KR> Friday & Bummed Out.
I know you guys have seen a lot of hype from me in the last two weeks on my first flights reports. I have really enjoyed giving them to you but it is with great dismay that I must be forced to vacate the world of aviation. You see, I have reported that everything with my flights had been beyond perfect. Well...truth is that I actually scared myself so bad to the point that I have decided to sell my plane. My family has also been pushing me to sell as they fear the possibilities of losing me or even being injured severely. This decision has left me feeling very empty as I know I have made many great friends over the last seven years. For more information and specifications on the sale of my plane, please click on the following link: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/4sale.html Mark Jones (N886MJ3.6 flight hours) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com <mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at <http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html>
KR> For Sale?
If they do, I will throw in a headset -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Steven Phillabaum Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 8:40 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> For Sale? Be careful, someone might really pay you what you asked. You wouldn't want anything else now. P.S. I need engine parts.. Steven Phillabaum KR2S; 5048; corvair; Auburn, Alabama ___ 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> For Sale?
Sorry, but with the price of gas, I can not afford to throw in a tank of gas. If I do, the price goes up considerably..service charges will be implemented. -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Orma Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 8:58 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> For Sale? You might as well add a full tank of gas. But how that we know that you will sell, it's just a matter of getting your price down. Orma ___ 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> Video of First Flight
Sorry. I won't budge. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 8:08 AM Subject: RE: KR> Video of First Flight > Hey, Mark J; > > Would you take just $100,000 for it instead? > > PG > > > ___ > 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> Sound
Orma, that is a nice clip. You said you were passing over Dalton. Is that Dalton, GA? Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 7:59 AM Subject: KR> Sound > Since some of you on the net like sound, I uploaded a short clip on my web site > > http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com > > Or you can go directly to the new clip at. > > http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/TweetyPassing.wmv > > I'm sure there are a lot of KR people out there who would like to see more clips of KR's, I don't have a huge resource of web space, but I would be willing to host a few short clips. Contact me off net if interested. > > Orma > Southfield, MI > N110LR Tweety, old enough to drink this year > Flying and more flying, to the gathering or bust > http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.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> Pre Flight
This morning I headed to the airport to do some flying behind a Warp Drive 3-blade prop that I installed last night. This is one of the prop bank props and is a 52" diameter. I set the pitch at 19° which is equal to 54" pitch. Anyway, my static rpms yielded the same as my 2-blade Sterba 56x64 prop. The big difference in static was that with the Warp Drive set at 54" pitch, I could not hold the plane still at full static rpm. The brakes would not keep the plane from creeping forward. With the Sterba 56x64 I could easily keep the plane from moving. I then taxied to the beginning of the runway to do a pre-flight run up. Rpm set, all temps looking good, right ignition - check, left ignition - ENGINE DIED. The engine would run fine on my right ignition but would die if I flipped the switch to the left ignition. I taxied back to the hanger and started troubleshooting. The culprit was a set of closed points. This distributor has 34 running hours alternating between ignition systems. I did not have the correct allen wrench with me to reset the gap so I will do that on my next trip to the airport. I have sent my Sterba 56x64 back to Sterba for re-pitching. It will be a 54x54 when I get it back. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Wynne Assembly Plant and YYYYEEEEHHHHAAAA !
Bill, what prop are you running today? Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 8:51 PM Subject: Re: KR> Wynne Assembly Plant and ! > Ive helped WW out in the past and hope to do more here in the very near > future - like next week. I know that a lot of people would like to be able to > get all the "small stuff" from WW directly but it is the fact that everyone > seems to make a different installation that makes it difficult to have a "kit". > There is a firewall forward kit becoming available for the Zenair 601 and > that includes everything needed - just a bolt on kit. We have a good start on > the KR2 firewall forward kit but not there yet. We have the mounts and are > upgrading a cowling and starter package for it that will reduce hoses and oil > modifications. Just be patient. > A lot of Corvair KR guys went with a rear starter package which > necesitates a lot of customizing and personalized work. As well, I have found that > most KR folk dont want to spend the $ for a finished package and want to save > money by designing their own. That is why wing skins and preformed parts > dont sell as well. They do require a lot of investment and the person > developing them should be paid accordingly but a lot of us are cheapskates. > myself included (under 8500.00 so far in mine). > > > I went out today for the first flight in almost a month. Like I mentioned > before I was doing some mods and cleanup - inspection - work. Beautiful - > 6:30 - sunset - 65 degrees - Took off and noticed I climbed like a > bansheegap seals must have helpedreduced power to 3400...climed to 3000 and > leveled off. At 3400 showed an average of 154 mph...not bad. Full power showed > 175 mph - again not too bad...but then i noticed that my rpms had increased > from full power on previous flight of 3800 to this time a 3900 peak full > power. I gained 100 rpm with my mods but very little in mph. I know for sure a > new prop will have to be checked out. I hope my reconditioned prop gets here > soon to test out. I think that in the last three hundred rpms that I have > run out of prop efficiency. I know this baby has a lot more it can give but > I just need testing time. I came down from 3000 and shot a straight in > approach on 35, on final doing 165 and slowing down to a greaser landing at > 50mph. And this at night...The panel lights work better now and having strobes > helps the tower find me. I wont do very much night flying since I dont have > and attitude indicator yet but it will be nice for landing after dusk and > leaving out early in the mornings on clear days. For now it is ready for Sun N > Fun. Time to put on a few more hours.. see some more sunsets... > 41768 - Bill > ___ > 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> Warp Drive Prop
I just returned from the airport after yet another YE HAA flight. A perfect day for flying. I just may have to go back and watch the sun set from 3000'. Anyway, I flew the 52" diameter three blade Warp Drive set at 17° which is equal to 48" pitch. The take off roll was much shorter than the 56x64 Sterba prop I was flying. Cruise was 135mph at 3500' and an rpm of 2950. I like the Warp Drive with the exception that I noticed more vibration with it than with my wooden prop. I sent the wood prop to Ed Sterba to get it re-pitched to a 54x54. When I get it back, It will go back on my plane. Once I fly the new Sterba prop and performance is still lacking, I will bite the bullet and buy me an Ellison EFS3A carburetor and sell the EFS2 I am currently flying. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> prop extension
Aircraft Spruce sells prop spacers in thicknesses from 1/16" to 3/8" pre drilled. They are on page 171 of the 2003-2004 catalog. $21.40 for the 3/8". You could stack then but you probably would fare better having a machine shop make you one like Langford suggested. Mark Jones (N886MJ4.1 flight hours) Wales, WI melloflyer wrote: > Does anyone out there have a prop extension, either 1 inch or 1 3/4 inch > for > sale or know of a source?
KR> Crosswinds part 2
Wow, what a story. I am heading to the airport in one hour and our winds are similar to yours right now. Hopefully they will calm down so I can get a little air time in. Glad you made it back ok. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Orma Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 2:52 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Crosswinds part 2 Hello Net After accepting an invite from Keith, another KR net member to come to Lansing MI for lunch, I went to the airport KPTK and hopped into the KR and off we go. The wind at Pontiac was 160 at 11 and the runway was 090. No problem getting off. Up up and away, heading to Mason Jewett KTEW airport just south of Lansing. I made the trip at 3500 MSL with a heading of 260. The air at 3500 was about 15kts and was not too bumpy. As I descended to Mason, the air got real bumpy, the KR was weathervaining and rolling all over the place. I attempted the landing twice and both times aborted, finally deciding to return to KPTK. On the way back I landed at another airport with a larger runway and managed it without too much difficulty. My take off was nearly a disaster. The wind was 90 degrees to the runway at 15 gusting to 23. Not wanting to stay all night, I elected to depart. I kept the tail down to gain more speed before liftoff, and that was not enough. I ran out of right aileron and did not have enough to keep that wing down. The KR came off the ground in ground effect and the spoiled wing lifted until I reached about 15 feet and then I rolled into the wind faster then I could correct. I have never had a take off that was that bad. All in all, I would say that in the future I will stick with 10 @ 90. The gust was too much for the KR. When I got back to KPTK, the controller asked if I wanted runway 090 Left or Right, I replied that I wanted runway 180. The wind was 220 at 10. What an adventure. Orma Southfield, MI N110LR Tweety, old enough to drink this year Flying and more flying, to the gathering or bust http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.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> Crosswinds part 2
The flight report that Orma gave today about crosswinds was the kind of report that we can gain much wisdom from . I too went to the airport to fly and all I did was to taxi to the pump, fill em up, and taxi back to the hanger. My crosswinds were 90° across 12-15 gusting 18. I decided not to chance it thanks to Orma's story. So instead of flying, I took the time to go over my plane thoroughly. Now I am ready for the next window of opportunity. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 3:12 PM Subject: RE: KR> Crosswinds part 2 > Wow, what a story. I am heading to the airport in one hour and our winds are > similar to yours right now. Hopefully they will calm down so I can get a > little air time in. Glad you made it back ok. > > Mark Jones > > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On > Behalf Of Orma > Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 2:52 PM > To: KRnet > Subject: KR> Crosswinds part 2 > > > Hello Net > > After accepting an invite from Keith, another KR net member to come to > Lansing MI for lunch, I went to the airport KPTK and hopped into the KR and > off we go. The wind at Pontiac was 160 at 11 and the runway was 090. No > problem getting off. Up up and away, heading to Mason Jewett KTEW airport > just south of Lansing. I made the trip at 3500 MSL with a heading of 260. > The air at 3500 was about 15kts and was not too bumpy. As I descended to > Mason, the air got real bumpy, the KR was weathervaining and rolling all > over the place. I attempted the landing twice and both times aborted, > finally deciding to return to KPTK. On the way back I landed at another > airport with a larger runway and managed it without too much difficulty. My > take off was nearly a disaster. The wind was 90 degrees to the runway at 15 > gusting to 23. Not wanting to stay all night, I elected to depart. I kept > the tail down to gain more speed before liftoff, and that was not enough. I > ran out of right aileron and did not have enough to keep that wing down. > The KR came off the ground in ground effect and the spoiled wing lifted > until I reached about 15 feet and then I rolled into the wind faster then I > could correct. I have never had a take off that was that bad. All in all, > I would say that in the future I will stick with 10 @ 90. The gust was too > much for the KR. When I got back to KPTK, the controller asked if I wanted > runway 090 Left or Right, I replied that I wanted runway 180. The wind was > 220 at 10. What an adventure. > > Orma > Southfield, MI > N110LR Tweety, old enough to drink this year > Flying and more flying, to the gathering or bust > http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.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 > > ___ > 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> Mark Jones- elevator trim
So far, five flights for a total of 4.1 hours, in level cruise, I have had to input only a slight amount of trim to keep it straight and level. Based on what I have measured so far after landing, the trim tab has never been more than 1/8" down which gives slight up elevator pressure. Remember too that I am flying at 2" aft of the forward CG limit. If my CG were to move back some, I most likely would have even less trim input. I never dreamed I would love flying a KR this much. It is simply a riot to fly. The new airfoil and tail feathers have got to be the single most improvement ever incorporated in the KR. Keep building guys, total exhilaration awaits you. Mark Jones (N886MJ4.1 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 12:32 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Mark Jones- elevator trim Question for Mark J.- Knowing that Mark L. has allowed for some adjustment in his horizontal stab for nose up/down trim, what has your experience been with the flights you've made so far? You have a MAC trim or similar, right? Has it trimmed out pretty level? Trim setting at cruise anywhere near the center of travel? Ideally, you'd put a level on the top longeron where you leveled to do W&B and referenced wing incidence from, trim for level cruise at normal loading, and see how close it is to level. Alternatively, you'd do a low pass over a looonnng runway, level at cruise airspeed as you pass a photographer who would snap a picture as you passed by (before your pull-up to clear obstacles at the end of the runway), and review the picture to see how level the fuselage was. This would be more fun ;o) Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildr...@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.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> Crosswinds
Orma, He is stating that if you land on the downwind edge of the runway and cross to the upwind edge by the time you stop, then you have changed your runway direction by a few degrees. Must be a pretty darn good pilot to do that!!! Wouldn't it be nice to have big round runways then we could always land directly into the wind. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Orma Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 2:18 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Crosswinds Hello Joe I'm sorry, I've read your lines three times and still don't understand what you are talking about. Perhaps more explanation is in order. The bottom line for me is to try an approach to an airport, if I don't feel perfectly comfortable attempting the landing, I'll go somewhere else. At 80 MPH slipping bumping doing all the other things it takes to land, I don't see how you could remember any of that . Perhaps I have it all wrong and this information is only to be used for takeoff. Orma Southfield, MI N110LR Tweety, old enough to drink this year Flying and more flying, to the gathering or bust http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.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> Greased the Landing
I must say that this evening I made absolutely the best landing yet in my KR. Turned onto a one mile final at 1000', backed off on the throttle and settled in at 100mph glide. I put the runway numbers just on top of the cowl and lowered the speed brake to half down position. At a half mile out, I lowered the speed brake all the way down and the drag really kicked in. Slowing to 70 mph at 100' Still slowing over the numbers, flaring, holding it off and watching the runway off the left nose. I can not see the runway straight in front of me for the last few feet. Touchdownsmooth as silkwow I was impressed. This is just too much fun. Previous flights were made with no aileron gap seals. Today after having installed the mylar gap seals, I achieved a climb rate if 1200fpm at 100mph using the Warp Drive three blade prop and no spinner. The aileron gap seals on the AS 50xx airfoil is a must. The improved flying characteristics were very noticeable. Climb rate improved, slow flight improved tremendously and aileron response seemed better. All in all, another YHaa was vocalized as I rolled ou after landing. Get it built guys, this is the most fun I have had in years. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> West Systems / Pinhole filler
West Systems epoxy makes an excellent pinhole filler. I know this by actual experience. After you have done your fiberglass lay up, there is always the pinhole issue to deal with. The simple solution is to mix up a batch (does not take much) of West and using a plastic putty spreader, coat the area of pin holes to be filled. West epoxy is thin enough where it will run in and fill the pin holes and not just cover them. When doing this method, be sure to squeegee off all excess. The West will completely dry and not leave a sticky surface even with humidity in the air. DO NOT try this method of pinhole filling with any other epoxy because you will wind up with a sticky surface. I personally used Aeropoxy entirely throughout my aircraft and used the West as a pinhole filler only. Mark Jones Mueller Sales Corporation 3725 North 126th Street Brookfield, WI 53005 PH: 800-242-2219 PH: 262-781-5310 FAX: 262-781-4130 Email: mjo...@muellersales.com Web Site: www.muellersales.com
KR> Crosswinds
Hey Dana, how about some new pics of your KR. Would like to see how far along you are. Mark Jones (N886MJ4.9 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dana Overall Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 1:28 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: RE: KR> Crosswinds >Several questions need to be asked of the RV pilot before rendering any >form of evaluation of whether he made a good call or not, and just got bit >by unexpected wind gusts. >How much recency did he have at the time of the accident? >How much of that time was cross country, and how much was maintaining >proficiency in landings? >How much of that 500 hours was in the RV? >When was his last flight review? This would give an indication when the >last time that a "second opinion" of his flight skills was rendered. >How much total time in type? Conventional or trigear? The Principle of >Primacy makes us want to If it was the same one as in Michigan last weekend, the pilot is a very experieced RV formation pilot with over 600 hours in his taildragger RV. The winds were 90 degrees, gusting to 25mph. The airplane touched down, drifted off the side of the runway then flipped. The pilot will be in a neck brace for 12 weeks with the passenger having cuts and bruises. Be careful with the spring winds. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY i39 RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit 13B Rotary. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com/aero1.jpg http://rvflying.tripod.com/aero3.jpg http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackrudder.jpg do not archive ___ 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> Crosswinds
Did I say KR? Meant RV -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 1:33 PM To: KRnet Subject: RE: KR> Crosswinds Hey Dana, how about some new pics of your KR. Would like to see how far along you are. Mark Jones (N886MJ4.9 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dana Overall Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 1:28 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: RE: KR> Crosswinds >Several questions need to be asked of the RV pilot before rendering any >form of evaluation of whether he made a good call or not, and just got bit >by unexpected wind gusts. >How much recency did he have at the time of the accident? >How much of that time was cross country, and how much was maintaining >proficiency in landings? >How much of that 500 hours was in the RV? >When was his last flight review? This would give an indication when the >last time that a "second opinion" of his flight skills was rendered. >How much total time in type? Conventional or trigear? The Principle of >Primacy makes us want to If it was the same one as in Michigan last weekend, the pilot is a very experieced RV formation pilot with over 600 hours in his taildragger RV. The winds were 90 degrees, gusting to 25mph. The airplane touched down, drifted off the side of the runway then flipped. The pilot will be in a neck brace for 12 weeks with the passenger having cuts and bruises. Be careful with the spring winds. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY i39 RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit 13B Rotary. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com/aero1.jpg http://rvflying.tripod.com/aero3.jpg http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackrudder.jpg do not archive ___ 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> mounting the gear?
With your plane at loaded weight, you should set the toe in as close to 0° as possible. This I know from experience. I have worn all the tread off the inside of my left tire because of improper toe in/out. Mine is out by 3/4°. I now have a shim and tire on order. Camber, with loaded weight should be near vertical. Just my 2 cents worth. Mark Jones (N886MJ...4.9 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Jerry Morris Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 1:03 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> mounting the gear? when mounting the gear, how much toe in? camber? thanks jerry kr1-s ___ 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> less filling Jeff Scott
And for a photo of Jeff's KR sitting beneath the B-17 Aluminum Overcast click on this link: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/photos.html Mark Jones (N886MJ...4.9 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 1:40 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> less filling Jeff Scott Again, since it's Friday I'll point out something to those who failed to notice how Jeff closed his last post: >Jeff Scott >A&P / KR builder Yep, Jeff is now an A&P, having successfully negotiated the FAA written and practical tests and having learned how to dismantle and rejoin Velcro assemblies in the field, without calibrated tools or safety wire ;o) Here is one A&P who knows and understands experimental, homebuilt aircraft! Congratulations, Jeff! And to those who haven't seen Jeff's airplane, one of my favorite photos of it is the center image on this page: http://www.flysquirrel.net/KR/JeffsKR.html Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildr...@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.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> Flight report
This weekend was a huge YeeHaaa one for me. I managed to get in four separate flights and all were absolutely awesome. The KR2S has turned out to be more than I ever dreamed possible. It is truly the most fun plane I have ever flown. The last four flights had some pretty interesting winds with the strongest being a steady 14mph with a 10° crosswind factor. No problem, the tri-gear handled beautifully. The worst crosswind I landed in this weekend was 45° to the runway and 10mph winds. Again, absolutely no problem for the tri-gear. I will be the first to acknowledge the skills that you KR taildragger pilots have are something to be proud of but, I am so very happy with the handling of the tri-gear that if I were doing it again, I would stay with the tri-gear. Another thing that I have experienced with the combination of the AS504X airfoil, the speed brake and tri-gear is that I have not experienced the phenomena of floating halfway down the runway in ground effect. I have made both fast and slow landings, low approach and high approach landings and find that when I flare our for landing, my plane will cut right through the ground effect, touchdown and stay down. I now have a total of 7.4 flight hours and simply can not wait till my next flight. Mark Jones (N886MJ...7.4 flight hours.) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Flight report
The nearest I figure is that I am burning 5 to 5.5 GPH. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 8:28 PM Subject: Re: KR> Flight report > Good Job Mark. I'm glad to hear someone flew this weekend. The more you > fly the better it feels. Have you tried to compute your fuel burn yet? > > Orma > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> KR for sale
Your memory serves you well...but I think he removed it because of weight issues but I could be wrong about that. Mark Jones (N886MJ...7.4 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 2:50 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> KR for sale Am I getting advanced in Alzheimer's or do I correctly recall that Les Palmer's KR had air conditioning installed? Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildr...@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.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> heavy engines
What was incorporated into the Corvair mount design that the original VW mount design did not have? I originally owned a VW mount and nose gear and am now flying behind a Corvair mount with nose gear and see no major differences. Mark Jones (N886MJ...FIRST FLIGHT made 3-20-2005) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Doug Rupert" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 9:06 PM Subject: RE: KR> heavy engines > If you look at the Corvair mount designed my William Wynne and our very own > Mark Langford, that issue has been addressed for the tri-gear mount. > Doug > > but have seen a tri-gear KR-2 > tear the firewall out of the airframe on a hard landing. > > -Jeff > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.7 - Release Date: 4/12/2005 > > > > > ___ > 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> Corvair Engine Nose Gear Mount
No, not a problem. I just happen to have the first KR Corvair Tri Gear engine mount that William and Mark designed on a napkin over dinner one night and the only one flying that I know of on a KR. They did not include the nose gear attachment. I installed that myself. I did not know they had designed a specific mount for the tri gear. I just want to see how it compares to mine. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Doug Rupert" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 11:13 PM Subject: RE: KR> heavy engines > > > I've never seen the actual mount, only a picture in William's book in which > he stated that Mark and he had done the deed. Note the "L" bracket along > bottom of the firewall when using a nose gear. Don't shoot me for reading > PLEASE, been shot too many times already. > Doug > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.7 - Release Date: 4/12/2005 > > > > > ___ > 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 KR2
You may buy a used supplement that has not been used to build a plane but you must contact Rand Robinson and register the manual serial number with them. That is the ethical thing to do. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 11:59 PM Subject: KR> New KR2 > > Acquired an older partial kit, have no serial no., I am looking to make it a KR2S, does any one have the supplement unused they would like to sell or do I need to buy it from Rand only? > > __ > Speed up your surfing with NetZero HiSpeed. > Now includes pop-up blocker! > Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.netzero.com/surf to sign up today! > > > ___ > 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> Contact Detail - Garry Morgan
Try this link for information: http://www.auf.asn.au/students/thumb26.html -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Jaco Swanepoel Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 7:57 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Contact Detail - Garry Morgan Thanks for the info Mark L. I would like to reach Garry Morgan. Can anyone please supply me with his e_mail address. I find it difficult to connect to his website. Thanks, Jaco Swanepoel South Africa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! ___ 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> Sure is Quiet
Everybody must be at Sun N Fun. I wish I were! Just thought I would let you guys know I made a 2.3 hour flight today. The longest flight yet. Exhilarating! That gives me 9.7 total flight hours on my KR. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Sure is Quiet
Absolutely, I will be at Oshkosh. However, I doubt I will fly the KR there. It is still in primer and I seriously doubt it will be finished by then. I will however be flying to the KR Gathering, painted or not. There is usually a scheduled forum once during AirVenture. This was hosted by Langford last year and he is doing it this year. This is the only KR get together at AirVenture that I know of. Two years ago, Jeanette Rand hosted a lunch buffet catered in. Very nice I might add. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "William Jeffries" > Mark, > Never been to SNF, however I go to Oshkosh every year. > It's gotten to be tradition. I'm adding the KR > Gathering to my list of traditions this year. My > assumption is that you will surely be at Oshkosh am I > correct in this. Do you know if they have a KR dinner > and get together as well. I'd like to meet some of > the people I'm chatting with. > > Hope to see you and your plane there, Bill Jeffries. >krnet.org/info.html >
KR> Stability
The issue of stability has been a major topic of discussion since the KR debuted. This issue is something that is becoming a thing of the past. If you install the new AS504x airfoil and use the matching tail feather templates with the new recommended incidences, you too can have a stable flying KR. The proof is in the pudding. There is a new flight photo on the cover of my web page which I took this past Saturday morning from 5,000', while in a hands off level, right bank of my airport. Here is the link: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html Photos like this would be hard to accomplish in a stock KR with the original airfoils. Mark Jones (N886MJ10.2 flight hours) Wales, WI http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> fiberglass boat
Bill, It is not necessary to glass the boat. It would simply add weight. The primer and paint will seal the wood. Some folks who plan on keeping their KR outdoors will glass the boat thinking this will give them added protection. Mark Jones (N886MJ10.2 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Bill Sadler Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 3:24 PM To: KRnet; Bill Sadler Subject: KR> fiberglass boat Just a question do you need to fiberglass the boat to or would the primer & paint seal the wood? any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Bill ___ 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> winner
Congrats Bill Sure is nice to see KR's starting to get recognition at air shows again. Mark Jones (N886MJ...10.2 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of fixerjo...@aol.com did i miss it? or no one has mentioned that a kr has won an award at snf so congrats to bill clapp yes he won the award for best wood homebuilt! way to go bill,n212kr _
KR> Stability
There are three of four KR's flying with the new airfoil. Troy Petteway, KR-2, who reported a remarkable stability increase over his original RAF48 wings. Bill Clapp, KR-2S, who reports an extremely stable aircraft. And mine which is a KR-2S and is as stable as I could ever expect a KR to be. Unfortunately, Dead Selby's KR-2S, which was the first 2S to fly the new airfoil, was sold to an inexperienced pilot who stalled it and crashed it. Destroying the plane and thank goodness the pilot is ok. Troy is the only one who has major experience flying both wings. It would be nice if he were on the Net to tell us about his experiences. The best thing you can do is study the information on the AS504x airfoil and make the determination as to which airfoil best suits you. Here is the link for detail AS504x information: http://www.krnet.org/as504x/ Mark Jones (N886MJ10.2 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Ray Fuenzalida Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:44 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Stability I need a clarification on the new airfoil. Are stability issues limited to the KR and not the slightly larger KR2S? If I have the Diehl wing skins and use those, what should I expect in the future? Slight instability? Major instability? Please throw out some guidance. Thanks. Ray Mark Jones wrote: The issue of stability has been a major topic of discussion since the KR debuted. This issue is something that is becoming a thing of the past. If you install the new AS504x airfoil and use the matching tail feather templates with the new recommended incidences, you too can have a stable flying KR. The proof is in the pudding. There is a new flight photo on the cover of my web page which I took this past Saturday morning from 5,000', while in a hands off level, right bank of my airport. Here is the link: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html Photos like this would be hard to accomplish in a stock KR with the original airfoils. Mark Jones (N886MJ10.2 flight hours) Wales, WI http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.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 - Do you Yahoo!? Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides! ___ 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>Flight Hours
-Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of larry flesner 136 hours and still grinnin' Larry Flesner I remember when I was saying "Larry, I'm coming to join you"now, it is "Larry, I only have 125.8 hours to catch up to you". :-) This KR thing is just way too much fun. Mark Jones (N886MJ10.2 flight hours) Wales, WI
KR> 10G pullout/wing displacement
Jim, Years ago, as you indicate, I was a lot braver and younger too. I used to fly a Warrior back in my home state of Georgia quite regularly. One of my favorite things to do, along with my regular passenger, was to design our own roller coaster in the sky. It was a pure blast to do as you say. We would put the Warrior in a dive and pull it back into a real hard climb and absolutely love the G forces. Then, as the air speed rapidly bled off, I would push the nose over and we too would float out of our seats. Way too cool.that is till the engine stopped because of fuel starvation. My heart almost stopped the first time it happened. I did not have to do anything to restart the engine since it was windmilling and as soon as fuel hit the plugs, it fired right back up. Needless to say, this happened more than once. Too young and foolish to know any better. It did teach me a thing or two about unusual attitude. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Jim Faughn" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 8:40 PM Subject: RE: KR> 10G pullout/wing displacement > I must go back in time to years ago when I was younger and much dumber. > In about 1993 I was having a great time in Sullivan MO with my KR. I > would show the plane and I would enjoy doing missed approaches at 200 > mph with about a 3g pull-up and then 800 feet up I would enjoy doing > about a 2g push over and my body would rise up and the seat belt would > hold me down while my headphones would touch the canopy. This was pretty > common during the summer and the group around the airport enjoyed > watching this display of (stupidity) fun. Then one night in my > dreams I visualized my fuel and figured out that it must be doing the > same thing.. I quit doing the push over on a gravity fed fuel > system. Oh well, youth is youth and stupidity is stupidity. Have fun > with the positive and avoid the negative. > > Jim > 891JF > > Jim Faughn > St. Louis, MO 63108 > Email - sub @ for "at" jfaughn "at" socket.net > Web Site http://jfaughn.com > > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On > Behalf Of Bill Starrs > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 6:19 PM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> 10G pullout/wing displacement > > > the acft was good for 4,000 flight hours and "oh by the way" > >the wing tips during a 10 G pullout were displaced up 48 inches without > > >any permanent deformation. Bob Morrissey > > > I recall a time or two in the KR when it seemed like I sucked my seat up > almost that far and it retained it's shape also. The coloring may have > changed a bit though from the light grey it used to be !!! :-) :-) > > 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> 10G pullout/wing displacement
Not to worry, I am much older and wiser now. The word fear does reside in my vocabulary now. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "William Jeffries" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:26 PM Subject: Re: KR> 10G pullout/wing displacement > Mark, > > Don't try that in your new jewel as I still looking > forward to seeing it in one piece, not in a heap of > splinters. > > Bill Jeffries > --- Mark Jones wrote: > > Jim, > > Years ago, as you indicate, I was a lot braver and > > younger too. I used to > > fly a Warrior back in my home state of Georgia quite > > regularly. One of my > > favorite things to do, along with my regular > > passenger, was to design our > > own roller coaster in the sky. > > > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides! > http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide > > ___ > 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> Some new Pictures and Video
Very nice Barry. Looking real sweet. Thanks for the photos and videos. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Barry Kruyssen" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: KR> Some new Pictures and Video > Hi all, > > Yesterday my father took some photos and video of my KR2 doing fly bys. > See: http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/Picture_Gallery.htm > > Video links at the top and new photos at the bottom > > Regards > Barry Kruyssen > Cairns, Australia > RAA 19-3873 > > k...@bigpond.com > http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm > > > ___ > 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> FOR SALE - Air/Oil Separator
I have an air oil separator that I am selling. I am offering it here to the list before I put it on eBay. I did not have room on my firewall for this unit and had to buy a smaller one. This is an aluminum used air/oil separator. The dimensions are: 5 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" diameter aluminum canister. There is one mounting tab at the top and one at the bottom. The inlet tube is 3/4 OD entering from the left side (facing the firewall), the overboard breather tube exits the bottom and is 5/8" OD. The return line exits the bottom and is an AN-8. The AN fitting can be changed if desired. I also have a mating return hose with fittings installed that goes with this unit. The breather tube on the bottom is attached with a 1 1/4" nut and is removable for cleaning the inside of the unit. Interested? Make me an offer. I will sell it to the highest offer. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI flyk...@wi.rr.com
KR> KR Accident
Kevin, I checked the FAA accident site and it is not listed there yet. Sometimes it takes several days to show up on the FAA site: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/month.asp Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI -Original Message- I posted an accident that happened 1 week ago today with a KR2 in Cameron, MO. Did anyone know the guy who was flying this KR? Minor injuries reported with an engine failure on short final. Aircraft destroyed. Anyone have a set of Corby Starlet plans for sale? Thanks! Kevin ___ 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> Joe Horton
I have updated Joe Horton's web page with four new photos he sent me. His plane is getting real close. Here is the link to take a look. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/JoeHorton2.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Re: KR > Stability
>Mark Langford wrote: >I forget how long Mark's h/s is, but Bill Clapp's is a little >longer than even the stock plans call for, maybe 3" per side. If Marks's is >6" longer per side like mine, that would definitely make a difference. And >the fact that the horizontal stabilizer is a "real" airfoil has to make it >more effective than the thing shown in the plans, somewhat equivalent to >making it larger. That horizontal stab airfoil is one that I'll take credit >for, since I sized it to fit my airplane, and created the drawings that are >now on the net for it. The vertical stab is definitely my creation, as it's >a one-of-kind 5.5% airfoil based on a known airfoil formula, designed to fit >the "stock" vertical stab spars. Sorry this took so long to respond to. My horizontal stabilizer is 84 1/4" total width. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Itching to fly.
The weather here in Wisconsin has been less than acceptable for flying. The winds have been very strong for the last few days. They are 21 mph gusting 33 right now from the NorthEast. We even had a few snow showers yesterday. Regardless, I have been at the airport this past Friday evening, yesterday morning at daybreak till noon and today daybreak till noon. I have gotten a lot of things accomplished such as priming my cowling and front deck with Mar-Hyde Ultimate 2K Primer. This was after I smoothed them out using Icing to perfect the blemishes. Since I could not fly, I decided to change the oil using Shell Rotella T 15w40 and a K&N oil filter. My oil pressure had been running a little low so I ordered me a new spring from Clarks Corvair. I removed the old one and it was 3/16" shorter than the new one in comparison. That explains the low oil pressure. I also sealed the oil cooler air box where all the air entering the box will be forced through the filter and not allowed to escape around the outside of the oil cooler. I installed an air oil separator on the firewall and connected the tubing. I was only running the stock Corvair breather on the top of the engine venting the tube out of the bottom of my cowl. I was getting very little residue on the belly but I was also cleaning it off after every flight. Therefore, I decided to install the firewall mounted breather to hopefully eliminate all the residue on the fuselage belly. Next, I decided to remove the valve covers and check things out. After that I removed the top engine cover to expose the inside. I inspected the connecting rods, cylinder walls, wrist pins, and then crank and cam as best as possible. The engine has 43 hours on it and all checked out perfect. By opening the engine and looking around gave me a piece of mind that all was good to go. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Icing
Icing is an automotive filler used to fill spots and scratches that are less than 1/8" deep. It is a polyester filling putty which needs a hardener. the mix ratio is 50:1. It is stain free, tack free and exceptionally easy to sand. It is formulated for final finish over body filler, rust pits, pinholes,scratches, etc. This stuff sets in three minutes so you work small areas at a time. It spreads very easily and a small amount goes a long way. It is self leveling and fills pinholes not just covers them. You can sand this in 15-20 minutes after applying it. It feathers easier than any other filler I have tried. Made by USC (U.S. Chemical & Plastics) under part #26006. It comes in a 24 oz tube with filler for $20.00. Get it at any auto paint supply store. Try it, you will be glad you did. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 4:02 PM Subject: Re: KR> Itching to fly. > Mark, > > Please describe what icing is and how it performs. > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building > has expired. > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> Icing
Bill Clapp used it on his. He is the one who told me about it. It is very common in the automotive industry. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Pat Driscoll" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 9:02 PM Subject: Re: KR> Icing > Mark, >Anyone used this "Icing" on a aircraft that you know of? Is there any chance that vibration will cause it to release from the skin and chip away? > Pat Driscoll > Saint Paul, MN > patric...@usfamily.net > > > --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! --- > ___ > 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> Specs
- Original Message - From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" > Make sure not to use a high pressure high volume oil pump with out increased capacity, or you may starve the >bottom end bearings with all the oil pumped to the heads during higher rpm operation. I disagree with this statement. A high volume oil pump is not a high pressure oil pump. The pressure regulating valve determines the oil pressure. It does not matter if it is high volume or not. If you have a 40 psi spring you get 40 psi. You can install a 60 psi spring and that will give you high pressure. I just replaced a 40 psi spring which was only giving me 28 psi at cruise. Proof is in the pudding as I have a high volume pump. > Mark, 15W40 might be a little too thick of an oil for the weather you are currently having. I would go with 10W30 or >even 5W30 as long as you have snow on the ground, or the potential anyway. Remember, you are also cooling way >off as soon as you climb out, so take that into account also. I am using the Shell Rotella T per the highly recommendation of William Wynne. Over the last couple of weeks I have discussed temps and oil with William many times trying to determine why I was getting the low pressure and high oil; temps. The oil is designed for higher operating temps therefore providing more protection at our operating ranges. Ambient temps here are prime for this grade oil right now. This oil is what William is running in his Vairs. I will change grade as needed as temps dictate. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html > > > Not too much longer and I will join the Corvair crowd in the air! > > Colin > crain...@cfl.rr.com > http://kr-builder.org/Colin/index.html > KR2(td) N96TA > Sanford, FL > Apex Lending, Inc. > 407-323-6960 (p) > 407-557-3260 (f) > crai...@apexlending.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> pressure/volume
-Original Message- Colin & Bev Rainey Subject: KR> pressure/volume >William states several times in his conversion manual that the stock oiling >system is more >than adequate in the Corvair motor, and that high pressure or >high volume are not necessary >unless you have long lines to things like >remote coolers/oil filter relocation kits. I absolutely agree that if you have stock, stay stock. I do not. I have remote oil cooler and remote oil filter. This was my reasoning on using the high volume pump. At the time I built my engine, William did not have the deep oil pan and all aftermarket ones were simply too heavy to consider. William, some time ago, made a post called the "Mother of all Oil Post". In this post he stated that he once added two additional quarts of oil to his engine with a stock pan and flew it with no problems. I remember reading somewhere that you can add extra oil as long as the oil does not fill the lower end of the push rod tubes. Since I do not have a deep pan, maybe I should fill the engine with oil till it reaches the bottom of the push rod tubes. This is easily done with the top cover off, then mark the dipstick accordingly. Thoughts??? >I appreciate the recommendations from William about your particular case, >however a review >of the SAE temp recommendations disagrees with your grade of >oil. It shows on the high end >of recommended viscosity. Run what you are >comfortable with, just pointing this out. I will study these charts and make the appropriate change. Possibly when he advised me to run this grade, he was not thinking of our ambient temps. Thanks, Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI crain...@cfl.rr.com http://kr-builder.org/Colin/index.html KR2(td) N96TA Sanford, FL Apex Lending, Inc. 407-323-6960 (p) 407-557-3260 (f) crai...@apexlending.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> pressure/volume
-Original Message- Colin & Bev Rainey I appreciate the recommendations from William about your particular case, however a review of the SAE temp recommendations disagrees with your grade of oil. It shows on the high end of recommended viscosity. Run what you are comfortable with, just pointing this out. Colin, Here is the Shell report on this Rotella T oil: http://www.shell-lubricants.com/products/pdf/RotellaTMG.pdf Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI
KR> Oil Capacity
-Original Message- Behalf Of Colin & Bev Rainey Not being as familiar with the Corvair as other 6 cyl engines I don't know what the "overfill" limit would be. What we always cautioned against happening with an overfill situation was the crankshaft getting completely covered with oil and then "beating" the oil like an egg beater and causing it to foam. The crankshaft on the Corvair is at the top so this would not be an issue. However, the cam is on the bottom therefore that could be an issue but not as severe as a crank since the cam is much smaller and only has lobes. I have not reinstalled my top cover yet and I will take a look at this when I am at the airport tomorrow evening. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI
KR> Specs etc...
>Behalf Of Colin & Bev Rainey >Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:14 PM >To: KRnet >Subject: KR> Specs etc... >"Mark Jones' post shows the breakdown of the design of the oil he is using, >and a review of the chart shows that his 15W40 has the ability to handle -33F >temps, the 10W30 will go down to -40F. This looks like a very good "designer" >oil for use since it covers a very broad range of oil temps and use, and does >include that it is designed for both gasoline and diesel engines. The >detergents in it for use with diesel engines should also help with the lead of >100LL that it will be exposed to also. Thanks again Mark. This will be my oil >of choice as well after break-in". Colin, I have always read your post very thoroughly and have always respected your opinion. Thanks for looking at my oil spec sheet. I find it comforting you stated you will also use this oil. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI
KR> How many days?
ONLY 135 days till the greatest event of the year. You have got to be there. Why would you miss out on an event which makes history and this year will be one for the record books. Build...sweatsand...cry and sand some more...whatever it takes to fly your KR to the Gathering. It does not matter if you have that final paint on it or not. If you can not fly your KR there then walk...hitch hikeride your bike...take a train or drive your car. Thank God I will not have to drive my car to any more Gatherings. As a matter of fact I am going to fly some more this evening to get those test hours behind me. Those 135 days will be gone before we know it and we will be cruising sacred ground once again. Just do ityou've got to do itbe there. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj
KR> How many days?
>Behalf Of Mark Jones >Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:32 AM >ONLY 135 days till the greatest event of the year. YE HA I forgot that in my previous post. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj ___ 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> Oh no, not the countdown again!
Gary, I could do the countdown in days/hours/minutes. Seconds would be taking it a little too far though. If I remember correctly, you also placed a very big bottle of Canadian Club on the table. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of The Ainsworths Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 2:05 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Oh no, not the countdown again! Oh no, not the countdown again! It drove me to point of...well.. going! I was the early 'Cannuck' that drove 11 hours straight to get their on Thursday and get 'camped' and was also a non KR owner. For those of you even considering a KR (like me) GO TO THE "GATHERING" (like me) and learn a whole lot of KR stuff that's not in the archives. I also learned much more like the 'proper' liquid to bring.how much to bring.and met a bunch of folks who 'learned me'. You will know what an Orma, Heath, Dana, Bob, Mark, Steve, Pat all mean and look like! Maybe even get a ride now that Langford's gonna bring his own -o- (If I go again I might bring one of my Corvairs .eh! Doug?) Gary ___ 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> Another great flight.
I just returned from the airport after spending 1.2 hours in the air. Once I arrived at the airport, I installed my valve covers, checked the oil level to see where the level is with the top cover off. It is just as Mark L suggested so I put the top cover back on and hooked up the hoses the air breather. Now the time had gotten to 6:30 and I had an EAA meeting to go to at 7:30. I could not resist the urge to fly so I hopped in and took off. After thirty minutes I decided to land and go to the meeting. Well the landing was my best yet in the KR...smooth as a baby's butt. I could not stand it, I wanted to do that again. And I did. That landing was even better. I just had to go one more time. So I flew around for a while and headed in as darkness was approaching. The third landing was better then the previous two. I love this thing called KR flying. Oh yea, after I made a few mods to my engine, both my oil temp and pressure are now normal. Just gotta love it.and no I never went to the meeting. I could not force myself out of the air till darkness forced me down. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Gathering countdown
Hey Scott, you must not be arriving until Friday! All of the true die hards will be there Thrusday. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Scott" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 9:05 PM Subject: KR> Gathering countdown > In response to somebody's request to have a countdown to the gathering I > have provided one on my page. You can see it at > http://krnet.scottstanton.us/ . > > While you're there make sure your name and information is correct in the > KR Net Members list. > > Enjoy! > > Scott Stanton > Raleigh NC > > ___ > 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> corvair#ers
This was posted by Pat Panzera in just the last couple of days. You will find all that info here: http://www.corvaircraft.com/ Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Martha Crawford Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 8:49 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> corvair#ers Hi netters I'm going to pick up a corvair engine tomorrow. what do I need to look for as far as block # year exc. Thanks Keith Crawford ___ 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> Another great flight.
Yes, but UPS just delivered my re-pitched prop from Sterba a few minutes ago so this afternoon, I will be removing the Warp Drive and installing the Sterba prop. It will be interesting to see the difference as I have good records of each prop performance. Please everyone, let's not get into the major modification thing and having to report it to the FAA and going back in the test phase and all that stuff.... Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Scott Cable Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 11:10 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Another great flight. Mark, Are you still flying with the Warp Drive Prop? Mark Jones wrote: I just returned from the airport after spending 1.2 hours in the air. The third landing was better then the previous two. I love this thing called KR flying. Oh yea, after I made a few mods to my engine, both my oil temp and pressure are now normal. Just gotta love it... Scott Cable KR-2S # 735 Wright City, MO s2cab...@yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.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> Another great flight.
Mike, My KR is fully legal for night flight. I have four strobes, nav lights and landing lights. I just do not have cockpit lights yet. I do have a flashlight though. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mike Turner Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 2:00 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Another great flight. - Original Message - From: Mark Jones<mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com> To: I could not force myself out of the air till darkness forced me down. Mark, There is a solution to this night thing. Just add a light to each wing and one on the tail. Keep the KR between the lights and you will never get lost! Mike Turner Jackson, Mo. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com<mailto:flyk...@wi.rr.com> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html<http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html> ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp<http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net<mailto:krnet-le...@mylist.net> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html<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> Two hour flight
Today I received my re-pitched prop from Ed Sterba. I eagerly went to the airport and installed the prop and took to the skies. The prop was a 56x64 and is now a 54x54. I have been running a three blade 52" diameter Warp Drive set at 48" pitch for the last eight hours of flight. Well today, I made a two hour flight with the re-pitched prod. To make a long story short, the performance numbers are basically the same with all three props I have tried. My conclusion is that I get 1100" climb at 100 mph and 2950 rpm. I get a cruise of 130 mph at level wide open throttle of 2950 rpm. My conclusion is that my carb is robbing me of power which this engine is capable of producing. Plain and simple, regardless of prop, I can only get 2950 max rpm in level WOT flight. The plane flies great but I really want that extra power I am being robbed of. I must get an Ellison EFS-3A and sell my Ellison EFS-2 which is actually rated for engines up to 85 HP. I still will fly the EFS-2 until I can replace it with the EFS-3A. I am having a blast flying this KR. I love landing the KR now that I have gotten the hang of it. Also, today I was taxiing to the pumps and there was a Cessna ahead of me. I pulled up and sat in the plane while two older gentlemen exited the spam can. One of the guys started over towards me and the first words out of his mouth were "when are you going to get a real airplane". Mind you, I did not know these gentlemen and I replied to him, "I have a real airplane". After the pilot finished fueling he approached and asked if that was a KR. Then the next thing he asked was "what engine is that? It sure sounds great!" With that, the conversation turned towards that pilot really talking up the KRvaircraft and his passenger basically not saying anything else. So far this plane has turned every head it has passed while on the ground. It is like a sexy lady. Men just can't take their eyes off of it. Gotta love it. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Two hour flight
Yea, this is a single place plane until I install a new carb...which I am ordering today. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 3:46 AM Subject: Re: KR> Two hour flight > So what you are saying is. that it is a great plane for > single guys to go out and get.?? > > > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering > > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building > has expired. > > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > > ---Original Message--- > > > > It is like a sexy lady. Men just can't take their eyes off of it. Gotta love 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> Two hour flight
Sterba 56x64 2650 RPM Static and 2900 cruise Warp Drive 3 blade 52x48 2750 static and 2950 cruise Sterba 54x54 2750 static and 2950 cruise No, I do not have MP installed yet. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Martindale Family" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 5:35 AM Subject: Re: KR> Two hour flight > Hi Mark > > What static were you getting on each of those props again? Have you a MP > gauge installed? If the carb is too small, perhaps full throttle MP would be > down on normal. > > John > > The Martindale Family > 29 Jane Circuit > TOORMINA NSW 2452 > AUSTRALIA > > > ___ > 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> Two hour flight
John, my carb is rated for max 85hp. Are you using the Weber carb? Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Martindale Family" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 6:11 AM Subject: Re: KR> Two hour flight > Thanks Mark. > > IMHO you are definitely down on power somewhere. I am getting 3100 rpm > static ie., more than you are getting in the cruise and this with a 54" dia > 3 blade at 12 degrees. > > I wonder what WW is pulling on the test rig under a 3 blader of similiar > size. Be nice to know what to aim for! > > With a 52" diameter you could safely spin to around 4000rpm if the pitch and > available power would allow it. > > Are you there Del? What's your static these days on the Warp. > > John > > The Martindale Family > 29 Jane Circuit > TOORMINA NSW 2452 > AUSTRALIA > > phone: 61 2 66584767 > email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Jones" > To: "KRnet" > Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 8:49 PM > Subject: Re: KR> Two hour flight > > > > Sterba 56x64 2650 RPM Static and 2900 cruise > > Warp Drive 3 blade 52x48 2750 static and 2950 cruise > > Sterba 54x54 2750 static and 2950 cruise > > > > No, I do not have MP installed yet. > > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > > Wales, WI USA > > E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com > > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > > http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Martindale Family" > > To: "KRnet" > > Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 5:35 AM > > Subject: Re: KR> Two hour flight > > > > > > > Hi Mark > > > > > > What static were you getting on each of those props again? Have you a MP > > > gauge installed? If the carb is too small, perhaps full throttle MP > would > > be > > > down on normal. > > > > > > John > > > > > > The Martindale Family > > > 29 Jane Circuit > > > TOORMINA NSW 2452 > > > AUSTRALIA > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > 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> Two hour flight
Dan, In my first reply to this remark, I had forgotten about my last sentence of my post. This plane turns the gals heads too...so if you are single..yea baby!!! Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 3:46 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: KR> Two hour flight So what you are saying is. that it is a great plane for single guys to go out and get.?? See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC ---Original Message--- It is like a sexy lady. Men just can't take their eyes off of it. Gotta love 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> FOR SALE - Ellison EFS-2 Carburetor
I have an Ellison EFS-2 Carburetor with air filter that I would like to sell. This carb is too small for the Corvair 110HP engine which is what I am running it on now. The EFS-2 is rated for a max of 85 HP so if any of you are looking for a very reliable carb for a VW or any other engine this could be your lucky day. Here is the link to view the details: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/ellisonairfilter.html Please contact me direct via e-mail at flyk...@wi.rr.com if you are interested. Also, if any of you are on other list please forward this e-mail to them. Thanks Mark Jones (N886MJ...13.4 flight hours) Wales, WI
KR> Learn from my mistake. (long)
This morning I was up at daybreak and could not wait to get to the airport. The wind was calm and the temp was 36° and the sky was beautiful blue. What a morning to fly!!! I got to the airport at 6:30 am and pulled the KR out in the glistening sun. Did my pre-flight, hopped in and prepped for start up. Pumped the prime and she fired on the first revolution. I taxied to the pump and put six gallons in each tank on top of what was already there. That would give me a comfortable two hours in the air. Taxied to 29 and did a run up. Pulled out on the runway and firewalled it, rotated at 60, lifted off at 70, climbed out at 95 and was at pattern altitude as I turned on downwind. Held steady at 100 mph on downwind. Turned base then final. I was on a 1.5 mile final and reduced throttle to start bleeding off speed. Dropped the speed brake half way and settled in at 90 mph. At one mile out, I dropped the speed brake all the way down. Slowed to 80 by 1/2 mile and was at 70 over the numbers. I began my flare, throttle all the way out, and settled down for a smooth as glass landing. Had her stopped at mid field turn off (runway is 3000'). I then taxied back to runway 29 and prepared for departure. All was clear, I made the call, firewalled itrotation again at 60 and lifted off at 70 mph. She climbed to about 300 feet above the ground and stopped climbing. Speed had only reached 80 mphthe PUCKER FACTOR was really setting in as I started looking for a field to set down in. The engine was running smooth and strongall gauges were right onwhat's happening...I stayed very calm and began checking everything. Throttle full...mixture rich...carb heat offall gauges were still reading perfect except the altimeter and airspeed. I was clearing farm silos not more than 200 ' and I think I saw the farmers daughter in the buff in a hay stack. So, has anyone figured out the problem? All of a sudden it hit me like a brick wall. I did not raise my speed brake after I made the last landing. As I raised the speed brake, the airspeed quickly reached 100...110...120 and I pulled back on the stick and she climbed like a homesick angel. Thank God. Well after I peeled my butt loose from the seat and relaxed, I continued on for a 1.3 hour flight. Now, before you guys start flaming me, I was not going to tell this story on the list but the more I thought about it, the more I felt you could learn from my mistake. Yes, I have laminated check lists I use for every phase of flight but I made them long before I installed the speed brake so it is not on the check list. Second, I have not installed a position indicator on the speed brake but now have the plans done to do so using micro switches and LED's for indicator lights. So, learn anything? I did. I know the KR will take off with the speed brake down but I would not advise doing it. I honestly think by staying calm and level headed and meticulously diagnosing the problem, saved my butt today. Man I love this KR stuff. Glad I am still with you guys and I can not wait till tomorrow morning to fly again. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> mistakes / new story-long
