KRnet> Gathering
Hi all. I was planning to be there this year but some obligations and health issues prevent me form attending this year. Everyone have fun and I hope to be there next year with my KR. Roger Bulla rbull...@charter.net -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Retract axels
Jim, I have the parts you are looking for the mechanical retracts. Email or call me and I'll see if I can get them to you. Roger Bulla rbull...@charter.net 970-433-2862 -Original Message- From: textailwinds--- via KRnet Sent: Saturday, December 2, 2023 5:30 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: textailwi...@gmail.com Subject: KRnet> Retract axels I was able to acquire the retract landing gear. I’m still in need of retract gear axles/spacers/bolts/ mechanical brakes, if anyone is no longer using theirs and are willing to part with them. Thanks: Rev. Jim Gogniat -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Gathering
I changed my plans and will not bringing my KR. The weather here in Colorado has been very unsettled and I am getting more chicken with age. I will flying in commercial tomorrow. See you all there. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Larry Flesner via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:39 PM To: robert7721--- via KRnet Cc: Larry Flesner Subject: KRnet> Gathering Just two sleeps from Gathering day unless you plan to arrive tomorrow. I plan to load up the truck and arrive at Mt.Vernon by mid day tomorrow. The forecast is calling for three great days of weather. Everyone fly and drive safe. Larry Flesner -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Testing update
I'm with Larry on this one. Use the landing technique that works best for you. I do 98% wheel landings on a lot of short strips at higher altitudes. I use the tail low method and then raise the tail to pin it. I've been doing this for over 35 years in my KR with out any prop strikes or really scary adventures. Maybe just lucky. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Larry Flesner via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 3:55 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Larry Flesner Subject: Re: KRnet> Testing update On 8/23/2023 10:17 AM, Randall Smith via KRnet wrote: out of 10 people that land on their mains seven of them have hit their prop at least once. My guess is that these same 10 people do not take off in a three point attitude but bring the tail up and roll on the mains before life off. Why are they only hitting their prop on landing. 211LF has at least 8 inches of prop ground clearance in the level attitude with only the mains on the ground and that's with a 60 inch prop. I can't imagine how hard I'd have to land to spring the gear enough to hit the prop. Wheel landings are not the causes of prop strikes in a properly built and properly flown airplane, of any type. Have you ever seen a DC3 make a three point landing, even on a short back country strip? Marty Roberts had a 60 inch prop on his KR with the 24 inch Diehl gear and never hit his prop. Wheel landings are quite acceptable and safe. IMHO. Larry Flesner -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Gathering lodging?
As Paul Bertorelli on Avweb called us in one of his videos on Youtube, I'm a "Cheap Pilot Bastard", so I vote cheap, but I will go with the flow. Roger Bulla rbull...@charter.net -Original Message- From: Flesner via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 3:50 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Flesner Subject: KRnet> Gathering lodging? For those attending the Gathering, If you have made motel reservations already, where? It would be nice if we all end up at the same place but some may want "nice" and others "cheap" so toss something out and we can start making some phone calls. Larry Flesner -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Questions for those with RV wheelpants
John I installed James Aircraft wheel pants on my kr. They are also supposed to be pressure recovery fairings and they are for 5.00x5 but I am using 4.00x5 tires I gained a good solid 10 MPH with 2180 VW power plant. My wheel pants are installed low and tight and would not work well on turf. Roger Bulla rbull...@charter.net From: k...@bouyea.net Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 6:42 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KRnet> Questions for those with RV wheelpants My wheelpant brackets have broken again. Part of living on a turf strip I know but replacing them is getting a bit tiresome. If I’m making new brackets, I’m thinking of gaining the reported speed increases with the RV “pressure recovery” style. I have 5.00x5 tires on N133RM. Q1: Which pants “size” did you install? There are 2; one for the RV12 model and the other larger one for everything else. Q2: What tire size do you have? And I guess Q3: Can you share any information about how you mounted them? Thank you. John Bouyea / OR81/ Hillsboro, OR N133RM KR-2S – imported, fixed & flying www.bouyea.net/N133RM -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Tires change
I am running 4.00 x 5 on my Kr. My kr is plans built so it is fairly light by now days standards. When I fly my take off weight is around 800 lbs by myself. My tires are 8 ply and I run them at 50 to 55 PSI. I had a lot for trouble early on when I was running 35 PSI with 6 ply. They would go flat for discernible reason. When I would pull the tubes out and inflate them, I could not find a leak. When I started buying the 8 ply tires and inflating them to 50 PSI my problems went away. I also started using the Leakguard inner tubes, (Shouldn’t any inner tube be leak proof?), form Aircraft Spruce. Roger Bulla a.. From: Stef den Boer via KRnet Sent: Friday, July 21, 2023 3:51 AM To: krnet Cc: Stef den Boer Subject: KRnet> Tires change Hi all, To reduce some weight I am lookig for lightweight tires (every ounce I can save is a bit). So I came up with the idea probably to change my tires ( so I have also some spare) I have a 5.00-5 on the main gear and on the nose gear I have 3.40/3.00. Maybe I can safe some weight to use for 4 ply instead of 6 ply Do some of you have ( cheap) tips? I hope you have. Many thanks Stef Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> ADS-B OUT
I have been using an Echo UTA with the Uavionics Ext GPS, and I am using a KT-76A transponder. I don’t recall any problems getting the Echo to get the signal. It is supposed to pick up the signal in the aircraft wiring. I have had it in the kr for about three years now and it has worked the way it should both in and out. Roger Bulla From: Roger via KRnet Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:14 AM To: KRnet Cc: Roger Subject: Re: KRnet> ADS-B OUT I installed the Uavionics Echo coupled with Safefly 2020gps. This gives me adsb out and in with weather while en route. I have no issues with it. It’s just a wee bit more work to install than with the tail beacon. The traffic and weather in makes it worth it. It talks to Foreflight app on my pad or phone and is wired to my efis. Good luck Roger Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2023, at 11:16 AM, mark jones via KRnet wrote: Question: Does anyone know of a way to use an existing KT-76A transponder as an ABS-B OUT system? Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KT-76A KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
KRnet> Gathering
It’s a little late, just wanted to let everyone know I can’t make the Gathering this year due to a prior commitment. It is always a great time. Next Year!! Roger Bulla rbul...@wic.net -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Used prop
Kevin Correction, it is a 52x45 instead of a 44 pitch. From: Kevin Stolhammer via KRnet Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 10:46 AM To: KRnet Cc: Kevin Stolhammer Subject: KRnet> Used prop My KR1 is ready to go, again, but I lack a prop (52x44 for great planes hub(4" bolt circle & 5/16" bolts)). Anyone have anything close that they would be willing to sell? Ordered one in January from Culver, but still waiting. Ed Sterba said his shop is now closed. I haven't found a good link for Props inc. Any and all help is appreciated. Kevin Stolhammer kstolham...@gmail.com 509 782-0184 -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
Re: KRnet> Used prop
Kevin I have an old Culver prop that is 52x44. It is like new, less than an hour on it. I’m willing sell it cheap if you interested. Roger Bulla 970-433-2862 rbul...@wic.net From: Kevin Stolhammer via KRnet Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 10:46 AM To: KRnet Cc: Kevin Stolhammer Subject: KRnet> Used prop My KR1 is ready to go, again, but I lack a prop (52x44 for great planes hub(4" bolt circle & 5/16" bolts)). Anyone have anything close that they would be willing to sell? Ordered one in January from Culver, but still waiting. Ed Sterba said his shop is now closed. I haven't found a good link for Props inc. Any and all help is appreciated. Kevin Stolhammer kstolham...@gmail.com 509 782-0184 -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
KR>Re: uAvionix ADSB echoUAT on sale?
Mark I noticed the same and made an inquiry. Here is what the FAA sent me. An FAA tool used in the assessment and verification of ADS-B performance is currently offline. As such, we are currently unable to process any Public ADS-B Performance Report (PAPR) requests. At the present time, we are unable to predict the duration of the outage. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Mark Langford Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 7:49 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR>Re: uAvionix ADSB echoUAT on sale? Speaking of ADS-B, does anybody know why the ADS-B Performance Report system isn't working at https://adsbperformance.faa.gov/PAPRRequest.aspx ? It's down for at least 10 days now, and I even logged a report to their webmaster a week ago, but no word yet. Did they move it somewhere or something? Seems pretty inexcusable for something like that to go belly-up for this long without being fixed, so maybe there's a good explanation? If somebody knows what's going on, please let me know, otherwise, I guess we don't have this resource for a while. All I get is "The resource cannot be found.HTTP 404. The resource you are looking for (or one of its dependencies) could have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable." Mark Langford m...@n56ml.com http://www.n56ml.com Huntsville, AL -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/
KR>Re: uAvionix ADSB echoUAT on sale?
I am using the uAvionix ADSB Echo with the uAvionx GPS, and an old Samsung tablet I was already using with Ifly GPS . I am using a KIng kt76a I picked up on Ebay for around $150.00 that included the mounting tray and a blind encoder. I then sent the transponder to a company in Texas to tune it up and yellow tag it. That was $125.00. so I'm around 1800 dollars for the whole system. It has work well since I installed it Jan 2020. I get good reports from the Public ADS-B Performance Report and no complaints for the control tower most of the time. We have some bad coverage areas where I like to fly, often close to the ground in mountainous places. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: John Bouyea Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 4:04 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR>uAvionix ADSB echoUAT on sale? $100 off for the an ADSB solution (I've already been looking at longer than I'll admit without buying) made me take notice today. https://uavionix.com/products/echo-uat I think there are a few of these installed in the KR fleet. The weight is measured at 60 grams for the transceiver and 36 grams for the GPS device. Unbelievable. (A neighbour is advocating buying a used King KT-74 transponder ~ $1400-1600 on EBay and I still have to add an approved GPS source.) So I'm asking is there any reason why NOT to jump on this $1349 discounted price? Am I missing something? John Bouyea N133RM KR-2S - imported, fixed & flying <http://www.bouyea.net/cur_proj/N133RM> www.bouyea.net/cur_proj/N133RM OR81/ Hillsboro, OR -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/
KR>Re: HAPI crank Bearing removal and replace
Mark I believe that some of the last larger engines sold by HAPI had a crank and hub combination that the hubs were shrink fit using a high interference fit. Once the hub was installed on the crank the only way to take it off was to chuck it in a lathe and machine it off. It has been a long time since I had looked into a HAPI engine so I could be absolutely wrong. It depends when the engine was built, but do recall that being included in my decision making process. -Original Message- From: Marc Baca via KRnet Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:41 PM To: KRnet Cc: Marc Baca Subject: KR>Re: HAPI crank Bearing removal and replace Thanks All; I'm just the messenger in this case. It does look like a force one hub to me also. The owner found a third shop who will try to press out the hub. Marc BacaEast Los Angeles On Thursday, November 11, 2021, 06:51:45 AM PST, Mark Langford wrote: Marc Baca wrote: The person rebuilding the engine has not been able to find a shop that can magnaflux the crank with a bearing on. Anyone have experience with HAPI engine rebuilds ? << -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/ -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/
KR>Re: Gathering
Arrived home 2 hours ago. Strong head winds most of the way but mostly smooth over the Midwest and the plains and continuous turbulence over the Rockies. Great Gathering. Thanks to Bob and the EAA chapter for hosting. It is always good to see and swap stories with everyone. Thanks again. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Flesner Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2021 10:26 AM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Subject: KR>Gathering I enjoyed see old friends and making new ones at the Gathering. Thanks to Rob and the crew for pulling it off. My trip home was great except for the haze. 300 miles in 1:46 minutes on less than 10 gallon of fuel thanks to a tailwind that westbounders had to fight. See you all next year at Mt.Vernon. Larry Flesner -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Bouyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/
Re: KR> Force One Hub removal from crankshaft? Oil drain line from hub?
I have pulled the prop hub by using a puller and applying some decent pressure then smacking the end of the puller shaft with a hammer. It has never caused any damage and the prop hub pops pops right off. I did this a number of times when setting up the engine I am currently using. I also used a steel insert against the crankshaft to avoid damage to the end of the end of the crank. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 9:16 AM To: KRnet Cc: Mark Langford Subject: KR> Force One Hub removal from crankshaft? Oil drain line from hub? I'm going to have to replace the two seals on my Great Plains Force One bearing, since the oil fog on my canopy has significantly worsened over the last few flights. I usually disassemble the engine for other reasons first and simply press the hub off the crankshaft, but since it's running so well, and has no other oil leaks, I'm thinking of simply pulling the hub off to replace the seals. I have several pullers, and am sure at least one of them would be a decent fit, and suspect that after loosening the bolt and putting some tension on the hub and then tapping the hub it will come off, but am concerned about bending the crank or the damaging to the surrounding bearing. I'm sure some folks have done this before, and would appreciate some feedback or helpful tips. Also, I spoke to Steve Bennett about the oil leaking at the bearing a couple of years ago, and he had a method of draining the bearing housing between the seals (I believe it was) into a pathway drilled into the engine case drained with a tiny brass fitting and tube to vent it over board. Has anybody else done this and can you provide details on the process? Thanks, -- Mark Langford m...@n56ml.com http://www.n56ml.com Huntsville, AL ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> belly boards
The belly board on my old KR was 30 x 6 inch. I had the original retract gear and limited ground clearance. I remember little pitch change if any when deployed. The board was mounted right in front of the rear spar and would go down just short of 90 degrees. It sure made landings more manageable, and I could still climb with it deployed if I botched the landing. I flew that plane 20 years without the belly board, but it is something I should have done right up front. My current KR has plans built flaps and they are not as effective as the belly board and do cause a real nose down pitch change when fully deployed. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: n357cj via KRnet Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2020 3:52 PM To: KRnet Cc: n357cj Subject: KR> belly boards Hi Guys For anyone using a belly board on their KR's I would like to know what size they have, is it the right size (opinion) and a debate that I remember from many years ago ...with holes in it or not to have holes . I will be flipping Dr. Deans over in the next week or so and want to finish everything on the bottom. Thank you in advance Joe Horton, N357CJ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> PNW Mini FlyIn #2
I thought I would jump in on this discussion. I had no tail wheel time when I bought my first KR. I learned and taught myself in the KR. I just approached it with caution. I wouldn't say I had no exciting moments, but it did go well enough. I later got my official tail wheel endorsement in a 1948 Luscombe. It was completely different from my KR. It did seem easier to land than the KR, but that was over thirty years ago. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Flesner via KRnet Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 5:20 PM To: donald january via KRnet Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> PNW Mini FlyIn #2 On 9/3/2020 6:27 PM, donald january via KRnet wrote: Taylor monoplane. Some thoughts on tailwheel training. + Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges
I installed the Echo last January. Was an easy installation and easy set up. I got some red flags in the beginning but solved most of that by installing a homemade dipole antenna for the Echo instead of the monopole that came with the unit. I'm using a Samsun tablet for the display from the ADS-B. I think some of the red flags are due to low coverage areas in this part of the Country. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Luis Claudio via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 7:20 AM To: Flesner via KRnet Cc: Luis Claudio Subject: Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges I was looking at the EchoUAT for remote mounting with a WASS GPS packaged together. Does anyone have any comments about this unit? The full package is on sale for $1399. Thanks Luis R Claudio On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 07:05:57 AM CDT, Flesner via KRnet wrote: On 7/27/2020 10:41 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: I am now on the market for an ADS-B especially since I fly under Bravo Airspace here in Dallas ++ The folks at IFLY GPS have the Uavionics taillight unit available and on sale. That's what I wanted but not available at the time. Very simple to install. Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> ADS-B out update
Larry I installed the Echo UTA in January and get the report every time I fly just to check the unit. it is rare that I get a clean report, although it does happen. Most of my flying occurs in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, generally less than 500 above the ground. It is very desolate in areas out here. The most common failure is the mode 3A. We also have some low coverage areas out here . So far I haven't received a nasty gram from the DOT. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Flesner via KRnet Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 6:37 AM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> ADS-B out update On 6/28/2020 10:31 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: Mode 3A is a common failure with the wing tip and tail light units. It has to do with lack of radar coverage. Thanks, Jeff. I didn't think it was a major issue being listed in the "OTHER" section of the report and the fact that we have very poor radar coverage at low altitude in this area. I'm guessing if I have major failures they have my e-mail address an I'll hear from them. The failure listed was for 21 seconds the way I read the report. Larry Flesner Southern Illinois ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Sagging RevFlow Injector
That might be solution to carburetor sag. I just today replace the rubber hose from the heat box to the carburetor on my KR. it was starting to get a little deformed. The carb is suspended between the heat box that is attached to the engine and the intake manifold. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: John Bouyea via KRnet Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 1:06 PM To: 'KRnet' Cc: John Bouyea Subject: KR> Sagging RevFlow Injector I’ve seen several “sagging” RevFlow injectors mounted on VW-based engines. The typical installation involves just a length of rubber intake coupling between the injector and the intake manifold stub. The longer the rubber tubing, the greater the sag that occurs. I’ve also seen installation where there is elaborate bracketry to support the injector. Kind of required as there aren’t any mounting points cast into the injector body. Today I ran across the image in the attachment from a ½ VW engine conversion. THOSE guys have NO fear! The builder wrapped the rubber tubing with what “looks like” aluminum sheet and then installed a single “extra” hose clamp mid-span. See photo. Looks like a simple solution to a common problem. Or am I overthinking this? Any reason why this might NOT be a good idea? John Bouyea N133RM KR-2S OR81/ Hillsboro, OR ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> MOFOCO 041 Head Update vs Panchito
I have been looking into them myself. Might give them a try when it is time for new heads. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: svd via KRnet Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2019 2:46 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: svd Subject: Re: KR> MOFOCO 041 Head Update vs Panchito Has anyone used the new CB Performance Panchito heads? Seems their emphasis on cooling and longevity is what I’d like. https://youtu.be/qGIbjFDeCoY?t=550 <https://youtu.be/qGIbjFDeCoY?t=550> https://www.cbperformance.com/category-s/387.htm <https://www.cbperformance.com/category-s/387.htm> Cheers, Owen ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Home from Gathering
I landed in Grand Junction around 2:30 mountain time. Had some pretty high head winds across Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. 35 to 49 MPH so only made to Lamar Co. on Sunday. Took off from Lamar this morning with more high head winds, to find the main part of the Rockies covered with clouds, so flew back to Spanish Peaks air port and waited for 3 hours. Took off around 12:30 and found a small hole in the line of clouds over one of the passes and that got me into the San-Lewis Valley and on home with a good dose of turbulence so that I know I have have been somewhere. Anyway, It was a great gathering, and great to see everyone. Roger Bulla Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 6:50 AM To: KRnet Cc: m...@n56ml.com Subject: Re: KR> Home from Gathering Larry Flesner wrote: We need some more "I made it home" reports, especially from the fliers. I made it home. I flew back at 11,500 to get over the bumpy hazy stuff, and after a little over 2 hours was home to a "calm wind" landing. Several of us kept in radio contact most of the flight. Mike Sylvester and I were still talking to Jeff Scott just before he descended into his Arkansas airport, and we were over southern Kentucky or Tennessee at the time. I thoroughly enjoyed the Gathering, as usual, and am looking forward to Lee's Summit next year! We met a few new folks that will be a welcome addition to the group! Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL ML "at" N56ML.com www.N56ML.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Gathering
Well I got ready to go this morning, started up and could not get either of my tablet GPSs to work. They both worked fine yesterday. I took it as a omened.The whether here is windy, gusting to 45 MPH with clouds sitting on all the surrounding mountains, and not to mention I'm a little nervous with a mixture of high mountains, wind, and instant IFR. So I am home right now. Maybe tomorrow I will try it again. The weather along my route of flight looks better tomorrow. If things go smooth I make in a day. If not, I would make it Friday Morning. Later I did get the GPSs to work. It’s a mystery. Hope to see you all. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Flesner via KRnet Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2019 4:39 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> Gathering This year will make number 29 of the last 30 Gatherings I've attended. The first was Rough River in Kentucky in 1990. I missed the one in California although starting west in the KR. I got as far as Arkansas for the first fuel stop. The wind in Oklahoma was more than I wanted to tackle so I reversed course and came back to Illinois and set it out in my recliner. I hated to break the string but I didn't want to see the KR rolling across Oklahoma like a tumbleweed with me strapped inside. Discretion is the better part of valor. I'm still here to attend another Gathering. Let the countdown continue. Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Battery for Revmaster 2100D
For what it's worth, I have been using a Shorai, Lithium Iron Phosphate battery for the past six years on my 2180 VW conversion. I have had no problems starting using electronic ignition. They are expensive but are vary light, 2.5 lbs. I have heard of the danger of these batteries running away thermally, but after doing some research and talking to of pilots using them I went with the .Lithium Iron Phosphate. They are supposed to have internal protection to prevent this. Roger Bulla . -Original Message- From: Luis Claudio via KRnet Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2019 7:16 AM To: KRnet Cc: Luis Claudio Subject: KR> Battery for Revmaster 2100D Its time to get my battery... for those that are flying with the Revmaster engine... any recommendations? I am looking at an Odyssey battery Model PC545MJ with 150 CCA and weighs in at 13.5 lbs. strong enough? not enough? Any comments or suggestions? Best regards Luis R Claudio, KR2S, Dallas Texas ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Looking for a 10" Spinner Kit
John Sorry I didn't get back with you. The spinner you are looking at in Aircraft Spruce is what I have used in the past. California Power systems lists the spinner and says it will be drilled to fit what ever flange you are using. https://www.cps-parts.com/catalog/appages/sn4.php Good luck Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: John Bouyea via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 10:23 PM To: KRnet Cc: John Bouyea Subject: KR> Looking for a 10" Spinner Kit I need a new spinner kit. I bent my spinner. Looking at the backing plate, I found cracks. It's time to replace the entire thing. I like the shape of the SN-4 listed at Aircraft Spruce [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/sn4.php] but it is on "indefinite back order" and that means no time soon. Does anyone know where we can order a similar shape spinner for the SAE#1 flange on a Revmaster 2100? Thanks! John Bouyea N5391M/ KR2 OR81/ Hillsboro, OR 2015 KR@MMV Gathering CoHost ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
KR> Gathering
Kim and I returned to Grand Junction yesterday. It was a great flight across the Midwest and a spectacular ride over the Colorado Rockies. It was a great Gathering. Good to see everyone. Thanks to all who worked to make it happen. Roger Bulla ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Ellison EFS-2 Diaphragm
That is good information. I thought the Ellisons were all the same. -Original Message- From: Matt Quimby via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 4:19 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Matt Quimby Subject: Re: KR> Ellison EFS-2 Diaphragm Roger, I went ahead and ordered that one. It showed up today, and appears to be much too large for the EFS-2; probably fits the EFS-3. I’m going to try and make it to my local tractor and auto parts store and see if their catalogs have dimensions. The Tillotson HD diaphragm set has an outside diameter of approximately 2.6”; the EFS-2 diaphragm has an outside diameter of less than 2.27”. Matt I believe this is the one that works for the Ellison. It is the DIAPHRAGM & GASKET SET, for the HD carb. I am using a Tillotson carb and I change the diaphragm annually. The engine will start wanting to die while taxying, but will run OK in the air. Then I know it is time to replace the diaphragm. Runs great after the change. I keep one in the tool box. Roger Bulla http://www.psep.biz/store/tillotson_carburetor_parts.htm -Original Message- From: crazymonkey16 via KRnet Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:27 AM To: krnet Cc: crazymonkey16 Subject: KR> Ellison EFS-2 Diaphragm I've got an Ellison EFS-2 that I need to find a diaphragm/gasket set for. I know the EFS-3 uses a lawn mower diaphragm; does anyone have a part number or know what lawn mower they borrowed from for the EFS-2? Matt Quimby http://kr2pilot.blogspot.com/ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Ellison EFS-2 Diaphragm
Matt I believe this is the one that works for the Ellison. It is the DIAPHRAGM & GASKET SET, for the HD carb. I am using a Tillotson carb and I change the diaphragm annually. The engine will start wanting to die while taxying, but will run OK in the air. Then I know it is time to replace the diaphragm. Runs great after the change. I keep one in the tool box. Roger Bulla http://www.psep.biz/store/tillotson_carburetor_parts.htm -Original Message- From: crazymonkey16 via KRnet Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:27 AM To: krnet Cc: crazymonkey16 Subject: KR> Ellison EFS-2 Diaphragm I've got an Ellison EFS-2 that I need to find a diaphragm/gasket set for. I know the EFS-3 uses a lawn mower diaphragm; does anyone have a part number or know what lawn mower they borrowed from for the EFS-2? Matt Quimby http://kr2pilot.blogspot.com/ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> A successful first flight for another KR2S
Roger, Congrats. First flights are a big charge of adrenaline. The fun begins! Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: RB via KRnet Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 7:12 AM To: KRnet Cc: RB Subject: KR> A successful first flight for another KR2S All, I logged .5 hrs yesterday in 738EM. Flys great, I think. I planned on running another h/speed taxi since some time has passed from previous run. Well, I just kept the throttle in and pulled back on the stick and off it went. Typical KR touches required on pitch and roll. Heading out for more today. Sorry. No photos of a KR grin. It was there. Let the testing commence. Roger Baalman Oklahoma Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Low and Slow in a KR
-Original Message- From: Stephen Hubbert via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:04 PM To: KRnet Cc: Stephen Hubbert Subject: KR> Low and Slow in a KR-2 Does anyone fly their KR-2 low and slow like a Cessna 140 or Champ, or does everybody go fast? I'm talking 70-80 mph comfortably. I really liked flying my C-140 throttled back to 80 mph. Stephen A KR will fly ok at 80 to 90 MPHI, but my flies a little nose high at those speeds, and the controls are not as crisp. I really don't spend much time at those speed. I can't really say at what throttle setting I'm using, but probably not a whole lot above idle. Roger Bulla ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> New KR2S
Congrats. That is a nice looking aircraft. Hope to see you at the Gathering. Roger Bulla Grand Junction, Co. -Original Message- From: Teate, Stephen via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 8:05 AM To: KRnet (krnet@list.krnet.org) Cc: Teate, Stephen Subject: KR> New KR2S Netters, I am very happy to report a new KR has been born. After an extremely long build my DAR has confirmed that the thing in my hanger is in fact an airplane. A few tweeks left to do, a short vacation, and it is off to the airport to start testing. Thanks to all those who have helped me get this far and this time I really do hope to be flying to the Gathering! Stephen Teate Paradise, Texas The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, you should delete this message. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized, and any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken or omitted in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Aux tank
Tristan I bought that tank at a antique store in Denver. It is a tank for small outboard motors. I modified the pickup tube to feed in the upright position, and seatbelts into the seat like it was made for it. It works until I install a wing tank. (Maybe Not.) Most of my flying is local, so the header tank is enough, and when I fly cross country I am always by my self, so the outboard auxiliary tank with a quick disconnect from the tank to the transfer pump. Roger Bulla rbul...@wic.net -Original Message- From: Tristan Vincent-Philpot via KRnet Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2017 2:19 PM To: KRnet Cc: Tristan Vincent-Philpot Subject: Re: KR> Lee's Summit Gatherings photo link enclosed Thank you Mark. Where can I find that fuel tank that Roger has? ___ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Getting Home
Kim and I finally made it back to Grand junction around 2:00 pm mountain. Have to fly under a deck to Lamar Co., and then over the top of a deck to the San Luis Valley in Colorado and then it was clear. Thanks Rob for hosting the Gathering and thanks John for the rides to the Motel. It was great to see and talk with everyone. GREAT GATHERING. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Kim Neibauer via KRnet Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 11:34 AM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Kim Neibauer Subject: KR> Getting Home HI All Rodger and I had a great time! Glad everyone else made it home. We are sitting in Lakin Kansas 36K for now. Might make it home Wednesday if the clouds lift and the floods stop. Bailed out the planes twice so far, need to put in drain holes! Let you all know when we make it. Kim Neibauer Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Western Slope KR's
Right now we have four flying KRs on the western slope. Roger Bulla rbul...@wic.net -Original Message- From: Mike Stirewalt via KRnet Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 4:29 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: laser...@juno.com Subject: KR> Western Slope KR's A new KR-2 is is part of the flock. It was built by Dwayne Williams who resides in Delta Colorado. EAA Chapter 1373 Kim Niebauer (Grand Junction) brought his newly finished KR to the Gathering at McMinnville. It seems the number of KR's in that area of the country is growing. Mike Stirewalt KSEE Metabolism Slowed With Age? Your Stem Cells Can Reboot It! LCR Health http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/59b1c89feb582489f7097st01vuc ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Cabin Ventilation
"All KR's need much more, at least with the canopy closed." Mike KSEE -Original Message- From: Mike Stirewalt via KRnet Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 12:26 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: laser...@juno.com Subject: KR> Cabin Ventilation My KR has two NACA vents on either side of the Plane that are too far back and they actually pull air out of the plane in flight. I built a fiber glass scoop to cover the left side vent. Now I have a good cross flow and is much more bearable. The air flows in the left and out the right. I even have a good breeze during taxi with the canopy closed from prop wash. The scoop might cause a little drag, but is well worth it. In the winter I stuff a piece of foam in the scoop to slow down the amount of air coming in when I have the vent part open. Roger Bulla Actress Tells All: "I Felt Bloated, Tired...Now I Know Why" ActivatedYou http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/59ad9b2537a261b256db4st01vuc ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
KR> New KR Flys.
A new KR-2 is is part of the flock. It was built by Dwayne Williams who resides in Delta Colorado. EAA Chapter 1373 I had the privilege to make the maiden flight of this new KR-2 this past Saturday. Dwayne does not own a computer so has allowed me to make this post. Dwayne spent 11 years in the construction of the aircraft. It is a plans built Kr with a vw 2180, Fixed gear, tail wheel. It is well constructed and built to plans. The first flight was conducted from Blake Field in Delta Co. The plane flew great right out of the box, with no startling surprises. The engine did not miss a beat, with good temperatures throughout the flight. There were no bad habits from the airframe, it flew straight with very little to no pressure on the stick to keep things sunny side up. Landing was uneventful. There are a few problems with some instruments, the most notable being the airspeed indicator is off about 20 MPH over 100 MPH, but gets more accurate around 80 MPHI and lower. The only other issue is cabin ventilation. Needs much more. It is a Very well built plane, Congratulations to Dwayne. Roger Bulla rbul...@wic.net ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Colin Hales
I am so glad to hear Colin is OK. As said, another plane can be obtained. Quick recovery Colin. Roger Bulla (6338Z) Grand Junction, Co. -Original Message- From: Mark Jones via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 2:18 PM To: KR Net Cc: Mark Jones Subject: KR> Colin Hales So sad to hear of his misfortune. Appears he has a broken hip. Here is another link to view. http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/596908-colin-hales-crashes-japan.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Dunedin, FL E-mail: flyk...@gmail.com Web: www.flykr2s.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
Re: KR> Insurance for a KR-2
Thought I would chime in of the insurance. I purchase liability only insurance for my VW powered tail wheel Kr for 295.00 per year through Aviation and Marine Insurance Services. I'm not sure if these rates are good or not, it is just what I came up with. I did have well over 900 hours of KR time when I purchased the policy. Roger Bulla rbul...@wic.net -Original Message- From: Paul Visk via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 5:46 PM To: KR EMAIL BOARD Cc: Paul Visk Subject: Re: KR> Insurance for a KR-2 Larry wrote: The KR does not have a good reputation in the insurance industry, primarily because most KR's use converted auto engines that they perceive to have poor reliability. Paul Visk Belleville Il. 618-406-4705 Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet Date: 2/8/17 6:13 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Larry Flesner Subject: Re: KR> Insurance for a KR-2 At 09:18 AM 2/7/2017, you wrote: This may change my plans but has me wondering if there are a lot of KR-2 accidents or are there a lot of KR-2's that are simply not insured? The KR does not have a good reputation in the insurance industry, primarily because most KR's use converted auto engines that they perceive to have poor reliability. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
KR> Copper state fly in
Lee Kim Neibauer and myself are planning to fly our Kr's to Cooper State this year, weather permitting. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Info--- via KRnet Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2016 9:41 PM To: KRnet Cc: Info at vandykeaviation.com Subject: KR> Copper state fly in I have an idea of some people flying into to copper state this year. Lee Van Dyke ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org
KR> Curious and sorry
My question is How many of you on here fly stock KR 2's?? I would like to converse with anyone who has or us flying the stock version Doran Jaffas Doran My KR is pretty much a stock, plans built plane. What are your questions? Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Doran Jaffas via KRnet Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 7:21 PM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: Doran Jaffas Subject: KR> Curious and sorry ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> VW temps
Ron Mine seamed to run a little cooler after 5 to 10 hours. After 20 hours I changed the oil from straight 30W to 10w 40 synthetic and that brought the temps down even more. I'm running 10w 40 synthetic bend now. But I agree with Jeff that if your using 100LL all the time it would be better to run conventional oil. I run premium non-ethanol unleaded all the time except when flying cross country. That?s why the blend. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Ronald Wright via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7:50 PM To: KRnet Cc: Ronald Wright Subject: KR> VW temps Anyone have an idea of how long a new engine will tend to run hotter than normal? Break in time on a 2180? Thanks, Ron ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Cylinder Heads Again
Mark Langford wrote: >I'm still looking for ideas on "what works" in various VW aircraft installations, because what I have isn't working. I took off in 95 degree temp yesterday, and after idling to the runway and a quick runup, it was at 400F as I turned crosswind, and I wasn't even at pattern altitude yet!< I spent some time looking through my engine log book for my first KR and the CHTs were always in the 400 to 425 degree range on climb out and then around 375-400 in cruise. The last set of heads on that engine were CBP 044s. I purchased then 1990, and had 150 hours on them when I crashed in 2009. When I tore them down the exhaust valves had a lot of wear in the seating area and all the valve spring retainer groves were really worn, along with the valve guides. I had done many different things to get them to run cooler including installing adjustable cowl flaps. I gained the most by smoothing out the cowling exits and changing to full synthetic oil. I remember reading some people reporting a higher CHT using synthetic, but I did get a consistent 25 degree drop in CHT. Of course, the oil temp went up from 170 to 190 in cruise. Not enough to worry me. I have rebuilt the old 044 heads with new valve guides and new 214NSS stainless valves from CBP and recut the valve seats with a Neway cutter. I currently have about 75 hours on them. I Flew on a 100F degree day over the weekend and here are the temps I got. Climb: 330F, taken under a cylinder head stud and 410F under a spark plug. (I think I got hotter than that). Cruise at 6500 ft. 3200 RPM, 145 MPHI: 300F under the stud, and 350F under the spark plug. The engine is a 2180 with the compression ratio set at 7.2:1 I always pull the prop through four blades to make sure the valves have not developed a leak. I have 75 hours on the heads and the engine is still running strong and smooth, but now after shut down and pulling the prop through I have a slight hiss coming from one cylinder out the exhaust pipe. If I let the engine cool for 10 minutes or more the leak goes away. Maybe a sticky valve guide? It will be interesting to see how your DPD heads hold up. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:15 AM To: KRnet Cc: ml at n56ml.com Subject: Re: KR> Cylinder Heads Again
KR> Cylinder Heads Again
Has anyone tried these heads from CB Performance? They look like they have better air flow around the exhaust ports and maybe better quality control? http://www.cbperformance.com/Panchito-044-Cylinder-Heads-90-5-92-Bore-p/1672.htm Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net
KR> RUDDER SIZE
-Original Message- From: Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 7:22 AM To: KRnet Cc: Mark Langford Subject: Re: KR> RUDDER SIZE Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com Mark wrote: The plane slips at a crazy sharp angle and drops like an elevator while doing it, so I like my taller rudder. It was added after initial construction by "scabbing" onto the existing rudder with fiberglass, and then overhanging the vertical stabilizer, which effectively gives me even more rudder. http://www.n56ml.com That is exactly what I'm considering for My KR. I like real world proof! Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> RUDDER SIZE
My kr2 is a plans built kr. I think it needs more rudder area. it seems like I need more airspeed before the rudder becomes effective as compared to my old kr. I never measured the rudder on the old plane, but I think it was a little larger than plans. I run out of rudder in hard slips before running out of aileron. Could be there is not as much deflection before hitting the stops. I'll do some measuring on my KR. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: ol' weirdo via KRnet Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2016 7:40 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: ol' weirdo Subject: KR> RUDDER SIZE Would appreciate any comments any of you would have concerning the size of the KR2 rudder. Is it too small, is it larger than required, or is it just right? Thanks, Bill Weir ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> VW prop hub removal
I have over a 1000 hrs behind VW engines and I am not any more nervous flying with them as compared to a Lycoming or Continental. Keep up on maintenance and pay attention to the valve train and head setup. I have removed the prop hub many times while get everything setup the way I wanted. My crankshaft and hub is a knock off of the Great Planes Force One setup, by TOC in Florida. When I got the engine the hub was not properly seat to the taper on the crankshaft. The back of the hub would hit and the rest of the taper was not in contact with the shaft. I had a machine shop take 1/16 of an inch off the back of the hub, and this allowed the whole taper to seat. I then set the crankshaft in an old flywheel and lapped the two together until there is zero run out on the prop hub. When properly lapped, you can set the prop hub on the crankshaft and it will require at tap with a mallet to get it back off. Once it has been torqued, it will not move. As Mark said, the keyway is only for indexing. To pull the hub back off I put a metal spacer against the crankshaft inside the prop hub and and torque a gear puller to the outside of the hub, against the spacer on the crank. Must be careful not to over torque and bend the prop hub, then I hit the top of the nut on the gear puller with a small sledgehammer. Pops right off every time with no damage. As I said, I have done this many times during setup with this current engine and now have over 250 hours on it. Also, my hub seal does not leak so far. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net
KR> VW Engines
-Original Message- From: Randy Smith via KRnet Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2016 3:28 PM To: KRnet Cc: Randy Smith Subject: Re: KR> VW Engines Flying is not cheap. Neither is boating, fishing, golf and just about any hobby you try. No matter what engine you pick it will cost between $5 and $8 thousands after all expenses. I believe flying a KR is about one of the least expensive planes you can fly and travel in. I can tell you from my standpoint. I am on my 3 wife (the 3rd one likes flying) and in the last 25 years I have had the opportunity to build 1 KR and own 2 other KRs and have had fun with all of them. I have gotten larger I have moved into bigger faster airplanes. Not a whole lot faster. My KR with an O200 cruised at about 140 knots the one I have now will also cruise at about 145 knots but it is heavy with a big engine EJ22. I had to move into a Cessna 310 to get the room I needed and speed I wanted. On Thursday, June 23, 2016 11:06 PM, Patrick Driscoll via KRnet wrote: Chris said: its not necessarily cheap but a KR is about as cheap as it gets. and I honestly have concluded that the VW can be acceptably reliable and easy / cheap to maintain. Please fellows, do not degrade the KR. The word to use is, "inexpensive". Patrick Driscoll Saint Paul, MN patrick36 at usfamily.net www.pensbypat.com If you can read this, Thank a teacher If you are reading this in English, thank a veteran ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.orgto change options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Adverse Yaw
I saw a notable difference in performance on my first KR installing gap seals, but it was built using three piano hinges only about 10 inches long spaced out evenly along the length of the aileron so there was a open gap from bottom to top. On my present KR I installed gap seals before I took it to the airport for the first flight, so I am not sure if there was any gain. It climbs, turns and flies great. Maybe I'll pull them off sometime and check the performance without them. Or maybe not. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: svd via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 4:53 PM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: svd Subject: KR> Adverse Yaw Hi All, I was just reading an old article by Stu Robinson in the March 1994 KR newsletter. In it, Stu points out that the aileron gap serves to increase drag on the down wing, thereby reducing or eliminating adverse yaw. However, I also read an article about how important gap seals are for increasing climb performance. So? Gaps seal? (I?m working on a RAF KR2s thats pretty close to plans.) Cheers, Owen ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> GPASC dual-plug 10mm plugs?
-Original Message- From: Donald Laverick via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 11:38 PM To: KRnet Cc: Donald Laverick Subject: Re: KR> GPASC dual-plug 10mm plugs? Sent from my iPad Don't forget my spark plug question. Plug wire info would be good too. Mark I was using NGK C7HSA spark plugs for the secondary. I didn't have any trouble and the always looked good when inspecting them. For the wires I was using 7mm resistance wire I got from NAPA. I just used bulk wire and the need hardware. Right now I am using heads with a single plug and using the NGK equivalent to Bosch W7CC , again with 7MM resistance wire. No problems. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net Thanks, -- Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Roger's carb
Roger: what don't you like about the speedometer cable adjustment of the mixture? Is it not fine enough? You could add a small lever arm to the mixture screw and make the mixture adjust by push-pull with a standard vernier type mixture knob. Depending on how long you made the lever you could push the mixture knob in/out by a full 3" of stroke and only move the mixture screw by 1/4 turn if you needed finer adjustment. Also, I see from the HD carb (as on the 1960s Harley Sportsters) exploded view that the idle adjustment screw is on top of the carb. How do you get to it with your setup? Looks tight ;o) -Oscar Oscar With the speedometer cable I get very fine mixture control, the part I don't like is the cable tends to wind up and you don,t have a positive feel when making adjustments and the fact that you do not have a visual of where the mixture is at a glance. From sea-level to 14000 feet I need about one full turn to keep things where I like them. But it still gives me precise control of the mixture. I have been looking at miniature gear boxes the have a 3 to 1 ratio that I could use a push-pull control on. Maybe I'm over thinking it. On this particular HD the idle mixture screw is on the lower left side of the carb as you are sitting in the plane. The main mixture screw is on the right. It seems as with many carburetors, there were a lot of variances depending on the application. Roger -Original Message- From: Oscar Zuniga via KRnet Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 11:16 PM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: Oscar Zuniga Subject: KR> Roger's carb ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Roger's carb
Great pictures from the Gathering, Mark! That carb on Roger's plane has had me zooming in to look at it from all angles for half an hour. No idea, but it's a side draft with mixture control and a choke. Looks like he has the mixture control set up like the Zenith, with a twisting of the cockpit knob to screw the needle in and out and a tension spring on the needle screw. Oscar Zuniga Medford, OR Oscar The carb is an old Tillotson off of an old Harley I believe. Someone gave it to me many years ago, so thought I would give a try. This is a Tillotson HD that uses a pressure control diaphragm. The HDs have a 37 mm venturi. The tube on the bottom is a balance tube to let the diaphragm see the same pressure as the intake sees. The pressure deferential created by the venturi will regulate the fuel available to the engine. I got the idea of the balance tube from pictures of Ellison carbs. They have the same diaphragm and balance tube built in. Without the tube, the diaphragm will close when the throttle is pulled back at higher airspeeds because of the ram air increasing the pressure on the fuel side of the diaphragm, causing the engine to quit until the throttle is opened back up. This always raises my stress to dangerous levels. (The port into the intake must be facing the incoming airstream.) The tube is only for balance between venturi pressure and ram air, not altitude compensation. Other that the use of a speedometer for the mixture control, this has been a very good carburetor. It runs smooth at all power settings and I can adjust the mixture in flight right where I want to run, and with the choke it starts and idles very well. The fuel distribution seems spot on. All cylinders burn the same. I have a 1.5 psi fuel pump to feed the carb, with a return line for excess fuel, but also have it plumbed to gravity feed as a backup. It seems to run fine on gravity feed. On the Harley you have only about six to eight inches of head pressure. I have seen these on Ebay, but have noticed the prices being asked are going up. I'm going to continue using the Tillotson, but I am trying to come up with a better mixture control, than a speedometer cable. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Oscar Zuniga via KRnet Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 11:21 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: Oscar Zuniga Subject: KR> Roger's carb ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Gathering
Thanks to Dan John and Pete for all the work for the gathering. Learned a many new things and had great time. Kim and I arrived back in Grand Junction around 5:30 mountain time yesterday, with just a little interesting turbulence in northern Utah and Colorado. Again thanks to all at the Gathering. Roger Bulla Grand Junction, Co. -Original Message- ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> KR engine mount?
I'm slow at responding, but I have a engine mount the looks like the one Mark is using hanging in my storage shed. If it could be used I give to Keith for the shipping. It came off my old KR2. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Bill Masquelier via KRnet Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 9:23 AM To: KR List Cc: Bill Masquelier Subject: Re: KR> KR engine mount? We have a spare engine mount for a KR2 The engine side fits the stock VW mounts and the firewall side upper mounts are 16" on center,lower are 15 3/4 on center, upper to lower are 13 3/4 on center. Engine side has the tubular mounts with the washer welded in the center. Will sell for $100 plus shipping Bill Masquelier ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> dropped valve
The discussion on VW valves has been great. I am glad both of you were left unscathed. I tend to agree that we do not need the large valve heads for our application, the larger seats leaving less metal between the exhaust and intake valves. I developed a leaky exhaust valve about four weeks ago and when I removed the heads to recut the valve seats, I found a small crack between the valve seats on one cylinder. These were the heads that came with the engine from TOC originally purchased 1999 by the builder. I had around 110 hours on the heads. I always have had good temps on both heads and ran a little on the rich side for EGT. I could not tell there was a leaky valve operating the engine, but could hear it when I pulled the prop through by hand. (A habit I have always practiced with WV aircraft engines after shutdown.) I still had the heads from my old KR that I had purchased many years ago from CB Performance. They are the 044 heads that have the thicker combustion chambers and the large stainless steel valves. When I received the heads originally, I installed them without doing anything to them. I had around 300 hours them at the time of the crash. When I removed them the valves had some wear in the seat area and the guilds were really egg shaped, but the heads were still sealing well and still had good compression. The guild wear I attributed to poor valve train geometry. I rebuilt the old 044 heads with new one piece stainless valves, new guilds and recut the valve seats with Neway cutters and am now using them on my present KR. I"m thinking of purchasing a set of stock heads with the smaller valves, but stock heads seem to only come in the 1/2 inch combustion chamber thickness. All of the 3/4 inch thick heads have the larger valves. So right now I'm not sure which way is the best way to go. Does someone know if you can get something like the 044 heads with stock valves? Seems like that would be the best of both worlds, or does it even matter. Maybe I should just fly the plane and stop analyzing. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Virgil N.Salisbury via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 1:59 PM To: KRnet Cc: Virgil N.Salisbury Subject: Re: KR> dropped valve On 8/4/2015 8:35 AM, Earl Klinker via KRnet wrote: > Mark, > > The #3 cylinder was then the hottest running cylinder. The VW distributor had a 2 degree offset so the timing was later than the other cylinders to keep it cooler, Virg > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> to host a Gathering
-Original Message- From: Flesner via KRnet Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 5:52 PM To: KRnet Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> to host a Gathering At 05:14 PM 7/3/2015, you wrote: >+ I think I used up a big portion of good luck in that crash. Can't thank Larry and Chris Collins and every one else enough for all the help. I thought I would throw my opinion out there on "gathering" locations. I've only been to two. MTV in 2012 and Chino last year. Of course that is not counting 2009 when I crashed. I flew my new Kr to Chino last year and it was a great fly in. I'm still partial to MTV. When I made that big mess in the bean field, Larry and the airport manager Chris Collins and some others cleaned it up while I was in the hospital. Chris helped me in so many ways and helped me load what was left of my kr in my truck the next year. Mount Vernon airport seems as close to perfect as one could hope for. Great camping area, large hangers and a terminal building with a restaurant and conference rooms, long wide runways and relatively low air traffic. It is also nice to be close to the runway for flybys and watching airplanes. While it is not right in the middle of the country, it's close. Chris Collins works overtime to accommodate the gathering and keeps the atmosphere laidback. I stop by the airport once a year when out visiting relatives and Chris always takes time to show me what is going on around the airport. Plus, it is very easy airspace to navigate. Of course Larry does a fantastic job of organizing the event. Chino was a good refresher on airspace regs and navigation. Flying long cross counties in these small planes is a challenge. You have to really want to do it and plan carefully. I agree this Mark that we should have the gathering in other places around the Country, but keep utilizing Mount Vernon as kind of a "Home Base" Looking forward to this years gathering if I can make my schedule work out. Roger Bulla Yes, I did forget something. There was an AirEvac helicopter, in the air, waiting for Roger Bulla to plant his KR in a nearby bean field, then picked him up and flew him to the hospital. I can't take credit for planning that support as it was not a scheduled event but it did happen. :-) Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> OT: heat rejection capacity from exhaust port walls
I had a company in Denver do their version of ceramic coating on the inside and out side of my exhaust pipes. I have about 100 hours on them now and they have not discolored at all and do seem to help keep the temp down in the cowl. The coating seems very durable. I scrape the pipes pretty hard getting the cowl on and off without scraping the coating off. I'll have to go through my records to come up with the name of the company. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Rogelio M. Serrano Jr. via KRnet Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 9:01 AM To: danrh at windstream.net ; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> OT: heat rejection capacity from exhaust port walls On Feb 12, 2015 3:11 PM, "Dan Heath via KRnet" wrote: > > Yes, keep the heat in the pipe. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> They're off!
Made it back t Colorado around 1:30 Chino time. Great time and thanks again to Steve for putting all together. I have talked to Bob Said who couldn't make it due to a prop strike. He has rented a u-haul to get his plane in St. George Ut. and bring it home. He wants to check the crank be for he flies it again. Always a good idea. Roger Bulla N6338Z -Original Message- From: Rob Schmitt via KRnet Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 9:14 PM To: Jeff Scott ; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> They're off! Made it home fine, long day. Landed in Kansas City at 9:30 pm. Rob Schmitt N1852Z > On Sep 7, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet > wrote: > > Good Job Steve. The workshops were outstanding. > > I landed in Los Alamos just after 12:00 (11:00 Chino time). Joe and I > flew together until I dropped off to land. Joe was looking at little > weather to contend with along the NM/TX/OK boarder, but was hoping to make > it to Larry Flesner's place for the night tonight. We last heard from Rob > just before his first fuel stop at Cottonwood just south of Sedona, AZ. > > -Jeff Scott > Los Alamos, NM > >> >> Everyone left this morning at first light before the tower open. What a >> fine bunch of KR's we had here this year. Jack Daugherty is the last to >> leave but he will stay a couple days due to an engine problem. Collin >> Hales is headed to the Reno air races to continue his adventure >> >> I think we had a great time. The usual camaraderie and some educational >> workshops. Joe Horvaths from RevMaster Aviation gave a presentation on >> the new R2300 engine. If you have the Revflow carburetor they just came >> out with a stepped needle. It is said to even out the operation of the >> carburetor. >> >> Another one for the record books. >> >> Steve Glover > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Progress
Sid Glad to see you getting close to your KR back in the air. I had the same problem on my Zenith on my old KR. I solved it by drilling out the main fixed jet in the bottom of the float bowl. I just used some Acetylene torch cleaners to ream the jet out ever so slightly. That made the mixture stay more constant throughout the full throttle range, and it enriched the top end to acceptable levels. Of course I didn't have a Mixture Meter to see instantaneous readings only an EGT, but it seemed to work. There is a lot of black magic going on in an intake system. Roger Bulla rbulla at wic.net Plans Built KR2 6338Z -Original Message- From: smwood via KRnet Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 10:53 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> Progress My Zenith on the 2180 VW does go rich to lean from idle to WOT. Sid Wood smwood at md.metrocast.net Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- > Sid, does your engine go very rich at mid to low throttle settings? > Mine with the Zenith carb was good at idle and full throttle, but went > very rich to the point of fouling plugs at mid range. I didn't know > what was going on until I installed the mixture meter then I could > compensate for it. Spoke to an engineer at Zenith and he told me that > the part number for that carb was the generic one not tuned for a > particular engine and there was a jet in it that should be a little > bigger to even out the mixture across the whole throttle band. > > Brian Kraut > > Original Message > > > Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to > adjust > CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil > temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the > Zenith > carb. After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the > fourth > blade; runs smooth and strong. After a little warm up idle can be set at > > 600 RPM, but shakes a lot. 700 RPM is much smoother. OAT was 57 F & RH > about 95%. Carb was making ice at 28 F. Carb heat works well. Cabin heat > > off the oil cooler works good. Mixture Meter works good. Have 6.9 hours > TT > on the engine. > And no leaks!!! > Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition > inspection > and get on with Phase I flight testing. > > Sid Wood > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Carbeuretors
I have also used the zenith for a number of years and found it to be very reliable and predictable. On my new KR I started with a Revflow, but never could get it to run consistently. I did have the Tornado device behind the carb. I tried a number of different needles, but it would stumble somewhere in the range between midrange and full throttle without large changes with the mixture control. I was also fighting with vapor lock for a while. It gets very hot in a tightly baffled KR when sometimes you have to taxi 3 miles to get to the active runway. It is nice to have a 10,000 ft runway to flight test off of, but it does give time for the heat buildup in the cowl when the wind favors the other end of the long runway. Once in the air I have cool air blowing to a shroud around the gascolator and anything else that is sensitive to heat. I solved the vapor lock by insulating all the fuel lines well and by fabricating a return line from the carb back to the fuel tank so the fuel doesn't have time to heat soak under the cowl. I have installed a Tillotson HD carb that has no fuel bowl but uses a pressure regulator like the Ellison uses and yes I set it up with a speedometer cable for the mixture control. I am using a 1.5 PSI electric fuel pump in the system. So far I am very happy with this setup. I tried the Tillotson because I had it on hand and I didn't have to modify the cowl to install it. It is a 37 mm carb, so it is a little large for a 2180 VW. The engine runs consistently through out the throttle range. It does run a little lean at full throttle so I have to turn the mixture richer and then back for cruise, but no stumbles. It runs well enough that I have actually caught myself enjoying the flight instead of worrying about the operation of the engine. I think a fuel pump with a little more pressure, say 2-4 PSI could solve the full throttle lean problem. Maybe someone has some ideas on this. Fuel distribution to the cylinders seems to be much better than with the Revflow. As I have said before, I will go back to the zenith if this proves to be not so good. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Pat and Robin Russo via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 3:25 AM To: Mike T ; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Carbeuretors That zenith carb sold by Great Plains is VERY suitable for VW power. I have used them on 1800 to 2200 CC engines with excellent results and reliability. Trust the experience and expertise of Steve Bennet of Great Plains. Pat Russo -Original Message- From: Mike T via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 11:00 PM To: danrh at windstream.net ; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Carbeuretors Is the Zenith carb that Great Plains sells NOT suitable for VWs? Mike Taglieri > > > > > > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Service ceilving
As a side note, We did not stay at 14,000 ft for long. Just long enough to get over the larger ridges on the Eastern Slope comfortably and then down to 10,500 for the rest of the trip . Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Phillip Hill Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 2:27 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Service ceilving I'd like to know what the typical service ceiling is for a normally aspirated KR2. Anyone want to share? Phill Collinsville, IL ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Service ceilving
Phill My old took my old KR with a 2180 VW to 14,000 to get over the big rocks here in Colorado. It was in summer, I had my wife with me and baggage and full fuel. Probably at 1100 lbs at take off. Non turbocharged. I didn't rocket right up there, but it wasn't bad. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Phillip Hill Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 2:27 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Service ceilving I'd like to know what the typical service ceiling is for a normally aspirated KR2. Anyone want to share? Phill Collinsville, IL ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> flying, KR 19-8322
-Original Message- From: robert gill Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 1:10 PM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> flying, KR 19-8322 While I am, here how the hell do anyone tune a revflow carby I can tune the mix at the needle to run smooth at full throttle soon as i pull it back under about 80% and to idle, the engine sounds so rich it wants to drown! and have to continuously fumble between throttle and mix while flying.Some suggestions would be handy. Robert I don't have an answer to the question of the Revflow. I have been trying to get the one I have tuned to where it runs smoothly at all throttle settings, but still no luck. I have Joe at Revmaster sending another needle to try. If I get the top end OK it will stumble in the mid ranger, generally right at the RPM I would like to use in pattern. If I get it run well at midrange the top end is way to lean or rich. I bought another needle from Revmaster a few weeks ago that brought the top end mixture where it needed to be, but was so rich at part throttle that I had to bring the mixture almost to idle cutoff in pattern to keep the engine running. Also when tuning with the plane on the ground with the tail tied down and the cowl off, I get it to run pretty well playing with the needle adjustment, then run terrible with the cowl on and in flight. I did try a tilotson carb last week. It is a little large but worked good at high throttle settings but again would stumble in midrange, and sometimes at idle it will die with out warning. It will always restart with the choke on. I had rigged up a speedometer cable to control the main mixture needle. I wonder if the midrange stumble on both of these carbs is due to the large passages in the intake manifold? It has been cold and it seems to me that the fuel is falling out of the air stream at lower throttle settings and the cold manifolds. I remember reading something about this in a book on carburetor tuning I had read many years ago. On my old KR I was using the Zenith that Great Plains sells with a single runner manifold to the heads. That engine was also a 2180 cc. That combination work very well for many years. It ran smooth throughout the throttle range, summer or winter, idled well and was easy to start. The only thing I did not like about it was using a speedometer cable to control the mixture. I like the robustness of the hardware on the Revflow. I am going to try one more time with the new needle, but I am getting all the parts together to use the Zenith again. I want to fly the plane and not fixate so much on the carburetor. Right now I am afraid to go far from the airport. Of coarse I will have to do some glass work on the cowling to make the Zenith fit and come up with a mixture control for it, because it needs to hang lower under the engine. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> belly board flying characteristics?
I had installed a belly board on my old Kr. It was just in front of the rear spar and actuated with a linear actuator. I believe the board was 30 inches by 6 inches. I noticed little to no change in pitch when deployed, but did add bunch of drag. Something I should have done to that plane years ago. My present KR has stock flaps and there is a big change in nose down pitch when deployed. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net -Original Message- From: Mark Langford Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 8:26 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> belly board flying characteristics? I'm about to hang a belly board on N891JF, so I'm doing a little research. I plan on putting the hinge point underneath the main spar, and would expect deploying the flap would nose the plane down, requiring nose up trim to compensate. That's how the flaps on N56ML work, at least. Does anybody experience different results from a belly board, and if so, where's the hinge point for your belly board? Thanks, Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> N6338Z update
It has been a while since I posted a update on the KR. It is now flying! This is a plans built KR-2 with a VW 2180. Took its first flight in late October 2013. No surprises. I have the original Rand fixed gear that looks very close to the Grove gear. Visibility over the nose on the ground in nonexistent, but ground handling is good as well as handling in flight. I biased the cg toward the front to keep it stable and plus it is easy to correct a nose heavy aircraft. My cg is around 1.5 inches in front of the center of lift with me in the plane and low fuel. Of course the pilot has shed around 30 lbs since then, so it has move a little further forward. The aircraft seems straight, with the elevator trimmed, if I let go of the controls I get a very gentile turn to the right. When the power is pulled back and the stock flaps are extended to descend, the nose gets very heavy, but the plane is stable and easy to land. The only real problem I have is getting the Revflow carburetor to work properly. It keeps trying to kill me or at least keep my heart rate up. I have talked to Joe Horvath he is going grind a needle with a different taper on it to see can get to settle in. I have a Tillotson HD that I am about ready to try. I also still have the Zenith I used on my old KR that worked very well for the twenty years I flew it. I hope to get some wheel pants and a coarser prop on the plane soon and get it ready to make the gathering this year. I currently have an old Sterba Prop, (54x46) that I have had as a spare for many years. It came with an engine I purchased in 1987 and does a great job flying around the valley here in Grand Junction, but the engine needs more pitch on the prop. With the Rand fixed gear I have plenty of ground clearance for a longer prop. With the 54 inch prop, and in a level attitude I have 14 inches of ground clearance but I am not sure what combination of pitch and length will work best. Its Great to be back in the air. These little planes will keep you grinning. Roger Bulla rbulla2 at wic.net
KR> getting close
Update, My kr still will not be at the gathering. I have just had a local paint shop spray the paint on and have it back home. I just have some minor details to do before it goes to the airport. I am now in the FAA morass to get the limited airworthiness certificate updated. The Salt Lake office decided that since the certificate was issued in 1999 and only 30 minutes were on the plane, that I need to have the local DAR inspect it again and will most certainly have to fly off the 40 hours of restriction. Of coarse I have rebuilt most of the plane so it won't hurt. Just another delay. The joys of buying a project the has already been in the system. I hope to make it to the gathering by commercial flight this year, but depends on some family matters. Roger Bulla Grand Junction, Co rbulla2 at wic.net
KR> landing gear...
Gary My gear is the fixed gear that Rand use to offer and it is 62 inches from the center of the tires. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: GaryH Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 1:33 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> landing gear... Can some of you guys tell me what is the wheel base on your tail dragger KR? That is, distance between tires on main gear? Thanks, Gary H Georgetown,TX ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> KR2 Canopy
To the point: How high is the seat bottom from the fuselage floor? You might be able to get some room by lowering the seat. Sid is on to something. A friend has a KR2 with a dragon fly canopy, but your head is crammed toward the center. The problem is the seat is to high. It is great seat, just to tall. On the my KR I have the plans built sling seat and canopy. I lowered the sling seat by changing the attach point to where they just clear the torque tube for the flaps. It will give me enough head room to be able to comfortably fly the plane. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Sid Wood Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:24 AM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> KR2 Canopy Ben, Perhaps the easier solution could be to "lower the river instead of raising the bridge". To the point: How high is the seat bottom from the fuselage floor? You might be able to get some room by lowering the seat. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA G?day All ? As a first time user of this page and a new owner of a KR2 (purchased eight months ago) and having flown some five hours in my retractable taildrager I am searching for information on the KR2 canopy. I have found it comfortable but not visually stimulating sitting in the cockpit of a KR2 and would hope that someone has a suggestion to at least raise the canopy to increase the seating height. In my opinion raising the canopy some hundred millimeters (four inches) would be around the mark. I am open to all suggestions or direction. Found the webb page interesting. Ben Dumbrell Tumut - New South Wales - Australia -- ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Re; VW carbs
Phill I am a little slow responding. Email problems. I ran a Zenith carb on my 2180 VW conversion for 20 years after trying a number of different cabs in the beginning. It worked very well. I had rigged up a speedometer cable to control the mixture with a homemade U joint at the carb. The only problem I had in the beginning was I could not get it to idle properly. The problem was when I would turn the idle screw in far enough to get it to run it would be off the idle circuit and could not control the idle mixture with the idle mixture screw. After a call to the Zenith about my problem with my ? Air Boat? engine, I drilled about a 3/16 inch hole in the throttle plate, that enabled me to turn the idle screw back to where is was drawing fuel from the idle circuit at idle. It seems I also drilled out the main jet slightly, it was a little lean at full throttle at lower altitudes. I did not seem to have mixture problems at different throttle settings, but did not have a mixture meter, only a EGT on one cylinder. . The fuel distribution was excellent, even with my home made intake system. Most of the time I could lean the mixture until the engine would just quit, no stumbling. The Zenith will ice, so you need a good carb heat system. The only thing I did not like was you could not glance at the mixture knob and have a visual on the mixture position . On my new engine I have a Revflow with the tornado device behind the carb. I will give it a try. I have test run it and it seem to work OK. I like the vernier mixture control. If it gives me any grief I will build a manifold to use the Zenith again. I found a photo of a Zenith on a Q 2 where a system of gears attached to the main mixture needle allowed the use of a vernier control. I could email a photo to anybody interested. As I said, I have started my new engine for the first time, getting closer to flying it. As a side note, the barber pole stripes I put behind the fuel sight tube works well. Easy to see the fuel level. Roger Bulla rbul...@wic.net
KR> Re: fuel sight gauge
Thanks Jeff, that is good information. I have some tygon and vinyl tubing that I can try in the quest for a suitable material for a sight tube. The thick wall glass tube idea sounds promising. Roger Bulla rbu...@cdmsinc.net >I tried the blue tubing in my KR and it discolors very fast. Also with the >tube being blue and the avgas being blue it was just to difficult to safely >see the level of fuel in the tank.
KR> fuel sight gauge
I just installed a sight gauge in my kr project. I used the blue tubing made for gas in Aircraft Spruce?s catalog. I made a back ground plate for the sight tube out of a strip of aluminum with a piece of paper glued to it with 1/4 inch black stripes spaced 1/4 inch apart that are at an angle. This is attached to the tube with small wire ties. The diffraction of light through the tube will change the apparent angle of the stripes between the part of the tube with gas and the empty part. It works well with water, but I haven?t tried it with gas at this time. I will probably will fill the tank this weekend and start the engine for the first time. I will update later. Hoping to make the Gathering in 2013 in my new KR2! Roger Bulla rbu...@cdmsinc.net
KR> Gathering
Sadly, I am not able to attend this years gathering. I have only made the gathering last year and the one in 09 where I missed by a mile and a half. Have some family things that coincide with this years gathering. I was hopping to fly my new KR there this year, but it is still not ready. I?m getting close. I have the engine installation done, most of the rewiring finished and the new instrument panel out to the powder coating shop. I have also reworked the baggage area and installed the antennas in the tail cone. I still need to redo the trim system and re-glass the bottom of the cowling to accommodate my carb setup and of course re-prime and paint the entire aircraft. There is a lot more I want to do to the plane, (like some more fuel tanks), but I had to pare the list down and get it flying first. I keep getting a bad case of ?analysis paralysis? an stalling out. I am learning to keep moving by do things that I?m not stuck on giving me time to think through the obstacle. I should have it ready for next year. Everyone ENJOY the Gathering! Roger Bulla Roger Bulla, Superintendent Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District rbu...@cdmsinc.net
KR> Re: Stock Retracts
Glenn I had the stock retracts on my kr for the 22 years I flew it. They can be made to work pretty much in stock form. Mine had spring loaded hold-down latches, the left side with a positive latch, and never collapsed on some very bad landings and on some very rough fields. When dropped in real hard the spring bar would pop a hole in the top of the wing roots, but would take the punishment. I was going to replace the 3/4 inch spring bar with a 1 inch to get rid of some of the sag mine had before I crashed the plane. Having said that, I would agree with Larry that spending your resources on fixed gear would be a better way to go. My new kr project has Rand fixed gear. If you still want to pursue the retracts I have the stock gear legs, wheels, mechanical brakes and tires that you are welcome to. Email me if want them. Roger Bulla rbu...@cdmsinc.net -- Message: 3 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:04:12 -0600 From: Glenn Martin Subject: KR> Stock Retracts To: KRnet Message-ID: <4ebedf4c.7060...@martekmississippi.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed As I continue to research the stock retracts on the KR. I keep hearing about how hard landings can overload and possibly bend the landing gear. -- Glenn Martin, KR2 N1333A, Biloxi, MS
KR> Re: battery location and cable
-- > Paul in NH wrote: > >> Where do most folks place the battery? > Paul, I flew my KR for 20 years with some cheep automotive battery cable that was thick strand wire. Same problems, hard starting especially in the winter. I had an older non-geared starter. The battery was under the cowl on the left side. When I rewired the plane I replaced the battery cables with some aircraft rated cable I inherited from an abandon project. The wire was very fine stranded and probably 2 or 4 gauge. It made a big difference! I no longer had to hand prop in the winter. Just jump in, pull on some choke and start. I would believe that with the with some good cables, the battery location would not make a lot of difference. Besides, how far away can you put a battery on a KR? Roger rbu...@wic.net
KR> Second Crash at MVN
HI to all and "Thank You" to those at the gathering who signed the card I received while in the hospital! It lifted my spirits considerably, and thanks to Larry Flesner for sponsoring the gathering and his offer for help remove the wreckage from the bean field. I am glad to hear that Dan Freeman is doing well and I see he is posting again. My injuries were minor despite the total loss for my KR. I think all that wood and foam snapped, crunched and cushioned my impact. I RAN OUT OF GAS A MILE SHORT OF THE AIRPORT! What an idiot. Anyway, I hit a row of trees at the end of the field I was attempting to land in and that caused the plane to nose over and go straight-in on the other side of the trees. Just bumps and bruises and five broken ribs. What luck that the AIR LIFE helicopter had just lifted off and watched me go in, land and rush me to the hospital in ST. Louis. This my first post but have been reading posts for over a year. A lot of good info. Before my crash, I have owned my KR for 22 years. This plane was finished in 1984 and was plans-built, with stock retracts. I bought it in 1987 from a friend who built it, minus firewall forward. I built and install a 2180 VW. I put over 800 hours on the plane and had very few problems with the plane or the landing gear. The retracts will work if you keep an eye on the fittings and latches, although I was planning on converting to the Diehl fixed gear in the near future. I am now looking around for another KR finished or a project. The Kr is a great aircraft and just a lot of fun to fly and work with. I never kept track, but I probably had 200 - 300 hours maintaining and improving my KR over the years. For those of you building or considering a KR, GO!! It is well worth it. Roger Bulla rbu...@wic.net
KR> last few flights...
r - Original Message - From: "bobby burington" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 7:25 AM Subject: Re: KR> last few flights... He won't need the long range tanks, he's going north to Greenland then a short hop over to Iceland then the long flight over the Channel to Scotland thats about a 750 mile hop. So he should be fine with his wing tanks full. Bobby Burington California KR2 Builder --- On Sun, 2/8/09, Ron Smith wrote: > From: Ron Smith > Subject: Re: KR> last few flights... > To: "KRnet" > Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009, 9:30 PM > --- On Sun, 2/8/09, Mark Langford > wrote: > I'm headed to Andover England Tuesday morning, and will > be looking > for British builders/flyers to entertain me while I'm > there. > > When did you install long range tanks on your plane? > > Ron Smith > KR2SSXL > Buckeye Arizona > mercedesm...@yahoo.com > http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php > > ___ > 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 ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.19/1939 - Release Date: 02/07/09 13:39:00
