KR> Night Legal

Don?t have a clue. Haven?t heard from the Pig in a couple of years. Ken On May 19, 2015, at 5:31 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote: > Hey Ken, is the Porkopolis Pig still flying? >

KR> Night Legal

For aircraft with Standard Airworthiness Certificates this is defined in 14 CFR part 91.205. This doesn?t apply to Special, Experimental, Amateur Built, unless invoked by your limitations which are a part of your airworthiness certificate. Ken Jones KHAO N5834 - Sold N905SX - Flying N93SA -

KR> Third Class Medical

If you want to continue flying your KR after you're a little older or just think the 3rd class medical doesn't do much but cost you time and money, consider signing the petition below, AND write/call/email your Senators, Representative, the Speaker , the Majority Leader, and both Minority

KR> Firewall material

We're NOT certifying under Part 23. The info I provided was in response to a question from John. But, if you want to do the test, you can get some ideas from http://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/handbook.stm On Mar 15, 2014, at 9:12 AM, Rogelio Serrano wrote: > On 15 Mar 2014 12:52, "Kenneth

KR> Firewall material

> > On Mar 15, 2014, at 7:51 AM, Rogelio Serrano wrote: > .015 in Stainless seem to be the only option... On Mar 15, 2014, at 7:39 AM, John Bouyea wrote: > Thanks for digging up the reference Ken! I'll see what I can do. > > Right off the bat, the existing plans method for constructing

KR> Firewall material

On Mar 14, 2014, at 11:18 PM, John Bouyea wrote: > Anyone > make a reference as to what heat level/ temprature and duration is > "approved" as a test? > 2000 degrees F for 15 minutes, per part 23. ?23.1191 Firewalls. (a) Each engine, auxiliary power unit, fuel burning heater, and other

KR> KR2S LSA

Just a slight correction to the numbers. The LSA speed and weight numbers are: Maximum gross takeoff weight?1,320 lbs, or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes. Maximum stall speed?51 mph (45 knots) CAS Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)?138 mph (120 knots) CAS There are other

KR> Spring trim system

It is true that Sonex will only sell parts to a REGISTERED PLANS OWNER. That means if you buy plans or even a complete Sonex, you have to register as owner of the plans number with Sonex before they will sell you any Sonex parts. This includes paying a fee of $100 and signing away your

KR> Vne/Flutter

Rudi, "Vne" is marked as IAS (based on having a calibrated airspeed indicator). But before you go too fast at high altitude, please read http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/hp_limts.pdf . It's very enlightening. Ken Jones - Original Message - From: "Rudi Venter"

KR> VW dip stick

Aerovee uses a flexible dip stick. Ken jones - Original Message - From: "Pete and Karen Gauthier" To: Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 12:57 AM Subject: KR> VW dip stick I have a HAPI 1835 with a Rand Cowl. The dip stick is easily accessible

KR> Magellan 315 GPS Aviation Database

Does anyone have a Magellan 315 GPS with an aviation database that they would like to sell? Or the means of installing an aviation database into a Magellan 315? If so please contact me at kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com. Thanks, Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH EAA Chapter 974 -

KR> C of G

Mark L. wrote: "Hopefully you already know this, but what really counts is the CG with no fuel and a light pilot to define the front of the range, and full fuel, passengers, and baggage up to gross weight to define the aft limit." This may be true with wing tanks only, but if you have only a

KR> lifting tail

Paul, Where is your datum in relation to the leading edge of your wing? Ken Jones - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:14 PM Subject: Re: KR> lifting tail 34 lbs @ 142.5 ARM the cg is 10.75 empty and 13.3

KR> KR for sale on ebay, item number 230438970602

There is a very nice KR-1.5 for sale on ebay, item number 230438970602. Ken Jones KHAO

KR> wing airfoils

Try this. http://www.ae.uiuc.edu/m-selig/ads/coord_database.html#N Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH Flew N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 Was Building N45WL, White Lightning EAA Chapter 974 - www.eaa974.com - KHAO http://www.pilotsnpaws.org/ - Original Message

KR> MERFI - Mid Eastern Regional Fly-In Urbana Ohio

KRnetters, Here's a nice fly-in for anyone looking for somewhere to fly. Please forward to your flying buddies MERFI - Mid Eastern Regional Fly-In Urbana Ohio I74 - Grimes Field Urbana, Ohio September 12 & 13, 2009 Gate: $6 per adult, kids 12 and under free. Camping is available Website:

