Many years ago I did a lot of research on, lift, drag & aerodynamics in general
trying to figure out what good cool stuff to do to a airplane design. I've
always been interested in fast, cheap to fly efficient airplanes. I looked into
the lift thing, boy oh boy are there differing opinions on th
continues to expand!
Larry H
Begin forwarded message:
> From: "Sporty's iPad Pilot News"
> Date: September 10, 2014 at 1:15:00 PM CDT
> To: laheze at yahoo.com
> Subject: Free ForeFlight Training Guides
> Reply-To: email_replies at sportys.com
>
>
I forgot to mention taking a dremel with an abrasive blade, cut around the
wood, delaminated glass off of the foam, then you will have narrow strips of
glass to delaminated off of the wood. For example a two and half inch wide
strip off the spar caps.
Larry H
> On Sep 6, 2014, at 9:19
off of that.
Larry H
> On Sep 6, 2014, at 9:19 AM, peter via KRnet wrote:
>
> Larry; I have to strip polyester/glass from wood/foam where the bonding is
> failing. Does heat help? Anything you can suggest? I'll replace the laminate
> with epoxy/
Larry H
> "Teate, Stephen wrote:
>
> You obviously didn't see my touch and goes last weekend at KLUD!
>
> That airport designation sounds like a place to make perfect landings!
"KLUD" or K-Lud
>
>
>
> The information in this emai
typical pilot talking to another pilot about his plane and a little about his
trip getting there.
Larry H
> On Aug 20, 2014, at 1:09 AM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet list.krnet.org> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the great post and
I have been very worried about Eric Pitts because I have had no responses from
him. I received this email from him Sunday evening.
Larry H
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Eric James Pitts <
> Subject: Re: OPERATION
>
>
> Can you pass this on to the list for me? I
I may find that I am
misinformed but rumor at Oshkosh is that the FAA may help finance the upcoming
equipment requirement. Someone else may have more information on this plan if
it is true.
Larry H
> On Aug 4, 2014, at 12:31 AM, Mike T via KRnet wrote:
>
> Could you please
I noticed a lot more people camping at the seaplane base this year. Word must
be spreading, so the calm quiet may be ending one year soon !
Larry H
> PM, peter via KRnet wrote:
>
> Camp at the seaplane base. Quiet and small, with a shuttle to all
Just wondering if anyone knows how many west coast KR aircraft or West coast
builders that may be attending the Gathering that usually do not come to the KR
Gatherings.
Thanks!
Larry H
All I know is that when my friend ordered the new trigear set from Diehl we
were sent the one side taper one side straight set. I assumed they were all
like that.
If I had a choice who wouldn't want the double taper! LOL
Larry H
> On Jul 10, 2014, at 2:23 PM, "Steve G. via KRn
???
?
As Oscar states below, a common practice many many years ago to make fiberglass
unusual shaped items such as air intake?boxes,?cabin air boxes,?fuel tanks etc
guys including myself used Dow Styrofom as the core or shape needed,
fiberglassed over it? and
?
Pete and all, obviously many have used this type of foam over the years . It
provides as a filler to form a shape just as does the rigid urethanes most have
used for their wings. Yes urethanes sand fast and easy but again it too is
easily delaminated as many have found out over the years. The
My company used to make prepreg parts. For any who don't know what I'm talking
about. We purchased fiberglass cloth and carbon fiber uni cloth that already
had epoxy resin in it. We could through testing determine how much resin we
wanted in the cloth and order it that way. The percentage of res
o pilots at air shows I usually get snickers from them because
they have seen the junky crap like this.
Larry H
d be here. Dagnabit maybe next year you will
listen to me. LOL
Come on now you guys, load up and get on over here and keep it between clouds
or ditches getting here.
Larry H
ver before
you know it.
Larry H
Jeff Lange wrote:
> Brian,
>
> I supposed you could do it that way but the PVA would come off with the
> finished part. I waxed on top of it and the final part was easily removed
> with the PVA remaining attached to the plug.
>
> Je
Depending on the foam, gasoline, aviation or mogas will dissolve/melt the foam.
Larry H
Sent by iPhoneCinco
On Oct 15, 2012, at 9:43 PM, "Patrick Driscoll" wrote:
> Mark, go to a furniture store and see if they have a busted foam chair, (big
> ball chair). The foam is in l
ks, we can move those. heehee
Larry H.
Re: KR> Brake lock
The Cessna systems I've seen in their small aircraft use a "locking
tab" that is actuated by a cable / spring assembly.
I'm guessing chocks are still the lazy way out. :-)
Larry Flesner
___
Has anyone heard any news on the status of Jack?
