/2 x 42". --- Also Have a look at the Instructions for building of a spar from the Dan Diehl web , then scroll down and print the wing instruction out. This is a much simpler and stronger main spar http://www.diehlaero.com/wings.htm Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> storm survivors
Good to hear you are OK Ray. Being from the other side of the world I can only see & hear the horrible stories of damage on TV. I'm sure I can say from everyone hear in Australia, that we are thinking of you all and hope the road to recovery is as short and painless as possible. all the best. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Glider Check ride
Orma. Glad to see you are OK. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Glider Check ride
Orma. Glad to see you are OK. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Re: KR Elevator Mass balance
Mark L Have you connected your mass balance yet.( I seem to rember you did not use it for your early flights) The reason I ask is That my balance id tailered on yours and wanted to know if your using it and does it work OK?? or do I need to remove it all together ?? Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> First Passengers
Great to hear Mark. You must be proud, and very happy with all your are work. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Re: Serge's WAF's
Serge I will cut you three new WAF's undrilled and post them to you, let me know the width and length you need. I would clamp one side of your spar drill from the other side to mark it, then drill on drill stand, then cut the WAF down to the correct width. I have spare 4130 material I used to make my WAF's Anything to help out a mate Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Nose Gear question
Jef Mr friend Garry Morgan has a KR2ss and now a Joey 2(a much larger KR2ss) he refuses to use the spring as Mark mentioned, he removes the spring and tightens the front assembly up tight but so he can turn the front wheel 108dec and push his plane into the hanger. He has been doing this for years with out any problems. I have flown his KR2ss and it handles great on the ground, he also use to have shimmy problems Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Widening the boat joy stisk control
Orma. Does Mike have drawing or info on his joy stick system. I would love to look at how it works and joins both systems together?? Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Nose Gear question
Should have been 180dec, (not 108 sorry) Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Widening the boat joy stisk control
Mike Thank you Sounds very interesting, and thanks for the offer of photo's. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Subaru Vs others
Any opinions in regard to engines? http://www.vw-engines.com/ Don't overlook VW engines RG2000 or RG2000EFI 100hp 1.6 helical Gear reduction. 200ft lbs torque turn over a 60inch prop or a large pitch. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Subaru Vs others
Scott William wrote: Ok, so let me see if I am not reading this with blurry eyes Do you really believe the claims of these guys? --- Scott. Is Scott really a mathematician or one that is trying to pull the wool over the eyes of others and still has blurry eyes from the night before. Scott forgets that there is a gear drive involved and evidently knows very little about gears and torque. A std 1600 vw and most type 4 engines produce about 130 ft lb of torque at 3500 rpm ...check the VW book Scotty. We didn't say that the engine produces 200 ft lb of torque The engine produces around 130 ft lb of torque and also around 80/85 hp. at 4,200 rpm The gear drive multiplies the torque by the gear ratio which is 1.6 to 1 which equates to over 200 ft lb of torque at the prop. The reality is by gearing we increase the available torque and provide an rpm more suited to an efficient prop diameter. The gear drive unloads the engine, allows a more efficient cruise rpm around 3200 to 3300 and that is BELOW normal highway cruising on a VW engine. If you had divided the 200ft lbs of torque you have found 208 Div by 1.6 = 130ft lbs at the crankshaft Of coarse you knew that Scott. Ron Slender Managing Director VW Engine Centre Pty Ltd Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Re: Réf. : Scott on Torque
Scott, Ron Slender asked me to post this regarding the wording on his web page. Scott, Looking at the article written on our web site it does say type 4 not type 1 as mentioned by yourself. (Type 1V shown as roman numerals ) We say in that article that 100 hp and 200 ft lb + of torque is what you need up front. If it were wrong I would change it but it isn`t. The KR was designed for a 60 hp vw direct drive engine. The aircraft now is being fitted with nearly twice capacity engines of various manufacturers and yet the prop diameters are restricted to the original design of undercarriage. Why Those that do increase prop diameter end up with a more efficient airplane. It is then a matter of matching performance with diameter and pitch. There is no advantage using our 100 hp gear drive engine in a KR unless you can swing a 60 inch diameter prop. The advantages then would be a much shorter take off run, most likely significantly better climb out and probably a more economical cruise mode due to higher prop efficiency attained by being able to use a more efficient diameter propeller. Gear driving an engine optimises a unique condition allowing the engine to reach maximum power and yet deliver more efficient propeller rpm. It gets better too, NO prop forces acting directly to a crankshaft, no thrust forces acting on the crankshaft in unison to prop and power loading and an engine that is designed to run at an rpm range as accustomed as were in a car. Individual aircraft operation is what the pilot enjoys. Most who own one want optimum cruise against fuel economy and the cruise is set accordingly. Those that want to light up the sky can do that too. An RG TT 2200 EFI running a 60 X 70 inch pitch prop would most likely do that too in a KR2. Ron Slender --- Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> RE: Jeff Scott's Modifications
Dan, Jeff She looks a Beautiful Aircraft Jeff, You must be very happy. Well done Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Radio suggestions
The Microair 760 is the smallest dash mount that I know of. It fits a 2 1/4inch hole. and very light. http://www.microair.com.au/index.aspx Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> New engine
I got my RG2000 engine yesterday. Another steep closer. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Steve Jones
To all of our KR friends, I was , like everyone else sadden with the news. I wish to pass on my deepest sympathy to all of Steve's friends. The Net will miss him. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> first flight
Joe. Great reading. Now they won't be able to get the smile off your face. Condrats Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Re: Réf. :Diesel Engine / Diamond Aircraft
Surge. Diamond Aircraft sent out multi page info booklet with a copy of Aviation Trader, this lists all sales for all types of aircraft in Australia, good reading. I see the also make a twin engine. http://www.diamondair.com/indexFlash.htm How is the Kr coming along, I have my RG2000 bolted in and trying to make up a cowl, regards Phil Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Re: Réf. : Diesel Engines/Diamond Aircraft
Sorry all hit the wrong key, only meant to send to Serge Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> First Weight Numbers
I assembled my complete KR last night, I just weighed it. Less the instruments, Prop & spinner, inner wing skins ( they get in the way of building) left Aileron balance weight. Kgs Front Wheel = 98 R/ Wheel = 92.3 L/Wheel = 91.6 Total 281.9Kgs Lbs F/W = 216 # R/W = 205.6# L/W = 201.9 Total 628.9 lbs A bit lighter would have been better. Back to sanding , cowl and wings Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Wing Gap Covers
Dan Thanks , Great Info.I have been wonder How I was going to tackle them. Now I know. What did you dream up to attach them to the wing??? A friend of mine fitted small brackets to the under side of the covers and held them down with bungee cords. I think duct tape would also work as a wrap around the wing to get the shape,( as well as to protect the wing from sticking) as I'm not sure where to get the plastic wrap from here down under. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> piano hinge lubricant?
I have a can of Easy Glide. Used to make draws and door hinges work better, I use if for curtain rod . I will use it on my Piano Hinge, but not till after painting, and do not want it on the painting area. Have used it on a spare hinge and seem to work well. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Folding Wing option
Have you any knowledge of a folding wing option for the KR-2? John I have a few photo's of a folding wing brackets. My web page has had heart failure ( Netscape) But I can email to you direct if required. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> W & B dilemma
Dan I was talking to our Road & Traffic Authority guys ( the ones that pull over trucks and check weight or overloading) They said They would be happy to see if they could weigh it at some stage) Just another idea Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR>Trying to contact
Sorry all. But could Mac Wood (UK) contact me please. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Diehl Leg extensions
Mark & Neters What did you make Dan Diehl main gear extensions from , 4130 or mild steel . I'm thinking that 5/16 or so mild steel would be strong enough. What are your thoughts, please. Thanks in advance Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Landings especially in a KR
Good landings are an exercise in patience AND consistency --- Colin. That was a great piece of advice and writing. This is why I love the KR net.. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Off Subject
