FW: KR> Glass cockpit for a KR
An example of what a KR2 glass panel might look like is at http://cid-357fd7a1d83ef914.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/KR2/Image008.jpg ; or at least a start of one. However, est. price including sensors would be well over 14K in my opinion More then the cost of the rest of the plane. But hey, would be pretty cool !! Tim Kelley Sahuarita AZ KR2 The advancement of glass panel technology took giant leaps in just the last couple of years. I am using the Grand Rapids Technology HX flat screen with synthetic vision and high def screen. Although a little pricey, and more suited for IFR flight, it is incredible to me just what is in that little box. I have AOA, Hightway in the Sky, Flight Directer, sythetic approach along with 3D synthetic vision, weather and terrain with an interal artificial GPS couple externally to my Garmin 430 and autopilot. I can pretty much run the entire airplane from that one flat panel primary flight display. This technology is well under 10K and can be seen in the following youtube videos. > > Dana Overall > > _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mobile1_042009
KR> FW: Experimenter - EAA's Newsletter for Homebuilders
From: experimen...@eaa.org Subject: Experimenter - EAA's Newsletter for Homebuilders To: tarar...@hotmail.com List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:06:20 -0500 Can't view this email? Click here to read the online version. SUBSCRIBE HERE. : Forum Review : The ELIPPSE Propeller : Cutting Tubing with Your Table Saw : Accurate Wood Cutting : Hints for Homebuilders : Paul's Pick WELCOME! 22,000 and counting! That's how many people have subscribed to Experimenter. I want to thank every one of you who have subscribed, and I encourage you to share this e-newsletter with your friends and fellow EAA members. Spread the word! Thanks also to everyone who took time to participate in last month's poll. The results indicate that at least half of you will not be curtailing your building or flying in light of the current economy. Here's hoping everyone is able to find a way to participate in the homebuilt community at some level, whether it be building, flying, or just helping another EAA member on their project! And don't forget to answer this month's poll. I also want to thank those of you who completed the survey for the first issue. We've received hundreds of comments, which Pat reviews in his From the Editor column. I always enjoy hearing from my fellow EAA members, so send your thoughts, ideas and comments to experimen...@eaa.org. Your input will help guide us to improve future issues of the newsletter. Enjoy this month's issue! - Joe Norris, EAA's Homebuilders Community Manager Paul's Pick Each month we will feature a historical article chosen by EAA Founder Paul Poberezny. This month he's chosen his HOMEBUILDERS CORNER column from SPORT AVIATION, January 1965. As I introduce this column that I wrote so many years ago - well over half a century - I am sitting here at my kitchen table seemingly like it's January 1965 again. I was a bit younger then, with a lot of enthusiasm for all of aviation - in particular, designing, building, and restoring airplanes. Many of those EAA members are not with us now; some are. I thought I would share my views from then, which I still hold now. I owe a lot to so many people who gave me so much support through very trying times as well as the good times, particularly those in government (back then known as the Department of Commerce, then CAA and now FAA) who gave such wonderful support and guidance to me, which still exists today. I'll come up with more history and comments next month. - Paul Poberezny The ELIPPSE Propeller Paul Lipps read Modern Propeller and Duct Design where he learned about Peter Talbot's "Prop Performance" computer program...all of which led to his designing an elliptically shaped propeller. Learn the how's and why's of the enhanced performance he's getting with just such a propeller on his Lancair 235 ... as well as some propeller myths Paul seeks to put to rest. Read more How To . . . Accurate Wood Cutting for Aircraft Construction One thing you quickly find when building a wooden airplane is that there are very few square corners. And, while "close enough" may be okay for building a doghouse, you want something better than that in your airplane. Here are a few tips to get accurate joints the first time and (almost) every time. Read more of Steve Sadler's tips. Read more John Thompson's Kitfox IV-1200 After retiring from a life-long aviation career, John Thompson pursued his dream of building and flying his own airplane. He chanced upon a Kitfox IV-1200 project for sale and embarked upon finishing it, installing a Subaru EA-81 engine with components from a number of aviation suppliers. All was well until an overzealous tow-truck driver destroyed the aircraft after an unscheduled off-field landing. Read more Subenews Peter Krok's "Subenews" (Subaru Eggenfellner News) is an independent newsletter and website that serves as a clearinghouse of information for owners of Eggenfellner Subaru firewall forward engine packages. Owners/builders share information, conversion tips and more. Read more What Our Members are Building Ben Schneider highlights the installation of an RX-8 engine in his Van's RV-7, including details of the cooling, exhaust, and fuel systems he designed and built. He's looking forward to the first engine start soon! Read more Meet EAA Staffer Ron Wagner EAA's Manager of Field Relations I grew up in Western Pennsylvania right under the final approach to Conway Airport, where Taylorcraft was located at the time. My first airplane ride was when I was about 3 years old with my uncle, Ken Hendrickson, a demo pilot for T-Craft and co-owner of one. I was hooked from that time forward. Read more Forum Review Listen to Jon Goldenbaum of Poly Fiber Aircraft Coatings explain the intricacies of fabric covering in this forum recorded
KR> Slight Setback
Hi All, After finishing the retracts/ actuator, I moved on to the rudder peddle mounts. They had been partially installed with reg. hardware grade bolts. As I was removing the bolts/nuts, I noticed that one side of the shelf that the rudder peddles mount to was loose. Upon further investigation I found that one of the gusset blocks that support the piece for the lower engine mount had a crack at the glue joint. This did not look good , so I decided to remove the metal sheet and angle for the cowling mounts that had been on since I bought the plane, I found that the surface of the firewall was discolored, with a little bit of surface delimitation. I then decided to pull off the firewall to see what kind of integrity there was to the firewall and firewall supports. It took me no more then two min with a wood chisel and hammer to pop off the firewall. And that's what it did It just popped off, with almost no wood pulled. Only on one side. The bottom engine mount support came right off with the firewall. A couple of the gussets came off too. I don't think it would of held even an engine run up. I got an appointment with a local EAA advisor today and he concluded that the firewall / attach area is the only part that is affected. I should be able to rebuild to acceptable integrity. So I will rebuild the firewall and firewall supports then I can get those rudder peddles mounted. Any comments are welcome, but please send them to my email. As always , pictures are at, http://kr2az.spaces.live.com/ PS. I also added some areal photos of S. AZ, and the field that I fly from ( Flying Diamond). Tim Kelley Sahuarita, AZ KR2r ( building) Fisher 202 ( flying ) _ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_access_112008
FW: KR> Landing gear
Have finnished installation of the retract mechanism and handle/ acuator. The copper tube will be replaced w a aluminum tube once I get it ordered. works very well. the handle twists to unlatch the pins. I may end up shortening the outer part of the handle so it isnt as high. > Started modifying the latch mechanism on the standard RR retracts this week. > With any luck, will have it completed this weekend.> > Pictures at http://kr2az.spaces.live.com/> > > Tim Kelley> Sahuarita AZ> KR2r ( building)> Fisher 202 ( flying)> > > _> Stay up > > to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live> > > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119462413/direct/01/> > > ___> 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 _ Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008
KR> Landing gear
Hi all, Started modifying the latch mechanism on the standard RR retracts this week. With any luck, will have it completed this weekend. Pictures at http://kr2az.spaces.live.com/ Tim Kelley Sahuarita AZ KR2r ( building) Fisher 202 ( flying) _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119462413/direct/01/
FW: KR> KR2 Canopy
Hi Knetters, A couple of people have expressed an interest in the Dragonfly canopy fitting a standard KR2, so i took a couple more photos in the daylight so It might be easier to see.> > Well. I did it. I cut up that expensive Dragonfly canopy. To see the results, see the web page.> > > > > Looks like getting the Dragonfly canopy to fit might be kind of fun.> > > For pictures go to http://kr2az.spaces.live.com/> > Tim Kelley> Sahuarita AZ> KR2r ( building) _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/
KR> KR2 Canopy
Well. I did it. I cut up that expensive Dragonfly canopy. To see the results, see the web page. > Looks like getting the Dragonfly canopy to fit might be kind of fun. For pictures go to http://kr2az.spaces.live.com/ Tim Kelley Sahuarita AZ KR2r ( building) _ Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_102008
KR> KR2s Canopy
Hi all, Am starting the canopy and forward deck for the KR2r. Looks like getting the Dragonfly canopy to fit might be kind of fun. For pictures go to http://kr2az.spaces.live.com/ Tim KelleySahuarita AZKR2r ( building) _ Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_102008
FW: KR> SWRFI Copperstate fly in.
Was a great fly-in with record numbers in attendance... over 450 planes flew in. Only 2 of those KRs though. hopefully I can help that next year. Was good to see Jeff there again, also Philip from Co. Weather was a bit warm, but otherwise very nice, which is good because tomorrow is supposed to be very windy. The fisher 202 flew perfectly. smooth flights coming and going. Tim Kelley Sahuarita, AZ KR2r ( building ) Fisher 202 _ You live life beyond your PC. So now Windows goes beyond your PC. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298556/direct/01/
FW: KR> progress
Tests were done on Sat , with follow up flight today. All is good. New "copper tape " antenna works great. Best transmitions I've ever had. Is kind of nice to be heard BEFORE I get to the class D airport. Will fly it to the EAA Copperstate Fly-in , this Fri. in Casa Grande AZ.http://.copperstate.org/index.html > > Its ready to go ! Who ! > > > > A few more photos of the Fisher > > 202 Re-cover/ Paint. Should do the test flight this Sat am.> > > http://kr2az.spaces.live.com> > > Tim Kelley> Sahuarita, AZ> KR2r> Fisher 202> _ Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_102008
FW: KR> progress
Its ready to go ! Who ! > > A few more photos of the Fisher 202 Re-cover/ Paint. Should do the test > > flight this Sat am.> > > http://kr2az.spaces.live.com> > > Tim Kelley> > > Sahuarita, AZ> KR2r> Fisher 202> > > _> See how > > Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go.> > > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/> > > ___> 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 _ Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_102008
KR> progress
Hi all, A few more photos of the Fisher 202 Re-cover/ Paint. Should do the test flight this Sat am. http://kr2az.spaces.live.com Tim Kelley Sahuarita, AZ KR2r Fisher 202 _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
