KR>test flight #4
Congrats Larry on that flight, thats just awsome. I was just wondering if you are running the stock wing or the "new" wing and whatever other modifications you have done? As far as my plane im just getting everything fixed and smoothed out for the plywood spins. Justin N116JW www.geocities.com/attngrabber14/Home - Original Message - From: "larry flesner" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 3:54 PM Subject: KR>test flight #4 > > > > The weather yesterday (Saturday) was perfect for another flight by > a low time KR pilot. I put some much oversized C150 wheel pants > on the KR to see if they made a differance on my cruise. They > were so much out of rig that they were of little value. I got maybe > an extra 4 or 5 knots. I don't know how the C150 flew. One pant > was 1 1/2 inches higher than the other and they were mounted to > the same brackets that came off the Cessna. So much for that. > > The more time I get in the KR the more I love it. It has to be one > of the nicest flying aircraft I've flown and I've been in several in my > 950 hours of flight time. > > The three landings after my first flight have gone great. I've learned > quickly not to really move the stick for flare but to just pressure it > back to bring the nose up a bit. A hightime taildragger pilot friend > of mine that witnessed the landing called it a PERFECT wheel > landing with a tail up roll out. It seemed like the KR was doing the > flying and I was along for the ride. I know that's not true but that's > the feeling you get. > > I eased it into a stall attitude until I felt some buffet and then flew > back out. There was no tendenancy to drop a wing and it flew > stable with only minor control inputs. The ASI remained on the > peg at below 40K's. This thing is a pure joy to fly!!! > > All engine and aircraft systems continue to work without a flaw. > The CHT stays at approx 300F and the oil temp never got > above 170F. This was on a 40F day. > > My four point harness popped open at about 1000 feet so I continued > to climb to 2500 before trying to secure it. This is not a hands off > airplane if you are trying to wrestle around in the cockpit but I managed > to get it secured. I need to check my buckle as it has popped on me > before and I attributed it catching the buckle with my hand without > realizing it. Now I think there is something else going on. > > My engine RPM is still low and I think a re-pitch of the prop is in order. > > I'll keep you posted. Right now I'm having too much fun flying > > Larry Flesner > > > > ___ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html >
KR>test flight #4
RPM low? what prop pitch,what engine?? I'm currently doing engine runs on a test stand 2180 with rear drive and ellison carb , indicating approx 4000 RPM ,am working to check cal. heagy 54x50 prop My engine RPM is still low and I think a re-pitch of the prop is in order. Larry Flesner ___ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
KR>test flight #4
> My engine RPM is still low and I think a re-pitch of the prop is in order. > Larry Flesner +++ >RPM low? what prop pitch,what engine?? I'm currently doing engine runs on a test stand 2180 with rear drive and ellison >carb , indicating approx 4000 RPM ,am working to check cal. heagy 54x50 prop roger mitchell + I'm running a Continental 0-200 with a Sterba 60D X 68P. I probably need closer to a 66 or even a 65 on the pitch. Larry Flesner
KR>test flight #4/KR mod's
>Congrats Larry on that flight, thats just awsome. I was just wondering if >you are running the stock wing or the "new" wing and whatever other >modifications you have done? >Justin ++ I'm using the "stock" RAF 48 with a 4" tip past the 36" outer rib. It is set to "plans" 3 1/2 degree AOA with a 3 degree washout. Other mod's include: - 24" fuselage stretch from rear spar back. - HS moved forward 2"s from the stretch location to provide more room in the tail for hardware, i.e. bellcrank, counter balance, etc. That increases my VS area by a two inch strip on the front also. - 30" Diehl gear legs (standard is 24") with 600X6 low profile wheels and tires with disk brakes, a 6" steerable , full swivel tailwheel. I'm going to a lighter 4" tailwheel to get 2 pounds of the tail and move my CG forward 1/2". I've had it install before but it had a bad bearing and I've not gotten it re-installed. (having too much fun flying). - No header tank. One 12 1/2 gal tank in each outer wing panel with a two elect fuel pump system with backup elect power. With over 6 hours run time and 2 hours in the air the fuel system has performed flawlessly. Well, that is unless you count the time I taxied out with the fuel shut off. :-) A checklist not used is just so much bad toilet paper. -Custom canopy and turtledeck. I laminated a windshield and turtledeck bow. I used the forward portion of a broken Pulsar canopy for the windshield, built a single gullwing door and used the glass from a standard KR half bubble for the side glass. The right side glass panel is removable for maintenance and as an emergency exit. Turtledeck started as a standard KR turtledeck that I mounted, split down the middle, lengthened and reshaped to match my turtledeck bow, and added the rear windows. -I'm using a dual stick setup with the throttle on the left sidewall. That's the way I like to fly. Custom panel with all switches and control knobs on the left side so I don't have to change hands on the stick to operate. - 0-200 engine with a five inch prop extention. - With 2 hours (four flights) in the air, all systems have been totally trouble free and the only thing I can think of that I'd change is the pitch on the prop. If I were starting over I'd probably go with the new airfoil, etc. but this thing flys just fine. There are probably a hundred more little things that may not be standard KR but I'll not bore you with details. You'll have to attend next Years Gathering for that. I have my KR registered as a "KR 2 Modified" in case any of my changes come back to bite me. Larry ( It's finally flying :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ) Flesner Carterville, Illinois
KR>test flight #4
The weather yesterday (Saturday) was perfect for another flight by a low time KR pilot. I put some much oversized C150 wheel pants on the KR to see if they made a differance on my cruise. They were so much out of rig that they were of little value. I got maybe an extra 4 or 5 knots. I don't know how the C150 flew. One pant was 1 1/2 inches higher than the other and they were mounted to the same brackets that came off the Cessna. So much for that. The more time I get in the KR the more I love it. It has to be one of the nicest flying aircraft I've flown and I've been in several in my 950 hours of flight time. The three landings after my first flight have gone great. I've learned quickly not to really move the stick for flare but to just pressure it back to bring the nose up a bit. A hightime taildragger pilot friend of mine that witnessed the landing called it a PERFECT wheel landing with a tail up roll out. It seemed like the KR was doing the flying and I was along for the ride. I know that's not true but that's the feeling you get. I eased it into a stall attitude until I felt some buffet and then flew back out. There was no tendenancy to drop a wing and it flew stable with only minor control inputs. The ASI remained on the peg at below 40K's. This thing is a pure joy to fly!!! All engine and aircraft systems continue to work without a flaw. The CHT stays at approx 300F and the oil temp never got above 170F. This was on a 40F day. My four point harness popped open at about 1000 feet so I continued to climb to 2500 before trying to secure it. This is not a hands off airplane if you are trying to wrestle around in the cockpit but I managed to get it secured. I need to check my buckle as it has popped on me before and I attributed it catching the buckle with my hand without realizing it. Now I think there is something else going on. My engine RPM is still low and I think a re-pitch of the prop is in order. I'll keep you posted. Right now I'm having too much fun flying Larry Flesner
