KR> Fuel primer

There are the 1/8" IPS holes in the intake manifold of a stock corvair that seem perfect for the primer. (If you did not mill them off) I had a system all made to that location but did not install in the finial completion of my plane as the aerocarb starts every time(except night before last) ;-)

KR> Fuel primer

I got mine out of the Aircraftspruce catalog Joe On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 08:04:55 -0500 "JIM VANCE" writes: > Mark, > > Thanks for your prompt reply. > > I have ordered the solenoid from Wicks, but I'm having a problem > coming up > with a source for the injector nozzle. Where

KR> Horizontal

Bob, I did most of the same as Mark posted except that I used a dowel with sand paper wrapped around to shape the inside radius and kept fitting the elevator. After it was shaped and extra clearance for paint I laid up one layer of the regular KR cloth on the inside radius and to the skins that

KR> Table problems

Troy, Your not going to go wrong if you keep the table flat and smooth. But you will proably want to recheck it every once in awhile as you will use the tables longer than you think. I had made my table out of 6" x 16ga steel stud and 3/4" particle board. But i didn't have to buy the

KR> Another milestone

Guys, Just a short note to share. Today I accomplished one of my goals that I will surely repeat. I flew to where my Dad lives in Bradford county Pa. It was about 110 mile trip and only took 50 minutes each way from stop to stopped. I filled up when I got home and the 3100cc had used

KR> Armoural

Wow, I was about 8 or 9 miles an hour slower yesterday than I had been all winter with the temp up about 40 deg. from what I was used to. If I can just put on Armoural and get it back count me in.:-) Joe On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:31:16 -0400 wcraw...@cmhc-schl.gc.ca writes: > I have washed my KR2s

KR> closing shop

Bob, I am very sorry to hear about your losses. I wish that I lived close enough to give you a hand to clean up. Persevere, you will be rewarded Joe Horton On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:54:02 -0400 "Bob Glidden" writes: > Netters > It is with much regret that I post on the closing of

KR> Screws

Be careful, I had a couple that had metric screws for mounting. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:20:27 -0500 Larry Flesner writes: > At 01:23 PM 4/5/2006, you wrote: > >I need one quick answer,the screws that hold all your

KR> tire pressure

Hey Guys, I ran into a sweet little gadget yesterday for valve stems on the tires. It is a little extension that screws right on the valve stem and monitors the tire pressure. You have to buy the correct one for the pressure that you want , in my case I am running 35psi and I bought a 32

KR> Vertical stabilizer effectiveness

I have a 2S and don't remember the difference from one to the other but I don't think that my plane needs any more vertical stab. I guess that having just a little more rudder would be OK. If I was doing it again I would build a off set in the vertical stab. to off set the torque. Joe Horton,

KR> dip stick tube

Guys, I think that i got very lucky. I got the dipstick tube out of the block intact and don't think that anything got in but it is time for an oil change anyway. I bought a brand new easyout with a course twist, a new 10" bit extension. I had to grind the extension down to fit between the

KR> Missing Tape

I wouldn't worry about Bob getting upset. It is my experience that he prefers to get even instead. Joe Horton On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:36:11 -0700 "Lee Van Dyke" writes: > Ok I have to come clean, Bob's getting alittle upset, He said that > he'd Like > to fly to the gathering.

KR> FAA Inspections

I went through this last spring. I did try to get the FAA to inspect but the delays were not acceptable. They gave me a list of volunteer DAR's which is a separate program from the independent for hire DAR. The man that inspected my plane did it for his cost and expense only. I tried to give him

KR> FAA Inspections

Guys I don't believe it is a matter of having nothing to do with us. I dealt with the same office as Kenny. The men I talked to there said that they loved to do them, but it became an issue of economics and man power (at least in their office) They could not keep up with the issues that

KR> A little more flying

Hey Guys, It has been a good couple of days. I for an hour and 15 minutes yesterday and for an hour and 55 minutes today. The temperature has been up both days for us 50 yesterday and about 63 today. Both days were spent in cruise flight for all but the climb and even then I used a cruise

KR> FAA Inspection

> YEEE HAA!! > > The FAA inspector has just left. My KR-2, N 303 JV, is now > officially an airplane. > > It will be at least a week before I will be able to take the wings > off and trailer it to the airport. > > Jim Vance > va...@hbcomm.net > Claflin,

