Re: Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> revmaster spark plugs

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
e done with automotive plugs. Serge "Kenneth Wiltrout" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 02/02/2006 12:32 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 02/02/2006 12:31 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: Réf. : KR> revm

KR> Brakes

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
I have Cleveland brakes on my 2S, and not knowing any better I charged my brake system with automotive brake fluid that caused the o-rings in the calipers to deterioate to the point where I always had brake fluid running down the calipers, after replacing the o-rings and going with the red avia

KR> New build : what do I buy first ??

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Lot's of spring clamps get a bunch of bar clamps ( 36-48" ) Do u need a space heater where u live? U will need all the power tools, ie band saw, belt and disc sanders, drill press, etc. Just a few things that come to mind. - Original Message - From: "curry" To: Sent: Tuesday, Janua

KR> prop strike

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Ditto - Original Message - From: "Colin Rainey" To: Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 8:16 AM Subject: KR> prop strike >I had a nose over that broke the > prop. I called Revmaster about the need for a rebuild. Joe said try > to start it first. > > Sorry gang, but I am on a soap box this

KR> buying KR plans

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Don't forgetalong with the plans comes a construction manua.l - Original Message - From: "Frank Ross" To: "KRnet" Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Re: KR> buying KR plans > Bob, > I have to think that you and Mark Langford are right > about the price, bu

KR> Landing gear bracket. Flox to spar?

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Good morning--The flox serves 2 purposes, 1 as a filler to even up and irregularities, 2 as a adhesive. I would rough up the back side of the brackets. - Original Message - From: To: "KRNET" Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: KR> Landing gear bracket. Flox to sp

KR> plans

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Guys I said this before and I think it needs to be re-stated. Unless you are some sort of aeronautical engineer the average joe will still need a construction manual that out lines construction techniques etc. There are actually people that think you can go to Home Depot and get everything you

KR> ruder pedals

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Whatever works best for you. - Original Message - From: "Keith & Martha Crawford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:00 PM Subject: KR> ruder pedals > Hi all > > just a quick question. > what are the pros and cons of hanging the rutted pedals vs mounting > them to the f

KR> Nitriding

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Don't u need to buy a set so u get a serial # from Rand Robinson - Original Message - From: "Quique Alvarez" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 5:49 PM Subject: Re: KR> Nitriding Hello Hi Guys, Are there any complete plans of the Kr2-S on "sail"? Gracias Kique A

KR> buying KR plans

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
I purchased the plans for 6399U in the very early 90's-even then getting hold of someone at RR was a project. None the less I did recieve everything ordered, it just took a while. If your looking for technical advise---stay with the KR net. - Original Message -

KR> Crankshafts and testing

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
I've always wondered why some pilots with a VW that is designed to fly at 3200 rpm cruise it well beyond that. The same can be said for Vairs as well. Over rev any engine for an extended period of time and your flirting with disaster. My honest cruise at 3200 is 140 mph, if I wanna stretch the t

KR> KR jailbird

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
He's alive-I'd say that's a good landing. - Original Message - From: "Larry&Sallie Flesner" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:46 PM Subject: KR> KR jailbird > > > I got this from a friend on the Quickie e-mail list. Anyone know > anything about who the pilot migh

KR> oil change tips for a 2180 KR2 trike and remote filter connections

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Jeff, I'm not sure how much difference there is between the 2100 Revmaster which I have and your engine, but mine has the drain on the left side directly above the nose wheel. I put a milk crate (or a bucket works) aside of the nose gear, the on top of that I put the drain pan which gets fairly

KR> CG and the KR2S

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
The problem with these things is that everything you do changes the CG-including leaning forward. Somebody needs to invent a sliding counter weight. ( just kidding) - Original Message - From: "Colin Rainey" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:24 PM Subject: KR> CG and th

KR> 2100 Revmaster

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Just wondering if you guys with the 2100 are cruising at more than the recommended 3200 rpm's??? I hear lots of talk on the net about running at wide open throttle.My cruise of 140 is based on 3200 rpm's.---Just curious. Kenny--6399U

KR> CG and the KR2S

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
With 6.5 gal fuel in the header tank ( max is 13 gal ) and a passenger, my 2S is 2" forward of the rear most CG, and I can tell you that it's a handful on take off, the tail drops noticeably. To counter this I increase my take off speed to 70 mph or top off the fuel tank. Your results may vary.

KR> Merry Christmas

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Back at ya my friend---stay out of the trees. - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 11:49 PM Subject: KR> Merry Christmas > Merry Christmas to all you guys and girls. May you have a wonderful day and a blessed new year. >

KR> Stretching the KR2S???

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Ron be sure to calculate this additional aft arm before u do this, KR's have a very short CG and pushing the entire tail section aft will most certainly affect it. U will need to move something forward and that could even mean the engine. I have a 13 gal header tank and after an hr of flight w a

KR> aileron counter balance

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
I centered mine in the middle of the aileronhowever if I was doing it over i would move it more towards the thicker part of the wing cord as it will be eaiser to conceal it in that part of the wing during full aileron down travel. I built mine as per the plans, If you are doing somethi

KR> Photo Update

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Beautiful - Original Message - From: "Jaco Swanepoel" To: Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 9:28 AM Subject: KR> Photo Update > Hi Guys, > I have updated my photo album as well as my website hosted by Kitlog. > Photo Album : http://jacokr2s.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php >

KR> Insurance

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Just wondering what some of you guys are doing for medical insurance other than the standard stuff you get with the hull insurance which would only cover the ambulance ride. My company insurance has no stipulations about refusing coverage in the event I would need it for an aviation related event.

KR> Prop position on C 90

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Hi GuysJust signed back on the net after a year or so, I'm sure this was talked about but do wooden props need to be indexed as well? I've been flying N6399U for 5 years now and never heard anything about indexing before. Jim wrote:I don't know the position however call a engine

KR> Prop position on C 90

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
trange vibration and landed trying to figure it out that when he found the crack he called the manufacture and they did some testing with sensors on the same prop and said it had been cut to the worst length for that engine prop combination Jim - Original Message ----- From: "Kenn

KR> VW rpms

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Be careful---Revmaster only wants 3200 rpms in cruise, don't blow it. Regards Kenny "P.Byington" wrote: Lee; I have a 1835 VW that is turbo charged. I found that for over all good performance, a 52 X 47 prop works pretty well. I get a pretty consistant 160 - 165 mph speeds at about 5.5 gph. I a

KR> The Fix

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Musta been the same mechanic that told me back in the day to put a banana in the rear axle housing if it made noise. Mark Jones wrote:I used to work for a mechanic back when I was in school (decades ago) who would take a 6oz Coke bottle (see, you do not even remember those) filled with cold wat

KR> Final Flight

2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
Make us proud! Mark Jones wrote:Two days ago, I made a flight after installing my new Sensenich prop. This was also my last flight of 2005. Today I have drained my wing tanks dry and disconnected all wiring and tubes going to the outer wings. I have also loosened the WAF bolts in prepara

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