KR> Re:Intake Manifold on Black Bird

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I used those on the Teenie 2 I built back in the 90s. 

Steve Glover
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Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:19:18 
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Subject: RE: KR> Re:Intake Manifold on Black Bird 

Sid,

That is exactly what I was looking for.  I have looked all over GAPSC site
and have never seen those logs before.  The ones for the Sonerai are the
ones that I like.  I am going to try a couple of things first, before I
change out the entire system, but it is good to know where to find these.
They look almost exactly like the ones that the AeroVee people won't sell to
anyone who does not buy their engine.  Does GPASC actually sell these, or
were they just on this engine installation that he is using for presentation
purposes of other stuff?

Thanks, 

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

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Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 11:08 AM
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Subject: KR> Re:Intake Manifold on Black Bird 

Dan,
Is this the intake manifold that you are looking for? 
http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/images/8620959324ab16f0f41a6f.jpg 
Steve Bennett at Great Plains Aircraft Supply will have the intake manifold 
for a VW installation.  Go to http://www.greatplainsas.com/scdirectdrv.html 
and scroll to the installation you are seeking.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2, 2180 VW, N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
smw...@md.metrocast.net


Therefore, I would be a fool to not do something to change that.  Jim Brewer
has a rear drive VW with almost the same setup as mine, except that he has
room to have a straight run from the intake plenum, to the Ellison, and he
has a very smooth running engine.  I do not have the luxury of that kind of
room on top of the engine, so I am going to have to move it back down to the
underside, as most all others are.

If anyone has a "single tube" to the dual ports, type of intake that they
don't need, I am interested.  The one I really like is the one that AeroVee
puts on their heads, but they won't sell it to you unless you have their
engine, which I think sucks a bit.  I am thinking of chopping up the one
that I have to make a single tube input to the dual port, but that is a lot
of work, and I hate to mess up an intake that a turbo installation could
modify for their use.  ( it started life as a Revmaster turbo intake )

Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net




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KR> Re:within limits

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It sounds like you did a pretty good job. Richard Shirleys hot KR is somewhere 
around 550lbs. 

Regards,
Steve
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Sent: Nov 12, 2009 6:48 AM

The old KR-1 has been assembled and weighed for the first time and guess 
what!!!  It computes within CG limits in all conditions, except of course 
with no pilot!!  Now I'm really getting excited.  The total weight is a little 
heavier than I had hoped but that's  the price for the changes made I guess. 
490.5 empty. Anyone want to chime in on where the Max Gross should be? Or would 
that be determined in the test phase?
Ted Harwood
Northern NY. 
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KR> converting from KR retract to fixed gear web sites?

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Actually, not anymore. It is www.nvaero.com

Steve Glover
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Sent: Nov 11, 2009 5:25 AM

At 05:20 AM 11/11/2009, you wrote:

> Does anyone have a documented effort of their process from KR
>retracts to fixed tail dragger gear?
+++


What type of gear are you intending to install.  The "Diehl gear" site is

   http://www.diehlaero.com/KR%20Landing%20Gear%20instruct.htm


Larry Flesner


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KR> CC#16

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Yes it was...
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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:43:12 
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> CC#16

Hi guys,
 I had a great time at CC#16 Friday and Saturday. Lots of fun and great 
information on Corvairs and Corvair powered airplanes. A special thanks to Mark 
Langford for taking the time to remove his turtlrdeck for me so I could see how 
the experts mount their stabilizer. I wish I could have stayed for the whole 
weekend but my daughter had her 17th birthday Saturday and she wanted Daddy to 
grill steaks for her and her friends.  On a side note as I was walking down the 
taxiway Saturday I heard the unique sound of a corvair at full throttle above 
me. Low and behold there was Joe Horton  doing a high speed pass at about 
hanger height down the taxiway, what a rush. I started back to work on my KR 
Sunday with a new zeal I hope to be flying with you in a couple of years. I 
would like to get done sooner but I have to be realistic.  Forn those of you 
who haven't been to a CC and are installing a Corvair on their plane you really 
should attend. It will really get you motivated to finnish your plane.

