KR> Need a Laugh, thanks

2009-05-26 Thread Jannie du Preez
Thanks Richard, I almost wet myself. Jannie > > > Just in case you need a laugh: > > Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school > diploma to fix one; a reassurance to those of us who fly routinely in our > jobs. After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, call

KR> FW: Need a Laugh?

2009-05-26 Thread RICHARD ALPS
From: fayep...@bendbroadband.com To: mountainm...@bendbroadband.com; richarda...@msn.com; victoria.a...@vectrabank.com Subject: FW: Need a Laugh? List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 20:58:46 -0700 From: mwi...@aol.com [mailto:mwi...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 20

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Copyright ?

2009-05-26 Thread tinya...@aol.com
Very impressive posting! Lost designs that bothered me was the Charles Fauvel designs. The AV361 is the only design that survived the loss of Charles. Story goes that the widow of Charles Fauvel actually burned all of his drawings when he died. Free aircraft drawings can be downloaded he

KR> Tandem kr Part II

2009-05-26 Thread dustin Reves
For anyone who hasnt seen it. Here is the link to the tandem KR I was referring to. It was given to me by dan heath(hosted on his website). The plane was sold on EBAY about a year ago. _ Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. http:

KR> Tandem KR

2009-05-26 Thread laser...@juno.com
In the list you'll find at the link below you'll see a "Balfour KR-2 two place tandem version" listed for the March 1983 issue of Sport Aviation. It says at the bottom they'll send you a free copy of the article if you're a member. I've seen pictures of it and think I saw it listed for sale some

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Copyright ?

2009-05-26 Thread Scott Perkins
While illegality may be defined by the strict letter, damages are not. Damages by copyright infringement are determined mostly by loss or decrease in revenues. When a copyright holder no longer is selling or servicing, you might be infringing on copyright but not imflicting harm as defined by the

KR> Tandem seating PT II

2009-05-26 Thread James Millar
Dustin, don't overestimate the aerodynamic benefits to this. For one thing, the form drag of the fuselage is only a portion of the total drag. You have to consider that the KR2 is already a pretty slick airplane. Induced drag from the wings accounts for a fair bit, and then you have skin frictio

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Tony King
I can sympathise with Mike in one aspect - trying to do business with RR is very frustrating. I tried for several months with faxes, phone calls, etc. and never got any response. In the end I gave up and some time later I bought a set of KR2S plans from a KRNet member who was selling his (genuine

KR> Tandem seating PT II

2009-05-26 Thread Marty Martin
Dustin Don't forget. You can find a VariEze that needs finishing and go to town and finish it. I had one and liked it very much. But the wife did not like sitting behind me. Go figure. Greg Martin On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM, dustin Reves wrote: > > 1. I feel like the decreased width of

Betr: KR> stratching a kr

2009-05-26 Thread stefenmarl...@telfort.nl
Hi guys. Thanks for the respons again. I will keep you informed about my project. Stef den Boer >-- Oorspronkelijk bericht -- >Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:45 +0200 >From: stefenmarl...@telfort.nl >Subject: Betr: KR> stratching a kr >To: "KRnet" >Reply-To: KRnet > > >Hi guys. What lerry sa

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Fred Johnson
Praise be to Langford for throwing the Bum off! Thank you! Fred Johnson Reno, NV Langford wrote: I was stuck in an airliner when this email came across the list, but as soon as I read it, I unsubscribed the guy. We don't need people like that on this list. He's permanently banned. This gu

KR> Tandem KR PT II

2009-05-26 Thread Bill Weir
There has been a tandem KR here in the London, Ontario, Canada area for some years. I think I can find the owner if someone is really interesting instead of just conjecturing. Actually, if you are really, really intested i think I can find the builder. If I were younger, a lot younger, I would

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Mark Langford
Scott Perkins wrote: > The question I have not seen answered is whether the KR-1 plans > are available from the RAND company and if so how much and how long > does it take and what kind of condition are they in. Sure they're still available. See http://www.fly-kr.com/kr1.htm for how to order, a

