KR> Well that didn't quite go to plan.

2016-11-02 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Colin...We used 4- therm heaters at Goose Bay to get our Vulcans thawed out so no shame there !.. I had a controllable airflow exit flap on my KR as the Revmaster ran too cool -.Seemed to fix it, But that was UK conditions. On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 6:11 PM, Wayne via KRnet wrote: > WOW!

KR> KR2 world tour.

2016-09-02 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
sparksfly2ms at cox.net > > Subject: Re: KR> KR2 world tour. > > > > Yep, watching him on facebook; > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Windows Mail > > > > > > > > > > > >

KR> KR2 world tour.

2016-09-02 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Anyone following Colin Hales world tour? He's flown his KR from UK across the Atlantic -via Iceland and Greenland -and now he's half way down the west coast of Russia. Last trip was 8 hours.! Mac Wood

KR> Cylinder Heads Again

2016-07-19 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Mark, I had high temps on my Revmaster -didn't know what all-so I fitted an adjustable outlet flap to the lower cowling, I fitted a new spring to the pressure relief valve (don't ask -a VW specialist advised me). Fitted a VW oil cooler to the top side. Had an ex RAF test pilot to do the checks

KR> HAPI issues

2016-05-26 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Check with Colin Hales -I think he used a Jabiru crossing the pond. Though I think he had engine problems on his trip to Australia ... Mac On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 7:38 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > At 12:38 PM 5/26/2016, you wrote: > > > "I believe that the JAB

KR> Lectern Carb / Central Cal Advice / o-290

2016-03-24 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I switched from Posa to Amal Monobloc on the advice of an EAA engineer. Similar to the Bing as used on the Thruster Light plane. Had problems when the throttle stuck in the WOP. Spoke to the engineer who ran a flight of Thrusters for a charity and he also had this prob with the carb. His solution

KR> Can this plane be fixed

2016-02-21 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
gotcha me Mark ! Mac On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 7:54 PM, Patrick Driscoll via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > Oscar got in ahead of me. The first thing I thought of when I saw the tail > number was April fools day and had to check to see that Mark didn't post it > himself > Patrick

KR> Can this plane be fixed?

2016-02-21 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Check the tail number... On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Tinyauto--- via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > Funny. > > Kevin Golden > Harrisonville, MO > > > > > > In a message dated 2/21/2016 6:04:08 A.M. Central Standard Time, > krnet at list.krnet.org writes: > > The whole top half

KR> Can this plane be fixed?

2016-02-21 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Looks like Mark's KR2s? On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > The whole top half has come apart from the bottom. It appears to have > just fallen off. It's just lying there on the ground next to the plane. > Tornado? Vandalism? A real

KR> Wing Attach Fittings (et-al)

2016-01-26 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I had this discussion with our PFA engineers in UK, and they told me that any unwanted blank holes in the spar should be plugged with a bolt shank. The theory being that a wooden dowel could compress and weaken the spar.. Long time agooo! Regards to all , Mac On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 12:13 AM,

KR> Things that go bump in the flight!

2015-11-05 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
When I was stationed in Cyprus 60 odd years ago ,-there was a general warning to Army AOP pilots to avoid eagles as they were prone to attack light aircraft (Auster's in this case).. Just wondered if your Bald eagle had decided you were fair game! Regards, Mac

KR> Nose Wheel Shimmy

2015-10-14 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Try balancing the nosewheel,Sid...worked on my Vampire. Mac On Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 9:53 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > My Diehl nose wheel has developed a violent shimmy between 20 and 40 Kts. > I managed to drip some oil from the engine onto the strut. The oil ran > down and got into the

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-03 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I built it myself Trevor, out of foam ,glass and plywood formers. I lowered it to suit my butt -you could do the same. I had to proof load it to convince our nit-picky eaa.it was up to the job. Got a pic somewhere if you're still interested.. Mac On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 7:47 PM, Chris Prata via

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-03 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
This is how I did mine Trevor-Just lower the bucket to fit. I'm 5ft 9 and it worked for me. All the best. Mac UK On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 4:17 AM, T. W. Norman via KRnet wrote: > > > Good evening, > > > > I've been able to finish my seats, and I am very pleased with the > results.However (you