John Godwin 
KR2S N924JA

PS. Was that Langfords head I saw in Hortons KR on that high speed pass 
Saturday afternoon?

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KR> Books to read (or buy)...

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A good place to start is the Tony Bingelas (sp?) series. There is a ton of 
great information in there. 
Steve Glover
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Sent: Nov 9, 2009 11:29 AM

Hi All,

I have looked through a LOT of webpages and found several books to read 
before starting a new (first) project. My list of books are now getting 
long ... very long...

The big question is now: What book(s) are generally known to be the 
homebuilders "bible", that has the most useful information and 
techniques for a KR builder ?

Thanks for all input !

Best Regards
Gunnar

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KR> Corvair college

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I'm on my way after my Starbucks stop. 

Steve Glover
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Sent: Nov 6, 2009 6:43 AM

I was just wondering if anyone from the group was coming to the corvair college 
today and if so what time will you be arriving?


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KR> Converting to Tricycle gear

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Hi Brad,

The cut/ contour of the gear leg is different. For the tri gear you need to 
make an offset or pulley to route the cable around the casting. 

Regards,
Steve Glover
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Subject: KR> Converting to Tricycle gear
Sent: Oct 11, 2009 4:40 PM

I started building my KR2s as a TailDragger have decided I would rather it
be Tricycle gear for a number of reasons.

I noticed that the Diehl gear bracket is in the way of the Aileron cable
when mounted on the back of the spar.

I'm curious how Mark Jones, Joe Horton, and anyone else with a trigear KR
got around this issue.

Also, is there anyone out there with a KR2 that has "Dan Diehl Tail dragger
main gear" used in the Tricycle gear configuration?  Dan Diehl himself told
me there is a difference in the Taildragger vs Tricycle main gear he sells
but I can not recall the difference.

-- 
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KR> RE: vinyester vs polyester

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I thought it didn't do well with auto gas among some shrinkage issues similar 
to what you see on old boats. 

Steve Glover
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Sent: Oct 1, 2009 6:21 PM

Don't know.  Piper never intended for their planes to have alcohol in
them.  That may very well be the reason why Steve Glover says not to use
it.

-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM

On Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:18:01 -0700 "Fred Johnson" 
writes:
> How well will it hold up to alcohol?
> 
> 
> Fred Johnson
> Reno, NV

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KR> RE: vinyester vs polyester

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Do not use polyester for fuel tanks. Vinylester or a good epoxy only. Even 
better if you coat them with the same stuff Lancair uses. It will ensure you 
will not have any leaks. 

Steve Glover
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Sent: Oct 1, 2009 3:48 PM

Can anyone tell me if Polyester will work on a fuel tank application? Or is
Vinylester the only medium for a fuel tank?

Fred Johnson
Reno, NV




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KR> KRSuper2

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Intersting. And how many have flown? I think he was asking for a proven design, 
thatks to say you don't have potential. We are in the same process on the LSA 
but as a new design still has not been proven. 
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From: Solly Melyon 

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Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:56:18 
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Subject: Re: KR> KRSuper2


Hello David,
My first airplane was a KR2.  Like most of us the reason was because it was a 
pretty little airplane for very little money.  It was twitchy but I managed to 
fly and enjoy it for a while until I felt that I want something with more 
utility and better stability. That was 20 years ago.
In reality, the KR2 is a fairly complex aircraft to build.  It takes most 
builders 2000 hours to finish.
It is not inexpensive any more.  You'll spend over $20,000 and more likely 
$25,000 to $30,000 for a nice one with decent panel
Its flying qualities may have improved with the stretched version of the KR2S 
but it still lacks in comfort and utility.  I am not telling you all that After 
telling you all that 
I would to discourage you from building, but if you are going to spend the 
time, efforts and money why not build a newer airplane design.  
We at Aeromax aviation had designed an  aircraft based on years of aircraft 
building experience and were able to combine all the good qualities of several 
aircraft designs into one that would make for the best all around airplane.
A Safe and stable airplane that is extremely comfortable (44" cabin), with high 
utility, longer range and excellent performance.  You can build it either as a 
LSA or a fast airplane.  Our design utilizes various materials and methods for 
manufacturing the airframe parts so that we can offer you an airplane kit that 
would take less than 600 hours to build.  
We have also designed and developed the best Integral Front Bearing (patent 
pending) for improving the Corvair engines reliability.  Our integral rear 
mount alternator and starter makes for the best and most efficient engine you 
can find.
I invite you to visit our web page:  www.aeromaxaviation.com  and look at our 
products: Aircraft / Corvair based engines / parts for the do it yourself / 
Fire wall forward kits.  
The KRsuper2
A great improvement over the KR2.  The fuselage is made as a moldless 
composite.  No longer the intricate wood buildup but still needs quite a bit of 
time to shape and finish.  Our Aeromax fuselage is made in a mold.  The 
aircraft was designed by myself based on my previous aircraft design the Super 
Pulsar 100.  The molds were made on a 5 axis cNc router.  
The wing of the super 2 is comprised of a 15 ft. center section and two 
outboard wings.  I does present an issue when you want to trailer the airplane. 
 YOu'll have to detach the centeer wing as well for transport.  It uses a 
composite / carbon (expensive) Spar.  We have decided to design a wing 
utilizing the well proven wood spar 7 ft. center section for ease of transport. 
 and two outboard wings of 9.5 ft each for a total of 26 ft span.  The airfoil 
is the same AS5416 tapering down to 12% at the tip.  
the aeromax was designed to offer you the kit advantages at a Plans built 
aircraft cost.
 
Whatever you'll decide to build remember that we are here to help you in your 
project.  
Feel free to contact us with whatever question you might have.
Bill Clapp -Engines inquiries.
Solly Melyon - Aircraft kit inquiries. 
Sincerely,
Cell:323.841.4822
Solly Melyon-  Mgr
AeroMax Aviation, LLC
www.aeromaxaviation.com
229.241.1175

--- On Tue, 9/29/09, David Lininger  wrote:


From: David Lininger 
Subject: KR> KRSuper2
To: "KRnet" 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 5:55 PM


On Labor Day I posted that I finally had the fuselage sides back on the 
work table, and nothing else on the table. I received several 
congratulatory messages, and one that was a little different. Ted 
Sanders sent me a link to the KRSuper2, KRSuper2.com which looks 
interesting. I wrote back to him with some questions, but never got an 
answer. I thought he might have been at the gathering, so I didn't get 
too worried about not hearing from him right away. I wrote again, 
though, last week. I still haven't heard from him.

Does anyone actually have one of these planes flying? Has anyone done 
any structural analysis of it? The KR2 I consider a proven plane, in 
that they have been flying for 30 years or so. The new wing has been 
thoroughly researched and several examples are flying. Does anyone know 
anything about this variation, though?


-- 
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KR> Not Quite Home from Gathering

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Well, we are not quite home yet and probably won't make it until sometime on 
Thursday.  Eric and I spent the past two days at Dan Diehl's place making wings 
and gear parts.  We have loaded the truck and are on our way home now with his 
complete inventory of landing gear and composite components for the KR.  We 
have stopped in Amarillo for the night.

I am amazed at how much stuff Dan had available that most people didn't know 
about.  There are cowlings for virtually any evolution of the KR except the 
Corvair. Anything from Marty Robert's to Steve Alderman's cowlings, the 
original that Jim Faughn's was pulled from, the original and last "Ol Blue 
cowl's.  He even had type VI VW's and all the stock stuff.  So if anyone is 
interested in any of these we have them.

I have finally seen the tail skins that I have heard rumor about.  We will be 
able to provide them for the stock KR's.  There is so much other stuff that I 
won't bother the net with but it will be listed on our website once it is 
published.  We hope to have it up shortly after returning home.

These past couple days have been enlightening to say the least.  We have been 
fortunate to spend some time with Dan, his Dad, and Marty as well as the great 
crew Dan has down in Tulsa.  It really was a priviledge to hear about the 
history of the KR from those who were there at the beginning and get a new 
perspective on the adventure we have embarked on.  All good things...

It was great to see everyone at the Gathering and we can't wait until next 
year. 

Steve Glover

KR> 2010 KR Gathering at I39

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Hi Dana,

I just sent Mark a note responding to an email as well which I'll paste here as 
using the blackberry for long posts are a pain. 

Start msg:
I probably should have waited to respond until I was at my computer instead of 
the blackberry to be more clear in my post. My intention was to ensure people 
knew they still had the option of offering their locations. I understand AJO 
would be too far for most KR drivers much farther than NM or Texas so the 
central location idea makes sense. 

Please don't misunderstand my post to infer some type of east/west rift. It was 
certainly not my intention. 
End. 

I heard about selling the RV. I just sold my EZ also. I sent a email back a few 
weks ago and left a phone msg as well. We will be making several mods to the KR 
design also and then build a light sport version. 

Steve Glover
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From: Dana Overall 

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Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:04:58 
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Subject: RE: KR> 2010 KR Gathering at I39



Steve, I can't speak for anyone else but this has always been a democratic 
process where it is talked about on the KRNet but decided at the gathering. So, 
no I wouldn't think my volunteering to host the gathering for the third time 
precludes anyone from throwing their hat in the ring.

For many on the KRNet that do not know, I have sold my RV and am back to doing 
something with the KR design.  I'm thinking since I built one KR, and now one 
RV, I can put something together via the KR route pretty darn quickly with a 
few nice additions.

With that said, i39 is located in central Kentucky, 25 miles south of LEX 
airport so commercial transportation is taken care of.  The airport is just off 
of I-75 north/south and 20 miles south of east/west 64 making vehicle 
transportation to the airport very assessable.  The new FBO is very receptive 
to the idea and will have one very large hangar available to accommodate those 
KR's which fly in.  They are presently adding 500' to give them 5000' and a new 
taxiway.  A very large ramp area for milling around on.  Camping will be 
available just behind the main hangar, albeit no lake to "swim" in.  The 
airport is out in the country, away from congested areas.  Within about a mile, 
merely by making a right out of the airport, are two national motels and a 
couple restaurants.  A couple miles past that is the town of Berea, which is 
known as the craft capital of Kentucky for off airport visiting.  Having hosted 
the gathering twice before, a prior builder of a KR and having been around KR's 
as long as I have, I think I have a pretty good idea what everyone looks for in 
a gathering. 

I'm a big boy, if this doesn't sound like a good place, chime in.

Time to buy some wood. 



Dana Overall 

Richmond, KY i39

http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackmagic.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMi05-WU2D0#GU5U2spHI_4
http://rvflying.tripod.com

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> To: kr...@mylist.net
> Subject: Re: KR> 2010 KR Gathering at I39
> Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:23:50 -0500
> 
> Earlier today I wrote:
> 
> >> So I'm going to volunteer to host it.  Not at my airport (it's short, 
> >> narrow, and "private", requiring written permission to land), so I'm 
> >> going to try to do what Dana did...have it somewhere else entirely, with 
> >> me and some volunteers (hopefully) pulling everything else together to 
> >> make it happen.   I only have two weeks to pull this together in a 
> >> fashion that may convince the attendees at this year's Gathering that 
> >> it'll work, and therefore garner their votes. <<
> 
> I'm pleased to announce that Dana Overall has contacted me and volunteered 
> to host the KR Gathering in 2010 at his home airport, I39 ( 
> http://www.airnav.com/airport/I39 ) in Richmond Kentucky.  I've been there, 
> and it is a very good alternative, with lots of things going for it, and 
> just about everything we are looking for, especially the right "guy on the 
> ground"!  I'll let him expound on it some, but I'm ready to vote for giving 
> Larry a break and holding it at Dana's place.  He'll still need volunteers 
> to deal with several areas like hats and shirts, forums, and that sort of 
> thing, and your vote at this year's Gathering, but I'm very confident that 
> Dana can pull another nice Gathering together at I39..  My apologies to the 
> West Coast guys, however...
> 
> Thanks Dana!
> 
> Mark Langford
> N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
> website at http://www.N56ML.com
>  
> 
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KR> 2010 KR Gathering at I39

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Does this mean nobody should bother with offering their alternatives?