KR> Tandem KR PT II

2009-05-26 Thread dustin Reves
I agree with what you are saying mark and I respect your views on the subject. I am willing to put. In the hours to do the modification to the airframe, but, if the undertaking isn't worthwhile and it is unlikely I will reach my performance goals I might consider goi g with the sonerai.i am rea

KR> RE: KR-1 Plans Available

2009-05-26 Thread Charles Brown
This is Charles Brown I hope this mike guy has a lot of money because Jeannette can sue the pants off this guy for copy right violation I can't beleave people can be so stupid not to check copy right laws before trying  something like this mike guy has done. Im sorry but I hate people like that

KR> Tandem seating PT II

2009-05-26 Thread Fred Johnson
I'm going to throw my 2 cents worth in on this since I had thought about a tandem in my early stages. Besides what Langford has already mentioned you have two other issues to contend with, one) to handle the CG you have to use a wider wing chord, that means more drag and more importantly unknown fl

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Fred Johnson
Scott the plans are still $60.00 I believe, and takes about 4 weeks. At least that's how long it took to get mine. Fred Johnson Reno, NV The question I have not seen answered is whether the KR-1 plans are available from the RAND company and if so how much and how long does it take and what kin

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Ron Butterfield
The KR-1 plans are available from Rand Robinson. They are $65. Delivery runs from 3-8 weeks, depending on a variety of factors. The plans are as complete and accurate as they have ever been. They are more complete and accurate than the original versions, as they come with many revisions that ha

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Mark Langford
Scott Perkins wrote: > The question I have not seen answered is whether the KR-1 plans > are available from the RAND company and if so how much and how long > does it take and what kind of condition are they in. IE such as > complete, hi quality, accurate etc. Well, Mike, the guy who posted the

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Erik Kline
http://www.fly-kr.com/ You have to just have faith in Jeantte by sending her a money order for the appropriate amount (+shipping) and wait about 3-4 weeks. She gave me a call when she received mine to confirm. My plans were for the KR2 and the KR2S supplement. I cannot say for sure that they ar

KR> KR-1 Plans Available ? Where ? How Much? other Terms ?

2009-05-26 Thread Scott Perkins
The question I have not seen answered is whether the KR-1 plans are available from the RAND company and if so how much and how long does it take and what kind of condition are they in. IE such as complete, hi quality, accurate etc. Scott sidney.w...@l-3com.com wrote: > > >...is someone trying to

KR> RE: KR-1 Plans Available

2009-05-26 Thread sidney.w...@l-3com.com
>...is someone trying to down load plans without buying them or something. If so I agree with you I have had my plans sence 1974... - My reading from the Copyright Office website indicates the KR plans copyright may expire on December 31, 2047. http://www.copyright.gov/tit

KR> Virginia Festival of Flight

2009-05-26 Thread Steve Vitrella
Hi Guys, I'll have my KR2 at the Fly-in. It'll be the demo plane again for my EAA chapter (339). If you're coming, stop by and say hi! -Steve N808BS www.zoomshare.kr2s.com

KR> Tandem seating PT II

2009-05-26 Thread Mark Langford
dustin Reves wrote: > OK after thinking about the tandem seating Idea for a few days I feel like > it will be a little bit harder than I thought it would... Every few years somebody shows up with the tandem KR idea. I've seen a few started, but none flying (I'd be interested in more info in t

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 147

2009-05-26 Thread dustin Reves
well. I am in the process of gathering up wood for a ragwing special biplane to indulge my more selfish side. This project will have to go fast AND be able to carry my fiance occasionally.OR, the KR1. You did not mention the requirement to carry a passenger. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org

KR> Tandem seating PT II

2009-05-26 Thread Dan Heath
OR, the KR1. You did not mention the requirement to carry a passenger. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexingto