KR> I flew my plane for the 2nd time.

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
problem I am having is getting used to the rudder sensitivity on rollout. I ground looped it causing slight damage to the trailing edge of the left wingtip. Robert Pyra told me that I touched down nicely and just overcorrected on rollout. Al Hawkins

@CHECK KR> Cockpit size?

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Michael I am 6'2" and 240 Lbs, and mine flies just fine with a 1835 VW, I built a stock KR2 with fixed gear. On the other hand I can not carry a passenger until I drop about 40 lbs. Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [ma

KR> N56ML flies!

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Congratulations! You made the right decision in getting a experienced test pilot to fly it the 1st time. I was nervous enough on the ground, not alone flying it for the first time. By the time I flew the KR I was calmed down, knowing that it would fly. Al Hawkins C-GDPU Port Coquitlam,B.C

KR> ELT antenna

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Oscar It would work but would have limited range, my ELT came with 2 antennas one a telescoping portable. I used my ELT antenna by making a star pattern for a ground plane, made using 1 inch wide copper strips. I put the Antenna on the floor about 2 feet back from the seat back. Al Hawkins

KR> Air inlet

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
even higher if no cold air is getting to the carb. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Lee Van Dyke Sent: June 13, 2005 11:55 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Air inlet Nett

KR> Arlington Roll Call

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
. I tried to order a new one from Grove, but they have a 8 week lead time currently. 2: My C of A arrives before Friday, it was mailed today. 3: The weather, right now long term forecast does not look good. Robert Pyra will also try and be there as well with C-FAFY. Al Hawkins KR2

KR> I have my C of A to celebrate I did a flight in the mountains.

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
RPM came back up. More proof the a POSA carb can experience carb ice, it was probably in the intake manifold. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada

KR> The local television station did an interview with me and my plane today.

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
The Local Global news hour will be televising a short interview about my plane. I was a little nervous landing as I knew about a million people might be watching it. But I greased it :-) Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada

KR> I finally updated my web page

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hey guys I have updated my webpage with new photos and a couple of video clips, see URL in signature. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html

KR> I finally updated my web page

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
alfway. When I taxied back to the hanger I had it cut out in about 5 mins and relocated where it is now. Just hope your Posa keeps working ;)..... Happy Flying, Guy! Adrian Al Hawkins wrote: >Hey guys > >I have updated my webpage with new photos and a couple of video clips, >see

KR> I finally updated my web page

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Mark Not this year, I only have 40 hours on it so far, and it is a long way from the West Coast of Canada. Al Hawkins -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: August 15, 2005 4:03 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR>

KR> Long, long sandpaper

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Robert I used emery paper, it is available in rolls, you may need to go to a autosupply, or welder to find it. Emery paper is used to roughen up metal. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html -Original Message- From: krnet

@SPAM+++++++++ RE: KR> Long, long sandpaper

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Meant to say Emery Cloth here is a link http://www.cornerhardware.com/cat_1266 -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Al Hawkins Sent: September 7, 2005 1:42 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: @SPAM+ RE: KR> Long, long s

KR> battery had bulged

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
I am using the compufire voltage regulator for Harleys designed for sealed lead acid batteries. -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces+awh.hawkins=telus@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+awh.hawkins=telus@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: October 22, 2005 6:31 AM To: KRnet

KR> battery had bulged

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
working like new, the Panasonic battery can be used to start engines per spec sheet. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Steve

@CHECK KR> 1st official flight

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Congratulations! Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of countryhomeprint Sent: March 27, 2006 6:36 PM To: KRnet Subject: @CHECK

KR> I am sorry to report the death of a KR pilot

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
be missed by his friends and family. Link to the crash http://www.canada.com/globaltv/bc/news/story.html?id=3Ddab961d1-34a4-4906= -92ec -cdcaecf88c89&k=3D90481 Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada =20 http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html --=20 No virus found in

KR> GPS Software now Arlington Flyin

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Bud I will try and be there on Saturday July 8th, but not with my KR. I am assuming we will meet at the same place and time as last year? Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada =20 http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html -Original Message- From: krnet-bounces

KR> Transceiver Electrical

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Mark What type of coaxial cable did you use? Transponders usually require double sheilded coax to prevent spurious signals. I also had a problem in my plane when I used a steel bolt to pass the = ground through the firewall, I replaced it with a brass one which solved the problem. Al Hawkins

KR> Tail Wheels

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Rich If a 4.25 " tailwheel will fit, buy one from Steve http://www.greatplainsas.com/sctailspring.html I have been using this tailwheel for a year, it is very quiet and long lasting. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index

KR> discouraging

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
gust got me. The best advice I received was to fly the plane in stocking feet until I = got the feel of the rudder pedals, I never had a problem with the plane = being pitch sensitive. I now tail wheel the airplane every time and have had no problems = landing it now, 75 hours in the KR. Al Hawkins

KR> room

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi James I am 6'2" and fit in my KR2, as I cut the panel higher at my legs. However my legs are only 32" long, so my main problem is headroom. Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada =20 http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html -Original Message- F

KR> Test running Revmaster 2100D with POSA

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
/Fix_Your_Posa_Carb.html Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada http://www3.telus.net/public/a4a19967/index.html -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of ROBERT SALLEE Sent: February 19, 2007 4:38 PM To: KRNET.ORG Subject: KR> Test runn

KR> "First" Flight Report

2014-11-08 Thread Al Hawkins
Congratulations John. My stock kr2 had to have the electric trim re-rigged to give me more nose down. I don't think the trim tab is ever above the elevator only below it. I am using a mac servo in the elevator to adjust the tab. Al Hawkins C-GDPU Port Coquitlam BC. On 11/7/2014 19:35,

KR> GPASC dual-plug 10mm plugs?