KR> Pig For Sale

It is with heavy heart that I find myself needing to sell The Porkopolis Flying Pig, but that's where I am. It is listed on Barnstormers.com. For those of you who haven't seen her in person, go to http://www.krnet.org/krs/kjones/. The Pig took me to The Gathering 5 times, Sun 'n Fun 4 times,

: KR> Sun n Fun

Off to Sun 'n Fun. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH Flying N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 Building N45WL, White Lightning EAA Chapter 974 - Home of 6 KRs KHAO

KR> Another Cross Country

The Flying Pig made another cross country this past week-end. See http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=844#844 Ken Jones

KR> Backer Boots

I assume athey are "boots" (for the tires) made by Mr. Backer. - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:33 PM Subject: Re: KR> Backer Boots > Uh - maybe I'm dense or just uneducated but what are "Backer Boots"? > >

KR> X-Country Flight

I flew to San Antonio last week. Details at http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=235 Thanks again Tommy. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH Flying N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 Building N45WL, White Lightning EAA Chapter 974, Home of 6 KRs in various stages

KR> Sun N Fun

I plan to be there. Timing depends on work, weather and the Pig. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 EAA Chapter 974 - KHAO - Original Message - From: "Joseph H. Horton" > I have not seen a word on

KR> Attached photos

Brad, Go to http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=160 or http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=171. When you scroll down the screen, you should see some attached photos. If you don't, perhaps you have some restrictions set in your browser. Ken

KR> Cold Weather Flying

Mark, I flew today. Temp was about 28 F. on the ground, 14 F. at 4500 ft. (I'm more concerned about the pilot than the airplane. I only have solar heat in my plane.) The service ceiling on a Lancair IV/IVP is near 30,000 feet. It gets pretty cold up there and they're all plastic. Ken

KR> New net

Bob, Tell me one more time, because I'm not sure I got it the first time "How simple did you say this net is?" :-) :-) (The two smiley faces are for me AND the Pig.) Ken - Original Message - From: "Bob Glidden" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> 1st Tricycle KR-2

Does anyone know when the first fixed tricycle gear KR-2 was certificated? Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 EAA Chapter 974 - KHAO

KR> props

I agree with Larry. The 2-blade should be more efficient if it is pitched right. However, one benefit of the Warp 3-blade is that, if you have the time and patience, you can adjust it until it is pitched right (overall) for whatever you want, be it climb, cruise or whatever. And if you make

KR> VFR on top / over the top

Larry, One more time but after this you have to look up the answers yourself. :-) Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 EAA Chapter 974 - KHAO > - Original Message - > From: "Larry Flesner" > I guess that

KR> weather site

Try: http://www.weathermeister.com/free/ - Original Message - From: "Joe H Horton" To: Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 4:20 PM Subject: KR> weather site >I just tried to use this site and it says it still has free area > but every

KR> Flight testing wrap up N1852Z

- Original Message - > > She's not pretty but she flys. See you all at the gathering. > > Rob Schmitt > N1852Z Rob, Park next to me. She'll look pretty. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 KHAO

KR> Transponder Requirements

The real answer, regarding transponders, is found in FAR part 91.215, nowhere else. Unless you get prior permission from ATC, and if your plane is (or ever was) certified with an engine driven electrical system, you are not allowed to fly it above 10,000 ft without a transponder. Also, you

KR> KR-2 on Display at R/C Air Show at KHAO

I know this is almost a Friday subject, but it is almost a Friday. N5834 will be on display (along with several other experimental aircaft) this weekend during the R/C Model Air Show at KHAO. Pancake Breakfast by http://www.eaa974.com/ Time: 7:30-11:00 AM Dates: Saturday and Sunday Aug.

KR> Precision Vertical Card Compass - Northern VS Southern

"An interesting detail is that there are northern- and southern-hemisphere compasses. This has to do with the fact that the magnetic field lines, to which a compass needle aligns, point into the earth at the north and south magnetic poles. In the northern hemisphere the north end of the needle

KR> Belated Fun Friday:-)

Just for the record, those metal airplanes were parked with my KR. I guess that made them feel "grown-up". The guy next to me was so embarrassed after seeing my beauty that he put his RV-10 up for sale for a mere $235,000. :-) Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The

KR> Airventure Ground Adventure

Some of you know that I was unable to make the trip to Oshkosh with the "KR Karavan" on Sunday due to work on Monday. I left home Tuesday morning, making a leisurely trip (The Pig doesn't like this hot weather.) from KHAO, stopping at KJOT and KHXF for cheap fuel. While getting into the plane

KR> Oshkosh Reading

Mark, I'm not sure what this says about your plane, but they called me a Glassair at KOSH last year. :-) Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 KHAO > I knew my place though, as he kept calling me "yellow > Glasair"... > > Mark Langford,

KR> 80 DAYS

Count the Pig in. Hopefully I'll make your mini-fly-in this year. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 KHAO - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KR Net" Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006

KR> More flying

True, this was a good day, a pleasant flight over an back, a nice little airport and pleasant company. Joe has a great plane, and although it doesn't have the character of The Pig yet (It takes time.), it is a bit faster. :-) Keep your eyes on 357CJ. See it at the end of the page at

KR> speed brake / belly board

I've seen one KR-2 with both flaps and bellyboard. The bellyboard is spring loaded in the up position. It has "ears" that extend outboard of the fuselage just enough for the flaps to push it down when they are deployed. This is on N6GM. It's undergoing a little refurbishment at the moment

KR> livin' the KR dream

Mark, And just think, you'd probably still be filling and sanding if you hadn't seen how beautiful a Pig is when it flies. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 KHAO - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford"

KR> Sun 'n' Fun

The Porkopolis Flying Pig made another safe round trip to Sun 'n Fun, covering the 710 nm southbound trip in 5.2 hours flying time, using 22.2 gallons of fuel, with 2 stops, thanks to a nice tail wind. The return was a little slower, about 7 hours (not counting the half hour taxi time),

KR> Sun 'n' Fun/Oshkosh

I plan to be at Oshkosh (in HBC). Hopefully, we'll get more than 3 KR's there this year, and many more next year. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 KHAO 173 Hours - Original Message - From: To:

KR> cg with Deihl wing skins

My Kr-2 has Diehl skins. "Power at idle" stalls at about 900 lbs. occur at 50 KIAS. Stalls are proceeded by enough shaking and shuddering for me to notice. The plane is controllable throughout the stall and will recover even with the stick held full aft. The plane has no tendancy to drop a

KR> Sun N Fun

One minor correction: 5. The Porkapolis PigContinental A-65 - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 1:23 PM Subject: KR> Sun N Fun > How many Kr guys expect to fly their KRs to Sun N Fun? > > 1. Me (Bill Clapp)..corvair > 2.

KR> Fastest/Ugliest KR

It might be interesting to have a timed run at the Gathering to see who has the fastest and/or most efficient KR. You can't win "ugliest" if it flies. At least, that's what I was told in 2004. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig, KR-2 KHAO

KR> Flat Tire

I've had several flats on the KR (only one in all the years before). Usually the tube appears to be pinched near where the tire and rim meet (not the two halves of the rim). I've increased my air pressure up to 35 psi and seem to be having better results. I'm using Lamb tires (11-4.00X5 or

KR> Fastest/Ugliest KR

You think? Go to http://www.krgathering.org/ and check out the competition by going to "Check out pictures of the 2004 KR Gathering Here!" and doing a "control f" and typing in either "Porkopolis" or "pig". I'd like to see anyone beat that. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH

KR> Test to see if gas contains alcohol

If your fuel contains 8-10% alcohol, you'll see an increase in the "water" level almost immediately after you stop shaking the container (graduated cylinder). I suppose you have to wait 10 minutes if you want to know exactly what percentage it is. The test described by Brant is simple. Ken

KR> Flutter Speed

Here's another interesting site (at least to me). http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/hp_limts.pdf I don't know about the rest of you, but I never realized that flutter is a function of TAS rather than IAS. Guess I never thought about it. Vne is assigned an IAS, as is stall speed maneuvering

KR> KR FIX

I got my fix today. I replaced my front tire (Yes, I only have one.) a couple of days ago because of a vibration on landing which I thought might have been caused by a definitely "out of round" tire. I didn't get a chance to try it out until today, just before sundown. When I got to the

KR> Water strainer funnels

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/fwfunnels.php - Original Message - From: "Steve Bray" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:35 AM Subject: KR> Water strainer funnels > Who makes the water strainer funnels and where can I buy one?

