KR> Dive Brakes

Hi Netters, Dive brakes have come up on the net again,mentioning dive bombers.The WW 11 Douglas Dauntless dive bomber had dive brakes that could be described as a whole lot of holes held together with very little material.This may suggest that the holes cause turblence and drag.The question aris

KR> Micro Mix

To all of you who have used "micro" consisting of epoxy and glass balloons for smoothing and filling the wing surfaces, a question: What ratio are you using when you mix up the micro so it will apply evenly and smoothly? Are you mixing a "Slurry" of about a 1:1 ratio of glass bubbles to epoxy,

KR> Dive Brakes

Eric If you suggest that it will take more strenght than one might have to comfortably pull the lever to deploy the brake, it is unlikely. I remember a question on the final exam in college (more than 50 years ago); "What is the relative weight of a 3800 lb automobile traveling at 55MPH?" As I r

KR> Micro Mix

Neal I have never used a ratio for mixing micro. Just keep adding micro until you have a very thick, almost like peanut butter consistency. The mixing stick should be able to stand up in it. A slury will run unless its a flat surface. Even with the peanut butter consistency it will run on a

KR> Micro Mix

Neal, NOT a slurry., that would be too resin wet, adding unnecessary weight and it will be difficult to sand. A creamy peanut butter consistency works best for me. I use 4" wide by three" squeegees made from scrap vinyl siding...for spreading. Pat Russo > What ratio are you using when you mix

KR> Langford's cruise vs "Cleanex"

laser...@juno.com wrote: > I was just looking at a "Cleanex" with the 3100 Corvair (120 HP in his > specs) and it would appear your plane does significantly better with this > engine than the Sonex does. http://www.cleanex.cmsdreams.com/ss1.pdf I didn't see a cruise speed listed on that page, bu

KR> Micro Mix

To all of you who have used "micro" consisting of epoxy and glass balloons for smoothing and filling the wing surfaces, a question: Mix to a consistancy like tooth paste. It sands easilly too. - Original Message - From: "Neal Hornung" To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, September 26, 201

KR> Micro Mix

I'm always looking for the perfect adjective to describe the desired consistency of micro mix. Toothpaste! that's as good as it gets! Thanks Joe >

KR> Kr gathering -registration

I'm trying to register for next years gathering and I keep getting Internal Server Error. Is the problem on my end? Maybe it's too early to register? I have to say it was the most fulfilling experience and fun time spent around builders and pilots of the KR aircraft. Everyone has something to sh

KR> Kr gathering -registration

At 01:23 PM 9/26/2010, you wrote: >I'm trying to register for next years gathering and I keep getting >Internal Server Error >Joe Cruz +++ Hang loose for a bit Joe. Glad you had a good time at the Gathering

KR> Glassing wings

I am in the process of sanding my wings & laying up the glass. I read the manual to be sure of the process. 10.16 in the manual. Apply one BID layup aft of the main spar,with good contact to both bare wood spars. The area forward of the main spar will require two BID layups. Overlap the aft are

KR> Glassing wings

Robin, Yes, The plans call for 1 layer from the front edge of the main spare aft and then 2 layers from the back edge of the main spare wrapped over the leading edge about 3 the inches. After talking to several builders at the Gathering, I believe that most builders have used 2 layers on the af

KR> Glassing wings

At 04:21 PM 9/26/2010, you wrote: >After talking to several builders at the Gathering, I believe that >most builders have used 2 layers on the aft as well. + One layer from the forward spar aft to the trail edge o

KR> Glassing wings

At 04:21 PM 9/26/2010, you wrote: >One layer on the aft is going to make for a very fragile wing >surface. It is definitely a weight gain but should make the wing >more resistant to hanger rash, de-lamination, etc. ++

KR> Wing Tank Update

>From Sunday September 19 thru today. http://krbuilder.org/ConvertingToWingTanks/index.html Daniel R. Heath da...@windstream.net See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39

KR> KR2 for sale- Australia

I got thid today from an Aussie builder. -- Hi Phil Due to financial circumstances I have to sell my KR2 and my Motor Glider. Full details are on http://athertonairport.com.au/atherton/forsale.html I'm done with aviation yet, just taking a forced break. Regards Barry Kruyssen

KR> Cruise Speed/Dive Brakes

I've always assumed cruise speed meant, for a normally aspirated engine, full throttle at 7-8 thousand feet. * My belly board has holes. It came that way. A long time ago I was wondering if it would be more effective if I filled in the holes and so did some research regarding why WWII d