KR> switch labeling

> I know whats what in my plane but > the next poor SAP should not have to figure it out in an emergency. > > > Craig That is why you should also write a comprehensive POH explaining the design and operation of the various systems. You may not be around to explain the systems to the next poo

KR> switch labeling - Actually Fuel Pumps.

I had the pumps on a separate switch and a separate breaker. I ran both pumps all the time. If one had ever failed, I would not have known it until the next start up. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill.

KR> DPDT ignition and fuel pump switch

Larry Flesner wrote: > If that's the design, I'd certainly want a VERY RELIABLE "one" > switch. Is that the switch that failed on Mark (on the ground, > thankfully) that kept him from making the California trip? Yep, so I replaced it with an identical new Otto switch, also supposed to be good fo

KR> switch labeling

I got the switch that Mark replaced it with. Paul Visk?Belleville IL ?618 406 4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 08/20/2016 3:54 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc

KR> switch labeling

That is why I followed Mark's design. One flip of the switch, changes ignition, fuel pump and battery. If it doesn't restart look for a place to land. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618 406 4705 QW Saote: >Yea, I know, think of that and flip the switch...you hope! Trust >me, it gets awful fo

KR> switch labeling

At 03:33 PM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >That is why I followed Mark's design. One flip of the switch, changes >ignition, fuel pump and battery. ++ If that's the design, I'd certainly want a VERY RELIABLE "one" switch. Is that the switch that failed

KR> switch labeling

At 01:00 PM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >Yea, I know, think of that and flip the switch...you hope! Trust >me, it gets awful foggy when the prop stops. ++ I can't imagine having the presence of mind to use a checklist if m

KR> switch labeling

Good that's exactly my thinking. Many crashes have been caused by confusion or just BAD design (John Denver fuel selector). I know whats what in my plane but the next poor SAP should not have to figure it out in an emergency. By the way I will use that switch to prime and start the engine and th

KR> switch labeling

One more thing on this. The engine will continue to run for a few (maybe five) minutes with NO oil pressure. It would be a shame to have to put it in a field or in the woods because the fuel pump quit because oil pressure dropped below whatever the min oil pressure the switch breaks contact.

KR> switch labeling

At 11:54 AM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >Ok, so I have my fuel system installed and I am wiring the pumps. + A small LED next to the switch for a visual indication the switch is on is also nice. Larry Flesner flesner at frontier.com

KR> switch labeling

At 11:54 AM 8/20/2016, you wrote: >Ok, so I have my fuel system installed and I am wiring the pumps. They will >have voltage all the time and the ground will be selected to each >pump as it is >selected with a spdt switch. That switch is labeled "pump 1 and >pump 2". That >ground comes from my

KR> switch labeling

Ok, so I have my fuel system installed and I am wiring the pumps. They will have voltage all the time and the ground will be selected to each pump as it is selected with a spdt switch. That switch is labeled "pump 1 and pump 2". That ground comes from my 5psi oil switch. So that the pump select

KR> Experienced with Solid Works at the Gathering

Thanks Bernie. Once I opened my eyes, it fell under the category (as I used to tell my daughter) of 'if it was a snake, it would have bit me!!' Regards. Mark -Original Message- From: Wunder [mailto:mdkr2s at comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:14 AM To: Mark Wegmet Cc: krnet

KR> Outer spar airfoil taper

"Recently someone posted a link to a picture showing how they had built a jig setup to cut the taper using what appeared to be a wood rasp.? Jim, I picked up a partially completed plane with the spars pre-built. I didn?t think about the airfoil taper until it was too late - after the spars were i

KR> Speeds

> >My question is simply this; On a stock retractable gear KR2 what is the >maximum safe continous safe real world operating speed assuming a properly >built aircraft? > +++ Design Vne is 200 mph. You decide what's comfortable in an

KR> switch labeling

Craig Williams wrote: > My second switch is to bypass all that and provide a ground to run > the pumps when priming and starting and if the oil pressure switch > was to fail. How would you label thatswitch? "Emergency Pump". You need it to be as clear as possible when you or the guy who flies i

KR> Speeds

Doran Jaffas wrote: > My question is simply this; On a stock retractable gear KR2 what is > the maximum safe continous safe real world operating speed assuming a > properly built aircraft? You didn't specify an engine, so I assume you mean airframe Vne, which is listed as 200 MPH in the plans (p

KR> Flying on Top

Oh, of course I agree that it was the running out of gas that killed Rand, but flying VFR on top over a severe storm system is what gave him no options when he ran out of gas. I remember a report that the weather was so bad they couldn't do search and rescue for days, although it didn't matter bec

KR> Speeds

Hello Everyone I've read quite abit about expected airspeeds. Some contradicting each other. Depending on the engines used there seems to be quite a variation My question is simply this; On a stock retractable gear KR2 what is the maximum safe continous safe real world operating speed assu

KR> Experienced with Solid Works at the Gathering

I went to the EAA web site and found the link to download the Solid Works software (search on SolidWorks). But it is a multistep process. You have to fill in a form and then you get a message back with another link. Then you go to that link, download software, and fill in another form and yo

KR> Oilite bushing insertion

Below is something I wrote for the "KROnline Newsletter" in 1996. There are more of these at http://www.krnet.org/kronline/, but many are missing photos (due to poor linkage practices, a server move, and my negligence toward fixing them). I've dug up the photo and enclosed it, but it's way ov

KR> Flying on Top

Dan said: ? I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed.? I think that itwas running out of gas ?Whanever I was doing an IFR cross country flight. I would always get an "VFR on top" clearance. This gives me VFR freedom and still be able to maintain my IFR flight plan. ?My opinion

KR> Gathering Campers

I just found out the "I'm Camping" button on the Gathering registration form wasn't working correctly. So if you ARE planning to camp at the Gathering, please send a reply to kr2s at bouyea.net and let me know. I'll summarize the count and pass it to Larry, our fearless Gathering host. Thanks guys!

KR> Flying on Top

I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed. I think that it was running out of gas. IMHO. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill. Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN

KR> Facet pumps in series

I've been thinking about this idea of not having a mechanical fuel pump on a VW aircraft engine. There are several planes that dispense with it in favor of the electric pump because the pump in the stock position can cause a bump on the cowling. This seems dubious from a reliability standpoint, wh