KR> Re:Flying(but not as much as Langford)

Guys, I removed the Sensenich over the weekend and returned it to Dan Weseman(Thanks Dan) and reinstalled the Sterba that is now a 56 x 64 instead of 58x 64. I got a once around the patch to check it out just before dark on Sunday then another 40 min yesterday morning and 1hr 10 min this

KR> Flying w/ an AD

Guys , I took another early morning flight this morning with calm winds and fair visibility I decided to fly a triangle with 70 mile legs and work on my precision in flight as well as becoming more comfortable with operation of all the gadgets in the panel. The flight was great, smooth as

KR> EIS

Just curious, How many of you guys on these 2 list have a Grand Rapids Tech. EIS. PLEASE!! reply direct to me if you have one and if you are flying with it. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> KR N2914 flies

On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:39:25 -0500 "Clayton Brod" writes: > My KR-2S first flew 21 Sep 05. The flight was brief (about 30 > Minutes) due to oil temp problems. My first landing was very likely > the best due to the information Jim Faughn shared with all of us. > Many

KR> Gathering Listings

been > listed at the following sites: > > AOPA http://www.aopa.org/pilot/calendar/calendar.cfm > > EAA (submitted, not listed yet) > > Barnstormers > http://www.barnstormers.com/EVENTS/events.html#2006calendar > > Landings (submitted, not listed yet) > > Fly-Low

KR> Tail Graphics

> Just in case anyone is interested :-) here is a link which shows > the tail graphics I just applied. > http://flykr2s.com/photo.html > Mark, That is way cool. I think it looks great. Now I can't even park next to you. I have given the paint guy over a year now to finalize a scheme

KR> Off topic..........Don't look Dan.........Epoxy question

Bobby We use a 1 and a 2 part epoxy that is used to set anchor bolts in concrete. It comes in regular caulk tube size and mixes it self through the nozzle on the cartridge. I think the brand name is Sika. It is not very expensive. I am not sure if Home Depot or the likes carry it, but you

KR> flying

Guys I was in withdrawal. It had been a week already. But got in a 30 min flight at the end of the day on a crystal clear sky. It was still a little bumpy yet and a little more wind than I had been in. About 10kts out of the WNW. I try little things on each flight and this time I had installed a

KR> More flying with a discovery

Guys , With an hour in the air this evening I was playing around with mixture settings. I discovered that (at least with my engine set up) that there is a real sweet spot in the mixture setting on the aerocarb. The biggest signal that I got when I found it was how much smoother the engine got. The

KR> Kitplanes completions

Congratulations to Ken Wiltout for his fine looking bird in this month's Kitplanes completions pictures Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> KR-1 tail group--To Airfoil or Not to airfoil ?

n I check out the pictures > everywhere. Langford redesigned his tail because he didn't stretch > his fuse and wanted more pitch stability..I HAVE stretched my > fuse 10" so can I just use the stock setup like most people? Or > should I also do the tail mod ? > > Curry > Houma,

KR> My Unveiling

> Ok guys and Gals, I have just updated my "Photo of the Week" page > with the very lastest and most likely final version of my fuselage. > Take a look and tell me what you think. Here is the link: > http://www.flykr2s.com/photo.html > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at

KR> A little more flying,N357CJ, 3100cc

Guys, I got a few more flights in this week. The time this week was dedicated to checking climb with full fuel and pilot on board. I have pretty mush decided that 80 mph indicated is the right normal climb speed and several take off's yielded a steady climb of 1150/ min.at 2950 rpm. Short

KR> How many flight hours before flying KR ??

On Sun, 5 Feb 2006 20:17:04 -0600 "curry" writes: > How many flight hours did you guys have before trying out a KR ?? > I'm a student pilot wondering what it takes to tame one of these > things.. > > Curry > Curry and all, I had about 112 hours over a 10 year period in

KR> more flying (boring and my wife is tired of listening)

Guys, Another fine day for flying. Temp was about 60 deg. today and I could have flown just wearing tee shirt. I spent the afternoon getting my medical out of the way for another 2 years and headed to the airport. The wing tanks were empty but the header tank was all but full. I only had a little

KR> WEB update

. Bob and I share a > hanger now. > > Eric Pitts Gosh, And I thought that you two couldn't get along together. Geezz, may be it's Bob ;-) Joe BTW how about the web address for us Neanderthals

KR> WEB update

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:16:53 -0500 "Eric Pitts" writes: > http://home.att.net/~e.j.pitts/ Here you go Joe > Sorry , I thought that was your Email at the bottom Joe, the neanderthal

KR> more flying (boring and my wife is tired of listening)

On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:51:39 -0800 (PST) bo...@hatconversions.com writes: > Joe what speed does your bird start wanting to fly? What are you > indicating over the fence? Bobby > > > > Bobby, I watch for 60 mph indicated and then don't look again until I'm climbing. I know when I hit

KR> to much excitement

Guys, My father in law called about an hour ago and told me that he heard on the scanner that hanger 18 was on fire (mine is 73 but I didn't know where 18 was) The first truck was on the scene and the second 2 were just arriving as I was out the door. It is about 5 miles away from home

KR> test flying

Bobby, If you are planning a test flight on a couple different KR's I have to question a couple different variables that you have most likely already considered but nothing should go unsaid. Are they KR 2 or KR2 S ? Do they have flaps or belly boards? What airfoil is on

KR> resins once again

I have stayed out of the West System discussion -- But , I had tried some samples for wood and was not happy with the results. I have used the West System for all glass on 357CJ. I liked using the pumps for the mixture it wet out glass as well as carbon fiber just fine. I used it for all flox and

KR> Painting Update

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:05:44 -0600 "Mark Jones" writes: > Two new photos of my beginning paint application are at the bottom of > my page: www.flykr2s.com > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > What a great feeling ,uhhh? Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> more flights

Guys , Just to pas on a few things from the past week. I have been doing some flying this week. I have put a little over 4 hours on 357CJ. The engine continues to run well. I have been using a Sensenich 56x58 loaned to me by Dan Weseman. The prop has almost identical performance to the 58 x 64

KR> another flight

Guys, What a great day! 60 degrees and west wind not to strong clear blue sky and finally caught up at work. I did one long flight for 1.9 hours and explored the effects of fuel burning off in the header tank, some adjustments in the control systems, slow cruise flying mostly120 to

KR> Back in the saddle

Alright Guys, I got the oil cooler replaced today and a few other odds and ends. Back in the air and just raced around the pattern a few times. Boy does it feel good. A couple friends came over to watch and one of them was talking to a guy working on his plane and get this. He said " Man

KR> Outside air temp sensor

Mark Do you know off the top of your head if the EIS OSA can be calibrated? Mine seems to be off by 20 deg. or so. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com On Sun, 1 Jan 2006 07:38:41 -0600 "Mark Langford" writes: > Jaco Swanepoel wrote: > > > Where is the

KR> oil leak

Guys, I just finished giving the oil cooler a real pressure test with hoses and gages. It only took about 10# of air pressure for the trouble to show itself. There is a crack in the first plate on the inlet/ outlet end but opposite side. Directly adjacent to the original mounting flange

KR> Emergency landing

Gang, Yesterday morning I had a brief chance to sneak out and get a flight in between work and meeting the rest of the family out for breakfast. I was out over the practice area about 6 miles from the airport at about 3000'. Just sort of burning holes in the sky and practicing steep turns

KR> Aero Carb

Dan I have not had this problem- but I have a push button vernier cable so it is always locked. I know that others have had this cable and removed it. I feel just the opposite. At idle I can give it a turn or 2 to adjust idle and the push button lock seems completely natural to me and has from

KR> Emergency landing

Thanks to all that sent notes of support. The event was not as bad as it my have sounded and I felt prepared for this one as having a windscreen visibility problem is something that I had been through in my mind many times. I check the engine over this morning and still could not find where the

KR> Emergency landing

> > Glad to hear you and your plane are ok. I was wondering if an air > tight seal along the top and perhaps the sides of the cowling would > have prevented, or reduced the amount of oil that came up on the > canopy. I'm just thinking out loud. I don't know how you constructed > your

KR> I love my KR2

> I feel like Batmandart out of work and disappear into thin air, > show up > at the airport 15 minutes later, and 10 minutes after that the oil > temp is > warm enough to give it full throttle down the runway... > > Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama Hey Batman, When I was Hang

KR> wing skin shrinkage

Guys mine did the same thing with the spars image showing through. It showed up right after it was painted. It also in places that are 2 different kinds of foam and also where carbon fiber was used. I could not find any delamination and I wanted to fly so that is what I'm doing. But it really

KR> Differing opinions

Well here is my unsolicited opinion. I had built and installed a push pull primer and never once used it. I took it off a couple month ago and it is laying here on the bench and still have not needed it. I have no reason why it works for me but it starts in about 2 blades every time. Your results

KR> Great day for a desert flight

Lee-- It sounds great. Glad to hear you are back at it. I'm on the way out now. it is 22 deg. and cloud base at 6500 and snow to the north. Some how I am having trouble feeling sorry for you. Joe Horton > > The tank has been repaird and glassed back in. Its not real pretty > but after reading

KR> Joe Horton

> Guys and Gals, > I have added several photos to Joe Horton's web link. Here is the > link for > your pleasure: http://flykr2s.com/joehorton.html > Mark Langford please update this link on the KR Net page under > completed > KR's. Thanks > > Thanks a heap Mark. It almost makes me feel

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> another flight

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:19:15 -0800 (PST) Daniel Weseman writes: > Joe sounds like your having fun and have a fast ship there. How is > your air intake on the cowl. since the third flight i had a > intermitent stumble(if thats how to describe it?) at high power , > would

KR> Re: Flaps on KR2S

I'll try to answer the best I can right now. I am not fully tested and don't want to mislead anyone. My flaps are my interpretation of an idea that Mark Langford has on his web site. They are split flaps embedded in the stub wings. they are as big as I could possibly make them I think 10"

KR> performance numbers?

Larry, The numbers are indicated. But i believe they are very close. The GPS and the VSI agree within 50' of each other as will as the altitude and the airspeed all seem to be nearly right on. I will time things when I get more proficient. RPM's are the most suspect for accuracy and I will

KR> another flight

Guys, Another pretty good day. I preheated the engine and was in the air at 7am. The temp on the ground was 22 deg. I preheated to 60 and the temps rose steady from there. The climb out was good and strong and I was at 2000 feet soon after turning cross wind and continued to climb to 3000

KR> another flight

The short of it is a good morning. First time around the pattern I had to go around as I was faster than I wanted to be over the numbers (about 85 mph) The second try was better and she settled in for a good roll out. So I took off again and called out of the pattern to the west and ventured away

KR> more flights

> > Joe Hortons flight has got me motivated! > > > Ron Smith > Kr2ssxl > Cypress Ca U.S.A. >> Glad I can help. Here is some more. I got in a flight this morning before work. Out side temp was about 38 deg and I kept steaming up the canopy on the ramp but OK in the air. She climbed like

KR> Flight Report

> I got my fix tonight. The withdrawal pains are gone for now. > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com > Good for you Mark! Your flights are for fun Mine are all work. I can hardly wait until they are fun.

KR> Flight Report

> Come on Joe, flying the first hours on an airplane you took how > many > years to build shouldn't be WORK. > > Have a cold one and relax. Enjoy the part of your dream it took > you > so long to get to. > > Larry Flesner - 181 hours, needing a KR fix, but still grinnin' Larry- How

KR> Flight Report

> > By the way, how is she getting along from the patio falling on her? > > Larry Flesner > Thanks for asking. She is getting better. She started to drive again this past week and I think that it all will just be a memory before Christmas. KR- no flying for the next few days while the weather

KR> Flight Report

> > > I will flip the prop around tonight to see if it changes the > small > >vibration I still have. > > Have you considered a dynamic prop balancing? > > Ron Lee Yes I have and that will be the next step if I can not resolve it myself. I was told some where around $250 and that motivates

KR> Flight #4

Mark You have it nailed. I was saying exactly that about needing a lot of rudder and yes Mark did put on a fixed trim tab. Mine is in the works now and will be installed today. Wind was calm this morning but the fog over took us today. No flying today Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa.

KR> W & B dilemma

Dan -- I gave up on bath scales when the range got up above 200# they went all over. I have an electronic freight scale from Staples and would be glad to loan it to you. Joe On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 21:09:46 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > Jerry and I have a

KR> landing a KR

Larry, Thanks for the advise. I need to find what works for me. I do have flaps but need to test them further before using them at full deflection on landing. One thing that I am curious about is the glide slope lights to the runway. What glide are they set for? I had 2 decent landings and

KR> landing a KR

> Move "test flaps" up to the top of your flight test plan. Adding > drag in > the landing phase will make a totally different airplane out of the > KR in the way it handles on speed control and approach attitude. > Larry, Will do. I have done some testing at altitude but not enough

KR> Jones in Sport Aviation

Mr. Jones who was that man next to your plane?;-) Congrats- that is as cool as flying seeing your KR in the completed pictures. I think that I am going to start a Collage of pictures of completed KR's for my shop wall. Way to go, Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> Flight #4

Alrighty Guys, It was good weather all day here in spite of the forecast. I got the nose gear repaired and had every thing ready for a 4pm flight. Take off was uneventful just like it should be and quickly climbed to pattern altitude. I was staying in the pattern to practice approaches.

KR> Flight #4

> > You're starting to have too much fun Joe !!! :-) > > On your next flight try taking your feet off the pedals and watch > the > ball center on it's own. My KR does a better job of staying > coordinated > than I do with my feet just resting on the pedals. In less than a > minute I'll get

KR> Second Flight

Guys, I have to take any opportunities I can with the way the weather has been around here and the busy schedule of life in general. I have checked everything that I can think of under the hood for the small vibration I noticed on the first flight. These include compression check, wiring checked,

KR> Second Flight

Thanks and yes I will add to the info page, but I need to have it accurate. I don't want to start any performance rumors. I have been thinking about that 75 mph today and think that I might have been flirting with trouble. I think that I mentioned in another post that I have around an 8 to 10 mph

KR> Second Flight

Mike wrote: > Joe, I think you should take the prop off and check it for balance. > > Mike Turner > Jackson, Missouri > Swing the prop and light the fire, dance among the > stars.N642MC Mike, I am going to flip it 180 deg. when I do that I will bring it back home and check it again. Joe

KR> "project" update

> I got the plane back together just in time to fly it for an hour > before > dark. Five landings, and only one of them was something to be > ashamed of. > The weather's > been > fantastic, and is forecast to be that way all next week. Life is > good... > > Mark Langford, Huntsville,

KR> Questions for Joe Horton

> Joe, how long is your fuselage? Is it standard KR2S length? Did you > use the "new airfoil" and the 1 degree incidence? If so, what is the > incidence of your HS? I'm getting close to building my HS, and am > wondering how I will set it. Someone, I think Mark L. said a piece > of 3/32 ply

KR> Questions for Joe Horton

> As I recall, most of you limited time has been in the pattern at > lower > airspeeds. You probably are flying a bit nose high. If you have > any > room between your head and the canopy you could jack yourself > up a bit. Things will look different at 150 MPH > > I love the cool air

KR> Third Flight-the good the bad the ugly

Hey no cheating by reading the end first to see if I survive. Got to the hanger at 5:30 am and started the engine preheater. The outside temp was about 35 deg. While it was warming up I went to the office for a few minutes and returned a little after 6 am. I finished up a through preflight and

KR>stripped down

Mark I know what you are really doing! Your going to add a upper wing to it and fly on nice days with an open cockpit. You can't fool me. ;-) Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com > > I basically stripped the whole top off of mine today, removing > cowling, > forward

KR> flight

YEEH!!! details latter Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> first flight

Life is good. Forecast was for wind yet today but it dawned clear and calm. I had to take one of the kids to school today so I was going to be late for work anyway. I got to the airport around 8:20am and it was still calm. I called the ground crew and started getting the plane ready. By 9:10 we

KR> Re:> first flight

> All that in a Pietenpol and you did what? > > "I saw that the wind was starting to move on the ground" > > You can see the wind! wind sock you silly boy > > That is as bad as my wife "hearing footprints". we speak the same language > > good work! > > Chris > Yea, I know I left out a

KR> Joyfull and very SAD day!

Congrats Dan and Jerry- Now walk out to the shop and see how strange it seems not to have a project sitting there. My plane has been gone for over 3 months now and it still seems strange and there is still several days of clean up and reorganizing left to do in here. Good luck and wishing you the

KR> Tire Pressure

On Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:05:28 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > I have Lamb 11X400-5. Those of you who have these flying, what > pressure are > you running? > I have a different brand but I have settled on 40# in the mains and 45 in the nose.( sorry I forgot,

KR> Re: brakes

> i had the same problem with the plastic brake line blowing out from > fitting > pinch pressure. i found a product from parker hydrolic , it's parker > parflex, > nylon tube # nn-4-062, in natural instead of black so you can see > air bubbles. > it's rated 500 psi & 200 deg.. it has a.127

KR> Instrument radio suggestions

> The future is GPS, if you plan to go to fly-ins (X-country). Lowrance > 1000 > can be gotten for $499. > > Larry Severson > Fountain Valley, CA 92708 > (714) 968-9852 > lar...@socal.rr.com > Actually I bought one from a place in Indiana ( I think) for $475. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA.