KR> Reaming WAFs

2015-08-31 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Just to add my 2 cents of limited knowledge - I remember during my time as an airforce tech, torqueing a critical bolt so that the Length of the torqued bolt was *increased* by a set figure...what was all that about ?! Mac On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 1:31 PM, Robert7721 via KRnet wrote: >

KR> bean field landing

2015-07-25 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Well done Mark...any one you can walk away from...!I'm stuck at home after colorectal surgery -so .all my kicks come through you guys, but I don't need any more of this stuff!! Regards, Mac On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 3:51 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > I had

KR> Fwd: KR2 World tour.

2015-05-27 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Sorry -should have mentioned -the mag failure is on day 2-if you don't want to wade through the whole thing.. -- Forwarded message -- From: Mac McConnell-Wood List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, May 27, 2015 at 9:22 AM Subject: KR2 World tour. To: KRnet Did anyone

KR> KR2 World tour.

2015-05-27 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Did anyone on the list meet Colin Hales -who flew from UK to Oshkosh? He previously flew from UK to Australia-in the same KR2 I met him briefly in '85 when I was building my standard KR2.G-BVZJ He has an online diary at"kr2worldtour"which is well worth a read.-Especially his encounter with a fake

KR> Engine miss

2015-05-25 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Back in the '60's when Ho...a's- started exporting , - the squadron I was on in Malaysia bought a whole bunch of Cubs. Were a bit hacked off when the plugs started failing after a short time -our resident engineer reckoned that due to a design fault the ignition was firing twice in the 4 stroke

KR> weight and balance

2015-05-21 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Yes- I recall Dan Dhiel (sorry for spelling Dan) back in the '80's talking about doing just that...he physically balanced his KR on a roller mounted on trestles in order to verify the c of g location. Mac Wood On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 9:06 PM, dfeiger via KRnet wrote: > Question: has anyone

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-13 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
One I was told about by the builder in W Australia.He taxied out with his side mounted canopy int the part latched position to get some airflow thru the cockpit. Forgot about it till he took off, and became aware of it by the extra noise. Tried to close it but the lift generated by the canopy

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-13 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Just reminded me2 side hinged canopies that I know of , opened in flight with really bad consequences -i.a total write off and near fatal. Mac Wood On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:22 AM, n357cj via KRnet wrote: > Yep, I knew that - I stand corrected, Sorry-- but the question was are > there

KR> Ballast weight installation

2015-05-13 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I built a standard KR2 in the '80's -No elevator balance weights -front fuel tank-Revmaster on a standard mount. The c of g worked out OK-even with empty fuel tank. Mac G-BVZJ On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 2:11 AM, Adam Tippin via KRnet wrote: > Sid is there any other electronic devices?. ant. ELT,

KR> I have old spars available

2015-02-23 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I'm sure a set of spars and waf's were tested to destruction in Australia back in the late '80's. The spars eventually failed at the fuselage , but the waf's were OK. Any of our Australian chums remember that? Mac On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 6:43 PM, CraigW via KRnet wrote: > I have my old set of

KR> Float valves

2015-01-26 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
A friend who operated a fleet of Thrusters -teaching disabled people to fly -passed on this tip if you use Bing type carbs. He sprayed the carb inlet with WD40 once a month to prevent the slide sticking. I was recommended the AMAL- similar to B*ing* carb by an ex RR engineer after I lost faith in

KR> Forum flyers

2015-01-22 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
check on Colin Hales blog -He flew from UK to Australia in his Jabiru powered KR WITH his girlfriend in 2012 Then flew from UK to Oshkosh -via Iceland -intends to carry on this year with the westabout to -who knows where. Mac On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 6:45 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet < krnet at

KR> Firewall

2015-01-20 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Peter..I have a box full of 1/8th monel b/h tucker popsI've been trying to give them away as we are downsizing and need the space! If you know anyone who could use them they're welcome Mac On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Peter Drake via KRnet wrote: > Hi All > > I have just got