Sorry guys and gals But I was hope that serge was OK in Paris, with all the cival unrest and trouble, I have not heard from him. Hope you are OK Serge. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Civil unrest in France
Sorry Mate My server is playing up I just got your reply Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> diehl wing skins
Epoxy will not bond to >cured Vinyl Ester. Also Epoxy will not cure near uncured VR. the Fumes from VR stops the epoxy from drying completely. Epoxy will stick to well cured VR. But as the instruction say. USE VR resin not Epoxy to bond the wing skins. I got my VR resin from a manufacturer of composition Kayaks, NO smell, no problems working with it. HE also warned me NOT to try and put EPOXY near uncured VR. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Prop Clearance/ Gear Extensions
I'm fitting a 60 inch Dia X 65 Inch Pitch Sweat Apple prop on my RG2000 engine. (26 to 2700 prop rpm max) At the moment I have about 8 inch prop clearance. Because of the gear drive and the high torque this engine produces, it is a waste of time fitting a smaller dia prop. I have been looking at Fitting the Mark L's extended main leg brackets, and I have the Diehl tri gear. I want to extend the lower end of the front strut 2 inches, Options 1-Weld 2 inches to the front leg, and get the leg reheat treated. (4130) 2- make up a 2 inch extension that is machined interference to slid into the front strut then weld and heat treat. (4130) 3- Make up a new longer swivel mount for the front strut fork. (4130) thus leaving the front strut as standard. Any ideas would be welcome.or New ideas I have not yet considered I am not offended very easily and yes I can use the Delete button. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> LANDING GEAR Weight
Larry I have the Dan Diehl gear bit have not weighted them the following was cut and pasted from Dan\s web page. http://www.diehlaero.com/landing.htm So if you know the weight of the retact gear, the tri gera is 7 lbs lighter ??? Specifications Conventional Gear 5 mph increase cruising speed over STD retract gear. 15 lbs weight savings over the retract gear. Tricycle Gear 5 mph slower cruising speed.than retract gear 7 lbs weight savings over the stock retract gear. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Prop Clearance - Larger wheels/tires/tyres
Phil, I know, it increases weight, but it does help a little and gives you some rough-ground options... Frank --- And very expensive. I can not add a larger wheel to the nose strut, due to the size of the fork. I would have to TRY and get a completly Larger front wheel assembly ( If available) Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> big prop ground clearance
Phil, Rather than going for a 60 inch jobby, have you considered going for a 3 blade prop - perhaps a big fat 52 inch paddler. It would probably be significantly quieter as well. Pete -- I'm not a fan of plastic (carbon props) There is an old saying regarding props 3 is for show and 2 is for go. And as I said earlier, my RG2000 ( around 200ft/lbs of torque needs a large dia prop. Thanks Pete, I will inquire about the 3 blad from Bolly, and VW engines, just to see what they say. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Re: #1 & #2b while flying
I have a friend who flies all day in his self launch glider. He says he uses a urodome, like a condom with a tube, ( used in hospitals and home nursing, instead of a urinary catheter) out the bottom of is glider and RV. # 2 well he still has to land. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Geared engine v's direct drive
http://www.sdsefi.com/air25.htm http://www.sdsefi.com/aircraft.html ( home page ) Simple Digital Systems has great reading on all sorts of topics The first one is Direct Drive vs Geared. Check out your HP and RPM and see what your engine is really putting out. in HP and torque. you may get a surprise. The second is the home page with links to many other topic's at the bottom of the page. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Congratulations Dan & Jerry
Great job Dan & jerry, Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/
KR> Warp Drive Prop
I Hope this was meant to be private. ( if not is very embarrassing to read) But now it has been all over the net. Could we all be very careful when sending those sorts of posts, making sure they only go to the people who need to see them them. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> aileron counter balance
I have a set of KR mods stamped by CASA ( Civil Aviation Safety Authority ) Australia, it use a 3 foot piano at the inner end of the aileron and an 18inch outer end. It places the balance 2 foot from the outer end. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Newbie (not really!)
Marcel Welcome to the net. Sorry but I could not get you home page to work. May be mistake in the link?? Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Newbie (not really!)