KR> ready to fly

Well Guys I finished up just about every detail that I can think of to delay flying 357CJ this morning. I did get a few minutes to take her out for a couple taxi runs. The engine is running great after the installation of the nitride crank shaft. The timing is set, prop is indexed, and the run out

KR> Work Bench

Scott, I did get by with a 4 x 14 bench and it was not a problem. I also used particle board. It is flat and stable, but be aware that it will not tolerate water or high moisture. Sealing it would most likely cure that problem also. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com

KR> Work Bench

Don't give up the brad nailer either. You will find a place to use it and all the tools that you don't know your going to buy yet. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com > > Now if I can only learn not to build an airplane with > a brad nailer. > >

KR> Gathering

Well due to a accident at home today I will not be able to make it to the gathering this year. While I was at the airport this afternoon my son called and told me that his friend had run into the back porch with his gocart and knocked it down (actually ripped it off the house). It hit my wife and

KR> Tweety is sick

Scott, In your opinion would I have my engine at risk of the same thing happening? I just tore down last week and replaced the crank shaft in a corvair. I did not replace the copper head gaskets or the steel base gasket. It is not turbo but is the 3100 cc. I have run it for 10 min. but only up to

KR> extraordinary effort

I did my part for the extraordinary effort to fly this weekend. I had my engine removed from the plane on Tuesday evening and started taking it apart in the evenings and mornings the rest of the week. I received a new crank shaft from WW on Friday. At 9 pm Friday I finished the tear down and

KR> Gathering fire

Bob, I may be able to find a fire ring from an old tractor tire rim somewhere. Planning on driving my work truck so I will have room. I will most likely arrive on Friday morning. Joe On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:00:08 -0500 "Bob Glidden" writes: > If anyone else that is driving and

KR> GATHERING

Come on now -- You don't remember anything. Joe On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:57:23 -0500 "Mark Jones" writes: > That was two years ago in Red Oakit was a good one > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site

KR> Avgas/Mogas & Ellison

Dan, I really think that it would be best if you didn't go to the Gathering this year. That way you would not be tempted to go home and cut something apart and start over. Then maybe we can fly together next year. Joe On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 18:06:34 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) "Dan Heath"

KR> Short report 357CJ

Guys, Went to the airport early this morning clear and calm. I spent an hour and 10 min. doing taxi runs. The confidence is building and on the last 2 runs I lifted off for short distance and settled back down. I found that it was easier to control and also to stop from the flying

KR> Re: brakes

Orma, My brake saga continues. Yesterday morning after 3 taxi runs I shut down at the hanger door and started to pull the plane in and saw the left brake again draining on the ground. I gave this some more thought and remembered this was a line that I had replaced because of a nick during

KR> Re: brakes

Jeff, I'm not sure that is true on my cylinders. I installed a fitting in the top and tubing out of both cylinders and vented them through the bottom of the fuselage. I wish I could follow your advice on the tubing size but it has to be fished through several holes that I know I

KR> Re: brakes

Guys thanks for all the quick replies. I did some quick searching and talked to aircraft spruce and a parker vender. I was thinking backwards between the 3/16" and the 1/4" tubing sizes. I could have pulled the 3/16" in with no problem as I have done it once with the 1/4" tube. In any case I

KR> Re:Another short report 357CJ

Guys, Over the past 3 days I have gotten over an hour and a half of taxi time in. It does work taking it slow and working up to each new speed. A week ago when I first taxied I could not imagine going over 20 mph, as it progressed and I learned when and how much rudder to put in the

KR> nylaflo brake lines

All, I repaired my brake line yesterday and I have to admit that the failure was partially my fault. When I took it apart I noticed that I had tightened the plastic furrel down so tight that it was squeezed up through the top around the tubing. Clamping it together that hard compressed the tubing

KR> Holes through spars

I have a couple holes through my spars also, The one thing that I followed was the practice of structural steel beams of keeping the hole in the center of the height and there is also a formula of hole size to web height that tells you when you need to start to reinforce the web. But none of it

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