KR> First flight, Finally

[Steven Bedford]

Just curious, what type of tail wheel spring do you have. Wow everybody flying 
but me.


Steve Bedford

Kr2s Builder



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Problem with tail wheel spring

too light for it hit the bottom of my rudder. What a ride!

KR> First flight, Finally

[Larry Flesner]

>  I have a 57 chevy leaf spring that I cut to length with a torch 
> and bent with a tractor on the tow hitch of my truck!
+

I used a portion of a leaf spring from a very old automobile 
(1920's).  I cut it with a hacksaw and cold bent it in a big a** vise 
using a pipe for leverage.  I dressed it down to accept the tail 
wheel assembly.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8714.JPG

I later replaced the solid 4" wheel with a 6 inch pneumatic wheel 
from Matco and love it.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8760.JPG

The spring seems to be about right for a KR in the 700 to 750 pound 
range.  A spring slightly too stiff rather than too springy seems the 
way to go.  Any good leaf spring in the 1 3/4" by 1/4" thick range 
should work.  Check out the springs on an old junk golf cart.

Larry Flesner 

KR> First flight, Finally

[Gary]

On 11/1/2016 2:08 PM, Steven Bedford via KRnet wrote:
> Just curious, what type of tail wheel spring do you have. Wow everybody 
> flying but me.
>
>
> Steve Bedford
>
> Kr2s Builder
>
>
>
> Sent from my LG Mobile
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> -- Original message--
>
> From: Gary via KRnet
>
> Date: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 4:41 PM
>
> To: KRnet;
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> Cc: Gary;
>
> Problem with tail wheel spring
>
> too light for it hit the bottom of my rudder. What a ride!
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Leaf spring, 1/4 inch x 1-3/4 from ez go golf cart.

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KR> First flight, Finally

[bjoenunley]

?what type of tail wheel spring do you have. ?Steve Bedford
Steve, I have a 57 chevy leaf spring that I cut to length with a torch and bent 
with a tractor on the tow hitch of my truck! ?It may be too thick so I plan to 
make a carbon fiber version similar to Mark L. ?I seem to have less right turn 
in my wheel. Still trying to get that part rught. ?I may redesign my tailwheel 
steering.
Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?

KR> First flight, Finally

[Teate, Stephen]

Way to go Gary, congratulations! Keep us posted with your Phase 1 progress.

Stephen Teate
Paradise, Texas




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KR> First flight, Finally

[Roger]

Congrats
That's got to be some rush pulling the stick back for the first time
Still have to buy some paint and masking tape. 
Roger
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> On Oct 28, 2016, at 8:08 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet  list.krnet.org> wrote:
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> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Rudi Venter]

Well done Mike!

Fantastic to see another KR flying!

Rudi in sunny South Africa

On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 2:05 AM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet <
krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote:

> OK Guys, Now that I'm down from a near adrenaline overdose (LOL). This is
> my story.

KR> First flight, Finally

[Mike Sylvester]

Congrats Gary, Looks like the KR community is having a resurgence.


Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854



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*
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*Today is historic here as well.



Gary Hamilton
Georgetown,TX
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Gary]

*
*
*Today is historic here as well.  N769KR took to the air for first 
time.  I found the rudder and elevator was okay but ailerons highly 
sensitive.  Took off from ground like a bat out of h... I'm thinking 
STOL performance.  Maybe my imagination. Problem with tail wheel spring 
too light for it hit the bottom of my rudder. What a ride!
Happy flying.




Gary Hamilton
Georgetown,TX
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/Soli Deo Gloria/

KR> First flight, Finally

[Kayak Chris]

man that is awesome!   I am so far away from that (have plans and
bought partially completed project), so these types of news flashes
really help!   :)

thanks



On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 9:08 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet
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> days.
>
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
>
> Mike Sylvester
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Steven Eberhart]

Congratulations on your accomplishment, we want to hear all the details.

Steve Eberhart

KR> First flight, Finally

[Stef den Boer]

Great news, Congrats!
Do you have some pics of the first?
Stef


> Op 29 oktober 2016 om 7:10 schreef Jeff Scott via KRnet
> :
> 
> 
> We have another KR PILOT!  Congrats!
> 
> 
> 
> >
> > I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four
> > days.
> > 
> > I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the
> > flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up.
> > Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> > 
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Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2

KR> First flight, Finally

[Jeff Scott]

We have another KR PILOT!  Congrats!



>
> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
> Birmingham,AL.
> 
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KR> First flight, Finally

[Daniel Heath]

Congratulations.  It is the best feeling ever.  See you at the Gathering
next year.



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



2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill.



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Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

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Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN 

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I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four
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I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the
flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up.
Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.



Mike Sylvester

kr2s builder

Birmingham,AL.



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KR> First flight, Finally

[Pete Klapp]

Outstanding!! I think I can see your smile all the way up here in Ohio. 
LOL

Pete Klapp



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I finally flew N236MS today




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KR> First flight, Finally

[Mike Sylvester]

I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four days.

I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the flight. 
All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. Even made a 
perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854

KR> First flight, Finally

[Bright House]

That rocks Mike.  Welcome to the club of elite KR pilots.  

Mark Jones 

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> On Oct 28, 2016, at 9:08 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet  list.krnet.org> wrote:
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> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
> Birmingham,AL.
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[Robert7721]

Outstanding! Congrats! 

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> On Oct 28, 2016, at 8:08 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet  list.krnet.org> wrote:
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> I hope this goes through, I haven't seen any KRnet emails in three or four 
> days.
> 
> I finally flew N236MS today and I am still high on adrenaline from the 
> flight. All of the fears and what if's went away as soon as I powered up. 
> Even made a perfect wheel landing. Keep building guys, dreams do come true.
> 
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
> Birmingham,AL.
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