Re: KR> Thanks - From builder of incomplete KR-2 garaged 20+ years.

2019-10-10 Thread R.W. Pearson via KRnet
Thanks Larry. Good idea. >From a couple guys I hear whacking off tail and adding a bay can and has been done. I have plenty of time to give it a go. At any rate my wife does not mind me building, she just does not like me flying so gives me time to get her used to the idea. On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at

KR> Setback

2019-10-10 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Well I just came across my first major setback on this build. I sat in the cockpit with the canopy on today and guess what...I don’t fit. My head is slightly tilted and hits the canopy. WTF. I sure thought I had this all measured out correctly. Must have been the root beer. The only remedy is t

Re: KR> Thanks - From builder of incomplete KR-2 garaged 20+ years.

2019-10-10 Thread Flesner via KRnet
FYI - I do have my wings complete (Dan Diel skins) and the fuselage turtle deck and cockpit are glassed as well. --- So stretching now would be a different animal. Take care all, Bob + Increasing the tail volume, not so hard

KR> Bummer!!!

2019-10-10 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 10/10/2019 2:10 PM, John via KRnet wrote: Well, the subj line says it all. Same for the new subject line. Larry Flesner ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Pl

KR> NVAero

2019-10-10 Thread jeb via KRnet
Jeff tells me that he thought Steve was going to destroy his inventory, I called and left him a message, Anyone have alternate means of contact?  The web page is still up and shows a replacement strut - ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://ww

Re: KR> Hello - From builder of incomplete KR-2 garaged 20+ years.

2019-10-10 Thread svd via KRnet
Hi Robert, Plausible vs possible? Almost anything is possible with enough time, effort and money. Most importantly you have to evaluate your goals and priorities. Want to fly? Want to build? Want to finish _your_ project? Want to finish _a_ project? Budget limitations? $10K? $20

Re: KR> Thanks - From builder of incomplete KR-2 garaged 20+ years.

2019-10-10 Thread R.W. Pearson via KRnet
Thank you all who replied for the helpful input. I have a lot to think about. Good news is being retired, there is no rush. Great work stretching your KR2, Stef. Really useful information! - appreciate the detailed build photos. FYI - I do have my wings complete (Dan Diel skins) and the fuselag

KR> Picture

2019-10-10 Thread John via KRnet
Just hit a bump and boom!? Slow taxi speed John’s iPhone___ 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://list.krnet.org/mailman/list

KR> nose gear

2019-10-10 Thread jeb via KRnet
Guess the picture didn't come thru, I sent it small, 42.7 K - what's the size limit? ___ 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:

KR> Nose gear collapse

2019-10-10 Thread John via KRnet
Well, the subj line says it all. Gonna need new prop and nose gear maybe just the tube. Anybody know where I can get ? John’s iPhone___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info

Re: KR> Hello - From builder of incomplete KR-2 garaged 20+ years. (airfoil templates)

2019-10-10 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
> If go to finish - would convert to a KR-2S, change to tricycle gear, and > put in wing tanks instead of header tank. > So does this sound plausible? Jim Hill broke the tail of his KR2 off during a forced landing, and spliced another bay into his KR2 to make it an S. While he was at it, he add

Re: KR> KR In a Tree???

2019-10-10 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Wow what a sight. That looks like it could be someone’s project that got away when Dorian went up the coast. ??? Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Oct 10, 2019, at 11:11 AM, gary.shubert--- via KRnet > wrote: > > > >I have a question?

KR> KR In a Tree???

2019-10-10 Thread gary.shubert--- via KRnet
I have a question? Does anyone have information on “The KR -In The Tree” near Winnsboro, SC Short story. Wife and I are driving toward the Myrtle Beach SC area and were being vectored around traffic in the Columbia, SC area by Garmin. Out of the corner of my

Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 242

2019-10-10 Thread Jim Litchfield via KRnet
Hats off and a big thank you to Jeff York. What a response !!! Lots of good info in your post. I have saved it to my KR info folder. Thanks also to Larry Flesner. This group is the one of the best resources out there in my humble opinion. I doubt I will trying to achieve a show quality finish and w

Re: KR> Paint

2019-10-10 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 10/9/2019 9:33 PM, Jeff York wrote: I think Larry makes perfect sense. His plane is incredibly nice and it's nice far beyond just paint. I tried to explain this with my statement " It depends" what level of quality are you looking for ? ++

KR> 2001 KR-2

2019-10-10 Thread Michael Wilton via KRnet
Good Morning KR-2 Owners, I have a client who has asked me to sell his 2001 KR-2. I have included a specification sheet here, but the full specs, photos, videos and log information can be found here: https://flightsimple.com/aircraft-listings/ Than

Re: KR> Hello - From builder of incomplete KR-2 garaged 20+ years.

2019-10-10 Thread Stef den Boer via KRnet
HI Robert, We had the same discussion when we finished the boat. http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2/styled-10/index.html See above the link how we did it. Check part one and to of the tail extension. Stef. > Op 10 oktober 2019 om 1:01 schreef "R.W. Pearson via KRnet" > : > > > Hello KRNe