KR> Bellyboard

2014-12-31 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
ad weight." > > Mike Mold > Devon, UK. > > -Original Message- > From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mac > McConnell-Wood via KRnet > Sent: 31 December 2014 10:35 > To: Herbert F?rle; KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Bellyboa

KR> Bellyboard

2014-12-31 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
The RAF Vulcan bomber had solid airbrakes-no holes (which enabled this 90 ton delta to descend vertically-..been there..) Mac On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 9:51 AM, Herbert F?rle wrote: > > any Test,however it is performed,gives a lot of informations! The > aerodynamic principles are always the

KR> Fw: Re: aileron controls

2014-12-11 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hello Joe. Dan is right- the differential provides more drag on the down going wing in order to assist in the turn. So the up aileron on mine was 20deg and the down 10 degrees. Mac On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 7:46 PM, joe.kr2s.builder--- via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > > What I should

KR> KR-2 spin /crash in Idaho

2014-12-07 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I seem to recall someone telling me they had to lean over the panel to get some forward c of g in order to get out of a spin. C of g is very important in a short coupled KR. Over here the CAA stipulated C of G no further back than the rear face of the main spar. That was for the original short

KR> Stick imbalance

2014-11-08 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I had the same problem -added the tab on the advice of my mentor though my Aussie friend thought it might induce flutter. Never did in my experience Mac On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote: > Yes, about the same as Jeff reported. I glued a piece of bent aluminum, >

KR> KR-2 in "Aftermath"

2014-09-25 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Ref the spinning debate- at the 1891 gathering ,I met John Scheffer? who had survived a flat spin into trees ,fortunately skewering himself on a broken branch thus avoiding earthly contact.. He might have some relevant input. Regards to all, Mac [image: View album]

KR> Maneuvers

2014-08-29 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I think one was tested to destruction on a rig in Aus (do you recall Phil?). The thing was the failure occurred at the fuselage -the Waf's were OK. Mac G-BVZJ On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 6:36 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > Sparky said, > > "I saw the Muses 2 kr2's

KR> FW: Words and photos

2014-08-20 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Thanks for sharing that ,Colin.That's a brilliant account and you deserve a knighthood for getting through that ordeal at the border without a diplomatic incident Add a bit of sex and shopping and I guarantee Amazon e books will bite your hand off ! ATB Mac On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:26

KR> British Kr2 flying through America.

2014-07-14 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Good luck Colin..I'm sure you'll get all the help you need from the KR community over there! All the best, Mac McConnell-wood On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 3:33 PM, colin hales via KRnet wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-t6DJ9HX7g > Hi there, > I'm attempting to fly my K

KR> Pictures

2014-05-05 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood via KRnet
Footy pictures? Mac Wood On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 6:19 PM, smwood via KRnet wrote: > I have over 24,000 hits on my website and the hit meter is steady > climbing. I am still adding pictures for changes to the airplane. > > Sid Wood > Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 > Mechanicsville, MD, USA > > >> I was

KR> panel installation milestone

2013-11-26 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Mark, The new bird looking great-the panel ,a marvel of technology. Us older guys would require a magnetic compass and a piece of string with a conker on the end just to reassure one is going the right direction and the right way up! I noticed in your notes about jacking and getting a willing?

KR> Picture to hange in my shop.

2013-10-07 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Here's one Paul.-It's English but it's a KR.. You can hang it on your wall with pleasure..! Good Luck, Mac ex G-BVZJ On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 10:11 PM, wrote: > Does anyone have a picture of a nice KR-2S shot in a large format file > that you can hopefully email to me. I can blow it up and

KR> front-hinging a side-hinged canopy how-to

2013-07-22 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Beautiful job Mark -a simple and elegant solution to an accident waiting to happen!. Mac On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 1:36 AM, Mark Langford wrote: > "Tom" wrote: > > Why go to all the trouble? Are there dangers from having a side open? >> Could I wear my parachute and get a front opening canopy

KR> KR2 Canopy

2013-06-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
pening canopy is an improvement but not a reason to instill fear and or > doubt or mistrust in the many aircraft using side opening. > Pat > > -----Original Message- From: Mac McConnell-Wood > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 3:2

KR> Engine oil overheating

2013-05-09 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Sid, I had the same problem -I had no SCAT duct either. I put it down to using aviation oil in the Revmaster. I also added an adjustable cowling exit duct and enlarged the inlet ducts. Don't know which of these worked, but my test pilot complained because the oil temps were too LOW .just

KR> First Flight

2013-03-24 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Sounds uncannily like my first,Sid. I my case my overheated Revmaster quit on base and I had to dive to get speed enough to get over trees on the threshold! I put mine down to : 1- intakes too small. 2-outlet ditto. 3-use of aviation oil instead of recommended multigrade. 4.-Trim tab reduced in

KR> A=L*W

2011-12-15 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
The higher the aspect ratio the lower the induced drag I was told as a lad -but that was in the days of pontius pilot -so it's probably all changed now..(Aspect ratio = chord:span) Regards, Mac UK On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM, Barrett wrote: > > Ok, guys- I've got a

KR> Grounded

2011-12-06 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Dan -My brakes weren't all that brilliant and I put it down to the plastic hydraulic pipe expansion taking up some hydraulic pressure and not transmitting the pressure direct to the brake cylinder. I was going to change to ally pipe -but never got round to it! I think this subject has been aired

KR> Diehl Wing skins

2011-11-21 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Russ, I used Dan's skins on my KR2 some years ago and was fortunate in having met Dan at a gathering. I think I was the first to use them in the UK ,and had no problems except that the rib cut out markings didn't correspond somehow . I contacted Dan and he reassured me that my markings were

KR> test

2011-11-04 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Receiving you loud and clear in wet and windy Blighty! I got hacked recently...took over my contact list and sent spurious e/m's to all. Had to change my address but lost all my contacts. Some of the bast***'s con money out of your friends by pleading poverty or financial embarrassment. Did

KR> hi there KR

2011-09-21 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
hello KR with this program your finally able to be in control of your life http://t.co/TvuzwfbS I really never thought this was going be this good see ya

KR> Re : Mark Langford

2010-12-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
>From this side of the pond- All who have had the pleasure of meeting Mark on his trips to UK, would endorse the view of Teledyne engineers - a special one off gent and the KR community is fortunate to share his input with his other commitments. Well done old son !! Mac McConnell-Wood

KR> Joe Horvarth -Scam?

2010-08-17 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Just had an e/m purporting to be from Joe (Revmaster)Horvarth. Lost all his money in UK and needs funds to get home. Fielded as a scam but someone must have got hold of his address book. Regards to all in KRland.Mac ex KR2 G-BVZJ

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 352, Issue 163

2010-06-14 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Count me in also.if you still take £ stirling! Mac Woodex KR2 G-BVZJ > From: krnet-requ...@mylist.net > Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 352, Issue 163 > To: kr...@mylist.net > Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:01:02 -0700 > > Send KRnet mailing list submissions to > kr...@mylist.net > > To

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 352, Issue 137

2010-05-17 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Ref wing attach v divorce..My wings came off and on more times than a (make up your own simile!), and I found that the bottom bolts went in no probs using the cut down saw horse. Then you get the top bolts near enuff with the slightly taller horse. Then you get the next passing innocent

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 352, Issue 89

2010-04-01 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Ref T/E construction, after delamination.I followed someones suggestion from years ago, i.e you joggle the top surface so it forms a half inch surface to surface bond with the lower skin. The you fill in the gap with flox and sand down to the aerofoil contour. Sorry if this has been

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 372

2009-12-24 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
For any UK listers ..I sold my KR2 to an army helicopter pilot a couple of years ago. He wanted to build up hours for his commercial. Due to tragic personal circumstances (nothing to do with the KR) he has had to give up flying for now, and wants to sell. He's not on the list and I only found

KR> Harness attachments.

2009-11-10 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
When I had my "unplanned" landing, I departed the strip (thanks to a very adjacent field of oilseed rape) ,in a ground loop configuration. This resulted in the tail breaking off just in front of the h.s. When I collected my thoughts and the sad remains, I noticed that the control cables had

KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 323

2009-11-08 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Mimms!! I'm sure it's in the archives somewhere. Regards .Mac McConnell-Wood KR2 G-BVZJ > 1. Re: Phoenix Accident (Dene Collett) > 2. Re: Phoenix Accident- Seat belts (Phillip Matheson) > 3. Re: Phoenix Accident- Seat belts (T

KR> British Imperial Viscosity

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I think it's something like "Yanks per stick in the mud"- Could be wrong - Regards Mac KR2 G-BVZJ UK macw...@hotmail.co.uk >From: "JIM VANCE" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "krnet" >Subject: KR> British Imperial Viscosity >Date:

FW: RE: KR> British Imperial Viscosity

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
>Subject: RE: KR> British Imperial Viscosity >Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 08:29:06 + > >I think it's something like "Yanks per stick in the mud"- Could be wrong - >Regards Mac KR2 G-BVZJ UK macw...@hotmail.co.uk >P.S Lest I be misconstrued it should be explained that a "Yank" in

KR> tip of the day

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Larry and all, Perlease don't use air pressure to remove a stuck piston -I had one go thru a hydraulic bay wall using hydraulic oil which hadn't been bled and had a smidgen of air in it. Take care . Mac macw...@hotmail.co.uk a s >From: larry flesner

KR> VW Baffle Question

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Mine has a cutout at the back to fit the oilcooler- the other "Dan"'s advice -I asked the same queston. Regards Mac >From: "Dan Heath" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "kr...@mylist.net" >Subject: KR> VW Baffle Question >Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005

KR> Propellor decals

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Has anyone assessed the effect of makers stuck-on decals on prop efficiency? RegardsMac _ Express yourself with cool new emoticons http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/myemo

KR> starter help

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Lee,I had this problem with my Revmaster and on the advice of one of our oldest and most revered gurus, I ditched the Bosch and found a Subaru starter in my local scrap yard,-cost about $35 in your money as I recall. It has its own solenoid incorporated and is much better

KR> update

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I've been off line for a while so I may have missed a thread. How critical is regulator cooling? Mine (from Steve) is mounted on a bracket 1"off the firewall- and I hadn't really considered extra cooling.Did you have a problem? Regards Mac UKmacw...@hotmail.co.uk >From:

KR> Future enhancements

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Barry, Someone on the net has used 100mm plastic water pipe in the leading edge. Might be worth checking out: if the plastic is fuel proof it would save a lot of vinylester grief. RegardsMac UK >FroMacm: "Barry Kruyssen" >Reply-To: KRnet >To: "KRnet"

KR> Static load testing of KR wing

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I read somewhere that KR wings were tested to destruction in Australia and they failed at the wing/fuselage transition. Mac KR2 G-BVZJ - Original Message - From: "Orma" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 5:47 PM Subject: KR>

KR> Fw: Crosswind limitations KR2

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
- Original Message - From: Mac McConnell-Wood To: kr...@mailinglists.org Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 11:40 AM Subject: Crosswind limitations KR2 My test pilot was caught out yesterday by a crosswind gust of about 10 mph which he couldn't hold.He's an ex airforce test pilot (128

KR> Depleated Uranium (Lead)

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
The "half life"never ends! Figure it out. That's why depleted uranium is always active -half of a half etc goes on and on...so if you get it inside you get radiated for a long time though it may be a very small dose-no dose is better!Regards Mac UK -

KR> HS Update

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Nice job Dean -I was taught in the dark ages that aerodynamic balance was used to reduce aerodynamic loads.How does this work out where the plane is already sensitive in pitch? - Regards Mac UK From: "Dean Cooper" To: "KRnet" Sent:

KR> Aileron Travel?

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Dan, Before you flox in your aileron spar,make sure the distance between the hinge center line and the control horn bolt hole center line are 2.5"max. My drawings omitted this dimension and I was unable to get the full range of movement due to this error- .I expect subsequent drawings have been

KR> Counter balancing

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I was taught back in the d.a's that there were 2 types of control balance. 1 Aerodynamic which reduces stick loads,(control surface extended beyond the hinge line) and 2. Mass balance ( lead weight in front of the hinge line balancing the control weight) which prevents flutter. This worked on

KR> Aileron Travel?

