KR> Hiney placement KR2 - Single
I originally flew my KR2 from the left, but, because of my height, I got a stiff neck from holding my head at an angle. I then started flying from the center. The only difference I noticed was that I just had to get used to what it looked like to fly from the center. However, there was no noticeable difference in flight characteristics that I could tell. The KR2 I had was stable, but, when I started flying from the center, I cut the control stick in half so I could swing my leg over the stick and continue to land from the left side. I will say its sensitivity to pitch went up in spades. --- On Tue, 1/19/10, Gary Shubert wrote: From: Gary Shubert Subject: KR> Hiney placement KR2 - Single To: kr...@mylist.net List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6:51 PM I took a look at Brad Ankerstar's KR2 pictures and it has raised a question (at least for me). Brad's KR2 appears to be a single seat version with the pilot seat off the fuselage centerline to the left with some type of storage compartment on the right. I am doing a mock up of my cockpit of my KR2 (single place) at this time (too cold for glass work) and I am planning on putting my hiney on the centerline. My thought process is related to balance in roll. Now having said that I just realized that many of those who are building 2 place KR's tend to fly then solo a lot and thus they are off the centerline with their hineys. So how big of a deal is it to have the CG left or right of the centerline? Do those with wing tanks compensate by using fuel burns to balance? What about aileron trim tabs for this (I would rather not). By the way from what I can tell I make about 2 Mark Langfords tipping the scale at 240. Gary Shubert East Hampton, CT 06424 ___ 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> Firewall separation, not from normal use.
We bought a second home in Arizona. I have thought about moving the AVID to AZ via trailer. I have also thought about flying it until I approach more hostile terrain, then trailer it through the mountain ranges, hoping to avoid bouncing it around as much as possible. But either way, I am glad I saw your post on this issue. Even though the Rotax 503, including, the PSRU weighs less than the VW 1915 on the Beast, I know now that I will remove the engine when trailering, if I decide to make the trip. I was so unaware of all the hidden "monsters" in the KR2, which, had I built it myself, I may have been able to anticipate. I wonder at times if other non builders who have bought KR2s were as ill prepared to be an owner as I was. Only a rhetorical question for me, but it may be worth a discussion on the net. I cannot imagine a seller who would have been more informative and helpful than you, and, still, I was unable to manage the "Little Beast". Hope things are going well with you, your family and the Blackbird. Yours, as always, Rick --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Dan Heath wrote: From: Dan Heath Subject: KR> Firewall separation, not from normal use. To: "'KRnet'" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 8:56 AM I suggest that you also remove the engine. When the Little Beast was delivered here for repairs, and I removed the front deck, I found that the firewall was separating from the cross member shelf. I am certain that it was caused by the long trip with the engine on the plane. I will never move one again without removing the engine first. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- Moral of that story: If you are going to trailer an aircraft, fasten the tires, not the airframe to the trailer so the spring gear and tires can do what they were designed to do. And use a trailer appropriate for the job. You might not shake an engine loose on that one trip to the airport, but how long will it take after you have been flying a while after some needless abuse? ___ 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> KR-2 for sale - Moving to China for 3-4 years
Chuck, I am interested in your KR-2 if it is a flying KR-2. I am not concerned about the interior and the headroom. I am large myself, but I will convert it into a KR 1.5. Do you have good records for it. Is it registered with FAA? Here is my situation. I cannot get to Houston until December 19th, weather permitting, December 20th if weather is unfavorable. I want to trailer it home, rather than fly it. I have no idea about the geography as to where you have the airplane, but if you are out of the country by the dates I have given you, then could you leave my identification, which I will provide upon conclusion of the sale, with your airport personnel, so they can let me into your hangar to get the plane? My major request would be for you to have all the paper work in order and in an envelope which could be mailed to me when you send the receipt for my payment. I would also like for the wings to be off the plane and the connecting parts for the wings to be placed into two plastic freezer boxes labeled "left wing" and "right wing" so that it will be relatively simple to put the wings back on when I get to Indiana. I can pay you via PayPal, Cashier's Check or Personal Check. I am offering you $7000.00. I can get this transacted tomorrow, if you will get in touch with me. Richard F. Collins 765-506-8150 Marion, IN Charles Burgoon wrote: I have a tri-cycle KR-2 with around 250 hrs TT. It has a Rev Master 2100. I bought it several months ago, but have not flown it yet due to the lack of time to work it. The seat configuration would not work for me. Flat bottom, no head room. Needs seats and interior, but I have the seat that was in it for a small guy. It needs to have the pitch trim handle relocated and mounted. I am leaving in 2-3 weeks. I have $7500 in it. I don't know if that good or bad. I would like to get my money back out of it, rather pay to let it sit in a hanger for the next four years. Chuck Burgoon 713-775-5996 Baytown (Houston), Texas ___ 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 - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.
KR> KR-2 for sale - Moving to China for 3-4 years
Dear KR-netters, My apologies for hitting the rply key. As you may have guessed, I thought I was replying to Chuck. Richard F. Collins 765-506-8150 Marion, IN Charles Burgoon wrote: I have a tri-cycle KR-2 with around 250 hrs TT. It has a Rev Master 2100. I bought it several months ago, but have not flown it yet due to the lack of time to work it. The seat configuration would not work for me. Flat bottom, no head room. Needs seats and interior, but I have the seat that was in it for a small guy. It needs to have the pitch trim handle relocated and mounted. I am leaving in 2-3 weeks. I have $7500 in it. I don't know if that good or bad. I would like to get my money back out of it, rather pay to let it sit in a hanger for the next four years. Chuck Burgoon 713-775-5996 Baytown (Houston), Texas ___ 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 - Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
KR> My apologies
KRnetters, My apologies for responding on the KRnet. I got in a hurry and hit reply thinking it was Chuck's address. Richard Collins wrote: Chuck, I am interested in your KR-2 if it is a flying KR-2. I am not concerned about the interior and the headroom. I am large myself, but I will convert it into a KR 1.5. Do you have good records for it. Is it registered with FAA? Here is my situation. I cannot get to Houston until December 19th, weather permitting, December 20th if weather is unfavorable. I want to trailer it home, rather than fly it. I have no idea about the geography as to where you have the airplane, but if you are out of the country by the dates I have given you, then could you leave my identification, which I will provide upon conclusion of the sale, with your airport personnel, so they can let me into your hangar to get the plane? My major request would be for you to have all the paper work in order and in an envelope which could be mailed to me when you send the receipt for my payment. I would also like for the wings to be off the plane and the connecting parts for the wings to be placed into two plastic freezer boxes labeled "left wing" and "right wing" so that it will be relatively simple to put the wings back on when I get to Indiana. I can pay you via PayPal, Cashier's Check or Personal Check. I am offering you $7000.00. I can get this transacted tomorrow, if you will get in touch with me. Richard F. Collins 765-506-8150 Marion, IN Charles Burgoon wrote: I have a tri-cycle KR-2 with around 250 hrs TT. It has a Rev Master 2100. I bought it several months ago, but have not flown it yet due to the lack of time to work it. The seat configuration would not work for me. Flat bottom, no head room. Needs seats and interior, but I have the seat that was in it for a small guy. It needs to have the pitch trim handle relocated and mounted. I am leaving in 2-3 weeks. I have $7500 in it. I don't know if that good or bad. I would like to get my money back out of it, rather pay to let it sit in a hanger for the next four years. Chuck Burgoon 713-775-5996 Baytown (Houston), Texas ___ 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 - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. ___ 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 - Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
KR> Engine back in service
Dan, I'm back on the net. After Annie passed away I adopted one of my step-grandsons and remarried. It has been a long and difficult time. However, I do have an A&E who is going to help restore N886KR. I know it will take a while, but he is so very good. I hope all is well. Judging from the note below, you have not flown N64KR. What patience! Anyway, I have an AVID I've been flying, and I done some J3 Cub flying. Great fun in both. Rick Dan Heath wrote: Well, Netters, my engine is back in service and got it's first of 3 break-in runs today. Everything worked as it should and all the temps are good. After I added the oil filter and "-8" lines, my OP is not as high as it had been before, and it would not come up just by spinning the engine with the plugs out, however, almost immediately after starting it, the OP went to 50 and remained above 25 at 2000 RPM. The OT never got above 160 and the CHT never got above 300. I am seriously considering holding off on flying her until I can add a drag device like a belly board. I am concerned that these long wings will keep this bird afloat way too long. I have two more run-in sessions that I expect to complete on Monday and then I will make the final decision on the belly board. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building is OVER. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ___ 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 - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
KR> Hello, to Dan Heath
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KR> Diehl Nose Gear Wheel, Tire, Tube, and Axel
I ordered the Diehl Nose Gear from Dan. He informed me that neither Wicks or Aircraft Spruce sells the wheel, tube, tire for the assembly and that I should buy it from Janet. Does anyone have the wheel, tube, tire and/or axel they would like to sell? Or, If you have a tri-gear, could you send me the specks of the tire, tube, wheel and axel? You my reply off the net to n88...@insightbb.com Rick Collins, N886KR Heath Built "Little Beast"
KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport
Ron, I am, as you, interested in the sport pilot concept, mainly because I am aging and anticipate that I will not always be able to pass the physical. So, after this one runs out, I am going to forego anymore flight physicals. I am curious about how you came to the conclusion that the Hershey Bar wing x 10 ft x slotted will accomplish the sport pilot limitations. Could you send me some links you looked at or pictures, graphs etc that you studied? PS. When you're here this summer, I would really like to talk to you and Bill Thompson (I've asked him to get the thing flying again) and see what can be done, and how long it will take. I have about 20 months left on my license. Rick Collins "Little Beast" - Original Message - From: "Ron Freiberger" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:37 PM Subject: RE: KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport > I researched this issue before giving up in disgust with the FAA on Medical > issues. I think the wing needs to be 10 feet long (outer panels, and that > you should have zero twist. The out half of the outer panel should be a > slotted airfoil, and the elevator/stabilizer ought to be enlarged to power > the larger,longer wing. > Note; opinions free. > Ron Freiberger > mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com > > rhartwi...@juno.com > said; > I am designing (stealing ideas) for a plane using KR construction that > would fit within the Sport Pilot rules. It will be single place, Hershey > > > > > ___ > 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>Elevator trim
