Re: KR> Toe in or Toe out?

2017-09-19 Thread Peter via KRnet
Neutral should be fine. The flex in the bar will give a stabilising toe out when it flexes, this being more pronounced on a wing low touchdown. Treat the above as opinion only, but I have no trouble with this setup, Peter - Original Message - From: "Ken Hurley via KRnet" To: "KRnet" C

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi again all, Amongst all the photos I have of KR2s, these are the ones that were either written off or severely damaged in accidents: https://app.box.com/s/eb5ak5yhkk5uvqzf8w94ndahn7h2ygfs Henni -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik

Re: KR> Toe in or Toe out?

2017-09-19 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 09:37 PM 9/18/2017, you wrote: Conventional wisdom calls for a little toe in on a trigear and toe out on taildragger. The toe is only there to improve the handling characteristics. ++ For

Re: KR> accidents

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi Larry, I have landed real tube and fabric ultralights under horrendous conditions. On one occasion, the Jabiru landing in front of me, nearly putting a wing into the ground, turned around and waited at the end of the runway to see if I would make it. I landed safely without incident. I do

KR> accidents

2017-09-19 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 04:13 AM 9/19/2017, you wrote: I am glad I chose to go for light - it makes all of these incidents safer except for the two or so cases where gusts blew it over during landing attempts. ++

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi again all, I put all the KR2 accident detail in this spread sheet: https://app.box.com/s/dgg2n1j58omur955w6myrg3kx38jeyyp If anyone wants to make it pretty, please return to me at buildto...@yahoo.com I'll then attach links to the photos I have of these specific aircraft. Would be interesti

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi again all, I must say, after reading through all the incident reports, I have much more faith in my Rotax two stroke engine than in any VW converted engine. Mine has been designed and developed for use in light aircraft with good results. I only have to bolt it on - no need to design or tamp

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi all, Just in South Africa, I personally know of two KR2 spin related incidents. In the 1st, the builder put some lead in the spinner to compensate for a too far back aft cg. On the 1st flight with two aboard, the lead came off, took the prop off and immediately the aircraft went into a flat

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
"Sump tanks for contaminates" That's a good one that I would never have thought of. Will definitely be included in my fuel system Kind regards, Henni > On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet < > krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > > At 04:22 AM 9/18/2017, you wrote: > > > >> Hi

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-19 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi Dene, Sounds great! My contact detail: buildto...@yahoo.com or 0632801551 Build progress: http://www.microlighters.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=22857 Have been inactive for a while. Moved to a house over the weekend with a double garage where I can work on my project again. More progress photo

Re: KR> Unexpected engine failure causes

2017-09-19 Thread Dene Collett via KRnet
Ok I thought you might be close to me up in the Vaal somewhere. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached on email: deneonl...@gmail.com or 0845805003. I have an S under construction that is fairly extensiveky modified with lancair style gear and a 3100 corvair up front. On Sep 19, 2017 8: