KR> Jim Faughn's engine

2015-09-05 Thread Gene Essman
Michael, sorry but oil level can't be that high or the crank would be fighting to get through the oil on every revolution. Glad you had a good safe trip up north. See you when you get home. Gene -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike

KR> Electronics ???

2015-04-17 Thread Gene Essman
When you swing the compass, turn everything on that will be running in flight, the compass will move to its' NEW normal and set it to that. You're just proving you are smarter than magnets and linseed oil. Of course I'm as dumb as linseed oil so take it for what it cost you. -Original

KR> Brake use of loctite Or teflon tape.

2014-11-11 Thread Gene Essman
I thought they recommended dot3 auto trans fluid. -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Heath via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 9:31 AM To: stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl; krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> Brake use of loctite Or

KR> KR God's smiling!!

2014-09-03 Thread Gene Essman
For those of us driving to the gathering is there a special gate code to get on the airport? Would hate to get arrested for trying to scale the fence.

KR> Rotary Anyone?

2011-12-30 Thread gene timpson
Here's the bible for rotary engines.   http://rotaryeng.net/ From: Barrett To: 'KRnet' Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 3:10 PM Subject: KR> Rotary Anyone? As I was going back thru my back issues of KITPLANE magazine

KR> CAD anyone?

2011-12-23 Thread gene timpson
SketchUp is one of 3 CAD programs I use for work and is by far the easier and faster to use. I have the PRO version which allows you to produce DXF files and AutoCad files. The tutorials are great but the really good stuff are the Ruby Plugins which are written by others. Goto  

KR> Purchased a KR-2, want to change the landing gear config....

2011-10-21 Thread gene timpson
Save yourself the time and effort and just get the tailwheel training. It looks cooler and as an old pilot friend used to say 'It cuts down on the number of people who can steel your airplane since most can't even taxi across the ramp to make the getaway.' "I want to convert it to tri-gear,

KR> EIS Thermocouple Wiring

2011-10-04 Thread gene timpson
I've done alot of wiring of small pins for the lighting system on a friends plane and found that the best thing is always to solder the pin connections no matter how good you think the crimp is. With a good iron it takes only moments to do and will keep the wires in place. If you are using a

KR> Air shows and races

2011-09-19 Thread gene timpson
How about we outlaw NASCAR for the same reasons and see what They have to say then. From: Eric j Pitts To: KRnet Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:51 AM Subject: KR> Air shows and races I said it would happen this weekend, and now it is on the

KR> Question regarding Plasma Cutting Aluminum

2011-02-26 Thread gene timpson
Try weldingtipsandtricks.com if you can't find the answer with a search of the site then email the webmaster and you should be able to get any info you need. GT --- On Sat, 2/26/11, James R. Freiberger Sr. wrote: > From: James R. Freiberger Sr.

KR> Stalls

2010-12-03 Thread gene timpson
I have a friends who have filmed alot of aerobatics from inside and outside the plane w/ cameras mounted in various places. goprocamera.com datatoys.com for the systems used. Their #1 rule is the camera must be on a solid mount. No hat or helment mounts. The footage is usually not usable and

KR> Welder and a ?

2010-11-05 Thread gene timpson
Just to pass along some info from a talented pilot and welder friend. There is alot of interesting info and discussion of HF welders on this site. http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/ My question is: I once saw several pictures of a side stick setup in a KR. There was a diagram of the

KR> Exhaust headres

2010-10-24 Thread gene timpson
e reduction has been quite good even w/o the correct roving in the mufflers which should be corrected this week. This is a firebreathing monster which easily does manuvers most of us can't imagine and has been fun to work on. Take a look around Elgin's site to celebrate the joys and freedom of e

KR> tail dragger

2009-10-22 Thread Gene
Yes they can. It's not fun, easy, or quick but I have done it. Gene Essman N15GE Tri gear, Corvair/w 5th brg powered KR2 - Original Message - From: "Larry and Gladys Fanny" <lg...@mchsi.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:14 PM Subject:

KR> Lead

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Leone
Go to your local tire shop. They have buckets of old wheel weights. For what you need them for, most will give them to you. That's where I get all my lead for bullet casting. It's the same lead I'm using for my counterweights. ---Original Message--- From: KRnet List-Post:

KR> 3/16 lomg drill/WAF

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Leone
at your local hardware store. Gene Leone, Worland, Wyoming. > You need a long bit and I would never try drilling from both sides and > expect it to meet somewhere in the middle. I think your understanding of > how it should be done is absolutely correct. I will be glad to send yo

KR> Any flying KR's for sale?

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Hamilton
a little more for the right one located in the midwest. It does not have to be anything too fancy, just airworthy and fun to fly. Thanks, Gene genelhamil...@hotmail.com _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http

KR>Spars

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Lukan
does flat grained lumber. Gene Lukan elu...@telusplanet.net - Original Message - From: "Gavin Donohoe" <gavinandlou...@bigpond.com> To: "KR builders and pilots" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 12:31 AM Subject: KR>Spars > Is it rea

KR>Winglet Info

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Lukan
using Whitcomb and winglet as key words came up with interesting background. The book has the airfoil ordinates for the winglet. Gene Lukan elu...@telusplanet.net

KR>chemical corrosion coating for 4130 steel?

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Lukan
some 4130 bushing coated with the stuff, it's called "dryfilm" on the bill and it is very thin. Gene Lukan elu...@telusplanet.net - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net> To: "KR builders and pilots" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: S

KR>Forward c of g

2008-10-12 Thread Gene Lukan
Darren and others, Chris Heintz in his Heintz' Textbook series provides all the info you need to calculate the c of g range of your aircraft. You will find it at: http:/www.zenithair.com/kit-data/ht-90-4.html Gene Lukan - Original Message - From: "Darren Pond" <pon.