I used to practice this technique in my Taylorcraft when I would get bored and could think of nothing else to do except "what ifs". I found I could use the elevator trim quite successfully to raise and lower the pitch. I also used to doors to substitute for rudder. I often would get the T-craft close enough to the runway that I felt I could have landed and at least walked away from the landing. I never landed using trim and doors. As for aileron trim, it seemed that the added pressure on the side I had opened the door must have created enough positive pressure under the wing to lift it. I never created a situation where I had to grab the aileron control in order to save the plane. Rick Collins, N886 KR "Little Beast" - Original Message - From: "Steve and Lori McGee" > I have to question this "control the broken elevator thru using the trim > tab" philosophy. Has it been done? If an elevator is hanging out there > with no wires attached, will it not just neutralize when you put up or down > pressure with the trim tab? > > Steve McGee > Endeavor Wi. USA > Building a KR2S widened. > lmc...@maqs.net > > > > > > ___ > 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>Response to recent General Avaition News Story
Dear friends on the KRnet, I am so fed up with all of the media hype on what might happen if someone turns a private airplane into a bomb. Today's news brought us no additional relief when NBC showed a "turn and bank by turn and bank" account of a pilot from PA who decided to break airspace regulations in three major airports. (Has anyone ever watched cop chases on TV? The chases certainly don't make the news, and the film footage those crazies have generated must be astronomical.) I suggest that we all turn our airplanes over to the government so no one will be afraid of those of us who fly turning our beloved airplanes into plane bombs (or is it plain bombs). At the same time we should turn in our cars, so no one will be afraid of car bombs we might build. We should even turn in our bodies so no one will be afraid of any of us deciding to become a suicide bomber. I think I will even turn in my wife's purse. I'm sure the size of that thing would scare almost anyone out of their wits. We now know, by virtue of a California Judge's decision that it is far better to let John Hinckley go unsupervised than to let the general aviation pilot roam the skies, fulfill his dreams, share the glory of flight with the others, and come home at the end of the day full of wonderful stories. Rick Collins N886 KR Heath Built "Little Beast" - Original Message - From: "Les Criscillo" To: Cc: "KR2 Mailing List" Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 2:22 PM Subject: KR>Response to recent General Avaition News Story I am a general aviation pilot and have just reviewed your story concerning the security risks at general aviation airports. I have also reviewed the responses from the AOPA and the EAA, two organizations representing hundreds of thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts. I feel your reporting represented a significant lack of depth and balance. While there is a risk with many everyday activities and there are many that could be put to use by those intending to bring harm to others, you fail to point out the positive aspects of the activities of pilots and aviation supports. Private use airports and fly-in communities are no different than any other subdivision or neighborhood in the United States that allows a group of like minded to live and congregate together. I agree with the premise that there is a risk in a single individual taking it upon himself to create a flying bomb out of a general aviation aircraft. But there are risks associated with the freedoms we enjoy as pilots in the United States, and as there are risks with participation in many aspects of our lives, the likelihood of this use of a general aviation aircraft is very low. Many risk assessments have been done by our federal government since 9/11, and when prioritizing our needs, they placed this risk at a very low level. Your report mentions nothing of the patriotism of the pilots, aviation enthusiasts, or the residents of these communities. Many are retired military, retired airline pilots, or people who know and respect the use general aviation aircraft. Just as you would lock your car, look out your window, and monitor who drives up and down your street, these residents watch over their "neighborhood" As a provider of news and information, you should take it upon yourselves to provide balanced information to allow your viewers to form an opinion that is based on their conclusions, not yours. Les Criscillo Tampa, FL lcris...@tampabay.rr.com http://groups.msn.com/LesLifeandfriends/homepage___ to UNSUBSCRIBE from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
KR>T-88 going bad?
I have heated my T-88 in the microwave. It only takes a few seconds. I would use a burst of more than twenty seconds at a time, but the crystallization will disappear. Rick Collins and the "Little Beast" - Original Message - From: "Tim Brown" To: "KR Net" Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 2:31 PM Subject: KR>T-88 going bad? > I checked the archives for any info on T-88 going > bad and came up blank so > > I think my T-88 epoxy portion might have gone > bad. Can it? It is thicker than it use to be > and, for lack of a better description, appears > somewhat crystallized. Would heating it help? > > It's not real old (a year or so) and has been > kept indoors the whole time so it hasn't froze. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated. > > Tim > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search > http://shopping.yahoo.com > > ___ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html >