Larry H
Sent by iPhoneCinco
ries. Just a thought Jeff, thanks for the
trip report.
One more question, with your Continental 0200 engine, what is your maximum
altitude capability or do you know? and what is your typical cruise speed and
fuel burn?
Lar
be there as well.
Larry H.
From: Patrick Driscoll
with God willing and the creeks don't rise.
The reference to the Creek was to a tribe
of Indians called the Creek, who were giving the settlers trouble at the
time.
out ideas to try and streamline the money thing.
Larry H.
From: Dan Heath
Subject: KR> Continuing to do the same and expecting different results is ..
I have brought this subject up many times after Gatherings that were plagued
with bad weather.
We continue to have the Gathering
I recommend having your torque wrench certified before a major project. If you
do this then you usually can believe what it says. I like to take the tension
off of mine when I am finished using one of them.
JMHO
Larry H.
Believing a torque wrench can have some
Bob, thank you for the photos, really great to see everyone. Marc Baca thank
you for the video it was great to see as well.
I sure missed seeing all of you guys but I did get to see some of you at
Oshkosh. I hate good times missed but I will be there next year.
Larry H.
Larry H asked:
<&l
I just checked the GATHERING Pre Registration page at http://krgathering.org/
16 KR Airplanes with their pilots have signed up to come this year and show us
KR wanabeez how to!
Make your plans to come and see.
Larry H.
eed a fire truck QUICK!
Keep up the good work and don't drag it outside until you are ready to mount
the wings and fly the sucker!
Larry H.
From: MICHAEL SYLVESTER
To: KRNET
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:25 PM
Subject: KR> KR2S Progress report.
I just want to catch you guys up on w
Several years ago it was discovered on VariEzes that the aluminum wing attach
fittings had corrosion like this and some of the aluminum canard elevator
torque
tubes in Longezes and Variezes had a corrosion problem. The highly recommended
solution was to have these aluminum parts anodized before
you are using insulation foam that has a nonporous solid surface, I would
not
recommend that foam but I am not totally sure what good the slurry is doing if
it is nonporous foam.
Just my opinion.
Larry H.
I was contacted yesterday by Marie Brock. She told me that Jack Cox has died
from complications after being hospitalized.
I have had a lot of contact with him in years past. Jack was a caring nice
human
being, I enjoyed our conversations over the years and appreciated him checking
on me and a f
thank goodness.
Larry H.
foam ribs, as usually used in the wings of
a
KR. Most of you have discovered or will discover that urethane foam has almost
no tensile strength. Plywood would pull away from urethane foam in a blink of
an
eye in that case.
Larry H.
The Wittman Tailwind
e great, metal wings are great, the way we make our wings is
just
great as well. All of these techniques work as long as they are built properly.
Larry H.
I wonder if anyone has done a foam rib with ply skin attached directly to
the foam? Would that even work?
sticks, unless you intend to re-use the
skins. If so then forget this idea!
Just a thought ?
Larry H.
. If so then forget this idea!
Just a thought ?
Larry H.
pods are attached
with
a few screws, fairly easy to take off or install after initial installation.
Maybe your on to something, engine quits, need to crash land, eject the pods
before touchdown, maybe at least get rid of a possible fire! There's a wild
idea
for you!! LOL
Larry H.
KR2 still in the unopened original box. It needs an engine. Asking $ 2,500.00
Mrs Robert W Bargo. 1125 Yearsly Drive, Dover, DE 19902 (302) 674-2437
I saw this ad in a local eaa chapter newsletter. Thought someone might be
interested.
Larry H.
t was
absolutely necessary. Mark is right, usually this linkage is about 6 inches
long
on a plans built system.
Larry H.
From: Mark Langford n5...@hiwaay.net
Since the rod was aluminum, it might have been 1/4-28 threads, now that I
think about it. Somebody'
What canard guys are you talking about? Not the eze and cozy boys!
Larry H.
From: Tim t...@telus.net
Subject: Re: KR> Vinyl Ester
They must, Canard guy's been suing it in their fuel cells, for
decades
CldLk-tim
From: Michael Taglieri
Mike,
I am not sure anyone on this list is concerned about the wing attach fittings
and bolts, we know better. I think what some are aggrevated about is the
mis-information or mis-representation about the wings in general. The writer
I almost forgot to mention that there is also a short article about Steve
Glover
and his company nVAero http://www.nvaero.com/ that supplies parts for the KR
series inserted into the KR2 article that is in Nov 2010 Kitplanes.
Larry H.
urchased around 1979 or
80
or maybe this fellow is misinformed. Fair and balanced, you decide!
Larry H.
About an hour! just kidding.
Better ask that question one more time!
Larry H.
From: Dubi Gefen
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Sun, September 5, 2010 2:23:01 PM
Subject: KR> Interval between the bolts of the hinges belong to aileron
Hello Kr-forum
What is
I agree with Larry, look out the window! or go to the Auto Parts Store (Auto
Zone) NAPA (National Airplane Parts America) and get a cheap tach for the
Gathering!
Larry H.
From: Larry&Sallie Flesner fles...@verizon.net
At 01:04 PM 9/5/2010, you wrote:
&
__
The facts and truth are easy to remember. It is said that you can not remember
a
lie because it is like a dream.
The one good thing about liars is, their stories never get redundant! LOL
Larry H.
Great Dave! we need more young blood in aviation. You should be proud.
Larry H.
From: Dave Dunwoodie ddunw...@fnwusers.com
Seriously OFF TOPIC, but I thought everybody would enjoy this. The
video is of my 12 year old granddaughter learning to fly
Some states have Bow Hunting season
Some states have Muzzle Load Season
Some states have Rifle season
Some states have KR season.
Is it KR season in Wisconsin yet? ; )
Larry H.
From: Mark Jones flyk...@charter.net
I woke up to a beautiful clear day this
OK Mr Jones, how many days until the Gathering? Whats the scoop?
Go to this link to sign up for some fun!
http://krgathering.org/
Larry H.
only once per year and the host goes to a lot of pains
to arrange the thing for everyone.
Think about it, lots of friends, lots of fun, lots to learn and KR aircraft to
see and touch. Please come and be a participant!
Larry H.
From: Mark Langford n5...@
Mooneys don't have forward swept wings, they have forward swept trailing edges
on the main wing and the horizontal tail and both have straight leading edges ,
except the Mooneys inboard first 3 feet are tapered rearward, then outboard of
that they are straight perpendicular to the fuselage cente
I talked to a hot shot NASA Aeronautical Engineer some years back who had been
involved heavily in studying and testing different wing shapes on real
airplanes. He said if your airplane design would not exceed 250 miles per hour
that tapering a wing might look cool but it gained you absolutely n
If you want to take a look at the link below, it is at Bass Pro Shops. You may
or may not know that they have a lot of hunting, fishing and boating things.
One
of my friends just purchased one of these fuel tanks to put in the back of his
small pickup for extended trips. His truck has a fibergl
Rob,
Your airplane still looks great, happy it is going again, and I love the
landing
photo with the cattle in the background but the American Flag photo is really a
good one.
Thanks for the update
Larry Howell
From: "robert7...@aol.com" robert7...@aol.com
For sure Revmaster in California has those filters
Larry H
From: Randy Powell
To: KRnet
Sent: Fri, July 2, 2010 7:47:12 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Air Filter
Can you send a picture and or dimensions of the air filter that you have ?.
I may be able to help cr
; Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:22:39 -0700
> From:
lah...@yahoo.com
> Dana,
> Which airplane are you
building now? or is it a secret?
> Larry H.
Larry, how bout it's a KR variant but different, a little longer, a little
wider
a bigger engine.just kinda a little bigger to m
Dana,
Which airplane are you building now? or is it a secret?
Larry H.
From: Dana Overall bo12...@hotmail.com
BTW, I should have some progress to show at the gathering of my new airplane
build...
Dana Overall
Happy to hear you are able to fly and make it to Oshkosh, sad to know you dread
and have to check into the repair shop !
Larry H.
From: Mark Jones
To: KRnet
Sent: Mon, June 28, 2010 8:01:19 AM
Subject: Re: KR> JONES
>Mark Jones, what is the update o
Hi Dan,
Have not tried the method listed at the bottom but:
On the LONGEZE we were to use Fiberfrax on the firewall covered over with Type
301 or 302 .016 Stainless Steel Sheet
Larry Howell
From: Dan Heath da...@windstream.net
Has anyone used this metho
I hope you are paying more attention to your aircraft plans than you did in
history class !! LOL
Larry Howell
Hey Guys, I've been down in the airplane factory(basement) working on my
project
and I realized that three years has gone by. Even though every day
This could be what was mentioned and what I am looking for.
http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_104827/article.html
Larry Howell
Some months or years back, someone mentioned a battery charger/restore type
gizmo. I think it would restore a shorted out battery or revive a battery that
would normally be traded in. Anyone have info on such a gadget or remember when
it was talked about. I looked in the archives but did not fin
Dear Mark,
You have shown all of us what persistence is, as EAA says, The Can Do Spirit.
I, like you, think Roy has a real winner with his 5th bearing, machining and
engine building skills. I hope you will be flying consistently for many years
to come with no more engine distractions.
Larry H
ilter. Those lines should never exceed
100 psi and typically run at 70 psi. I doubt that the Corvairs run any more
oil pressure than that, so an aluminum fitting should be perfectly acceptable.
Best regards,
Jeff Scott
-- Original Message --
From: "Larry H."
To: KRn
Hi Dan,
The only thing I would suggest is putting stainless steel fittings in the 5th
bearing if it is not and in the oil filter adapter that the 5th bearing oil
line is attached to. It may not be as critical on the Corvair engine as
compared to a Lycoming. I know years ago ADs were issued on Ly
Dan, none is good at making 90 degree bends. That is why going over 90 degree
bends at 45 degree angles is best. I would think that a very light ounce weight
cloth would do it the easiest but it still will not want to lay down properly
over a 90 degree bend. A heavier weight cloth would of cours
Darren is correct Mike, you need to be rolling glass around at 45 degree
angles. When I have built Rutan designs, all sharp corner layups are with uni
running at 45 degree angles and or bid running at 45 degree angles. Just turn
and cut your bid so it rolls over corners at a 45 degree angle.
Lar
I called my buddy, Jeff Rogers at Airplane Plastics Co in Ohio. He said that
the plastic that usually comes on canopies has a water based glue. He suggested
putting a little water under the edge, let it sit a few minutes and see if it
loosened any. The chemicals that you can use on acrylic canop
One thing to keep in mind about fiberglass strand, carbon strand etc. It is
strongest in straight lines. When it is woven, it loses some strength, (I like
unidirectional, biaxial, and triaxial cloths for this reason) for KR purposes
woven cloth is fine. If the one supplier is correct in their ev
Too bad we have to worry about even having ELTs. If we can concentrate on
developing our aircraft with slower, more survivable landing speeds, then the
correct radio could be used once on the ground to contact the ham guys to come
and get us. We may have to give up some top speed to have a lot s
If one is worried about it, just fly the highways and byways, if a problem
arises, just crash where everyone else crashes!
Larry H.
Mark
I noticed when I placed the pointer on one of the block data points, a purple
line appears in a direct line to an airport. What is that all about? I noticed
that the airport it points to is not necessarily the closest airport?
Larry Howell
From: Mark Lang
The ELT has to be a self activating type. These turn themselves on when a high
enough g load is applied.(as in a crash or hard enough landing occurs)
Here are some examples at Aircraft Spruce
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/av/elt.html
Larry Howell
From:
Here is a wikipedia article that will shed a lot of light on fuels, especially
Swift fuel along with leads to maybe the article you are looking for.
Larry Howell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avgas
From: Larry Knox
Subject: RE: KR> Bye Bye 100LL/ Swift Fuel
I
My thoughts were that the carbon tube would be the exact same length as the
copper tape required according to RST. I just thought since everyone says that
pretty much only carbon arrows are now available, besides aluminum arrows that
if they would work then OK. As I originally thought, on a KR t
After the previous questions concerning carbon and fiberglass arrow rods for
making com antennas and the mention of carbon fibre/graphite rods I began to
think more about it. My first inclination was, of course I wouldn't use carbon
but now I would like to have this one question answered.
My t
Dan,
I took a look at the Swift Fuel web site.
http://www.swiftenterprises.net/Swift%20Fuel.html
Hey it all sounds Wonderful to me. I wish for them all the success they can
achieve in their desired final product, who wouldn't?
The information I gave in my earlier post was according to a fe
Funny that this subject has come up. At our last local EAA Chapter meeting one
of our members who is a chemical engineer spoke on the subject of alternative
fuels. Looks like what might be coming our way will be fuel that causes at the
least a 5% drop in horsepower for our engines. He is invol
Pete,
You can sandwich the copper tape between a couple of layers of fiberglass
cloth, let them set up and then glue the rig in wherever you feel like. Bury
the copper tape directly in the foam of your vertical or glue it directly onto
your vertical stabilizer if it is already glassed and cover
cheap prices. One
could make several tail springs with a set of these springs. Just a thought.
Larry H.
From: Dan Heath da...@windstream.net
Carbon, I understand, can be brittle and I need spring. Other than that, no
reason, except that my friend let me bum
This is a little more explanation for those who have never used a DA. A DA has
a round pad that holds your sanding paper or buffing pad for polishing that
spins in a circle for sanding or polishing. Along with the spinning in a
circle, the shaft that carries the round pad is being moved side way
In the statement below, are you talking about tip tanks?
Larry Howell
We are working on a Bonanza that never burned
auto fuel at any time, that is leaking in several places because of pin
holes and delamination.
Hi Todd,
I have used something like you describe below to coat the inside of a metal
(steel) motorcycle tank that had rusted years ago. The kit came with an acid
for cleaning and etching the inside of the tank for adhesion. The stuff I had
was a two part I think, white in color and looked like w
Fred, after reading Kent's site that I sent you, sounds like brazing aluminum
is not reliable according to Kent. Sounds easy enough if one follows the
directions and might require the correct flux. I know, nothing is as easy as it
sounds but if you have ever watched Kent weld, it sure looks vari
Look at Kent Whites site below. I have sat in some of his forums at Oshkosh in
years past. He showed where all the old world war 2 airplane fuel tanks were
gas welded. I do not remember if they were welded, brazed, or a combination of
the two, but this guy will know for sure.
Larry H.
http
Built into the wing itself would be 6 lbs lighter weight ! LOL
Larry H.
From: MICHAEL SYLVESTER
To: KRNET
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 7:39:17 PM
Subject: KR> mounting fuel tank ?
Hey Guys, Let me tell you what I was planning and then if I need to regr
but maybe something there is a good idea. I
would probaly just use an aluminum strap across the backside of the rear spar
if I were going to beef it up. As others say, your mileage may vary.
Larry H.
Dana,
Since you are familiar with the area, you can decide which place would be best
overall. We had a banquet in a hangar at Mt Vernon within the last three years
at least once that I remember, so that doesn't bother me, I like airplane
hangars.
The canard boys have their fly in at Rough River
the cowling
that are near the engine if possible.
Vapor lock caused by a hot engine was common on a Cessna 210 fuel injected
aircraft I once owned when I would stop for fuel. It happens.
Larry H.
From: Phillip Matheson
To: KRnet
Sent: Tue, October 13, 2009 3
I agree with Dan, cooling your gascolator in a tightly enclosed cowling is
important. A friend of mine crashed his KR because of vapor lock, he did not
have cooling to his gascolator and was doing touch and goes. Not enough cooling
air flowing to save him.
Larry H
point you can
decide if you have enough time to install them before spring flying time. If
so, cut into the wing, place the tank, flox and strap it in and repair the
bottom surface skin and go fly.
Sounds easy, doesn't it?
Larry H.
From: Dan Heath
Wet Win
I think I heard at the banquet Steve Glover say that a gentleman named Steve
Starwell flew in from San Diego, California
so someone with a gps handy can see how many miles it is in a straight line
from SanDiego, CA to Mt Vernon, IL
Larry H.
From: Willie van
sure we all are happy and taken care of. I
just can't imagine a better airport manager than Chris.
Larry H.
Indian will power!
From: "Teate, Stephen"
To: KRnet
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:29:37 AM
Subject: KR> Gathering Weather
Wow Larry I just checked the latest guess. Whatever you are doing, it is
working.
See you Thursday,
Stephen Teate
Paradise
Woa, I am getting off balance and dizzy going backwards! but I think it is
working.
Larry H.
From: Larry H.
Subject: Re: KR> Gathering weather
I have a lot of American Indian blood in me, guess I will have to be the one to
do the un-rain dance!
Larr
I have a lot of American Indian blood in me, guess I will have to be the one to
do the un-rain dance!
Larry H.
I've been checking the weather for the Gathering and it has gone from
rain to sunny and back to "iffy" with chance of rain. Someone needs
to make a sacrifice to t
them with a small
dremel grinding head without damaging the studs.
Larry H.
From: Ross Aldrich
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 8:52:51 AM
Subject: RE: KR> Corvair Head Studs
No, I was the buffoon here. I meant to say, "the h
Sorry if I mis-spoke, I am talking about the studs that hold the heads to the
block I believe.
Larry H.
From: Larry H.
To: KRnet
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:59:15 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Corvair Head Studs
William says not to remove them. Do you n
William says not to remove them. Do you need to remove them?
Larry H.
From: Ross Aldrich
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:45:37 AM
Subject: KR> Corvair Head Studs
I am having one heck of a time trying to remove Corvair head st
I would say keep track of your trip with your GPS, I recall the question, "who
flew the furthest to get here?" I don't remember them saying how far is it to
your house ! LOL
Larry H.
From: Jeff Scott
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Friday, Septe
Take a look here for past photos and current dates.
Larry H.
http://krgathering.org/
From: Robert Wiehe
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:44:20 AM
Subject: KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 260
Hi Again...WHAT ARE
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