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Dan, This problem arose for me 15 years ago so it's a bit hazy now ,but I have a note I made at the time in my manual.Quote" The 2.5" arm (between hinge and bolt hole) will only just give the range of movement-make it shorter and get more range " The height of the ail spar isn't

KR> Not ready but it flys

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I had the same prob with my Revmaster. I moved the oil cooler to the top(VW original), enlarged my intakes and made a controlable cowl flap. So far it's worked-flew yesterday in hot(for England 28°) conditions and she was fine .Cowl flap remains open,but it does work even on ground runs. Regards

KR> Carbon Seat

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Dean, I built asimilar seat using about 30mm foam, glassed both sides and supported on blocks glued to front and rear spars. I had to get it proof loaded to about 400lbs as I recall, to satisfy our PFA. I did this using bags of grit which it took without a twitch,-could have taken much more only

KR> Diehl wing skins

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Dan, I've fitted Diehl wing skins to my KR2. Had them on for 8 years.Survived a ground loop (into a crop of canola which took the engine off), without a scratch.The only problem with construction I found was using vinyl resin,which Dan recommends.It sets so quickly that you have to get it right

KR> D D Wing Skins

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I used the original spars -no problems---Mac UK - Original Message - From: "danharris" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:32 PM Subject: KR> D D Wing Skins > First, thanks to all for your responce. But I guess I have the same >

KR> Wing incidence with RAF-48?

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Ho! -Duncan of Devonport-are you of that ilk,-or just common old Duncan? Ref the RAF incidence,-I would stick to the original 3.5° -It gives you a nice nose down ride and "if it aint bust,why fix it?" Regards Mac McConnell-Wood of Winters hill UK - Original Message - From: &

KR> Motivation

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Beatiful shot Orma & Wesley!Congratulations & thanks.Mac - Original Message - From: "Wesley Scott" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:33 PM Subject: Re: KR> Motivation > For those less motivated to be motivated than I

KR> Folding Wings

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi , -Someone in the UK installed folding wings on a KR2, I'm wondering if this is the same design. -would you send a pic if pos as I am considering this modification. Regards -fiery strumpets - Original Message - From: "Stephen and Janet Henderson" To: "KRnet"

KR> Help with a fix

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Lee -Can't you just remove the rest of the post and replace with a completely new one-or am I missing something? Regards Mac - Original Message - From: "lee van dyke" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 5:30 AM Subject: Re: KR> Help with a

KR> type 4 Failures

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
- Original Message - From: "Orma Robbins" To: "KRnet" ; Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 12:33 PM Subject: KR> type 4 Failures Hello Orma,- from over the pond ,the only crankshaft failure that I heard about was Dan's, and I

KR> Stick angles

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Steve,-With my single seat/center stick configuration I'm having prblems getting the design 20 up/ 10 down aileron -my chubby little thighs get in the way-(no suggestions please) the angle for aileron stick full range is 60deg.Regards, Mac

KR>Octanes /fuel cost

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
- Original Message - From: "Phillip Matheson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 10:56 PM Subject: Re: KR>Octanes /fuel cost > 14 gal of 100LL I recently purchased at the airport for > $38 would have cost me maybe $25 at the local

KR>Aileron deflection

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
er gauge so you can check aileron range of movement from the inboard edge of the aileron. The range comes out to 35mm down and 65mm up measured from the stub trailing edge centreline. Regards Mac McConnell-Wood Hampshire England UK or crbrn9...@

KR>Spruce Order

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
! RegardsMac McConnell-Wood G-BVZJ Hampshire , England, UK- Original Message - From: <intrepid...@juno.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 3:43 AM Subject: Re: KR>Spruce Order > > "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com> writes: &

KR>Wind-milling - Compression ratio

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Stephen, Off subject -do you know if Clive Puzzi ?(Harare last I heard) is still around? He gave me some good advice when I was building the KR but lost touch when the guy I lent his notes to promptly lost them. Your comments re windmilling made a lot of sense-I reckon the average homebuild

KR>Rig Pin Locations?

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Larry, I'm having problems getting a full aileron range of movement. I,m getting a tight 18 degrees up but my inspector wont accept anything less than the full 20(which I make 2 1/4"up and 1 1/2" down- measurement taken at the inboard trailing edge . Are these figures still correct and what

KR>name for Brian's

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I called mine"Moby Duck",- avoided ditching so far ,so maybe there's something in it...Mac uk - Original Message - From: "gleone" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 3:42 PM Subject: Re: KR>name for Brian's A Kit Fox builder friend of mine

KR>lap belt support

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
- Original Message - From: "Scott Cable" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 2:08 PM Subject: Re: KR>lap belt support Colin,-My seat belt attachment is a 1/4" eye bolt going thro the top rear spar cap,(eye fwd) reinforced by a 1/2" 20

KR>Fw: Revmaster oil - GPAS engine oil

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Thanks Christian, I have rechecked the engine oil press and temps with synthetic oil and all appear to be OK (40psi, 200°f) but the engine does tighten up after 20 mins running, so that the starter motor will only just turn it over!So I have taken your advice (that from over the pond is too

KR>Magneto point gap settimg

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
- Original Message - From: "Brian G. Douglas" To: "KR builders and pilots" Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 4:38 AM Subject: KR>Magneto point gap settimg > cannot get a spark out of the magneto. > __Hi Brian, You don't say how long the mag's been out

KR>Engine quits

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Don, I would suspect your tank vent,- if it's close to the cowling you may be in a negative pressure zone. Please reply as my e/ms seem to be bouncing for some reason. Regards MacUK - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, November

KR>Fw: Revmaster oil

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
- Original Message - From: Mac McConnell-Wood To: kr...@mailinglists.org Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 10:51 AM Subject: Revmaster oil Has anyone out there used synthetic oil in a Revmaster? I know Willie swears by it, but I get the impression that the engine tightens up when

KR>strange engine problem

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I had a similar problem on my Revmaster (Amal carb) went through mega abstruse theories,-overhauled the mags, changed the harness, played with carb needles, jets for ever, till I ran her up with carb heat on and -problem gone! Couldn't believe it as we've just gone thru our hottest summer for

KR>vw oil leaks post flight inspection

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I had the same problem,- fitted the Revmaster modified breather last week and it seems to work,- on ground runs anyway. Mac UK - Original Message - From: "cgardn628" To: "KR builders and pilots" Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:22 AM Subject:

KR>Jabiru Engines

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
I understand Colin Hales who flew from England to Australia , used a Jabiru in his KR. It would be good to hear his comments on the engine's performance. Regards Mac UK - Original Message - From: "Fisher, Dick" To: Sent:

KR>spin?

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Brian, and all.-- I heard that too -from a builder in Harare, Zimbabwe.Reckoned he climbed onto the combing to get out of a flat spin! I've lost his address but he's mine of information. He developed an undercarriage using m/cycle spring damped struts. Wonder if anyone knows his address. First

KR>Question about Larry's paint and glass seats

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Mark,- I finished mine in matt black and it gets REALLY HOT in our 80°F heatwave. Cheers! Mac UK - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KR builders and pilots" Sent: Friday, August 08,

KR>Kr builder list

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Mac McConnell-Wood, Hampshire England UK.KR2 G-BVZJ - Original Message - From: <kr2sn50...@aol.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 6:36 AM Subject: KR>Kr builder list > The other day I posted something about make a bui

KR>Revmaster problem

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Hi Mark and all, My Revmaster is driving a 54 by44 " wood prop.Max rpm is 2850 but this is at 75% throttle. If I increase the throttle the rpm cuts back to 2500 and then gradually increases to max. I have checked the throttle slide position and confirm that the slide is 2/3 open. The carb is a

KR>Moisture meter

2008-10-12 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
Fred - Try Google- enter "out of print books" and you'll get loads of links. The best sites are usually US which are cheaper even with postage. Lots a luckMac Soton UK - Original Message - From: "Frederic Livesey" To: Sent: Sunday, May

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