KR> RE: Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

Joe stated; "Any holes drilled around the edges make for a potential stress riser. Drill no holes." I would have to respectfully disagree, to a point, with Joe on this one. (I don't find myself in that position often as he is a wealth of good information!). The canopy on my Thorp T-18 was

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

"I've been reading articles about selecting and testing wood. Lots of good info. Besides Sitka Spruce, Port Orford Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar and Hemlock are rated as good choices for airplanes." I am using Douglas Fir for the longerons and spars on my KR2SS, with one piece wing. The Fir is

KR> Merry Christmas fellow KR folks

Kris wrote: "This is off the KR aircraft subject, but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you." Kris, I do not think it at all off the subject. Angels in the biggest formation in history announced the first Christmas, flying VFR at night over shepherds in Israel. That qualifies as

KR> vw 2kcc long block

I still have the type 4, 2400cc converted engine for sale. most of the mods have been done. One more process need to be done according to Steve Bennett. The last process was added after Steve did this crank. $1200.00 No ignition, intake, exhaust or carb.

KR> vw 2kcc long block

Myself if its not a 4140 or 4340 chromoly crankshaft I won't use it because in the is not the time to find out your crankshaft is weak. These crankshaft are tryed and true they are light and very strong. a friend of mine has a type one in his soneri it is a 2332 with chey rods and he was very

KR> Merry Christmas fellow KR folks

This is off the KR aircraft subject, but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. Kris Leirfallom CFII/Aircraft Broker KR-2 Builder Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

KR> vw 2kcc long block

I should mention that given my enlightened view of the importance of crankshafts in aircraft engines, I'm not sure I'd go for the welded crankshaft now. Even the Scat cranks have been known to break in Type 4 aircraft service. Last I heard they were very expensive, if even available at this

KR> vw 2kcc long block

Weird, it worked the third time LOL Great entry, and very interesting. Joe On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Jose Fuentes wrote: > > >>i saw this vw 2000cc air cooled engine on ebay. it says its a long block > >>van engine. has anyone used it on a kr?

KR> vw 2kcc long block

This address doesn't work, neither does the root site either. Joe ___ The site works fine for me, http://www.n56ml.com/kvw.html Phil Matheson SAAA Ch 37 http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/

KR> vw 2kcc long block

This address doesn't work, neither does the root site either. Joe On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Jose Fuentes wrote: > > >>i saw this vw 2000cc air cooled engine on ebay. it says its a long block > >>van engine. has anyone used it on a kr? need to

KR> vw 2kcc long block

Hey Mark I have always been a VW man myself, I have 10 VW's all type one, I build for sand rail's, Baja's and 1/2 VW and full VW for aircraft I like how you had your type four I am working on a drive system for flywheel side as I start my KR-1 this spring I know doing it backward. I always

KR> vw 2kcc long block- Web page update

saw this vw 2000cc air cooled engine on ebay. it says its a long block van engine. has anyone used it on a kr? need to research it a bit more. joe --- Joe, I have been very slack and not been near my wed page for it seems years, For you Joe, I just added my

KR> Wood

Here's another link that may be the same thing or supplemental and it is also free to download. http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_id=100_id=p Dennis ... --- On Fri, 12/24/10, Robin Macdonald wrote: From: Robin Macdonald

KR> Wood

Hi Guys, Have a look at the FAA AC 43-13-16 gives a lot of good information on wood. glues, fastners etc all sorts of material etc. Robin.

KR> vw 2kcc long block

saw this vw 2000cc air cooled engine on ebay. it says its a long block van engine. has anyone used it on a kr? need to research it a bit more. joe - Joe I have one in my KR with belt drive. My wed mage may help. Phil Matheson SAAA Ch 37

KR> RE: Canopy Gluing- Epoxy

Message: 12 List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:51:18 -0800 (PST) From: oceanmanus Subject: Re: KR> Canopy Gluing- Epoxy Do sand the surface edges well with very coarse sand paper, both sides. At Lancair we used to install plexiglass windows in

KR> vw 2kcc long block

Jose Fuentes wrote: >>i saw this vw 2000cc air cooled engine on ebay. it says its a long block >>van engine. has anyone used it on a kr? need to research it a bit >>more.<< See http://www.n56ml.com/kvw.html for some details on the Type 4 engine, assuming that's what it is. To answer your

KR> vw 2kcc long block

i saw this vw 2000cc air cooled engine on ebay. it says its a long block van engine. has anyone used it on a kr? need to research it a bit more. joe -- Jose Fuentes Founding Father (one of and former Vice Prez) of Capital City.NET User's Group Former Microsoft MVP

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

Thanks for the feedback, guys. One person mentioned mil spec 6073 describes how a tree must be gently handled, using a crane to lower it to the ground. I'd heard something like that before, but can't find any literature on this. I went through 5 pages of google searching for 'mil spec 6073'

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

Too heavy. Strength and weight need to be balanced, Virg On 12/24/2010 8:17 AM, Jose Fuentes wrote: > I wonder how good ole Southern Red Oak stand up to this list? Though I know > it's not the lightest. > > Joe >

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

This is an EXPERIMENTAL aircraft. Try Marine Spar grade wood, Virg On 12/24/2010 12:02 AM, Dan Morehouse wrote: > I've been reading articles about selecting and testing wood. Lots of good > info. > > > I'm all for saving money and it would be neat to build with POC, if it's > really

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

I wonder how good ole Southern Red Oak stand up to this list? Though I know it's not the lightest. Joe On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:50 AM, Gary Robison wrote: > I'll be interested to know > > GR > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dan Morehouse"

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

I'll be interested to know GR - Original Message - From: "Dan Morehouse" To: Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 12:02 AM Subject: KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood > I've been reading articles about selecting and testing wood. Lots of good >