Wowglad to hear you have no major losses. What a weekendI am glad it is over..I could not fly today due to weatherstrong winds and SNOW showers. My wife must be one hell of a woman to have convinced me to move to Wisconsin. Of course, it is her home. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "larry flesner" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 7:37 PM Subject: KR> mistakes / new story-long > > > This seems to be "sharing and learning from others mistakes" weekend > so I'll share with you a few exciting moments I had this morning as > 13 years of building and lots of fun flying flashed before my eyes > > After diver dumping (hauling skydivers) all day yesterday in a tired > C182 I was looking forward to some KR time today. I was off to the > airport at 7:30AM with blue skies and light winds. I rolled the trailer > out of the way, rolled out the Rans S-6 a friend of mine has in the > hangar, and rolled out the KR. With everything put back in > place and a quick preflight, I was ready for another YEE HAA kind > of day. > > A quick shot of prime and a pull on the starter handle had the blades > rotating. Wouldn't fire a lick. D#m*, must have flooded it so I kept > the starter engaged and went to full throttle to try to clear the > induction system. Still didn't hit a single time. O.K., let it set > for a minute or two and let the gas evaporate. Tried it again and > it coughed to life, ran maybe 10 seconds, stumbled and died. > > HEY, IS THAT SMOKE ROLLING OUT OF THE COWL !! SH*#, > NOW WHAT DO I DO, KEEP CRANKING OR RUN FOR MY > LIFE. I shut off the fuel and jumped out. As I reached the front > of the KR I spotted a two inch rolling flame on the bottom of the > cowl with melting, burning, dripping paint and what I learned > later was melting, burning epoxy! > > DUMB MISTAKE #1 : I had flooded the engine. Jeff Scott told > me, and maybe the net, on at least one occasion that the 0-200 > is an easy starter without prime. I never listened and have on > several occasions flooded the engine without any problems. > > DUMB MISTAKE #2 : No fire extinguisher handy. I quickly > remembered the two gallon weed sprayer setting in the hangar > that I use to wash down the engine. Hoping it had some water > in it I made two or three 20 foot leaps to the hangar and back. > It was nearly full I know you're not supposed to spray water > on a fuel fire but hey, MY BABY WAS BURNING The first > shot of water quickly extinguished the burning cowl on the > outside so I stuck the nozzle in the access hole for the oil > quickdrain, pumped like hell on the sprayer and directed the > nozzle in every direction I could inside the cowl. It probably > only took 10 seconds to extinguish the flame but I think I > pumped the sprayer half empty. > > Thinking I had the fire out I ran to the truck to get my battery > powered drill and bit to remove the cowl. Not knowing what > shape the battery was in I grabbed the extra battery also. > Turns out they were both nearly run down but between the > two of them I removed the cowl. Soot everywhere but no > damage at all that I could detect to the engine. The paint > was not even scorched on the carb heat box. The cowl was > another issue. An area about twice the size of your hand > and fingers was TRASHED ! The epoxy had burned completely > out of the glass cloth and you could see daylight right through > the weave in several areas. > > I have no clue as to what ignited the fire. I'm sure I flooded the > engine and supplied the fuel but there was no hint of a backfire > or anything that would hint of trouble. > > Lesson 1: Raw fuel outside the induction system is BAD NEWS! > I may remove my primer and will use a different starting procedure > from now on. The engine will be cranking before I induce any fuel > into the system by either cracking or pumping the throttle. > > Lesson 2: I intend to purchase a small fire extinguisher and carry > it in the KR. > > Lesson 3: Resin and paint can continue to burn even after the > fuel (gas) has burned off. When I repair the cowl next week I > intend to build in a small stainless or aluminum catch basin > under the carb that will route any fuel leakage to the access > hole for the oil quickdrain rather then let it possibly pool in > the cowl. Being a taildragger it will have a nice natural incline. > If a fire does develop, it will keep the flames out of contact with > the resin and what little fuel stays on the metal will hopefully > b
KR> K R 1 for sale
> > >I will have my KR 1 for sale soon ,best offer over $ 6,000. >Bill Starrs Here is a link on my web site to photos Bill Starrs sent me a few years ago of his KR-1. I presume it still looks like this. Is so, it needs to show up at the gathering for all to see. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/BillStarrs.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Ribs, Foam and Plywood
-Original Message- FROM: Serge VIDAL Questions: - I intend to use 40mm (1.57") extruded polystyrene foam, with big lightening holes, plus a layer of 1 mm plywood (0.04"). How does that sound? Good - What should I use to glue the plywood to the foam? (I have been told about some glue that they use in the construction business, any idea what that would be?) I used "Pro Bond". Use a squeegee to spread it around and weigh the foam down while it dries because it does expand but only very little. The "Pro Bond" will seep into the foam and adhere extremely well. - What should I use to glue the foam to the skin? Epoxy plus microballoons? Yesdo not substitute this with any other method. Mark Jones (N886MJ14.7 flight hours) Wales, WI
KR> more on vapor lock
Langford stated: "I'm sure a lot of you guys are getting tired of this, but I think it's kind of fun, solving problems BEFORE they show up on maiden flight"... Personally, I am not getting tired of this at all... I appreciate what you are doing because I have an Ellison EFS-3A on order and by the time I get it you will have perfected the installation and made my life much easier. Thanks Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html >
KR> Rivet question
My forward deck is also removable using piano hinges attached as Larry describes below. Very solid procedure. Here is a link to my forward deck "Raise That Hood". http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/hood.html Mark Jones (N886MJ...14.7 flight hours) Wales, WI -Original Message Of larry flesner Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 8:37 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Rivet question > >I am about to cut my forward deck off and install piano hinges so that I can make it removable. What kind of rivets are recommended to connect the piano hinge to the fiberglass? I prefer a rivet that has a low profile. >Steve On the piano hinge for my speed brake I didn't use and rivets or fasteners other than epoxy/flox and a layer of glass. All my blind nuts on the cowl and metal surrounds inside access panels are all done with epoxy/flox also. On a piano hinge I would drill 1/8" holes, maybe 20 or 30 per foot, lay a bed of epoxy/flox and cleco or otherwise hold the hinge in place until cured. I added one layer of glass over the hinge also when floxing it in place. The epoxy/flox will "ooze" up through the holes and bond with the glass overlay. I've had my speed brake deployed at 110mph indicated on many occasions and it's still solid as a rock. As always, your results may vary !!! Larry Flesner
KR> WAF
Garry, Originally, I had set up my wing for the RAF airfoil...then I decided to convert to the AS5046. My center spars were already installed. This conversion required raising the rear spar for the correct incidence. I had already installed the WAF's and had to re-do the lower rear spar WAF's. This was because raising the rear spar also means lowering the rear spar outboard tip to achieve the correct washout. Now, I had to glue a dowel in all the bottom WAF holes on the rear spar and re-drill them. I used T-88 and hardwood dowels. I re-drilled the holes very slowly using a jig and had a perfect match. Absolutely no problems. Take your time, use tight fitting dowels and T-88 and you will be good to go. Be sure that you coat the inside of the bolt holes thoroughly with T-88 prior to installing the dowels. Use a Q-Tip with plenty of T-88 to coat the inside of the holes. Also coat the dowels before inserting them. The majority of the T-88 will ooze out as you push the dowel in and that is ok. You will have a well repaired hole. Mark Jones (N886MJ... 14.7 flight hours) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 9:39 PM Subject: Re: KR> WAF > Thanks for all the input on my WAF problem- I glued a dowel in. I am also > going to make a couple of practice pieces because I am worried that the drill > bit might drift as it passes from the spar wood to the dowel > > Garry Cowles > Santa Fe NM > ___ > 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> wing gap seals/covers
Go to Menards and get some white aluminum roof flashing (Home Depot only has brown...at least up here). It comes in 10 foot rolls in varying widths, Simply wrap it around the wing starting at the top rear. Use two very small wood screws to hold it in the trailing edge flox, tow screws in the rear spar, two in the main spar, wrap it around the leading edge and do the same on the bottom of the wing continuing to the trailing edge. Takes all of 15 minutes to do both sides. Works like a charm and it is already painted white. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Barry Kruyssen" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 9:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers > Mine flies fine with them un-covered > > But my gaps are only 1/4" and I'll cover them with GAP SEAL tape when I get > around to it. > > regards > Barry Kruyssen > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Langford" > To: "KRnet" > Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 12:56 PM > Subject: KR> wing gap seals/covers > > > > OK, I've already heard all the ways to fill the stub-to-outer wing gap, > > but it wouldn't hurt to hear 'em all again. I've just stuck the wings on > > and I recall that I need to fill that 1" gap that I need to do something > > about... > > > > Thanks, > > > > Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama > > see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford > > email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.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 >
KR> wing gap seals/covers
Try Lowes. Home Depot may carry the white down there. Home Depot also has plain non painted aluminum flashing. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Martha Crawford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 10:23 PM Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers > Hi all > > Roof flashing from Menards is a grate idea but Menards has not made it > to Alabama yet. > Menards stores are only in the midwest for now! > > > any ways > > I drilled one end of my sub spar today. > that little U shaped jig works GRATE. > I put the new spar pitchers on my web site for all to see. > > > Keith Crawford > www.u-r-on.net/gallery/kr > mar...@simerson.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> wing gap seals/covers
Using double sided tape is a good idea. However, only use 3M #444 double sided tape. That is what we use on the Mylar gap seals and that tape is very strong and will not let go until you peel it off. The down side is that 3M #444 is very hard to find at a local store so here is a link where you can buy it. http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_6025.asp?pricode=wi772 Mark Jones Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+mjones=muellersales@mylist.net]On Behalf Of larry flesner Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 7:30 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> wing gap seals/covers I second Mark Jones suggestion on the aluminum flashing, painted or otherwise. I wanted a quick cover last year when the KR was finished and the "glass" covers didn't turn out well. I purchased a 10 foot roll and cut it down the middle (two 3" strips) and used one on each wing. One wing has the lead edge a bit off so it would not wrap and line up to the trail edge on the bottom side. I cut the piece on the bottom side just around the lead edge, overlapped it and used two small screws at that point. It's amazing how little it takes to hold the thing in place. I was going to use double-sided tape but afraid it would pull the paint on removal. I may go that route anyway at some point. I'm using basiclly two small screws on the top at the rear spar, two screws on the bottom at the rear spar, two small screws about mid-cord on the top and probably on the bottom also, I'd have to look. I would bet that two-sided tape would probably hold them in place without any screws. The plus side for the alum over glass is that it is thinner and nearly disappears when finished out correctly. I'll bet it's cheaper also if you figure the cloth, resin , and time to glass them. 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> wing gap seals/covers
>Also, don't laugh; but how about trying "MonoKote" or "Coverite", the model >aircraft iron-on films. Very smooth, very thin, shrinks flat, easy to >remove/repair, many colors, and it can be painted over. I've seen it used >on R/C racers and jets that hit 200+ . >Allen G. Wiesner KR-2SS/TD S/N 1118 Allen, Using MonoKote is a very good possibility. I have thought about it many time as I also build RC planes. As a matter of fact, my son and I are building one for him right now and we just finished covering his fuselage. The whole time, I was thinking about how it would be way too cool to do a complete KR with MonoKote. Hm. I just wonder. Anyway, I was think about doing some trim striping etc with MonoKote on my KR. The gap seal is a good idea too. Mark Jones Wales, WI
KR> eBay KR-2
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KR> Mothers Day
I gave my wife an Ellison EFS-3A carb for mothers day. Anybody have a spare bedroom I can use. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> ELT where to buy cheap
eBay Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Lee Van Dyke" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 1:25 PM Subject: KR> ELT where to buy cheap > Net, > > does anybody know who sells an inexpensive ELT? other than Aircraft Spruce, Wicks? > > Lee Van Dyke > Mesa AZ > l...@vandyke5.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> HOW MANY DAYS ???
121 short days till the Gathering. WORK WORK WORK on your KR to get it ready. I think there should be a new award for KR that flew in with the most work to be done on it before it is finished. Just think, a semi finished KR would give builders a real perspective of what will actually fly. This has been your KR Gathering time frame update by Hal Minidaze. YEEEHAAA Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> Cockpit size
Colin, you just had to tell the world that I am a large KR pilot. But then, those that have met me know that. Here are some real world specs. My KR2S: 771 lbs empty weight Fuel capacity 24 gallons: 144 lbs Pilot 6'00": 230 lbs Total: 1145 lbs. I have flown my KR with full tanks which made this weight of 1145 lbs. Take off roll is longer at full tanks but she will lift off at 65-70 and at 90 mph climb out she will give me 1100 feet per minute. This is with a Corvair engine with a carb that is rated for a 85 hp engine. I am willing to bet when I install my new carb in the next couple of weeks, The performance numbers will even get better. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:54 AM Subject: KR> Cockpit size > I have a KR2 built to plans, I am 5'5" tall, and 195 and I had to move the seat forward 5 inches to comfortably reach the rudder pedals, and see over the nose at the same time. The KR2S has even more room having added an additional bay forward and aft of the spar. Larry Flesner is not a small man, neither is Mark Jones, and they are having a blast with their KRs also. > > You build it, so build it to accommodate you! It is yours > > Corvair engine torn down, waiting on parts from Clark's Corvair > > Colin > Sanford, FL > ___ > 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> HOW MANY DAYS ???
My whole plane is covered in filler right now and has to be sanded down for primer. I would just about pay someone to come and sand it for me. I was intending to sand most of it last night but got a call at work five minutes before I was leaving to the airport that I had a sick son with a double ear infection. Family first, KR second. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:00 AM Subject: Re: KR> HOW MANY DAYS ??? > You are just trying to get out of painting. > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building > has expired. > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > ---Original Message--- > > I think there should be a new award for KR that flew in with the most work > to be done on it before it is finished. Just think, a semi finished KR would > give builders a real perspective of what will actually fly. > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
KR> KR web page
Wow, http://www.krnet.org/ is down. I do not think I have ever seen this happen before. Mark Jones
KR> Cockpit size
In the exact same plane, CG should not move much. Cockpit space width wise would decrease with the shorter heavier pilot. Another thing to consider is, in the exact plane, a shorter pilot could not reach the rudder pedals as easily as the taller pilot. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of joe Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 7:52 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size I was just wondering! What is the difference on cockpit space and cg between a 6' 230 lb person and a 5'6" 230 lb person? - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 4:08 AM Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size > Colin, you just had to tell the world that I am a large KR pilot. But then, > those that have met me know that. Here are some real world specs. > My KR2S: 771 lbs empty weight > Fuel capacity 24 gallons: 144 lbs > Pilot 6'00": 230 lbs > Total: 1145 lbs. > I have flown my KR with full tanks which made this weight of 1145 lbs. Take > off roll is longer at full tanks but she will lift off at 65-70 and at 90 > mph climb out she will give me 1100 feet per minute. This is with a Corvair > engine with a carb that is rated for a 85 hp engine. I am willing to bet > when I install my new carb in the next couple of weeks, The performance > numbers will even get better. > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html > > > - Original Message - > From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:54 AM > Subject: KR> Cockpit size > > > > I have a KR2 built to plans, I am 5'5" tall, and 195 and I had to move the > seat forward 5 inches to comfortably reach the rudder pedals, and see over > the nose at the same time. The KR2S has even more room having added an > additional bay forward and aft of the spar. Larry Flesner is not a small > man, neither is Mark Jones, and they are having a blast with their KRs also. > > > > You build it, so build it to accommodate you! It is yours > > > > Corvair engine torn down, waiting on parts from Clark's Corvair > > > > Colin > > Sanford, FL > > ___ > > 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> HOW MANY DAYS ???
Sweet !!! That paint job must cost just about as much as the entire KR. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Bill Page Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:03 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> HOW MANY DAYS ??? Mark, Good luck with your sanding. My KR is complete with the filling and sanding, it has been primed, sanded, painted, clear coated, sanded again for the graphics and hopefully the graphics will be complete in about two weeks. Then the inspection and the first flight. My theme will be a KR wrapped in the American flag in 3 diminsion from cowling to the empinage with flames just on cowling and a small portion of the wing. It will be tastefully done but not overdone as most planes with this theme is. The flag will have the appearanace of waveing in 3D, a small WWII nose art of the Stature of Liberty using airbrush technique will be on the right side of the fuselage just behind the canopy. The tail numbers will be 22 carat gold leaf with shadows. A volunteer model will be used for the face of Miss Liberty. Hopefully the 40 hours will be flown off by Mt. Vernon time so that I can fly it to the KR Gathering. My KR may not be the best around, but I will be a proud owner. Have fun sanding. Bill Page bp...@netdoor.com - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:11 AM Subject: Re: KR> HOW MANY DAYS ??? > My whole plane is covered in filler right now and has to be sanded down for > primer. I would just about pay someone to come and sand it for me. I was > intending to sand most of it last night but got a call at work five minutes > before I was leaving to the airport that I had a sick son with a double ear > infection. Family first, KR second. > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dan Heath" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:00 AM > Subject: Re: KR> HOW MANY DAYS ??? > > > > You are just trying to get out of painting. > > > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering > > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for > building > > has expired. > > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > > ---Original Message--- > > > > I think there should be a new award for KR that flew in with the most work > > to be done on it before it is finished. Just think, a semi finished KR > would > > give builders a real perspective of what will actually fly. > > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > > ___ > > 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> Cockpit size
Absolutely...Simply install the rudder pedals to meet your feet. I actually moved my firewall 2" forward than what the plans call for because I needed more leg room and also widened my cockpit by three inches. That is the beauty of the KR, you can custom build it to fit you. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of joe Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:18 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size Thanks Mark. With the weight distribution (larger mid-section) and shorter legs would the pilot be able to fly the KR safely? - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:14 AM Subject: RE: KR> Cockpit size > In the exact same plane, CG should not move much. Cockpit space width wise would decrease with the shorter heavier pilot. Another thing to consider is, in the exact plane, a shorter pilot could not reach the rudder pedals as easily as the taller pilot. > Mark Jones > > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On > Behalf Of joe > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 7:52 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size > > > I was just wondering! What is the difference on cockpit space and cg between > a 6' 230 lb person and a 5'6" 230 lb person? > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Jones" > To: "KRnet" > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 4:08 AM > Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size > > > > Colin, you just had to tell the world that I am a large KR pilot. But > then, > > those that have met me know that. Here are some real world specs. > > My KR2S: 771 lbs empty weight > > Fuel capacity 24 gallons: 144 lbs > > Pilot 6'00": 230 lbs > > Total: 1145 lbs. > > I have flown my KR with full tanks which made this weight of 1145 lbs. > Take > > off roll is longer at full tanks but she will lift off at 65-70 and at 90 > > mph climb out she will give me 1100 feet per minute. This is with a > Corvair > > engine with a carb that is rated for a 85 hp engine. I am willing to bet > > when I install my new carb in the next couple of weeks, The performance > > numbers will even get better. > > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > > Wales, WI USA > > E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com > > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > > http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" > > To: > > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:54 AM > > Subject: KR> Cockpit size > > > > > > > I have a KR2 built to plans, I am 5'5" tall, and 195 and I had to move > the > > seat forward 5 inches to comfortably reach the rudder pedals, and see over > > the nose at the same time. The KR2S has even more room having added an > > additional bay forward and aft of the spar. Larry Flesner is not a small > > man, neither is Mark Jones, and they are having a blast with their KRs > also. > > > > > > You build it, so build it to accommodate you! It is yours > > > > > > Corvair engine torn down, waiting on parts from Clark's Corvair > > > > > > Colin > > > Sanford, FL > > > ___ > > > 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 > > ___ > 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> final weight and balance
I just put my plane on the Atkins diet! There are a lot of things I could have done to save weight. My turtle deck is one area. It is about two inches taller than stock and way too thick as are my wing skins. Also I have a lot of unnecessary things like strobes, nav lights and landing lights, electric speed brake, etc, etc... As I was building, I had one goal in mind and that was to make a safe cross country flying machine. Passengers will be few and far between as my wife will not even fly in small spam cans. The kids are very light weight so when they fly with me that will be no biggie. The nose gear adds a few more pounds as does the aluminum wing tanks. I added 2 inches in front of the main spar to the fuselage as well as widened it by 3 inches. Maybe a lighter battery would help or I could ditch that heavy T&B indicator that I consider not needed and replace it with a simple ball slip indicator. There are a lot of things to lower the weight but I am happy with the plane the way it is and the easiest way to lower gross weight would be for the pilot to drop about 40 pounds. Mark Jones -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:34 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> final weight and balance OZ wrote: > So... your airplane came in 39 lbs. lighter than Mark Jones'. I'm not exactly sure what it was that I left out, but hope it wasn't important! All I can think of at the moment would be the kitchen sink. There are several places where rethinking and redoing things (like the airfoils) cost me some weight. I'm pretty sure I could build it 10-15 pounds lighter next time around. But keep in mind that I have all the nice stuff like huge electric flaps, full electrical system, giant 130 horsepower engine, landing, nav lights, and strobes, redundant electrical system, two fuel pumps, dual sticks, adjustable horizontal stabilizer, double-walled wing skins, etc. It all adds up, I guess. I just weighed my wings and they are 48 pounds each, but keep in mind that all bellcranks, cables, and connectors are part of my wings, rather than the airplane (like most other KRs). But surely your average KR wing must be far less, especially considering the size of my flaps, ailerons, and aileron counterweights. I've elaborated some more on the weight and balance at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/weightandbalance.html , and provided links to the spreadsheet and a pdf file of it for those who don't have Excel... Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.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> KR for Sale
I am forwarding this e-mail to the KR Net. If anyone out there is interested, please contact Maria via her e-mail at bang...@hotmail.com or call her at the phone number listed below. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Maria Maria" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 1:33 PM Subject: Questions? > Hi. I got your email address off a website for kr2's. Just wondering if you > could help me out. My dad started building a KR2 some years ago and it has > been hanging in his shop unfinished. The frame work is done, needs foam, > fiberglass and an engine. Is this sellable and how should a person find a > buyer other than ebay? If you want to call me feel free 360-903-3519. Thank > you. Maria > > _ > Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! > http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > >
KR> Canopy
Dean Selby has something similar. Check out the following link. The photo is about half way down the page. http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/pinebluff2001/ Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Jim Morehead" To: "KR- Net" Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 7:23 PM Subject: KR> Canopy > Netters, > A few KR Gatherings ago there was a stock KR with the side opening > canopy. Instead of a gas strut to hold the canopy open he used two aluminum > tubes end to end with a cord running through them. If the owner of that KR > reads this or anyone that knows the owner, I would like to get in contact > with him. > > Thanks, > Jim Morehead > Cameron Park, CA > > Working on the panel. > > > ___ > 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> Legal to carry passengers?
The FAA is underscoring regulatory requirements for pilots who fly passengers in homebuilt aircraft. A new notice would restrict them to flying passengers only in planes in which they are qualified and experienced. Currency and proficiency rules apply to those who take people for rides in their experimental aircraft and EAA says current pilots have until Aug. 31, 2005, to prove they have the necessary category and class ratings for the aircraft they fly. Those who always fly solo will not need to fly through the bureaucratic hoops. Under the new notice, which was issued April 21, affected pilots will have fill out a form and make sure their recreational or higher certificate is in order. Flying passengers requires that the pilot have at least five hours as PIC in the category, class, make and model of the experimental aircraft in question between Sept. 1, 2004, and Aug. 31, 2005. An authorized flight instructor must make a logbook entry attesting to the pilot's proficiency with the aircraft and then the pilot must show the log to a designated pilot examiner or FAA Operations Inspector. A new pilot certificate will then be issued restricting the pilot to flying that particular experimental aircraft (or any others for which he or she has done the paperwork). Mark Jones (N886MJ Wales, WI
KR> KR speeds
Take off roll rotate at 60 mph, lift off is between 65-70 mph. Climb 90 mph for 1150 fpm climb. Enter downwind at 100-110 mph. Reduce power and turn base, 90 mph base leg. Turn final, drop speed brake 1/2 way down maintain 85 mph. 1/2 mile out, full deflected speed brake, speed bleeds to 80 mph. Over the numbers at 70 mph. Flare and hold off till touch down at 65. With the new airfoil, my KR will not float far in ground effect, rather she will set right down and stay there. Note: I have made landings at speeds as high as 90 mph at touchdown but used about 3/4 of the runway to stop at high speed landing. Touching down at 65 mph my KR will stop in 1/3 or the runway length. I use a 3000' paved runway. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI -Original Message- OK, I hate to be this way, but this one's for real KR pilots only. Please send me your speedsrotation, climbout, pattern, approach, and approximate touchdown speeds, and anything else that a prospective KR test pilot might need. And it might not hurt to remind me what engine you have in it, and whether or not you have flaps or belly board. I might need these one of these days... Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama
KR> Sign your E-mail
Some of you guys never sign your e-mail with your name or location. Why? Do you not want us to know who you are or where you are located? It is pure courtesy to do so.Surely, if you can build an airplane, you can tell us who you are and where you are located. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
KR> airspeed list
I think it is a great idea too. I just wish I knew which Joe this is offering to do this. Hmmm...let me guess Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:01 PM Subject: Re: KR> airspeed list > I think that is a great idea. It will be very helpful for developing the > POH and for the first flights. Get it ready cause we will have some numbers > for you soon. > > See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building > has expired. > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > ---Original Message--- > > From: joe > Date: 05/12/05 20:44:04 > To: KRnet > Subject: KR> airspeed list > > If anyone is interested, I would attempt to publish a list of > airspeeds achieved by KR builders. This list would take into consideration > any custom modifications made to ENGINE and/or AIRFRAME. > > I would construct a SURVEY form, with help from KRnet > members, to be filled out and submitted for summary and > inclusion by reference in the appendix. > > These would be actual numbers achieved. > > email addresses would be included if the member permits. > ___ > 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> Up for Sale
My Ellison EFS-2 is up for sale again. The previous buyer backed out of the deal on me so here is your chance again. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/ellisonairfilter.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI
KR> New Builder Question!! HELP
Larry, Stretching and widening an already made boat is not worth the trouble. Stretching is simpler as you could scarf and reinforce everything but to widen it is another matter. You would have to split it down the middle. Just not feasible. I agree with Chris Therouxstart from scratch and build the boat to your needs. Building the boat is actually one of the simpler task of building a KR. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of n66...@aol.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 12:52 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> New Builder Question!! HELP I need to know if a standard KR Boat can be stretched and widened to become a KR2S. The boat is in good shape and has retractable gear which will be removed for tri-gear. I am really wanting to put a corvair engine on this bird. I am just wondering if it would be better to start from scratch or can I have a head start by getting this boat to work. Thanks, Larry "Getting ready to build N667HU" ___ 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> project update
-Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 6:48 AM I drove my wife's Audi to tow the plane, while she followed in my GTI. Then we ran back home and each carried a wing back. She helped me get the wings installed, and afterward gave me a big hug and said something like "welcome to your dream"... Mark, You have a real jewel of a wife there. Many of us envy you. Tell Jeannie we are proud that she supports you so. Through my seven years of building, my wife never supported me. As a matter of fact, there were a couple of times she threatened the plane with a chain saw. Now that it is flying, she is starting to show more pride in it in the fact that we now own an airplane. Funny thing is that she told me I should upgrade to a larger plane so we as a family can go places. HaI am going places in my KR. She can drive...... Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI
KR> KR CorVvAIRCRAFT Down
According to the FAA N1701L had an engine failure. Hopefully, Bob Lester, who was reported as uninjured will give us all an update on the engine failure. Here is the link to the FAA report. http://www.faa.gov/avr/aai/M_0518_N.txt Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj Email: flyk...@wi.rr.com
KR> KR Down
Here is a link to info on his plane. http://www.flycorvair.com/lester.html -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+flykr2s=wi.rr@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+flykr2s=wi.rr@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Orma Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 8:05 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> KR Down "a KR went down in Vienna GA." I went into the KRnet and also the Archives. I could only find Robert Lester in one thread. He is not listed in the KRnet. Does anyone have any more information or pictures of his plane. Orma ___ 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> Almost 100
It sure is quiet on the Net today. So, do all of you realize it is only 105 days till the KR Gathering. If you are still only thinking about going to the Gathering, go ahead and make the commitment to be there. The rest of us would sure love to have you attend. If your plane is getting close to being finished, this is the motivation to get yourself in high gear and fly to the Gathering. There will be a new breed of KR's at the Gathering this year with a lot of exciting ideas and modifications. New records will be set again in both planes and attendance. I WANT YOU to help us make this happen by being there, whether you fly or drive or hitch hike. We are calling a family meeting September 9-11 and expect all family members to be there. You do not want to be absent because if you are, you will miss the most exciting KR event of the year. Plus, you could be the topic of discussion and not be there to defend yourself. BE THERE. If you are a die-hard KR fanatic, I will see you in 104 days. :-) Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Visit my web site: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj Email: flyk...@wi.rr.com
KR> A&P inspection
Lee, My computer is being repaired and I hope we are able to save all the info I had on the hard drive. If so, I will get it to you soon. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Web Page: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj E-Mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com - Original Message - From: "Lee Van Dyke" > Netters, > > I asked Mark for this but his computer crashed... I'm looking for a basic checklist for the A&P to look over as he inspects my plane. Does anybody have something like this??? >
KR> FAA bans drug use.
Despite what you thought of the advice your mother may have given you, it actually might make you go blind if Viagra, Cialis or Levitra are part of the mix. And while we normally don't deal with these sorts of subjects, word out of the Food and Drug Administration that the use of these drugs to combat erectile dysfunction has caused "sudden, irreversible blindness" in 43 men has some significance for pilots. According to a television news report out of Washington, D.C., it's because of those potential vision problems that the FAA bars pilots from taking the drugs within 24 hours of flying. I was always told the big M would make a young man go blind. Must have been a myth. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Web Page: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj e-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com
KR> Re: EFS-2 to EFS-3
- Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" > > Been doing any flying lately? Did you get your EFS-3? I sure would like to > know if it has given you the performance you thought that you should get. I > believe that it should, but, as always, the proof is in the pudding Gentlemen and Ladies (I know of two building KR's) I did receive my EFS-3 and installed it. I used the exact airbox on the EFS-3 that I had on the EFS-2. My static rpm (cowl off) was 2750 with the EFS-2 and 3100 rpm (cowl off) with the EFS-3. I was ecstatic over the difference. With the cowl on, the EFS-2 gave me 2650 sucking warm air from inside. The EFS-3 dropped to 2950 sucking warm air inside the cowl. I made my first flight with the EFS-3 yesterday. The EFS-3, in flight, produced 3000 rpm. The EFS-2 would give me 2950 rpm in flight. Airspeed with both carbs was 135 mph. I was totally frustrated and wanted to throw my hands up and give up. The EFS-3 should be giving me much better performance so here are my next steps. Verify my distributor timing advance is giving me full advance. Install ram air. Using cool outside air and ramming it should give me more power. Re-design my airbox. So, if I were to leave everything like it is, I am no better off with the EFS-3. Hopefully I can get more power. As always, all comments and suggestions are welcome. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Web Page: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj e-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com
KR> Re: EFS-2 to EFS-3
I hope you are correct. I will be working on ram air this week and hope to have results soon. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI Web Page: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj e-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com - Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: Re: KR> Re: EFS-2 to EFS-3 > Hello Mark > > I think that the static run without the cowl has given you the answer to the > problem. Once you do the mod to get ram air I think that most of your > problems will be over. > > Orma > > > > ___ > 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 >