KR> water in the fuel?

First, I normally run Shell regular mogas in my A-65. Two weeks ago, within 3 days of each other, two pilots who have STC's for mogas for their production planes volunteered information to me on their recent experience using Shell regular. The first one, with a Cherokee 140, told me that he

KR> water in the fuel? - Alcohol tester

u can get? > > Brian Kraut > Engineering Alternatives, Inc. > www.engalt.com > > -Original Message- > From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On > Behalf Of Kenneth B. Jones > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 9:13 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re:

KR> KRs and slipping etc...

Colin, FAR part 61 was revised a couple of years ago to require the additional training for experimental aircraft with tail wheel, high performance, complex, etc. in order to carry passengers. Of course, the only one of these that applies to KR's is tailwheel training unless someone puts an

KR> inch

1 KG X specific gravity (of gas or oil) - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 4:56 PM Subject: Re: KR> inch > What does it weigh if you fill the cube with gas or oil?Bobby > > > > > > > > Joachim Saupe

KR> Cessna fuel valve

I got mine at The Tractor Store (used to be Farm and Fleet). I think it was $4.95. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig KHAO - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday,

KR> "The Pig"

ever getting the "Ugliest KR" award. > That plane is looking really nice. Congratulations. > Must have taken a LOT of sanding... > Frank Ross > > > "Kenneth B. Jones" <kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com> wrote: > Larry, > > As long as I live near Porkopolis

KR> KR-2 For Sale on Barnstormers

Jeff Duvall's KR-2 is listed on Barnstormers.com

KR> continental a-65 electrical

How about a wind generator? http://www.pipercubforum.com/windgen.htm or http://www.basicaircraft.com/product_bpe14.htm Ken Jones - Original Message - From: To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 3:36 PM Subject: KR> continental a-65

KR> OT: Choosing a plane?

Try this. http://www.kitplanes.com/aircraftdirectory/ Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig KHAO - Original Message - From: "David Lininger" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:51 PM

KR> Flight to Clemson

Some of you know that I am building a White Lightning as well as flying a KR-2. Yesterday the weather looked favorable so I flew down to see my White Lightning mentor, Bill Fields, a youngster in his mid 80's. Had lunch with Bill and his son Joe after they showed me their latest project, a

KR> "The Pig"

Larry, As long as I live near Porkopolis, she'll be the Porkopolis Flying Pig. Appropriately named for the Cincinnati Marathon, she looks tired but keeps running. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig KHAO - Original Message - From:

KR> Flying a KR2

My first flight in N5834 was my first flight in any KR-2 and in fact the first time I had seen a KR-2 fly. It was another 3 months before I saw a KR in flight from the ground (at MVN 2004). I studied Jim Faughn's "The Perfect Landing" at

KR> "The Pig"

Ron, In Porkopolis, some pigs are ugly, some are pretty and some are like the ugly duckling. Let me send you an email. I tried, but it was blocked. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig KHAO - Original Message - From: "Ron

KR> KR insurance

The first year, I had hull as well as liability (playing the odds, but fortunately I lost), second year, liability only. There was no reduction in the liability the second year with Falcon although I had over 100 hours in the KR-2. I switched to Sky Smith and saved a few bucks. About $500

KR> Newbie (not really!)

Try http://home.tiscali.nl/~driessen2/ - Original Message - From: "Phil Matheson" To: ; "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:06 PM Subject: Re: KR> Newbie (not really!) > Marcel > > Welcome to the net. > Sorry but

KR> wheel pants

Bill told me he got his from John Backer, from the archives: List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Jan 8, 2005 5:58 AM From: john backer Subject: KR> Wheel Pants I check my KRnet messages nearly everyday. I can be contacted at jsbac...@yahoo.com or 641-816-5575. My

KR> Max. HP

Bob, I have a 3 blade Warp drive. It has tapered blades. Diameter is 58". I have it set at 20 degrees. (This provides maximum airspeed at WOT.) My engine is a Continental A-65. Max static RPM is 2220. Max RPM in straight and level flight is 2540 RPM. I set my pitch many times before

KR> diehl wing skins

See http://diehlaero.com/ - Original Message - From: "Chad Stenson" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 11:18 AM Subject: KR> diehl wing skins > Everyone, > > What are anyone's thoughts on the Diehl wing skins on a KR2S? I would > assume

KR> N886MJ in November Sport Aviation

Congratulations Mark!

KR> MVN

Hey, I'll fly anywhere that they have free food and free baseball caps for the pilots. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig - Original Message - From: "Bob Glidden" > Went to the Little Egypt fly-in yesterday at Mt

KR> horizontal stabilizer dimensions

Aren't they all? >., I'd still shoot for -.75 degrees on >the > horizontal stab incidence. My plane is still a work in progress... > > Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama

KR> Live your dream

Friday, I went for a $100 dollar hamburger (actually $120 a barbeque). It was only $120 because my brothers paid for the barbeque and I only paid for the gas. KHAO/KEKY/KHAO is 774 nautical miles, avoiding Cincinnati & Birmingham airspace (no transponder). Flying time was 6.4 hours in the

KR> Gyro instruments

Steve, What do you have that's 24 vdc? I'm building another plane (White Lightning) that uses 24 vdc. If it's something I need and you want to sell and by a 12 vdc, perhaps ... Now I see your second message. I have a T & B 12 vdc that I could trade you if you're interested. Ken

KR> Experimental Amateur Built Certification/Repairman

>In the end, it doesn't take a smart person to find a way around the > rule. It takes a smart person to know his limitations, to protect his > butt, > and not become another statistic. Rich, I agree with your statements above and I apologize for not expressing my thoughts more clearly.

KR> 22 oz tri-ply cloth. Can't find

Wicks has it. P/N TRI-X22, $15.31/yard Ken Jones - Original Message - From: "Steven Phillabaum" To: Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 8:33 AM Subject: KR> 22 oz tri-ply cloth. Can't find > Mike Mims Built his gear legs using as one of the plys

KR> Experimental Amateur Built Certification/Repairman

My thoughts are that taking a KR-2 (or other) that is 99.99% complete and then completing it does not preclude certificating the aircraft as experimental amateur built. AC20-27F Appendix 1, definition of Major Portion, makes it crystal clear that you can count the construction efforts of

KR> Oshkosh 2007

Jim, I just want to go on record supporting your goal. If possible, I will fly my KR-2 to Oshkosh 2007. Last year I completed my 40 hour flight test just in time to make The Gathering. This year I made Sun 'n Fun, Oshkosh, MERFI, and The Gathering. The best way to assure you will fly your

KR> Hello...anybody there???

Mark, Last year, everyone told me "If it flies, it can't be ugly". (Of course, anyone can look back at the photos of the Porkopolis Pig and see that that's not true.) Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig >- Original Message -

KR> KR Info

My max speed is TAS confirmed within 1 knot (assuming I can read my ASI that close) by a four direction average GPS ground speed. Measurements were taken after a few minutes stabilization at a density altitude of about 4000 +/-1000 ft, on several different days. Vs is IAS. - Original

KR> KMNN Today - KMVN Next

I flew to KMNN (Marion, OH) today to attend the MERFI (Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-In.) It was beautiful weather and a pleasent flight both directions, only 100 nautical miles from KHAO. I didn't see any other KR's there today, but there were several owners and builders. I got lots of positive

KR> KR info

This spreadsheet could be very useful. The more data people submit, the more useful it will be. Please check it out and, if you have a flying KR, send your data to Orma at o...@aviation-mechanics.com Ken Jones - Original Message - From: "Orma" To:

KR> Flying to OSH weather

I was delayed due to business, but I plan to fly up Thursday, camping in HBC. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig - Original Message - From: "Steven Phillabaum" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 27,

KR> wheel pants and trim

Recently added pants to my tri-gear. No noticeable trim effect. I always have to use nose up trim. Quite a bit when flying at 80 kts. or less. Simultaneously adding the pants and wing gap covers (vertical blinds) added about 12 knots (10%) to top speed. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com

KR> KR speed

For comparison, my KR-2 weighs 620 lbs empty, has tricycle gear with home made wheel pants (but no fairings), wasn't built super clean (or straight) in general, has a very blunt cowl (with bumps for spark plugs and engine mount), has Diehl wings and is powered by an A65 with a 3 blade prop.

KR> Oshkosh Head Count

I plan to fly in on Sunday (weather permitting) and stay about 2 or 3 days. I plan to camp. I should arrive at KHFX about noon. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH Cell 513/604-3273 N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig See the Pig leaving Sun 'n Fun 2005

KR> glide rato..

Perhaps the stopped prop is less drag because it's stalled. Below is data taken from my flight test. My idle setting was about 800 to 900 rpm, a little high, at the time. Speeds are indicated knots. My plane stalls at about 50 knots indicated so I didn't check the glide below 60 kts. Surely

KR> glide rato..

Maybe this table will be easier to read. - Original Message - From: "Kenneth B. Jones" <kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 7:32 AM Subject: Re: KR> glide rato.. > Perhaps the stopped prop is les

KR> Flying and soon to be flying KR pilots

Lots of good info in AC 89-90A and AC 20-27F. http://av-info.faa.gov/data/advisorycircular/ac90-89a.pdf AC 89-90 says the flight test plan should be completed before the "first flight". It also includes a sample "checklist for condition inspection", appendix 1. AC20-27 says you are to submit

KR> OSHKOSH 05

I'll try to get the Porkopolis Pig there, depending on the weather, etc. It's only half as far as Lakeland for me. If I make it, I'll be in HBC. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig - Original Message - From: >

KR> fuel injection

Jim, I am building another plane (other than KR-2) which uses a fuel injected aircraft engine. The plane has two tanks. The returned fuel is switched by the fuel valve (separate circuit from supply) so as to return to the fuel tank that is currently supplying fuel. The fuel that is returned

KR> winner

Touche'!! - Original Message - From: "VIRGIL N SALISBURY" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 8:33 AM Subject: Re: KR> winner >It don't happen if you don't show up!!!, Virg > > On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 06:59:29 -0500 "Mark Jones"

KR> SNF news from the front

There was a real beauty over in HB Camping from Monday night to Friday morning. Sorry you missed it. It came down from Porkopolis Monday and returned home Friday (80kts groundspeed) and Saturday 120 kts groundspeed). Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis

KR> Sure is Quiet

Mark, "Primer only" is not a reason to stay home. You should see all the RV's at Sun 'n Fun without even primer. They're just bare aluminum with bare fiberglass wing tips, etc. They come anyway. Ken Jones, kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig -

KR> Design specs Long Sorry - Correction

KR-2 Design gross weight is 900 lbs. KR-2S Design gross weight is 980 lbs. Below are the specs copied directly from the KR web site. You can change the design any way wou want, but it is at your own risk. Adding more wing may make it climb better or higher, or may reduce the stall speed, but

KR> O-200 instrument markings

Brian, Following is from a 1970 C-150 Owner's Manual. Oil pressure 10 psi - red line 30-60 psi - green arc 100 psi - red line Oil temp: Values not defined for green arc 225 F - red line Tach: Sea level 2000-2550 - inner green arc 5000 ft 2000-2650 - middle green arc 1 ft 2000-2750 -

KR> tansponder antenna, and static port

> what have the flying part of our group discovered to be the best location > for the port? My static is simply vented inside the cockpit. Indicated airspeed is accurate to within 1-2 knots and varies about 1-2 knots with all vents opened or closed. (This could increase if I seal my cockpit

KR> Certificated KR-2S list by FAA

Here is the FAA web site: http://162.58.35.241/acdatabase/acmain.htm Ken - Original Message - From: "Dubi Gefen" To: Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 6:51 AM Subject: KR> Certificated KR-2S list by FAA > Who know, were I can get/see the

KR> Glide ratio

My best distance is about 2.5 NM/1000 ft at 60 kts, but my stall speed is about 50 kts and I'm not sure could flare at 60 kts. with no power. That's also my best endurance, about 2.5 minutes per 1000 ft. Data was taken at about 3000 ft on close to a standard day with a weight of 880 lbs. My

R�f. : Re: KR> Glide ratio

AM Subject: Réf. : Re: KR> Glide ratio ... and this would give us a glide ratio of 15? Serge Vidal "Kenneth B. Jones" <kenbjo...@cinci.rr.com> Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 2005-02-07 15:15 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-02-07 15:17 Pour : &quo

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