Marcel What a beautiful looking KR. Well done. What canopy did you use? The shape is really nice Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR>Marry Xmas
Marry Xmas or Happy Holiday to you all, from under Australia Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR>Marry Xmas
Sorry all. TRY from DOWN Under. Marry Xmas Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> cabin heat
Another solution would be to wear a mask that takes the moisture from your breath but then how cool would that be -- Larry You could use a jet helmet and mask, like many of the single seat pilots , then you could really go out and buzz all the RV's as you shoot past them making all those machine gun noises. Marry Xmas. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> new (recycled) KR builder
Paul welcome Marry Xmas Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR>Newbie -- VW and Corvair
Well said Steve Bennett. I was planing a full reply to Marks comments, as I was very disappointed.But I did not wish to start WWIII "I think most VW guys wish they had a Corvair, because it doesn't weigh that much more, but has a lot more power than a VW." I think that the Corvair being 6 cylinders should have more power than the VW, but I still think that because they can only run a small prop for the size of the engine,and need high RPM compared to a geared VW engine,(eg RG2000 or Great Plains VW) they do not use their complete potential. If I had made a comment that most Corvair owners would soon a geared RG2000, I would have been placed in front of a Langford, Jones and KRnet Firing squad. Such is life my 2 cents worth Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR>Newbie -- VW and Corvair
Mark Your comments are always welcome. I'm sorry I posted my concerns. I'll also try not to take thinks to heart. Thanks for your support and assistance over the years Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Fuel tanks
Chris Have you considered wing tanks, glassed as per KR manual, or use foamply as per Dan Diehl instructions find his web page at http://www.diehlaero.com/ click on KR2 wings, then again on wingskin installations, and print it out. Some have alu. tanks in the wing or stub wing Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Foam ribs
Serge A good fit is better, but the Flox epoxy mix will fill in the gaps well. Rough up the glass, paint on a norm mix of epoxy, vinyl ester ( what ever you are using) then mix the rest up with Cotton Flox, thick, so it will not run, and it should be OK. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> oil change tips for a 2180 KR2 trike and remotefilterconnections
Why not just make an excess , or inspection door in the bottom of the cowl, remove it to drain the oil Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Re: Possible Fault with Mallory Coil Selector & Fuel selector
http://www.beltedair.com/ This is a very interesting article, Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Inspection on Saturday
Well done Bill Good luck. keep us posted Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Weight
I have Diehl wing with wing tanks from end of the WAF out to the second rib and back 12 inches, about 40 litres. Weight I think was around 50lbs each. I'll weigh them again today for you, if I get time Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Cowl Material
Can anyone tell me about the fire retardant that can be added to glass resin on cowls please. or where to look it up. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> crankshaft
Joe Sorry to hear about your forced landing. Good to hear you are OK. Was the crank a standard VW or forged or after market crank? Prop forces on a direct drive engine can be devastating. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Updated Web Page
Mark I'm now building my new web page ,on 50 megs, thanks for the tip. Were you able to download your old web page? I can not. Did you , or how did you remove your old web page??from netscape I'm trying one of the 50 meg templates, but I don't understand how to use a blank back ground and start from scratch. Your new web looks great, but I do not under HOW you got so much on the front page Any hints Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR>NEW Web Page
Due to failure of my KR construction web page ( Net scape) I had to Make a new one with a better supplier. The site is not complete as yet, but It should work better than the last one. www.philskr2.50megs.com Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> plans
What do you call a legal set of plans Every builder changes the plans to suit him self, Does the LAW say that only one plane can be built from one plan. I have registered my KR in Australia VHPKR and used the plans number as the serial number of my KR. But I could have made up any number I wanted. so the plans number SEEMS to mean nothing ? What happen in the US ??? Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE phils...@50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
Re: Réf. : RE: KR> buying KR plans
Has anyone offered to sell the plans on her behalf via the KRnet. all money to Janet, but the service would be better ?? Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE phils...@50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> plans
Hi john Long time no see. I agree with you. It does feel better to use the plan correctly. I did send my details to Janet when I purchased my KR, she did reply and sent me her latest price lists etc.and other helpful info about the KR and parts available. I will send her a Photo when I get it finished, just to be polite. Phillip Matheson VH-PKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE phils...@50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Engine Photo
Hi guys and girls I've had a view emails asking for engine photos of my RG2000. So I enlarged the photo on my mew web page I can not take any more engine photo's just yet, as I'm playing with a engine cowl, but I will add a few photo's soon. Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE phils...@50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> foam and resin
I have the details of where in Melbourne they make it. I'll get it for you when I'm home again I'll be driving there early next week to pick some up. Its in South Dandenong?? Phillip Matheson VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Retract gear
Their have been a few gear collapse KR's here in Australia as well. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> prop strike
Patti Glad to hear all ended well. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Web Page problems
Sorry for the NEW web page problems some of you told me about ( Engine page and others not working) Now fixed. Thank you for letting me know. Please let me know again if needed. many thanks Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
Re: Réf. : KR> Its Friday
Sorry but I had to post this. KR stuff at the bottom. -- Subject: Airline captain ..as the airliner pushed back from the gate, the flight attendant gave the passengers the usual information regarding seat belts, etc. Finally, she said, "Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew take you safely to your destination." Ed sitting in the eighth row thought to himself, "Did I hear her right? Is the captain a woman?" When the attendants came by with the drink cart, he said "Did I understand you right? Is the captain a woman?" "Yes," said the attendant, "In fact, this entire crew is female." "My God," said Ed, "I'd better have two scotch and sodas. I don't know what to think of all those women up there in the cockpit." "That's another thing sir," said the attendant, "We no longer call it the Cock Pit." "Now it's the Box office." - KR stuff I've just sanded my fuse and placed one layer 2 oz deck cloth. Hopefully close the inner wings over the next few days, and spend some of my 3 weeks holidays getting more building done. still waiting for my 60 inch prop to arrive. Question What FIRE Extinguishers are being used in the KR's Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> WATER IN FUEL/ fuel Drain
unscrew the draincock on the gascolator and make up a hose that relocates it somewhere near the bottom of the fire wall, I access it through the bottom of the cowl where the hot eng air is vented to the outside. - Same as a 152 or 172. Pull Cable near Oil dip stick . Which drains fuel / water out the bottom of cowl. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Wing Attach. Drill Jig
A block of almost any wood I drilled a 1/2 hole through it , cut out the piece to fit over the spar. Glued a 1/2 rod aluminium drilled to fit the 3/16 or what ever size you need Then after its dry, I cut the centre out of the rod leaving the rod in the wood, Works great Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Inner wings
Building update. I have been very busy building, over the last few weeks of my holidays. I now have the fuse almost ready to paint. After finishing the both wing walks, THANKS MARK JONES. as I used a very close design of yours. hope to get the foam glued tomorrow.Then it will look like a complete fuse, less the cowl. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Stall warning question
I got a stall warning system from A/Spruce, but have not tried to install it yet, but hope to soon. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Pistons
I have been using these in the Auto industry for many many years, with out any complaints Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Oil Cooler
hi rich i can only speak for myself but i have my oil cooler on the top -no problems -- Phil I too am thinking of a top mounted oil cooler. Do you or anyone else have any set up photo's I was thinking of a car like bonnent scoop with the oil cooler on top of the engine Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Rumor or Not
Jim would be nice to see you when you get down under. Good luck on your sailing trip Blue skies and flat seas Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> peel ply
Another Question Does peel ply work just as well over a already dry lay up, If I wanted to add a glass lay up over an inner wing to help remove the pin holes, because I did not have peel ply when I first glassed the inner wing??? Hope that makes sense? Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Light Sport Aircraft Australia - Off Topic
As it is Friday Here Aust. Many KR members, over time have discussed Sport aircraft. The link below is a Advisory Circular from CASA ( Civil Aviation Safety Authority) These are the requirements for Light Sport in Australian , You may be interested?? http://www.casa.gov.au/rules/1998casr/021/021c42.pdf Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Flying -but not uneventful / Carby heat
Bill wrote Carb heat is not installed on mine - but I suck cowl air anyway. This is interesting, Has anyone had problems with this system. I do not know of car engines getting icing, but the older model car had a manual flap on the air cleaners to suck exhaust air in cold weather. My RG2000 is meant to only have air cleaners under the hood, and not suck direct cold air, says the makers, due to it can effect the mixture to much, and the twin strongberg carbs do not have mixture control. S, do I make carb heat set up?? Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Bubbles in Epoxy resin
The air will not be a problem, just keep mixing to a uniform colour, when you add flox or M/balloons, or even spread it on the glass cloth, the bobbles will disappear. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Detachable wings
Ken You will find some photo's on my web page of some pivoting Wing brackets I found at and air show. They are NOT on my KR. But are very similar to a KR wing set up. Over the past few months I fitted and removed my wings in the workshop MANY times, for building purposes. I found this way the easiest for one person. Lay the wing on the ground in the correct position with ?? foam blocks to protect the Pitot tube etc. and wing tip. -Lift the WAF end of the wing onto my knee when crouched in front of the Leading edge. -Lift the wing with my leg and slip the lower WAF bolt into place - Walk around and slid the rear bottom WAF bolt in - lift the wing tip up and place a stand with a foam block under the wings main spar - then slid the stand along the wing until the bolts holes are lined up - install all the bolts EASY! ( you are using the bottom WAF's as hinges, and lift the Wing tip up) I did glue a block under the WAF's on the Inner wings to rest the outer wing on when fitting. But the above method seems to work well for me. My method and you may find a better method, and my way could change after another many times of practice. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Baffling
Question Do you think the normal baffling system or the inclosed system similar to Mark L's with a glass scoop over the cylinders and head works the best?? Is the great plans baffling temples still available??, I can not find them on their web page. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> Baffling/ Great Planes
Ask Great Planes about COOL TIN, Virg -- Thanks Virg, I have sent them an email, I ordered some of their Books - VW engines -Baffling -Electrical. and asked about the baffling Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Baffling
Phillip: Sorry - they were never available online - so that's why you couldn't find it. Steve Great Plains --- Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Baffling/ Thanks
Thanks to you all for clearing my head on baffling, I'll do some more home work. Thanks again. This is a GREAT list to belong to!!!!! Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Web update
I have added a few photos to my web page. Latest assembled photo on home page Plus a few to Update Photo page. and a few here and there. More tomorrow I hope Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> death of a KR pilot / Link
Just cut and paste the link onto another email so it JOINS together, then it will work. It's to LONG for the normal KR page , unless to open the email to a FULL size page. Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> scrounging for parts/ WAF's
Chris I ordered my 4130 from Hawker Pacific, they cut to width, and in lengths about 2 feet long. I cut to correct size with band saw and drilled sanded, easy . Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> VW 2180 Idle
That's the good thing with my RG2000 gear reduction .My reduction is 1.6:1 so prop spins slower than the engine. engine 4000 rpm Prop = 2500rpm engine 650 rpm Prop = 406.25rpm Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
KR> Engine Start-up
I have an 1835 VW engine that I will be starting soon. My question: Is it okay to start the engine and run it a minute or two or two, without damage? ( It would be convenient not to have the prop in the way) - Running an engine for a short time can cause other problems, depending how long before it will be started again. By only running for a short time, you get condensation in the engine, because it does not get hot enough to get rid of the moisture. So if the engine is to be stored,and not used ,rust MAY form on the bore etc. I have my new RG2000 in and out of my Kr and have not started it for that reason. So I remove the plugs, insert some oil and crank over to get oil through the crank bearings, then refit the plugs and spin over again to get the oil over the valves and cylinder calls under compression. I do get some oil drip out of the exhaust. This works well. Others may not agree. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> 180 hours on the 2700cc engine
Great Photo Mark. .May be some floats on your KR when you get sick of landing on the dirt. A very lovely place to land. What does your father use the land for, seems a lot of trees for a production farm?? What do you mean when you sod strip??? Great to here the corvair is going well. Never the less, beautiful Photo. Phillip Matheson 0408665880 (cell) VHPKR Australia. mathes...@dodo.com.au NEW WEB PAGE www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/ OLD WEB PAGE http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html
KR> New Panel/ update
I have been working away making little things, like carb linkage, (twin Carbs) and trying to make Carb hot box.+ cabin heat. $100 us + shipping is a bit steep, so I'll try to make my own?? I added a photo of my new panel, look under Latest Photo update page. http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ Phil Matheson mathes...@dodo.com.au New Web Page : http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: OLD WEB: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/
