Re: KR> Face Book

2019-08-03 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
FB has some pluses, but you got to have some thick tough skin sometimes. The monster does come well equipped with seemly endless barbs and political un-correctness. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 California, MD, USA - Looks like there's another KR

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/1/2019 8:16 PM, Patrick via KRnet wrote: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/01/us/washington-plane-landing-trnd/index.html N5391M - flown by David Acklam. Built by Gary Glasgow.  Saw the video on ABC news - not a pretty landing, but didn't appear to break anything! ++

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Has anyone contacted the pilot and invited him to the Gathering? Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://li

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Is bet he could give us a good hour talk on how he managed a successful outcome in such a harsh landing environment. I’d be willing to bet that keeping himself cool and collected played a major role in his dilemma. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Parley T Byington via KRnet
I noticed that it appears that his engine, indeed, was dead ie the prop was not turning in the video as the officer was facing the aircraft on approach. Under the circumstances, I think the pilot did an excellent job avoiding a crash and the cars on the road. Notice in the video how he avoided

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
Maybe a forum at the gathering of all the folks that have had to put one of these down without power. Call it "how to control your brick in a glide" > On August 3, 2019 at 3:09 PM Mark Jones via KRnet > wrote: > > > Is bet he could give us a good hour talk on how he managed a successful >

KR> Spare parts at the gathering

2019-08-03 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
Hey since I am repairing a plane rather than building one I have a bunch of parts I plan to bring with me to the gathering. I will put together a list and post it here if anyone wants any of this stuff. Craig N886MJ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Well I guess I could help on this one... I have 3 that qualify Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Craig Williams" , "Mark Jones" Sent: Saturday, August 3, 2019 4:20:23 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington Maybe a forum at the gathering of all

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
Put me down for 2, But in the defense of the airplane, My fuel system design caused the issue. And hey, It's a great little glider. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 From: KRnet on behalf of n357cj via KRnet Sent: Saturday, Augus

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/3/2019 3:20 PM, Craig Williams via KRnet wrote: Maybe a forum at the gathering of all the folks that have had to put one of these down without power. Call it "how to control your brick in a glide" =+++ Problem is that all emergency / off a