Steve Glover
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Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:23:50 
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Earlier today I wrote:

>> So I'm going to volunteer to host it.  Not at my airport (it's short, 
>> narrow, and "private", requiring written permission to land), so I'm 
>> going to try to do what Dana did...have it somewhere else entirely, with 
>> me and some volunteers (hopefully) pulling everything else together to 
>> make it happen.   I only have two weeks to pull this together in a 
>> fashion that may convince the attendees at this year's Gathering that 
>> it'll work, and therefore garner their votes. <<

I'm pleased to announce that Dana Overall has contacted me and volunteered 
to host the KR Gathering in 2010 at his home airport, I39 ( 
http://www.airnav.com/airport/I39 ) in Richmond Kentucky.  I've been there, 
and it is a very good alternative, with lots of things going for it, and 
just about everything we are looking for, especially the right "guy on the 
ground"!  I'll let him expound on it some, but I'm ready to vote for giving 
Larry a break and holding it at Dana's place.  He'll still need volunteers 
to deal with several areas like hats and shirts, forums, and that sort of 
thing, and your vote at this year's Gathering, but I'm very confident that 
Dana can pull another nice Gathering together at I39..  My apologies to the 
West Coast guys, however...

Thanks Dana!

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



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KR> Corona company

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Could be. It is about the right time frame. 

Steve
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Subject: RE: KR> Corona company
Sent: Jul 15, 2009 6:41 AM

[quote] By the way speaking of that old brochure I have 2 sets left of the

original KR interior for sale that was listed on it.  One is the blue and

one is the tan.



I wonder if that is the same set that Ol' Blue has? It's blue.



Regards, 

Myron (Dan) Freeman 

Indpls, Ind. 46203-3570 

Home of the Indy 500, 

the World's most famous 

auto race. 

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KR> Well nuts, vapor lock!

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Hello Dan,

I would suggest firesleeve on any fuel lines in the engine compartment. It is 
cheap insurance opposed to the alternative. 

Regards,

Steve Glover

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Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:11:58 
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Subject: KR> Well nuts, vapor lock!


Hi Guys & Girls; 



I went to the airport today and prepped Ol' Blue for flight and triple
checked everything. A OK this time and taxied toward the far end of the
runway, wouldn't you know the wind was from the wrong end and it was hot.
Well I didn't make it, it vapor locked before I could get there and I couldn
t get it re-started. 



Might be a good thing though. It has a shielded fuel system with a cooling
hose on the gas collator but not good enough apparently. So either I fly it
in cooler weather or fix it right. I had an old English Ford that would do
that in heavy, slow traffic but I carried a bottle of water in the car to
pour on the fuel pump when it did it but of course I cannot do that with Ol'
Blue.



It has aluminum fuel lines that are completely un-covered so I think I need
to start there and shield all of them some how kind of like you would your
water pipes in your home. I can't use water pipe insulation but aluminum
faced fiberglass wrap might work. Anybody have any suggestions as to what to
use? 

I will not rush it.



Regards, 

Myron (Dan) Freeman 

Indpls, Ind. 46203-3570 

Home of the Indy 500, 

the World's most famous 

auto race. 

mfreem...@indy.rr.com 



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KR> KR Gathering location, 2010

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If anyone is interested in a trek to California I could check in to what 
accomodations I can come up with at Corona (AJO). Nice uncontrolled field. Real 
homey but not as big as Mt. Vernon. 3200' runway. Fairly close to everything So 
Cal has to offer for entertainment for the families or spouses. 

