KR> Brian/ epoxy

2011-10-14 Thread Wayne Tokarz
Hi guys, I don't say much but here is my two cents worth. Brian, this flying thing is a serious endeavor and fraught with pitfalls. Best not to cause yourself more grief than needed. This little bird is a very frugal way to get some good flying in, but like everything else, has limitations. Certain

KR> Vne/Flutter

2011-10-14 Thread Flying Fool #1
Great article for everyone...thanks Darryl DuRossette On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Kenneth B. Jones wrote: > Rudi, > > "Vne" is marked as IAS (based on having a calibrated airspeed indicator). > But before you go too fast at high altitude, please read > http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/hp_limts.p

KR> Vne/Flutter

2011-10-14 Thread Dennis Cook
Isn't 18,000' the base of class A airspace with the requirement of IFR panel and pilot?   DC Bothell, WA > >From: Rudi Venter >To: KRnet >Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 10:18 AM >Subject: Re: KR> Vne/Flutter > >On 10/14/2011 6:53 PM, Kenneth B. Jones wrote: >

KR> Vne/Flutter

2011-10-14 Thread Rudi Venter
On 10/14/2011 6:53 PM, Kenneth B. Jones wrote: > Rudi, > > "Vne" is marked as IAS (based on having a calibrated airspeed indicator). > > But before you go too fast at high altitude, please read > http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/hp_limts.pdf . It's very enlightening. > > Ken Jones Thanks Ken! The Van

KR> Vne/Flutter

2011-10-14 Thread Kenneth B. Jones
Rudi, "Vne" is marked as IAS (based on having a calibrated airspeed indicator). But before you go too fast at high altitude, please read http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/hp_limts.pdf . It's very enlightening. Ken Jones - Original Message - From: "Rudi Venter" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Frid

KR> KR2 VNE ?

2011-10-14 Thread Rudi Venter
I seem to have a problem posting to the group, let me try again! Hi everyone! A quick question about the KR2's VNE. I know it is officially 200mph, is that IAS or TAS? I know some planes have exceeded this, what would be a safe figure for a KR2 without elevator or rudder counterbalances? I know

KR> Glass over Dynel

2011-10-14 Thread Dan Heath
I have mixed carbon fiber and fiber glass. Today I could not even show you where. The early KRs, I am quite sure were made with epoxy, so just stick with epoxy, sand it well before doing the application, and you should be good to go. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  Se

KR> Glass over Dynel

2011-10-14 Thread Barry Kruyssen
I have no problem with the change of cloth as long as you are using resins that will bond. Regards Barry Kruyssen k...@bigpond.com http://athertonairport.com.au/kr2/ -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Robin Macdonald Sent: Fr

KR> Glass over Dynel

2011-10-14 Thread Robin Macdonald
Hi Guys Just curious, I see someone is laminating glass over dynel. Personally I would not change material, there may be different characteristics that you don't know about or understand, until they part company. Anyone else had comments. Robin. Chch. NZ >From the place of 8000 aftershocks