KR> Tailwheel Checkout wanted

[jack.cooper2009]

Andy 

Where are you in East TN? There is an aerobatic instructor in Abingdon VA who 
has a Citerbia and a Pitts. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 
- Original Message - 
From: "Andy Mckevitz"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2010 4:57:08 PM 
Subject: KR> Tailwheel Checkout wanted 

I'm ready to feel safe and meet the insurance company requirement.  The 
insurance companies are looking for ten hours of dual before turning me loose.  
I don't expect any one person to put up with me for that long!  Also, I haven't 
chosen a company yet, I may be able to get away with 3hrs... so far the average 
requirement is ten hours dual in a kr.  Maybe a waiver can be made if no kr 
flight time is available... I don't know yet. 

I already have: 
300TT 
Commercial IFR SEL 
Tailwheel and aerobatic course 
no airplane 

Tailwheel:  Only 10hrs in a Citabria... and will be most comfortable in this 
before going up in a kr.  Yes its an apple-orange comparison.  I don't have 
another tailwheel plane around here in East Tennessee. 

SC, NC, KY, GA are easy states to get to, and I'll drive to location.  If 
you're willing to put up with me for a couple hours anyway, please email/call 
me.  Unfortunately, I can't provide the plane. amckev...@yahoo.com 

Also, if you know anyone, or school with a pitts, piper colt, or any other 
short-coupled tailwheel plane that may substitute, I'll be happy with that too! 

Thank you, 
Andy 
East Tennessee 
amckev...@yahoo.com 


       

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Herbert Furle's KR2SL

[jack.cooper2009]

I think I have been blinded by the glow of the paint. Beautiful job. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 10:40:16 PM 
Subject: KR> Herbert Furle's KR2SL 

For those who haven't seen it, check out German Herbert Furle's awesome KR2SL.  
If you think you're building to absolute perfection, you might not want to go 
there...he's got you beat!  See http://n56ml.com/krnet/krs/hfurle/ .  There are 
a lot of good ideas here... 

Mark Langford 
ML at N56ML.com 
website at http://www.N56ML.com 
 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Landing Lights

[jack.cooper2009]

With a little engineering you could use a motor from a car mirror and make it 
adjustable for taxi and landing. 

Jack Cooper 
l 
___ 
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 

Fwd: KR> problem with Approach Systems / APIC software folks

[jack.cooper2009]

Mark 

I sent the following email. 

Jack Cooper 



This message went to over 500 people who know and respect Mark Langfords 
opinion and have now decided not to consider your system for lack of customer 
support. Mark likes your system and his opinion carries a lot of weight with me 
and others on this net. If he replies on the net that you have satisfied his 
needs then we will probably consider your system. 

Robert J Cooper 


- Forwarded Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft" , "KRnet" 
 
Cc: "Approach Systems"  
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 8:21:59 PM 
Subject: KR> problem with Approach Systems / APIC software folks 

NetHeads, 

Some of you may remember my comments from a few weeks ago regarding Approach 
Systems and their APIC software.  I bought an APIC Pro update from them ten 
weeks ago, and have made 10 email attempts to get the "license key" that would 
enable me to run it.  Suspecting that maybe my email address was being caught 
by their spam filter, I used my work address also, which rarely sees the 
internet world, and therefore is almost certainly not caught as spam.  I,ve 
tried calling, but their phone answering system is simply "shunted to 
ground"...they say leave a message, but never give you the chance to do so.  A 
fellow CorvAircrafter emailed them regarding a future purchase, and he got a 
reply from them a couple of hours later.  Knowing that his email was getting 
through, I asked him to forward my message to the president of the company...he 
did... still no reply from them (and it's not in MY spam filter either).   

So.I'm pretty sure they just took my money and don't care to bother with 
me, unless they're irritated with me for some other reason.  Admittedly we're 
only talking $20 here, but it's the principle of the thing, and I really do 
like the sotware and need the update.  I have a much older free version, but 
it's outdated. 

So this is a warning to those of you considering buying this software that I 
wouldn't exactly recommend their tech or sales support, and it sure looks to me 
as though they've closed up shop, but left the money-making machine 
running...at buyers' expense!  Perhaps  if several  of you  forwarded  this 
message to sa...@approach-systems.com , maybe they'd notice.  I like the 
software, but I can't use it without a license key. 

Thanks... 

Mark Langford 
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net 
website at http://www.N56ML.com 
-- 
Order Confirmation Approach Systems 

Mark Langford, 
Thanks for shopping with us today! 
The following are the details of your order. 
Order Number: 4869 
Date Ordered: Tuesday 03 August, 2010 
--- 

 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Vinyl Ester

[jack.cooper2009]

Dan 

Try a local marine supply. 

Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Saturday, October 9, 2010 6:25:51 AM 
Subject: KR> Vinyl Ester 

Anyone know where I can buy VE, other than AS?  As usual, the only thing 
that I really need right now is the VE, and they have it BO.   

  

I expect to finish fabricating the last of the parts for the Fuel Tanks, 
today and will begin final assembly tomorrow.  So, why I need the VE, to 
patch up the holes in the wings. 

  

Daniel R. Heath 

da...@windstream.net 

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on 
the pics 

See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

  

  

  

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Micro Mix

[jack.cooper2009]

Neal 

I have never used a ratio for mixing micro. Just keep adding micro until you 
have a very thick, almost like peanut butter consistency. The mixing stick 
should be able to stand up in it. A slury will run unless its a flat surface. 
Even with the peanut butter consistency it will run on a vertical surface but 
it sands easily. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Neal Hornung"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 6:38:45 AM 
Subject: KR> Micro Mix 

To all of you who have used "micro" consisting of epoxy and glass balloons for 
smoothing and filling the wing surfaces, a question: 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> gathering

[jack.cooper2009]

Made it home today about 2:00 PM with help of a good tail wind. I had a great 
time at the gathering seeing old friends and meeting some new ones, and even 
flying with some of you. Hope everyone has had a safe trip home. Just happened 
to think that we did not pass the hat for contributions for the next gathering 
so Dana, tell us what to do. Can we send a contribution to the KR Gathering 
fund to help prepare for the next gathering? Who do we make a check to and what 
address do we send it to? Paypal maybe?? 

Jack Cooper 

KR> weather

[jack.cooper2009]

Here in Chuckey TN we are shrouded in a heavy fog. Sun is trying to break 
through but it may be a while for a VFR takeoff. I'm ready to go but for the 
fog. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> I Flew a Mack Truck

[jack.cooper2009]

Mark 

For those of us who don't have a KR to fly yet, a flying Mac Truck spam can 
(Piper Cherokee 140) is better than a driving there in Porsche of even a 
Silverado. 

Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones"  
To: "KR Net"  
Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2010 5:40:13 PM 
Subject: KR> I Flew a Mack Truck 

This morning I did my BFR in a Piper 140. Now I am legal to fly to the 
Gathering in my KR. That Piper was like flying a Mack truck compared to the KR. 
I'll take the KR any day any heavy spam can. 

Countdown.ONLY 4 DAYS. YeeeHaaa 


Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
Stevens Point, WI 
E-mail: flyk...@charter.net 
Web: www.flykr2s.com 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> keg

[jack.cooper2009]

What is it the regs say about drinking and smoking. - no drinking within 50 
feet of an aircraft and no smoking eight hours before flight??? Glad I'm a 
non-smoker.   

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2010 5:54:30 PM 
Subject: Re: KR> keg 

>Quite frankly I'm getting quite sick of all this 'root beer' talk. 
>Cheers, 

Me too. I doubt there will be an actual root beer on the airport. 

Light the fire and tap the keg. There are only 7 days till the fun starts. 

Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
Stevens Point, WI 
E-mail: flyk...@charter.net 
Web: www.flykr2s.com 



___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Ride to gathering

[jack.cooper2009]

KR Netters 

My friend Reg backed out of coming to the gathering so I have an open seat in 
the Cherokee. I will be leaving NE Tennessee flying to the gathering on 
Thursday and returning on Sunday weather premitting. If anyone in the vicinity 
would like a ride and willing to share gas, drop me an email. I also have a 
open bed in the room I reserved. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> Gathering

[jack.cooper2009]

I'm planning on arriving sometime Thursday in a Cherokee 140. If anyone needs a 
BFR I'll be glad to accomidate. 

Jack Cooper CFI 

KR> Trailering

[jack.cooper2009]

Larry 

I have also seen airplanes trailered tail first and wondered why. I trailered 
mine nose first and had the controls blocked with no trouble. See 
http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/themove.html 



Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

Larry Ragan wrote. 
I've seen projects being trailered and a lot of the time they are being towed 
tail first.  Is there any special reason or advantage to doing it this way? 
        
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Hinge Lubrication

[jack.cooper2009]

Try pulling the pin and waxing it with a good paste wax. I use Johnson wax, no 
oily mess to mar your finish. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 


- Original Message - 
From: "smwood"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Friday, July 2, 2010 10:00:26 AM 
Subject: KR> Hinge Lubrication 

What is the preferred lubricant for aileron piano hinges and RR elevator and 
rudder bolt hinges?  How do you put it where it will do some good? 

Sid Wood 
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 
Mechanicsville, MD, USA 
smw...@md.metrocast.net 



___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Dihedral

[jack.cooper2009]

Peter Leonard wrote 


You must be careful with wing extensions as they increase the bending moment 
at the wing root significantly.  Also consider the extra load it will put on 
the wing attachment fittings. 

Aren't the Diehl skin wings longer than the stock plan wings? Guess I could 
look it up but so many KRs flying with the Diehl wings I know its good. 



Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 
___ 
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: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2971 - Release Date: 06/30/10 
04:35:00 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Dihedral

[jack.cooper2009]

Just checked mine with a digital level and also got 2 on the right wing and 1.8 
on the left. Is that close enough for KR work. Maybe I should consider aileron 
trim. Naw, not until it flies. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 


- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 5:48:16 AM 
Subject: RE: KR> Dihedral 

That is interesting.  I assumed that it I put a digital level on the stub 
and set it to 0, then put it on the outboard wing, it would give me the 
angle of dihedral.  Surprise, I got 2.  I never gave it any thought, since 
it had already been set when I started on the project.  No wonder, I wander 
all over the place. 

KR> flyin weather

[jack.cooper2009]

The weather forcast still calling for 30% chance of rain and t-storms but 
looking going outside today I see blue sky wirh a broken layer higher than 
Viking mountain which is 4880 so I'm guessing that the broken layer is at least 
5000 MSL.  Hope to see some of you here today. 

CTAF 122.9 

Jacks cell 423-278-8617 



Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

KR> flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

Well tomorrow is the day weather or not. Right now the wx is high broken layer 
with some blue sky and a lower scattered layer that is obscuting the 4880 ft 
mountain peak just to our south but the wearher forcast for tomorrow is not 
good and I have had some flyins cancel already. Some are driving in and I have 
invited my airpark neighbors so its a go regardless of weather. If you can make 
it, great. If not maybe we will thy again sometime. Hope to see some of you 
tomorrow. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

KR> flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

Only 1 week until the flyin at the Cooper home. Come join the fun, fly in or 
drive in, all are welcome. Flying in 04tn or if not on your database use GCY 
then go 5 miles east CTAF 122.9. Driving in Kitty Hawk Dr is not on the 
mapquest or GPS database so use Mitchell Rd. Chuckey TN. 37641. On Mitchell rd 
turn left on Skyway Dr. then Right on Kitty Hawk Dr. For more directions look 
at http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm  or give me a call at 
423-278-8617. Hope to see you here. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> Off subject.

[jack.cooper2009]

Charles 

I may be wrong but I don't think there is any federal requirement to have 
insurance but your local authorities may require you to show proof of insurance 
to use their facilities. Our airpark requires owners to have X$ liability on 
their aircraft but guests who fly in are not required to have it. It only makes 
sense to protect yourself with liability insurance even if you don't want or 
can't afford hull insurance. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 


- Original Message - 
From: "Charles Burkholder"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Saturday, May 8, 2010 8:35:47 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Off subject. 

Hi guys, 

I'm not an aircraft owner yet so please excuse my ignorance. As an airplane 
owner are you forced to have insurance on your plane? Do you get fined etc if 
you get caught without??? 

Cheers, 

Charles Burkholder 





___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

Two weeks to the KR/Corvaircraft flyin at the Cooper home in East Tennessee.  
If flying in use 04TN but if not on your GPS database use GCY. We are 5 miles 
east of GCY. Hensley Airpark CTAF is 122.9, I will have my handheld on. If 
driving in, my address is 101 Kitty Hawk Dr. Chuckey TN 37641. Kitty Hawk Dr is 
not on GPS or mapquest database so use Mitchell Rd. Chuckey TN 37641. On 
Mitchell Rd , take the first street to the left, Skyway Dr. then right on Kitty 
Hawk Dr. and I'm the brick Hangarhome (the only house on Kitty Hawk). If you 
need further instructions or have a question about the flyin give me a call 
423-278-8617.  Hope to see you here. If you are planning to come and haven't 
yet let me know please do so at kr2coo...@comcast.net . 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

Fwd: KR> Cooper Flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

This morning I'm thinking more clearly and my decision is to have the flyin as 
planned. I understand that some of you may prefer to go to the Virginia 
Festival of Flight and thats OK, but I will be here and have the hangar doors 
open, hope you can come. The invitation to stopover for the night enroute to VA 
Festival of Flight or anywhere is still open. 

Here is the plan again in case someone hasn't seen it or may have just joined 
the net. 


A reminder that the KR and Corvair flyin is only three weeks away. 
Saturday, May 22nd.  This is another opportunity to get together with old 
friends whom we see only one or two times a year and to meet some new 
friends.  There is no agenda, just get together and have fun talking and 
looking at airplanes. The flyin will be at (04tn) Hensley Airpark in 
beautiful East Tennessee. If you are flying in from a great distance and 
want to make a weekend of it come on Friday and stay until Sunday. I have 
some extra room to put some guest up or can provide transportation to a 
local motel. A hamburger/hotdog lunch will be served on Saturday, if coming 
early and staying late you will not go hungry. For flying and driving 
directions see http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm . or give me a 
call at 423-278-8617. If you would like to bring your wife, my wife will 
escort the ladies on a tour of historic Greeneville TN. 

If you are planning on coming please let me know by emailing me at 
kr2coo...@comcast.net . 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Cooper Flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

This morning I'm thinking more clearly and my decision is to have the flyin as 
planned. I understand that some of you may prefer to go to the Virginia 
Festival of Flight and thats OK, but I will be here and have the hangar doors 
open, hope you can come. The invitation to stopover for the night enroute to VA 
Festival of Flight or anywhere is still open. 



Here is the plan again in case someone hasn't seen it or may have just joined 
the net. 





A reminder that the KR and Corvair flyin is only three weeks away. 
Saturday, May 22nd.  This is another opportunity to get together with old 
friends whom we see only one or two times a year and to meet some new 
friends.  There is no agenda, just get together and have fun talking and 
looking at airplanes. The flyin will be at (04tn) Hensley Airpark in 
beautiful East Tennessee. If you are flying in from a great distance and 
want to make a weekend of it come on Friday and stay until Sunday. I have 
some extra room to put some guest up or can provide transportation to a 
local motel. A hamburger/hotdog lunch will be served on Saturday, if coming 
early and staying late you will not go hungry. For flying and driving 
directions see http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm . or give me a 
call at 423-278-8617. If you would like to bring your wife, my wife will 
excort the ladies on a tour of historic Greeneville TN. 

If you are planning on coming please let me know by emailing me at 
kr2coo...@comcast.net . 

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> Cooper Flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

Thanks for posting the information again Mark. 



I had intended to post something again today but have been wondering what to 
do. I didn't know I had scheduled on the same date as a major east coast event. 
So far response to the flyin has been very light, so I'm still trying to decide 
if I should continue with my plan for the flyin or maybe reschedule it or 
what??? M aybe we could meet here on Friday then fly out to VA on Sat morning. 
I'm open to suggestions.  

Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft"  
Sent: Saturday, May 1, 2010 9:58:05 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: CorvAircraft> Cooper Flyin 

Dan Heath wrote: 

> That sounds good, but I am already planning on going to Jack Cooper's 
> party 
> that week end 

Oh yeah.  How quickly I forget stuff like that now that I'm drowning in 
information from working 85 hours/week.   I'd have realized Jack's fly-in 
next time it was mentioned though.   I'm planning on going to Jack's myself. 

Info for the Fly-in from Jack Cooper: 

A reminder that the KR and Corvair flyin is less than a month away, 
Saturday, May 22nd.  This is another opportunity to get together with old 
friends whom we see only one or two times a year and to meet some new 
friends.  There is no agenda, just get together and have fun talking and 
looking at airplanes. The flyin will be at (04tn) Hensley Airpark in 
beautiful East Tennessee. If you are flying in f rom a great distance and 
want to make a weekend of it come on Friday and stay until Sunday. I have 
some extra room to put some guest up or can provide transportation to a 
local motel. A hambur ger/hotdog lunch will be served on Saturday, if coming 
early and staying late you will not go hungry. For flying and driving 
directions see http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm . or give me a 
call at 423-278-8617. If you would like to bring your wife, my wife will 
excort the ladies on a tour of historic Greeneville TN. 

If you are planning on coming please let me know by emailing me at 
kr2coo...@comcast.net . 

Mark Langford 
n5...@hiwaay.net 
website www.n56ml.com 


_ 
search the CorvAircraft archives at 
http://www.maddyhome.com/corvairsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from CorvAircraft, send a message to 
corvaircraft-le...@mylist.net 
Other CorvAircraft list info is at http://www.krnet.org/corvaircraft_inst.html 

CorvAircraft> Fwd: KR> fly-in

[jack.cooper2009]

Oops, I forgot to say what day. Flyin day is Saturday May 22nd.  Early arrivers 
come on Friday 21st 
Jack 



A reminder that the KR and Corvair flyin is less than a month away.  This is 
another opportunity to get together with old friends whom we see only one or 
two times a year and to meet some new friends.  There is no agenda, just get 
together and have fun talking and looking at airplanes. The flyin will be at 
(04tn) Hensley Airpark in beautiful East Tennessee. If you are flying in f rom 
a great distance and want to make a weekend of it come on Friday and stay until 
Sunday. I have some extra room to put some guest up or can provide 
transportation to a local motel. A hamburger/hotdog lunch will be served on 
Saturday, if coming early and staying late you will not go hungry. For flying 
and driving directions see http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm . or 
give me a call at 423-278-8617. If you would like to bring your wife, my wife 
will escort the ladies on a tour of historic Greeneville TN. 

If you are planning on coming please let me know by emailing me at 
kr2coo...@comcast.net .  I would like to know what day you are flying in on and 
how many in your party. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 


___ 
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 CorvAircraft archives at 
http://www.maddyhome.com/corvairsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from CorvAircraft, send a message to 
corvaircraft-le...@mylist.net 
Other CorvAircraft list info is at http://www.krnet.org/corvaircraft_inst.html 

KR> fly-in

[jack.cooper2009]

A reminder that the KR and Corvair flyin is less than a month away.  This is 
another opportunity to get together with old friends whom we see only one or 
two times a year and to meet some new friends.  There is no agenda, just get 
together and have fun talking and looking at airplanes. The flyin will be at 
(04tn) Hensley Airpark in beautiful East Tennessee. If you are flying in f rom 
a great distance and want to make a weekend of it come on Friday and stay until 
Sunday. I have some extra room to put some guest up or can provide 
transportation to a local motel. A hambur ger/hotdog lunch will be served on 
Saturday, if coming early and staying late you will not go hungry. For flying 
and driving directions see http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm . or 
give me a call at 423-278-8617. If you would like to bring your wife, my wife 
will excort the ladies on a tour of historic Greeneville TN. 

If you are planning on coming please let me know by emailing me at 
kr2coo...@comcast.net .  I would like to know what day you are flying in on and 
how many in your party. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

KR> Black Bird back home from CC17

[jack.cooper2009]

OOPs, sorry guys, I thought that last message was going directly to Dan. Guess 
I should look at the address before I hit reply. 

Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "jack.cooper2009"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2010 10:28:24 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 



Dan 



Roy has my engine for the 5th bearing but he called me sometime back and said 
that there was no backlash in the cam to crank so the crank mains had to be 
reground. He was trying to finish it up prior to CC17 and had planned to drop 
it off on his way south but as hard as he worked he had too much to do to 
finish it in time for delivery so I'm looking forward to getting it soon. I'm 
working on installing position and landing lights and finishing the wings now. 
This week I have spent a lot of time working on my neighbors Cherokee under the 
guidance of our local AI. Last time I flew it we got a high frequency tone in 
the headset which changed with power so we decided it was the alternator and it 
was due an annual so its down for the annual. We are doing a very thorough one 
because its the first annual since Reg has owned it. 



I just came in from watching a Pitts special doing aerobatics over the airpark. 
I love living in an Airpark. Its nice to live in a place where you know all 
your neighbors and like them too. 



Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2010 9:17:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: RE: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 

Jack, 

I am going to start on the fuel system changes required to use wing tanks 
and remove the header, or at least most of the header tank.  Then I am going 
to find out what the FWF forward should cost to make someone a really great 
deal, and put it up for sale.  As soon as it sells, I will take the Black 
Bird down till the new engine is installed, or as soon as I get the wing 
tanks finished, I will proceed to install the Corvair.  I was going to wait 
till after the gathering, it may still work out that way, but, I see no 
reason to let a perfectly good Corvair engine sit in my shop when it could 
be giving me many hours of wild rides.  This engine with Roy's bearing is 
pretty awesome. 

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  
See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying 
has begun. 
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC 


-Original Message- 
From: krnet-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net 
[mailto:krnet-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net] On Behalf Of 
jack.cooper2009 
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:37 PM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 



Dan 

When I read your email the first time I thought you flew back on the new 
engine but after rereading I see the new engine is waiting in the shop. Do 
you plan on installing the corvair engine anytime soon? 

Jack cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:44:38 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 

Today the Black Bird returned home from CC17, with her new engine, built by 
Roy Szarafinski, waiting for her out in my shop.  Some of you may know that 
I had to leave her down there due to weather.  George Schuld, one of the new 

Corvair fans and soon to be Corvair and KR builder, gave me a ride all the 
way to my home, on his way back home to New Jersey.  This is typical of the 
kind of people that are drawn to aviation and in particular, experimental 
aviation. 

  

One of our RV guys here in Columbia, James Clark,  offered me a ride back 
down to the Airpark, so I could fly her back home, but then, this week of 
fantastic weather came upon us, and I just had to go right away.  So I 
booked a flight on US Air into Orlando, and Arnold Holmes, CC17 host, gave 
up his morning to pick me up and then drive me and some friends to the local 

truck stop for lunch.  I did not even ask him, he just offered.  Then when I 

got back home, I needed a ride over to CAE from CUB, to pick up my car and 
get back home.  One of the founders of our chapter and all around great guy, 

Xen Motsinger,  came riding by as I was putting the plane up, and I told him 

of my problem.  Without hesitation, he said get in, and he delivered me to 
my car.   

  

Out of this bad situation that I got myself into, by not leaving CC17 early, 

came this great manifestation of goodness just busting out of people in 
aviation.  I add one more, to the many reasons that I am glad I got into 
Aviation.  As we say, it really isn't about the planes, it's the people... 
well, the planes too. 

  

  

Daniel R. Heath 

da...@windstream.net 

See N64KR at  <http://krbuilder.org/> ht

KR> Black Bird back home from CC17

[jack.cooper2009]

Dan 



Roy has my engine for the 5th bearing but he called me sometime back and said 
that there was no backlash in the cam to crank so the crank mains had to be 
reground. He was trying to finish it up prior to CC17 and had planned to drop 
it off on his way south but as hard as he worked he had too much to do to 
finish it in time for delivery so I'm looking forward to getting it soon. I'm 
working on installing position and landing lights and finishing the wings now. 
This week I have spent a lot of time working on my neighbors Cherokee under the 
guidance of our local AI. Last time I flew it we got a high frequency tone in 
the headset which changed with power so we decided it was the alternator and it 
was due an annual so its down for the annual. We are doing a very thorough one 
because its the first annual since Reg has owned it. 



I just came in from watching a Pitts special doing aerobatics over the airpark. 
I love living in an Airpark. Its nice to live in a place where you know all 
your neighbors and like them too. 



Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2010 9:17:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: RE: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 

Jack, 

I am going to start on the fuel system changes required to use wing tanks 
and remove the header, or at least most of the header tank.  Then I am going 
to find out what the FWF forward should cost to make someone a really great 
deal, and put it up for sale.  As soon as it sells, I will take the Black 
Bird down till the new engine is installed, or as soon as I get the wing 
tanks finished, I will proceed to install the Corvair.  I was going to wait 
till after the gathering, it may still work out that way, but, I see no 
reason to let a perfectly good Corvair engine sit in my shop when it could 
be giving me many hours of wild rides.  This engine with Roy's bearing is 
pretty awesome. 

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  
See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying 
has begun. 
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC 


-Original Message- 
From: krnet-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net 
[mailto:krnet-bounces+danrh=windstream@mylist.net] On Behalf Of 
jack.cooper2009 
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:37 PM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 



Dan 

When I read your email the first time I thought you flew back on the new 
engine but after rereading I see the new engine is waiting in the shop. Do 
you plan on installing the corvair engine anytime soon? 

Jack cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:44:38 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 

Today the Black Bird returned home from CC17, with her new engine, built by 
Roy Szarafinski, waiting for her out in my shop.  Some of you may know that 
I had to leave her down there due to weather.  George Schuld, one of the new 

Corvair fans and soon to be Corvair and KR builder, gave me a ride all the 
way to my home, on his way back home to New Jersey.  This is typical of the 
kind of people that are drawn to aviation and in particular, experimental 
aviation. 

  

One of our RV guys here in Columbia, James Clark,  offered me a ride back 
down to the Airpark, so I could fly her back home, but then, this week of 
fantastic weather came upon us, and I just had to go right away.  So I 
booked a flight on US Air into Orlando, and Arnold Holmes, CC17 host, gave 
up his morning to pick me up and then drive me and some friends to the local 

truck stop for lunch.  I did not even ask him, he just offered.  Then when I 

got back home, I needed a ride over to CAE from CUB, to pick up my car and 
get back home.  One of the founders of our chapter and all around great guy, 

Xen Motsinger,  came riding by as I was putting the plane up, and I told him 

of my problem.  Without hesitation, he said get in, and he delivered me to 
my car.   

  

Out of this bad situation that I got myself into, by not leaving CC17 early, 

came this great manifestation of goodness just busting out of people in 
aviation.  I add one more, to the many reasons that I am glad I got into 
Aviation.  As we say, it really isn't about the planes, it's the people... 
well, the planes too. 

  

  

Daniel R. Heath 

da...@windstream.net 

See N64KR at  <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on 
the pics 

See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 

  

  

  

___ 
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.

KR> KR Flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

KR netters 



Sending out a reminder of the KR fly-in I'm having in east Tennessee on May 22, 
2010. I would like to get a feel for who and how many plan to attend so I will 
know how to plan. For those who are planing on coming please respond to me off 
net at kr2coo...@comcast.net . I would like to know if you are flying in, or 
driving in, the number in your party,  and will you arrive on Friday , 21st or 
Sat 22nd.  Some of you have responded already but I haven't been keeping count 
so if you will kindly reply again, it will be much appreciated. Reservations 
are not necessary to attend so if there is a last minute change of plans and 
you can or can not attend, its ok. 



For those of you who have not previously heard about the flyin here are some 
more details. It will be at my home at Hensley Airpark, 
http://www.hensleyairpark.com/index.html  04TN in North East Tennessee near 
Greeneville, TN. We have 3000 ft paved runway and 1800 grass. To give incentive 
for those flying or driving from greater distance we will start on Friday May 
21st, and go through Sunday 23rd. For those planning to make a weekend of it I 
have two guest bedrooms, and plenty of floor space if you don't mind crashing 
on the floor or a couch. For campers I have two vacant lots adjoining my lot 
which can be used. There are also motels in nearby Greeneville so make your own 
reservations and I will make sure you have transportation to and from the 
motel. If you would like to bring your wife, my wife will host the ladies on a 
historic tour of Greeneville home to President Andrew Johnson and nearby 
Jonesboro Tn, Tennessee's oldest city. If you are planning a spring vacation to 
Great Smokey Mountains this would be a great starting place as Pigeon Forge is 
only about an hour away. 



Hope you can come. If you have additional questions email me. 



Jack Cooper 




 

KR> Black Bird back home from CC17

[jack.cooper2009]

Dan 

When I read your email the first time I thought you flew back on the new engine 
but after rereading I see the new engine is waiting in the shop. Do you plan on 
installing the corvair engine anytime soon? 

Jack cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:44:38 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Black Bird back home from CC17 

Today the Black Bird returned home from CC17, with her new engine, built by 
Roy Szarafinski, waiting for her out in my shop.  Some of you may know that 
I had to leave her down there due to weather.  George Schuld, one of the new 
Corvair fans and soon to be Corvair and KR builder, gave me a ride all the 
way to my home, on his way back home to New Jersey.  This is typical of the 
kind of people that are drawn to aviation and in particular, experimental 
aviation. 

  

One of our RV guys here in Columbia, James Clark,  offered me a ride back 
down to the Airpark, so I could fly her back home, but then, this week of 
fantastic weather came upon us, and I just had to go right away.  So I 
booked a flight on US Air into Orlando, and Arnold Holmes, CC17 host, gave 
up his morning to pick me up and then drive me and some friends to the local 
truck stop for lunch.  I did not even ask him, he just offered.  Then when I 
got back home, I needed a ride over to CAE from CUB, to pick up my car and 
get back home.  One of the founders of our chapter and all around great guy, 
Xen Motsinger,  came riding by as I was putting the plane up, and I told him 
of my problem.  Without hesitation, he said get in, and he delivered me to 
my car.   

  

Out of this bad situation that I got myself into, by not leaving CC17 early, 
came this great manifestation of goodness just busting out of people in 
aviation.  I add one more, to the many reasons that I am glad I got into 
Aviation.  As we say, it really isn't about the planes, it's the people... 
well, the planes too. 

  

  

Daniel R. Heath 

da...@windstream.net 

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on 
the pics 

See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 

  

  

  

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Strobe power supplies

[jack.cooper2009]

I was wondering where others have mounted their power sulpplies for the 
strobes. I have a set of aeroflash as seen at   
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/aeroflashNav.php  . I think its 
best to locate the power supply near the strobe to cut down on interference so 
I'm thinking of making an access panel on the bottom side of the wing abour 
8-12 inches from the tip. Do I need air circulating through there for cooling 
the PS and how should that be done. 

Looking for answers and pictures if you have them. I have already checked 
Langford, Jones and Heath websites and sidn't see anything. 

Jack Cooper 

KR>Vacuum

[jack.cooper2009]

 But with 280K I figure that worked out to about 4500 hours. try to get that 
out of an 
aircraft pump... 

Fred Johnson 
Reno, NV 


Fred 

I think you need to double the hour estimate. My 03 Silverado has 142600 miles 
and another feature of the odometer is an hour meter and it has 4120 hours.  
Sounds like it would be good enough for a KR. It may also need a regulator so 
as not to provide too much vacuum for the instruments. 

Jack Cooper 



Jack wrote: 



Did this pump run continously or on demand? If its on demand it may not last 
very long runninc continously. 





___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR>Vacuum

[jack.cooper2009]

Did this pump run continously or on demand? If its on demand it may not last 
very long runninc continously. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Fred Johnson"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:08:11 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: RE: KR>Vacuum 

Better yet, why not use the Ford electric vacuum pump of the `99 diesels? 
They weight about 12 ounces and barely larger than my fist. At 200 bucks 
they are a lot cheaper and lighter than an aircraft pump. And I put 280K on 
my truck before the pump went out last winter. It ran the 4x4, the heater 
controls and some of the turbo controls. I would think it could run a pair 
of gauges?? 

Fred Johnson 
Reno, NV 



Randy wrote: 

Has anyone tried to use a Chevy belt driven vacuum pump ?  They are readily 
available, reliable and reasonably compact.  They were used on the Chevy 
pickups with the 6.2 litter diesel engines.   I put well over a 100K miles 
on one with no problems.  They could be belt driven or a coupler could be 
easily made to drive them direct.  Just a thought. 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Good News, Great News, "OK its not open Friday"

[jack.cooper2009]

Jeff 

Congratulations on the new job. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Jeff York"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 1:44:21 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Good News, Great News, "OK its not open Friday" 

I just wanted to pass along some great news and thank yous to those of you who 
have been so encouraging. 
  
As some of you may know, I have had my KR2 for sale and the reason for the sale 
was due to the unfortunate demise of my marriage a few years ago, and the loss 
of my job several months ago. However, I did not want to sell my KR. 
  
I had lots of interests in my plane. lots of tire kickers but when it came 
right down to it, most probably just didn't have the funds to buy it. 
  
Last Monday, a trade deal involving a project plus cash came to me for a 
partial trade of a Dragonfly plus cash to buy my KR2. This came at a time when 
my personal funds have gotten to the point of being almost desperate to make 
some sort of deal. Well, as it turns out, the deal was just not something I 
could do. I just could not give my plane away in trade for something of such 
questionable construction quality and unknowns. 
  
Then this week, I received an offer of employment. A great offer. 
  
OK, so why am I writing this email to the KR group? 
  
Well, first I want to say thank you to all of you here who personally 
encouraged me to tread on. Those of you who shared with me that you had been in 
my dilemma before and that I could make it. I also wanted to encourage others 
who may be building or in other phases to let them know to tread on and that 
this group will help you with technical help as well as awesome encouragement. 
  
So, I am re-inspired. I am ready to get past the last four years of challenges 
caused by personal struggles. Its time to get that plane back in the air and 
enjoy life. and with a little more luck, Gods help and this forum,  I will 
continue to be a proud member of the KR group. So,  its time to get my hanger 
queen back in order and make it to the next KR gathering and this time by way 
of KR. 
  
thanks guys 


       
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> kr2 model on ebay

[jack.cooper2009]

The picture shown in this ad looks like Bill Capps KR 

Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "Dann Johnson"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Monday, February 8, 2010 4:23:37 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> kr2 model on ebay 

Maybe this is old news, but i stumbled a cross a mdodel  
 a  KR-2S ? 

Ebay item 120058142248 


Copy on the ebay item read: 
RAND ROBINSON KR-2On June 1, 1974, the KR-2, a two seat version emerged into 
the world of experimental aviation with its maiden flight. The prototype KR-2, 
N4KR, was powered by an 1834cc Revmaster, which is an otherwise stock 1600cc VW 
with 99mm cylinders. This particular engine was a single ignition version and 
used a Bendix mag and a Posa carburetor. Revmaster gives the engine a 
continuous rating of 60 hp at 3000 rpms, which is on the conservative side. Ken 
Rand, the designer/builder, obtained cruise speeds of 180mph at 3200 rpm and 
airspeeds of 200mph at higher altitudes. 
KR-2 Specifications 

Dann 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Fly-in

[jack.cooper2009]

I have had questions about motels, camping and meals so here goes. There are 
motels in Greeneville , I haven't checked their rates yet but you can check on 
line. I will provide transportation to motels for those who fly in. As for 
camping you can use the back yard and the vacant lot next to me, also the 
hangar and basement. I also have two spare bedrooms and two couches and a gas 
grill on the deck. There is a small 1/2 bath in the hangar. I plan to keep the 
meals simple, burgers and hot dogs, spaghetti , etc. We may even go to the 
Farmers Daughter Restaurant for a evening meal, I think Mark Langford and Joe 
Horton would give it a good recommendation .  I will be asking for volunteers 
to help prepare meals. If you would like to bring your wife, Sandy (my wife) 
will be glad to escort the ladies on a historic tour of Greeneville , home of 
Pres. Andrew Johnson and Jonesboro , Tennessee's oldest city. Another historic 
attraction can be seen on the downwind leg to rwy 19, Davy Crockett birth place 
State Park. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are only about 1 and 1.5 hr. drive from 
here. Fly in and drive in on Friday May 21 and Saturday  the 22. Stay until 
Sunday. 
Jack Cooper

KR> KR flyin

[jack.cooper2009]

Kr netheads    



Sitting at the computer while ago I heard an airplane overhead preforming 
aerobatics so I went outside with a lawn chair and binoculars and watches the 
airshow. Yes, I love being retired and living in an air park. I also began 
thinking about having a KR fly in here at my home in the air park sometime in 
May. I'm currently looking at the weekend of May 22, 2010 for the event. I 
would like to make it a weekend event to give incentive for more people to come 
fro m  greater distances, but I do want to keep it simple when it comes to food 
and lodging. I'm looking for feedback so if you have comments or suggestions 
that would be pertinent to the group we can discuss it on the net (just don't 
get too long winded and don't drag out the discussion too long) but personal 
questions and comments  should be made to me at kr2coo...@comcast.net . For 
location and directions go to http://www.hensleyairpark.com/directions.htm 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

KR> A Vist

[jack.cooper2009]

I flew a Cherokee from NE Tennessee to SW Tennessee the day after Christmas 
with a 45 K Headwind. I was indicating 105 knots With a true o f 110 and the 
garmin was saying 65 knots ground speed at 6500. Flew the last 1.7 hours at 
2000 ft at about 95 knot ground speed and in turbulance that made it a fight to 
maintain heading and altitude. Not a plesant flight. Flying back on the 29th 
was much better, 9500 ft. with 15 knot tail wind and very smooth, CAVU. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey Tn. 
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2010 4:50:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> A Vist 

Glenn Martin wrote: 

> I hope to hear from those others who  make their way through this neck of 
> the woods! 

I just got back from a quick flight to Tupelo.  Even with the heavy 
crosswind, it was 50 minutes there and 50  back.  I visited with prospective 
builder Patrick Fain and took him up for a ride.  So far he's the best 
newbie I've seen with a KR stick.  I let him have it and there was no change 
in attitude, altitude, or anything, and I hadn't even mentioned anything 
about pitch sensitivity to him.  He seemed to be impressed with the KR, so 
maybe we'll have another Mississippi builder soon.  And yes, I realize that 
Tupelo is nowhere near Biloxi... 

Mark Langford 
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net 
website at http://www.N56ML.com 
 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> paper pilot certificate

[jack.cooper2009]

Just got my new plastic license yesterday. 

Jack cooper 

Chuckey TN. 
- Original Message - 
From: "joe kr2s builder"  
To: corvaircr...@mylist.net, kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Friday, January 1, 2010 9:54:16 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> paper pilot certificate 

Hey Guys, 
Happy New Year, Below is an excert from n AOPA email that i got. I was not 
awear that we had to get the new plastic certs and I just thought that I may 
not be the only one. I had not changed mine from the SSN so I was able to do it 
for free. 
Copied from an AOPA email: 
  
>>Paper pilot certificates will no longer be valid after March 31, 2010, so 
>>make sure you?ve upgraded to a plastic certificate. The FAA mandated the 
>>change because it says the plastic certificates are more counterfeit 
>>resistant. Pilots can request the plastic certificate through the FAA?s Web 
>>site or by mail. The cost is $2, but if you change your pilot certificate 
>>number from your Social Security number, the switch is free. Temporary, 
>>student, and flight instructor certificates are not impacted by the rule. 
 
Senior Assisted Living 
Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. Click 
now! 
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=LO9wMpztuSQy5H5YYRjNZAAAJ1A9mk8a0luj1TJO2sh3zRLgAAYAAADNAAASUQA=
 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> linear actuator

[jack.cooper2009]

Mark and Dan 

Thanks, How much force and travel?  I'm thinking 12" travel and 150# force? Did 
you also order the wiring kit or make up your own How about a switch, does it 
come with athe wiring kit? 



Jack Cooper 

KR> linear actuator

[jack.cooper2009]

I'm looking for a linear actuator for my KR for the belly board. I know some 
are using Vans flap motor but I'm trying to avoid paying $380 for an actuator. 
I was wondering what some others are using and what the travel time is on them. 
I have been looking on ebay and there are some there very reasonably priced but 
some say travel time is 11 MM per sec, and I think that is too slow. Others 
don't have a travel time listed. All suggestions appreciated. 



Jack Cooper 

Chuckey TN. 

KR> Oshkosh 2010

[jack.cooper2009]

Phil 

A friend and I are planning our first visit to Oshkosh and hope to meet you 
there. If your travels take you through upper East Tennessee please plan on 
dropping in to Hensley Airpark for a visit. I have plenty of room to put you up 
for a day or a week and would be honored to have you as a guest. 



Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "Phillip Matheson"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 1:54:11 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Oshkosh 2010 

Air New Zealand is landing a 747 at Oshkosh 2010, arriving at Wittman 
Airfield approximately 13:00 Monday 26th July 

I have BOOKED my flight!!!( well paid the deposits) 

I have 4 weeks holidays, as yet have no idea if I will be staying any longer 
in the USA after Oshkosh, I hope to. I will do some planning over the next 
few months. 

Thanks to Glenda's McElwee, I will be camping with them. 

If all goes well I will see you there. 

Thanks again Glenda. 

Phil Matheson 
SAAA Ch. 20  http://www.saaa20.org/ 
VH-PKR 
Australia 

EMAIL:   phillipmathe...@bigpond.com 
KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com 


--- 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 
- Original Message -   


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> DA sander

[jack.cooper2009]

For $30 it will save a lot of work. I have used mine on wood and all kinds of 
sanding. Wore one out on a KR. 
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=da+sander 

Jack Cooper 

KR> (no subject)

[jack.cooper2009]

If I were building a new work table I would consider Advanteck which is a 
particle board type of subflooring. Its very heavy, tongue and groove and makes 
a good smooth surface for a floor and I think it would make a good tabletop. 

Jack Cooper 

Chuckey Tn. 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Shoulder harness attach point

[jack.cooper2009]

When Gene Byrd crashed his KR2S a few years ago his harness was attached to the 
rear fuselage, I'm not sure exactly where or how but he walked away from the 
crash with a small cut to the forehead and bruses across his sholders caused by 
the belts. There is no way to say what the results would have been if they were 
attached to the shelf because it appears to still be attached to the fuselage. 
His bruises healed rather quickly. Judge for yourself.  Pictures of his crash. 

http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/byrdcrash.html 

Jack Cooper

KR> Careful what you carry with you

[jack.cooper2009]

I plan to have a survival knife aid a few other items in my airplane. Maybe it 
should be labeles survivak kit because if I'm searched on an airport it may 
cause some problems. Like you said, this country is going plain stupid. 



Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: mfreem...@indy.rr.com 
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 10:24:19 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Careful what you carry with you 

Hi guys and girls; 

My eye surgery went perfect and took less than an hour, oh I'm so glad that's 
all over with. 

Hey, a word of warning. Watch what you carry with you while you are flying! If 
your not already aware. 

As they were cutting my clothes off of me on the runway, one of the EMT's was 
going through my pockets and found my little 2" Swiss Army pocket knife that I 
use for everything, mostly manicuring my nails and he asked the senior EMT 
about reporting it to Homeland Security. I didn't here his answer but they 
confiscated my knife anyway but the police haven't been here to arrest me yet. 
This country is going plain stupid. 
Well anyway, have a great week everybody. 
Myron D. Freeman 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> automatic unsubscriptions

[jack.cooper2009]

Mark 

I was flying yesterday and monitering 122.9 and thought for sure I heard 56 
Mike Lima.  Could it have been you??? 

Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "KRnet" , "Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft" 
 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:06:52 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> automatic unsubscriptions 

NetHeads, 

Just about every day, the list automatically unsubscribes one or two people 
because of "excessive bounces".  A "bounce" is a returned mail that was 
undeliverable...no server to send it to.  This is usually due to your ISP 
(internet service provider) having connection problems, their mail server is 
down, or some other reason why the rest of the world can't get email to your 
box.  Sometimes it's because you've closed your account without unsubscribing, 
and that's why the mechanism is there, to stop sending email to dead email 
boxes.  Why bother, you ask?  Because in an effort to prevent spamming, big 
email providers like AOL will blacklist an entire domain (like mylist.net), if 
they get a lot of bounces from difference account names on the same 
domain...because it might be a shotgun blast of "hail Mary" email sent to 
a...@aol.com   through z...@aol.com in the hopes of duping a few folks into 
their scam, or whatever. 

The point of all this is that the system will automatically unsubscribe you, 
and it usually happens at 5PM CST, which is something like 11PM GMT.   Quite 
often the next thing that happens is that I get an email - why did "I" 
unsubscribe somebody...what did they do that made me mad enough to throw them 
off the list?  I hope I'm not really perceived by most as being that way.  
Usually you just have to subscribe again, and hope that your ISP gets its act 
together a little better and quits bouncing your email.  I've noticed that some 
rural areas in the US, and places like OZ and SA where internet connections or 
ISP diligence may be a llittle lacking, and I completely understand that.  Just 
send an email to krnet-j...@mylist.net and you'll be right back on again. 
Notice though that things have changed a little when rejoining...The list does 
require a "real" name, address, phone number, and a sentence or two as to why 
you want to join the list before I'll let you back on, mainly to prevent 
spammers from subscribing, and also so I have some idea of who some of you are 
who refuse to put sign your emails with some clue of who or where you are.  But 
don't take it personally. 

It was a perfect flying day in the Southeast today, so I flew over Tennessee, 
almost to South Carolina, just taking in the scenery.  I also took a few 
pictures, one of which is at the top of 
http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/sunsets/ ... 

Mark Langford 
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net 
website at http://www.N56ML.com 
 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> N1852Z returns to the air

[jack.cooper2009]

Robert 

Thanks for your service to our country. Glad you returned home safely and are 
back in the air. 

Jack Cooper 

U.S. Army Retired 
- Original Message - 
From: robert7...@aol.com 
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7:50:51 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> N1852Z returns to the air 

Jeff Scott sent me a note asking if I was back, so I figured I would  let 
everyone know I'm finally home from  my latest military deployment  to Iraq 
and that my KR2S is back in the air.  But I didn't get  home until last 
Tuesday the 29 of Sep, so I've missed two KR Gatherings in a  row, and yes I 
was 
bummed. I've stayed on the KR Digest and I did see where "Old  Blue" and the 
one other plane crashed, very sad news but good to see Dan is  recovering 
well. 
  
Just this week I managed to get N1852Z back in the air. I had to replace   
the entire exhaust system due to corrosion and age. I bought a few tubes from 
 Steve Bennett welded it myself. Yesterday was her 1st real flight in over 
a year  after a thorough Annual Inspection. She was happy to see air under 
her wings  again and so was I.   
  

Deployment went very well. Things in Iraq are in much better shape than my   
deployment in 2005. The Surge did a good job of cleaning out the bad guys, 
and  the Iraqi Security Forces are now in charge in all the cities. While it 
will  never be perfect, the violence levels are pretty low compared with 
previous  years. 
  
I'm taking a month vacation before I head back to work at my engineering   
job. I dropped by there yesterday and it looks like no issues with going 
back.  The economy has caused some layoffs, but my job was held for me. 
  
Thanks, 
  
Rob Schmitt 
N1852Z 
Kansas City, MO 
_www.robert7721.com_ (http://www.robert7721.com) 
  

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> strobe

[jack.cooper2009]

I also found a Great Planes aircraft strobe kit. Sells for 32.95 + Shipping. 
$20 includes shipping. 



Jack Cooper 

KR> Carb parts

[jack.cooper2009]

While organizing my hangar I came across three parts for a Stromberg carb. I no 
longer have that carb, I sold it to someone but I don't remember who. If you 
will remind me I'll send them to you. Otherwise the first who emails me that 
they want them gets them, no charge.The parts are 

P/N 07-00684 Stromberg jet NAS3A1 

P/N 2523047 Delrin needle 

P/N 07-02202 Precision washer P15344 



Jack Cooper 

KR> Home

[jack.cooper2009]

Just to let everyone know, Jcak Cooper and Reg Corkum arrived home at Hensley 
Airpark at 6:30 PM eastern Saturday after a 3.5 hr flight.Only had very slight 
deviations from course near home to dodge some rain showers and had to change 
altitude tow times to maintain cloud clearance. Hope everyone has an uneventful 
trip back home and thanks for a good time. Chris, thanks for the use of the 
van. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> Gathering weather

[jack.cooper2009]

Can you video that un-rain dance and put it on the net so we all can do it. I 
flew 1.5 hrs today and had a few drops of rain on the windshield as we made out 
final traffic pattern th Hensley Airpark. Forcast says rain all week so I hope 
we can work our way around the rain thursday afternoon. 

Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 



I have a lot of American Indian blood in me, guess I will have to be the one to 
do the un-rain dance! 
Larry H. 




I've been checking the weather for the Gathering and it has gone from 
rain to sunny and back to "iffy" with chance of rain.  Someone needs 
to make a sacrifice to the weather Gods. :-(  Who's going to step up 
to the alter? :-) 

Larry Flesner 


___ 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Gathering

[jack.cooper2009]

Just a reminder to those who expressed a desire to take a BFR at the gathering, 
Bring your logbook. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> FlightPrep

[jack.cooper2009]

Dan 

http://adds.aviationweather.gov/metars/ 

This is where I get metar. You can select raw format or translated. Are you 
going to stop by on the way to the gathering? Overnight invitation is still 
open, even though I won't be leaving to the gathering until late afternoon.I 
enjoyed your pictures. 

Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 8:15:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> FlightPrep 

I am trying to use FlightPrep.  It is a free tool, so I feel bad about 
complaining about it, but there are some things that I cannot figure out how 
to do.  May one of you can answer these questions. 

  

How do I get that weather metar gobbledygook in plain English, so I am sure 
that I understand what it is saying.   

How do I see a forecast of the weather along my route, 5 days out? 

Is it possible to see how long a "leg" is on the route? 

Why does the elevation change in the bottom panel, way before it is time to 
descend? 

  

Am I the only one who needs help?  I think this is a great tool, but if you 
don't know how to use it, then... 

  

Thanks, 

  

  

Daniel R. Heath 

da...@windstream.net 

See N64KR at   http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on 
the pics 

  

  

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> One week to the Gathering!

[jack.cooper2009]

I should get LONGEST FLIGHT for flying there in a Cherokee. Just kidding but my 
friend coming with me has an appointment on Thursday so it will be a mid 
afternoon launch for us arriving probably around 6:00 PM or later. We will need 
a ride to the Holiday Inn. I'm sure we will find a ride around the camp fire. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Jeff Scott"  
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 3:17:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> One week to the Gathering! 

I'll be launching in the KR tomorrow morning on a week+ of vacation with a 
planned stop for the KR Gathering next weekend.  Do I get farthest flown if I 
fly in to Mt Vernon, on a circle route via IA and MN?  ;o) 

-Jeff Scott 
Los Alamos, NM 


-- Original Message -- 
KRnetHeads, 

It just occured to me that we're down to a week away from the KR Gathering.  
Diehards will show up on Thursday.  I certainly intend to, weather permitting. 
More Gathering details are at http://www.krgathering.org/ . 

Also, I was checking KRnet links and ran across Jeff Scott's modification page, 
which I hadn't seen for a while.  Very interesting stuff, and his wing root 
fairing is about as light as you could make one, and as simple and easy to make 
as I could imagine.  It's at http://www.vla.com/jscott/kr/2005mods.html with 
links on the page. 

See y'all at the Gathering... 

Mark Langford 


 
Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! 
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYbmOeG0j4Y8QnEOUv9AL84Q47tUCz6sjfw4bM1rCgPkwlKES1C/
 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Can't stop "Flying Again"

[jack.cooper2009]

Dan Heath wrote. 
  Think about it, you drive by the airport on your way to 
work every day, or you could, and there is an airplane waiting there for 
you.  It is yours and all you have to do is pull it out, fire it up and take 
off.  Oh, how cool is that.   



Dan 

If only I had a flyable KR I could do you one better. Get up from the breakfast 
table with a cup of coffee, walk through a door and you are in the hangar with 
a KR. If only I had a flyable KR. How cool would that be? 

Jack Cooper 

___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Was Flying again, now EGTs

[jack.cooper2009]

I'm flying a Cherokee 140 that does not have EGT but does have a CHT. The gauge 
has a a star sy mbol on it but I dont reallly know what it means. One day while 
I was leaning the CHT went above the star so I richened the mixture back below 
it. Is CHT an effective instrument for leaning? There are no colored markings 
on the CHT. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:47:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> Was Flying again, now EGTs 

Jeff Scott wrote: 

> EGT temps really aren't important unless you are worrying about melting 
> down your exhaust pipes.  They vary depending on altitude, mixture, RPM, 
> and engine.  The actual number isn't important, but is typically used 
> only to measure the current EGT reading vs Peak EGT reading. 

Yep, I was planning on going into more detail when I started writing that 
reply, but ended up hitting the "send" button before shutting the computer 
off, not realizing I really hadn't finished it yet.  I'd have hoped that Dan 
(and others on the list) have figured out what their peak EGTs are under 
different throttle conditions, in order to get a feel for what's normal and 
what's way too rich (much lower EGTs).  Just to make sure the carb is set up 
properly and has a full mixture range, it'd be prudent to make sure you 
could find a peak value and have enough mixture control to make the mixture 
leaner on either side of peak temperature, by both going richer and leaner 
than peak EGT. 

Some people are probably flying way too rich and don't even know it, which 
can lead to heavy carbon deposits and shorter cylinder wear due to 
"washdown" from excess fuel.  Flying without an EGT meter is a recipe for 
that kind of problem, because you'd really have no idea what your mixture 
is, although I suppose you could adjust it by finding max speed at a given 
throttle setting, come to think of it, again assuming you get less power at 
both the lean and rich sides of max speed. 

Of course some folks are flying without a mixture control at all, so maybe 
I'm just getting all worked up over nothing, but I'd think judicious leaning 
would save enough fuel to make a real difference over the life of the 
airplane to justify a "proper" aircraft carb.  Well that's another can of 
worms better left tighly closed... 

Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL 
mail: N56ML "at" hiwaay.net 
website: www.N56ML.com 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Goof Off

[jack.cooper2009]

You may be thinnking of Goo Gone. It is for removing glue residue left from 
removing labels and such. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "pshows"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:33:25 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Goof Off 

Guys: 
  There was a discussion about goof off to remove old protective covering 
from a canopy, where can it be obtained?  I have tried Wal-Mart, lowes and 
other building suppliers to no avail. 
Thanks 
IHS 
PatS 
Seminary, MS 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> biannual review

[jack.cooper2009]

For those who are interested in getting a biannual review at the gathering, be 
sure to bring your logbook. It requires an endorsement. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> Motivation

[jack.cooper2009]

Mark 

You did maintain 2000 feet horizontal clearance from these clouds coming down 
didn't you. I took my CFI re-certification check ride today and yes I passed. 
Seems like it was a lot harder to pass than the first time I took a CFI ck 
ride. My last CFI ticket expired in 1973 so things have changed since then, 
especially me. I don't like to study as much as I have over the past few days. 
Hope to fly a Cherokee to the gathering so if anyone needs a biannual review, 
let me know. 

Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones"  
To: "KR Net" , "Corvair Net"  
Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2009 9:47:25 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> Motivation 

Do you guys and gals need some motivation. Take a look at this link and you 
will see why I love my Corvair powered KR so much. 
http://www.flykr2s.com/photo.html 

Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
Stevens Point, WI 
E-mail: flyk...@charter.net 
Web: www.flykr2s.com 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> O2 Requirements

[jack.cooper2009]

In Army flight school after a course in altitude physiology, we went into an 
altitude chamber. I don't remember what altitude we were at but our assignment 
was to write our name over and over and to put our mask on when we felt 
hypoxia's. I remember thinking I should put a mask on then thought to myself, I 
feel fine. Next thing I knew the instructor was holding a mask on my face. You 
could tell from my hand writing that I was getting very hypoxic but the 
euphoric feeling was telling me I was OK. 12500 is my service ceiling without 
oxygen, maybe a little higher for short periods of time. 



Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "glenda mcelwee"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 12:51:16 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> O2 Requirements 

 The military requirements for oxygen are more strict than the FAA's 
requirements.  Military pilots are younger and in better physical shape that 
the average civilian pilot.  If they need oxygen, it's a good idea for us as 
well. 

     Each individual is affected differently by the lack of sufficient oxygen.  
Take a High Altitude Physiology Course such as offered by the FAA in Oklahoma 
City or The one at  
the Aviation Physiology Training Unit at Tyndall AFB in Florida. ( See my web 
page: 
 http://www.awesometrvl.com/high_altitude_flight_physiology.htm ) 

 In a training course, each person gets to see the effects of oxygen 
deprivation on themselves.  Ability to do simple math and reasoning problems, 
color blindness, loss of coordination, etc..  It will make you a believer in 
oxygen systems. 

Glenda 



--- On Thu, 8/6/09, Teate, Stephen  wrote: 

From: Teate, Stephen  
Subject: KR> O2 Requirements 
To: "KRnet"  
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 11:34 AM 

I always heard the story of how the FAA came up with the requirements 
for supplemental oxygen being a middle aged DC-3 crew that was 
"observed" during flight at altitude. I can't help but picture a couple 




       
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> wore out

[jack.cooper2009]

Dan Freeman said- 
"I flew a Maule yesterday and it wore me out." 

I flew a Cherokee 140 yesterday for 1.5 hrs. with a friend who is a designated 
examiner as a phase check for renewing my CFI. My altitude control was 
atrocious, my maneuvers were about as bad. I was also wore out. Got a new 
battery for the KR yesterday, installed it and turned the master and ignition 
on and heard the furl pumps clicking so I have officially started working on 
the KR again. Still have a lot of other projects to do around the house so KR 
work will be at a slow pace for a while. 

See all you at the gathering. 

Jack Cooper

KR> Oshkosh

[jack.cooper2009]

I have never been to Oshkosh but I do intend to go some day/year. I have been 
to Sun-N-Fun several times and will continue to go, maybe not every year but I 
will return because aviation, to me, is much more than just a KR. 2009 will be 
my 10th year coming to the KR gathering. My KR is not y et flying and I have to 
say I learn something new each time I go to the gathering. The first few years 
was to learn about KR but now it is more people and the friends I have made 
over the years that continues to draw me to the gathering. The KR is a 
wonderful airplane but the people who build and fly the KR are great people and 
fun to be around. 

Jack Cooper 

KR> New house update

[jack.cooper2009]

First thing, I'm not talking of replacing the KR gathering. It is (IMHO) idealy 
located so that east and west coasters can make it. East Tennessee would be a 
very long flight for west coast residents, although they would be more than 
welcome if they want to fly in.  I'm trying to get a feel of when it should be, 
and yes it may be 2009 or 2010. This is a busy time of year with Oshkosh, the 
gathering and then the  holidays so doesn't leave much time for a fly-in so 
maybe spring 2010 would be better. 



Jack Cooper 


- Original Message - 
From: "M&C"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 9:01:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> New house update 


  Jack, you are talking 2010 right not 2009 

  Mike Turner 
  Edgewood NM 

  - Original Message - 
  From: jack.cooper2009 
  To: KRnet 
  Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 6:40 PM 
  Subject: Re: KR> New house update 








  I have been thinking of a KR fly-in and would like some feedback from you KR 
netheads. . 






___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> New house update

[jack.cooper2009]

Lee 

You are only the second one to respond to my invitation for a flyin and the 
first  one to respond suggested October, so i havent set a date yet. How are 
you doing on the KR? 

Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: "Lee Parker"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 12:21:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> New house update 

When is the fly-in?  You built it we will come.. 

--- On Wed, 7/8/09, jack.cooper2009  wrote: 


From: jack.cooper2009  
Subject: KR> New house update 
To: "KRnet"  
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 11:43 PM 




As promised I have finally gotten around to doing my last New house update. You 
can view it at 
http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse6.html 

I have been thinking of a KR fly-in and would like some feedback from you KR 
netheads. When would be a good time for it and who would plan on attending. If 
y ou don't have to have a fly ing KR, you can drive in. I'm located in North 
East Tennessee near Greeneville, between Johnson City and Knoxville. 04TN 
Hensley Airpark. www.hensleyairpark.com   With Oshkosh at the end of July and 
KR gathering in September Would 3rd Sat in August be pushing things too much?  
Oct, Nov, next spring??? I'm retired so if some of you would like to come in on 
Friday and stay until Sunday I can arrange transportation to a motel or bring 
camping gear and camp in the hangar or back yard. Lets put our heads together 
and plan something. 



Jack Cooper 
___ 
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 

KR> New house update

[jack.cooper2009]

As promised I have finally gotten around to doing my last New house update. You 
can view it at 
http://www.jackandsandycooper.com/newhouse6.html 

I have been thinking of a KR fly-in and would like some feedback from you KR 
netheads. When would be a good time for it and who would plan on attending. If 
y ou don't have to have a fly ing KR, you can drive in. I'm located in North 
East Tennessee near Greeneville, between Johnson City and Knoxville. 04TN 
Hensley Airpark. www.hensleyairpark.com   With Oshkosh at the end of July and 
KR gathering in September Would 3rd Sat in August be pushing things too much?  
Oct, Nov, next spring??? I'm retired so if some of you would like to come in on 
Friday and stay until Sunday I can arrange transportation to a motel or bring 
camping gear and camp in the hangar or back yard. Lets put our heads together 
and plan something. 



Jack Cooper

KR> A week of no KR

[jack.cooper2009]

Mark Jones, you make me jealous, a week on a beautiful lake with fish and 
airplanes, then come home to fly a KR.  I spent the week working on hangar 
doors and moving boxes. I did get in a couple of hours of flying one working on 
getting a CFI renewed and another flying with a friend so I guess I can't 
complain too much. I have started to look at the KR trying to figure out where 
I left off and where to start working again. I have also spent some time trying 
to get my hardware organized. Someone gave me some metal hardware cabinets so I 
have repainted them and transferring my hardware from the old plastic 
organizers to the metal ones. One of my organizers was completely spilled out 
in moving so I have a lot of sorting to do. 

Jack Cooper 
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Jones"  
To: "KR Net" < krnet @ mylist .net>, " Corvair Net" < corvaircraft @ mylist 
.net> 
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2009 11:09:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: KR> A week of no KR 

I just returned from vacation and I had the KR jitters so I went on a hour 
sunset flight. Danced around the clouds at 8000' and watched a beautiful 
sunset. The following link will show you just how bad I had it last week. 

http :// www .flykr2s.com/photo. html 


Mark Jones (N886MJ) 
Stevens Point, WI 
E-mail: flyk...@charter.net 
Web: www .flykr2s.com 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http :// www . maddyhome .com/ krsrch /index. jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet , send a message to KRnet -leave@ mylist .net 
please see other KRnet info at http :// www . krnet .org/info. html 

KR> Wing Assembly Progress - NEW MANUFACTURER

[jack.cooper2009]

Steve 

Glad to hear you will be at the gathering, we missed you last year. Also very 
good to know you are in the KR business, I  hope you do well with it. It would 
be good if you could sell plans even if you had to mark up the price a few 
bucks for your shipping and handling cost. I think most people would rather pay 
a few bucks extra and know that they will get the plans in a timely manner. 

Jack Cooper 

- Original Message - 
From: "Stephen Glover"  
To: "KRnet"  
Sent: Friday, July 3, 2009 1:31:11 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: RE: KR> Wing Assembly Progress - NEW MANUFACTURER 

Hi Tim, 

Yes, still have the EZ.  Finally finished the engine overhaul and am 
currently breaking it in.  My oil temps are still running high.  I am 
planning on being at the Gathering this year.  I just am not sure if I will 
be flying or bringing product.  I may demonstrate the "Box to Boat" concept 
during the Gathering and build one right there. We would sell it to anyone 
wanting a jump start on their project. 

Regards, 

Steve 



-Original Message- 
From: krnet-bounces+n925sg=cox@mylist.net 
[mailto:krnet-bounces+n925sg=cox@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Tim 
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:02 AM 
To: KRnet 
Subject: Re: KR> Wing Assembly Progress - NEW MANUFACTURER 

Right-on  Steve!   You still have your' EZ? 

CldLk-Tim 

- Original Message - 
From: "Stephen Glover"  
To: "'KRnet'"  
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:38 PM 
Subject: RE: KR> Wing Assembly Progress - NEW MANUFACTURER 



-Original Message- 
Subject: Re: KR> Wing Assembly Progress 

At 07:45 PM 7/1/2009, you wrote: 
>Howdy all, 
> 
>I have been making good progress on my wing assembly: 
>Scott 
END 
 
--- 

Well, since the subject of wings has come up, I might as well let the cat 
out of the bag.  In addition to Dan D's wing skins, Rand-Robinson wing skins 
are also available and much more affordable than previously listed. 

I have recently acquired all tooling/ molds for all prefabricated components 
for the KR series of aircraft.  This includes canopy frames, turtle decks, 
wing skins, fuels tank, Revmaster Kr-2 and KR-2S and standard KR 2 cowlings, 
basically all of it.  Jeanette and I have reached an agreement where as I 
will now own the mold and will produce/ supply components, parts, and 
possibly more.  Further details will have to wait until Jeanette returns 
from her trip at the end of July for the details to be ironed out. 

We plan on offering several services from builder's assistance to assembly 
of aircraft right here in our facility.  Once we have had a chance to finish 
setting up shop, Parts and supplies should be more readily available and 
communication a bit easier.  We are working on a web site so those who wish 
to do so can order online. 

The parts have previously been constructed from honey comb and pre-preg 
which has kept the price climbing.  They are pretty parts and great if going 
on a Lancair but it is over kill for the KR series of aircraft as well as 
builders budgets.  The new parts will be Last-a-foam core and vacuum bagged. 
Still plenty strong and light as evidenced by Dan Diehl's wing skins.  We 
will be using epoxy as opposed to vinylester resin. 

There are several other exciting thing planned which include "Box to Boat 
TM" fast build kits you can assemble in 2 to 3 days. There will be very 
limited jigging and you will be ready for your plywood skins in no time. 

Well, there it is lots of new exciting stuff in the works.  If anyone is in 
need of any prefab or custom parts just send me an e-mail off the net and I 
we'll get you rolling (or flying as the case may be.J ) 

Happy Building! 


Steve Glover 
Former KR-2 N902G 
Corona, CA 
kr...@cox.net 



___ 
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 


___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> Plexiglas Spray Lat Removal

[jack.cooper2009]

You may want to try a micromesh kit. You should be able to get it from Wicks or 
Spruce. 

Jack 
- Original Message - 
From: mplane...@aol.com 
To: kr...@mylist.net 
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:52:46 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: KR> Plexiglas Spray Lat Removal 


On the subject, mine is also RR 1997, but I have a nice scratch in the center, 
fairly deep appx. 1" long. Anyone have a way to fix it? 
___ 
Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 
to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net 
please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html 

KR> test

[jack.cooper2009]

I'm receiving no email from KR net. I'm sure its not that slow so it must be my 
server. 



Jack 

KR> KR in the hangar

[jack.cooper2009]

Well I have been in the new home for about 2 weeks now so today I moved the KR 
into its new hangar. Unfortunately it is having to share the hangar with a lot 
of boxes that haven't been unpacked so there still isn't too much working room. 
It had been in a neighbors hangar across the runway for about a year and 8 
months and has had no attention so when I brought her home the first thing I 
did was pull the cowling off and rinse off the complete airplane and engine to 
remove months of dust and bird droppings. Now to figure out where I left off. 



  I took my BFR last week and am supposed to fly with a neighbor in a cherokee 
tomorrow, weather premitting. My neighbor with the Cherokee does not have his 
private license yet so I will start on renewing my CFI next week so I can give 
him some lessons. Flying a spam can  is better than no flying. 



I would like to have a KR fly-in some weekend but still have a lot of setteling 
to do before I'll be ready for that. 



I promise to do another new house update soon. Now what box did I put the 
camera in??? 



Jack Cooper 



PS My new email address is kr2coo...@comcast.net