Steve Glover
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Sent: Jun 2, 2009 7:54 AM

airgu...@comcast.net wrote:

> Would anyone consider a grass (ok, with some pebbles) strip about 2800'. 
> Loads of vintage ac, EAA antique chapter on the firld as well as a full up 
> restaurant. Couple of miles from the beach (complete with arcades and 
> shoportinities).

A clue as to where this is (the airport identifier if there is one) would be 
nice.  I think grass would be a good experience for a lot of folks.  A 2800' 
grass strip is probably equivatlent to a 3600' paved strip, depending on how 
tall the grass is.  Although it would be nice, I'm not sure that inside 
hangar storage would be imperative.  After all, we leave them outside for 
days at SNF and OSH every year.

I forgot to mention camping in my first message.  Camping on the field would 
be very good.  A lot of folks have grown quite fond of it, spoiled by MVN's 
camping area with the pond/swimming hole.

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


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KR> Engine Re-build

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Not necessarily "forgetting" Jim. Just didn't have my log book handy and have 
been busy with work as I am not retired. My BFR is due. Maybe you shouldn't 
wait for me to get up there. 

Steve
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From: Charlie Morehead 

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Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 21:16:05 
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Engine Re-build


Dan,
 
I started reading this e-mail, I almost didn't want to finish reading it.  I 
was thinking oh no this is not good.  But then I got to the part where your 
engine was running better.  Congratulation, things are look up.
 
My first experience with a VW was when I bought a used 56 Bug and it ran real 
strong and got great gas mileage.  Then in 1965 we bought a brand new VW and I 
expected to get even better gas mileage.  But it didn't do well at all.  I took 
it back to the dealer and complained.  They asked how many miles we had on it 
and I said 2500 miles.  The just looked at me and said give it a chance, it 
isn't even broke in yet.  So I wouldn't be to concerned about the 3400 static 
RPM,  I bet after a few hours on the hobs it will do much better than that.
 
I have been in contact with Steve Glover, he was planning on coming up to check 
out N522PC, but as you can see he didn't make it here today.  He does have his 
Long Ezy back in the air, but he says he needs to get more time on it before he 
heads up here.
 
It is time to renew my insurance and since Steve is listed on the insurance Pam 
wants his total hours flown last year and the date of his next BFR.  He as sent 
his hours but he just keeps "forgetting" the BFR date.  I e-mailed him today 
and told him that I just may have to make up a BFR date for him and send it to 
Pam.  I will call him tomorrow.
 
Looking forward to your next Black Bird update.
 
Jim

--- On Tue, 5/5/09, Dan Heath  wrote:

From: Dan Heath 
Subject: KR> Engine Re-build
To: "'KRnet'" 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:33 PM

My engine has been completely rebuilt.  New VW heads, 94MM cylinders,
straight cam gear, all new bearings, new rods and pistons.  I ran it for the
first time on Monday, and was very depressed, after having done all that
work and spent a gob of money, only to have an engine that was still
sputtering and not idling well either.  So, I told my sob story to a couple
of very good engine gusy, one a local VW expert, and the other, Roy
Szarafinski, of Corvair fame and the one who is building my Corvair engine
with the Roy's Garage front bearing.



They both told me that if, when you throttle back, it backfires, then it is
too lean, and if it stumbles, it is too rich.  Well, as I said, it was
stumbling all over the place.  So today, I re-set the mixture and did some
runs.  The engine now has a very smooth acceleration, will idle fairly
smooth at 800rpm, and has no stumbles when throttling back.  It also has NO
oil leaks.



I still don't see any more than 3400 static, but I think that after it is
run in, it will get a better idle and more top RPM.



So, within two days, I have gone from down in the dumps, to on top of the
world, metaphorically speaking.  After I button up a couple of things and
get the cowling on, I will take off and see if I can find the top of the
world.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

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





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