2015-12-09 Thread Al Hawkins
Regarding your broken cylinder head stud. A vw mechanic told me to only use German oem cylinder studs, after an after market chrome moly stud broke, which caused the head to melt at the broken stud location Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, BC Canada

KR> First flight

2009-01-22 Thread Al Hawkins
Congratulations Josh! Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada jcho...@ksu.edu wrote: > I made my first flight in my KR today, and it went better than I ever > could have expected! I made two seperate flights of 30 minutes each. It > flew and landed great. I haven't pushed it yet,

KR> Engine Rebuild

2009-04-24 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Dan According to Great Plains assembly manual revised June 2003 on page 32, take of .005" to the thick washer,or add an additional thin washer, if the hole does not line up. Also the torque value is 60 to 70 ft-lbs. Al Hawkins Dan Heath wrote: > Well, I have now finished the re-

KR> Tiny Tach

2009-05-14 Thread Al Hawkins
Hi Eric Steve Bennet, does sell instruments, including the tiny tach. http://www.greatplainsas.com/scuma.html It is near the bottom of the page Al Hawkins KR2 C-GDPU Port Coquitlam, B.C. Eric Evezard wrote: > Hi Willie, > The Tiny Tach tacheometer has worked very well for me.It also r

KR> Valdosta crash

2009-06-11 Thread Al Hawkins
Here is a link on FAA preliminary findings. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=ed7f68fc-adad-48fe-817c-8e6942183dd0 Al Hawkins KR2 Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada laser...@juno.com wrote: > Does anyone know any details about the Valdosta crash? > > All I've read h

KR> VW Question

2009-09-15 Thread Al Hawkins
til a higher temp is reached. Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam BC Canada Dan Heath wrote: > I have searched Steve Bennett's site looking for the recommended oil Vis, > and cannot find it. He has moved stuff around, I am sure it is still there, > but cannot find it. > > > > Can

KR> Off topic Friday (but still airplanes)

2009-10-25 Thread Al Hawkins
A friend of mine is building one. He is installing a jabiru engine, as he wants dependability over the mountains here in B.C. Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada Fred Johnson wrote: > Has anyone ever seen the British homebuilt "The Chilton"? > > I ran across it awhile b

KR> Intake Manifold on Black Bird

2009-11-14 Thread Al Hawkins
You can find the castings on this page at great planes. http://www.greatplainsas.com/scintakes.html Look For *Build Your Own Intake Manifold System. *Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam B.C. * *

KR> Electric Trim

2010-04-07 Thread Al Hawkins
. Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, B.C. On 4/7/2010 12:42 AM, Peter Drake wrote: > Dave > > I have used a heavy duty model airplane radio control servo with a servo > tester circuit as a controller. It hasn't flown yet so I don't know whether > the servo is powerful enough. > I

KR> C-GDPU has finally become a airplane today.

2008-10-12 Thread Al Hawkins
I started building my KR2 in 1986, and it finally left the earth today. The airport is at sea level and there was no wind. The test pilot flew it for .9 hrs, circling the airport. The plane hit a top speed of 130 mph at 3200 rpm, climbed 1000'/min at 70 knots, and stalled at 45 knots. The plane fl

KR> Since we're talking flaps, a flaps question.

2012-04-14 Thread Al Hawkins
On my airplane I added a bushing on the passenger side of the fuselage, basically matching the bushing built into the flap handle bracket. I found a sintered brass bushing with an inside diameter to match the torque tube, and made a wood block to hold it gluing it to the fuselage side. Al

Re: KR> spar inspections Canada

2017-02-12 Thread Al Hawkins via KRnet
joint failures. Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, BC On 2/12/2017 13:55, Robert Russell via KRnet wrote: I was speaking with an MDRA inspector about project Krs and he tells me that there is reoccurring 10 yr wood spar inspection that has to happen on all closed in wood spars. He said that they cut a

Re: KR> Top end overhaul vw

2018-06-23 Thread Al Hawkins via KRnet
cylinders to the case is the same as if the engine was on a bench, Install pistons in cylinders 1st, then just slide pin in when connecting to the con rod. Al Hawkins Port Coquitlam, B.C. On 6/23/2018 16:24, Robert Russell via KRnet wrote: Hi All I have dismantled the top end of my Great

Re: KR> Washington State KR2

2019-01-04 Thread Al Hawkins via KRnet
HI William I have a flying KR2 based at Pitt Meadows airport(Suburb of Vancouver B.C.) Al Hawkins On 1/4/2019 18:51, William Walsh via KRnet wrote: Been a long time and getting back in to a kr2. looking for someone in WA state that has a Flying KR2 or close to completed. Any builder or