KR>Re: electric fuel pumps / failures

2021-12-01 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
On your 172 unless someone wired it wrong the 1 wire coming off the solinoid is a ground wire. When the master is turned off everything but the clock (unless it is a wind up) is off.  On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 07:52:33 AM CST, Flesner wrote: On 11/30/2021 8:19 PM, Mark Langford

Re: KR> Bolt hole reemer

2020-12-18 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
I use numbered drill bits. I never use a reamer for holes.  On Friday, December 18, 2020, 04:00:48 PM CST, GARRY COWLES via KRnet wrote: What size reamer did builders finds useful Sent from my iPhone ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://

Re: KR> Champion spark plugs

2020-05-29 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
I also received 2 sets from lee. there where exactly what he said they were.  Thanks lee. hope you got the check?? On Friday, May 29, 2020, 02:50:05 PM CDT, John Bouyea via KRnet wrote: I just received 2 sets of plugs from Lee. Quick, easy & he saved my mechanic and me some bucks over

Re: KR> BRS chute

2020-04-03 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
If you look at a Cirrus it is totaled when you pull the chute. They bury all the lines under the glass. I had 5 engine out ( Actually 1 was prop and flange left the plane) 3 over Missouri 1 in the Florida panhandle and 1 at home in lake Dallas. Every time I either landed on a runway or a pastur

Re: KR> Anti flutter

2020-04-03 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
I can tell you with my KR2 with balanced elevators and an 0-200 that I was able to achieve a very quick elevator flutter at 215 mph. I was at 5000 ft and started to chase down a Mooney at 3000 ft and was not paying enough attention to my airspeed. When it hit I pulled all the power of and pulle

Re: KR> Subaru 2 cents

2019-12-29 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
I had 4 VW engines 2 subaru engines 1 con 75 and finely 1 0-200. I told myself I was done with VW and Subarus I lost 3 VW engines on the way to oshkosh,  VWs  all in Mo. area, Subaru in the pan handle of Florida. O-200 ran for 2 years with no problems. I sold the plane. I owned Less Palmers for

Re: KR> N886MJ engine failed

2019-06-03 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
I will be surprised if the FAA does anything with the engine. I have been down a few times with VW engines and all they said was it is an Experimental and unless someone was seriously injured they really did not care to even look at it. On Monday, June 3, 2019, 9:37:45 AM CDT, Patrick via K

Re: KR> Jim Morehead

2019-05-16 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
more people dye in the care of a doctor than any other time.  I just had a knee replaced and the doctor told me if I came in with a scratch on me they would not operate. Before the surgery they looked me all over for any cuts. I was told that any infection would go straight to the knee.  It is

Re: KR> New KR.

2018-04-03 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
I did it in about 5 weeks. Went to the airport every day and flew for at least an hour. Weekends I flew longer. plus small tweaks. On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 6:58:39 PM CDT, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: Stephen Teate, From experience it takes a lot longer than you think to burn up

Re: KR> Airventure Cup Race begins at MVN this year!

2017-05-21 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
We had a few Sonerai's around Dallas area. I had the opportunity to fly 2 of them. Most after they built and flew once or twice either sold them or moved them to the back of the hanger. That is a Gorgeous example. On Sunday, May 21, 2017 3:00 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: FYI, th

Re: KR> Insurance for a KR-2

2017-02-13 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
You really do not want to over insure. I will give an example. My neighbor built an RV7 and insured it for $126000. after her 6 attempt at landing WITH the wind she flipped it over on its back.  She told the insurance company she did not want it fixed, They told here it would cost $4 to fix

Re: KR> Sterba prop

2017-02-13 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
You can't move the prop on a Mooney. I know that any of the O-320 and O-360 series engines the props can only go 2 ways. The prop is pined. The reason is the prop is set up for compression stroke on #1 cylinder. Every High horse powered engine I have owned the prop will only go 2 ways.  On

Re: KR> In-flight Fire

2017-01-29 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
Tripacer has fuel in wings.  That was an electrical fire. 95% of in flight fires are not survivable whether fuel is in the header or wing. I carry a small hellion fire extinguisher up front. I had a DME smoke a couple of weeks ago and my wife had the fire extinguisher out before I realized it. S

Re: KR> 4-into-1 exhaust system help?

2017-01-28 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
When it was time for my exhaust on the KR I Talked to a local muffler shop and then loaded it up on a trailer and took it to them.  He said he would be glade to do it because it was something different. It only cost me $350 and everything fit. It was not stainless and I did have it wrapped and i

KR> KR for sale.

2017-01-09 Thread Randy Smith via KRnet
My wife says sell it. My KR is taken up to much room in someones hanger. If it does not sell by Feb. I will take it apart and sell off the parts. So far we have not been able to find the log books. still looking The airplane last flew 2 years ago. somewhere on youtube there are some flying pictu

KR> engine mount

2016-12-07 Thread Randy Smith
Find another supplier. ? On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 3:24 PM, Dean Choitz via KRnet wrote: hate to look to stupid but our local iron supplier has never heard of 4130 iron/steel need to order some material to make a longer mount for cg. question cg 4 inches from leading edge to 14 fro

KR> What are most KR-2's inside fuselage width?

2016-11-07 Thread Randy Smith
That's the way my wife and I looked with my KR2. After 1 of use put on weight ?I had to by a bigger plane. The Kr then became a KR1. About landing on a grass strip. I did that on a 2500 foot strip for 10 years. Sometimes when the lake was up it would be 2200.? Airport is 30F look at google map.

KR> VW Engines

2016-06-25 Thread Randy Smith
Flying is not cheap.?? Neither is boating, fishing, golf and just about any hobby you try. No matter what engine you pick it will cost between $5 and $8 thousands after all expenses.?I believe flying a KR is about one of the least expensive planes you can fly and travel in. I can tell you from m

KR> painting update.

2016-06-25 Thread Randy Smith
Did you make a mistake when painting that you had to remove epoxy primer? Not sure why you would use epoxy primer. Normally epoxy paint is used for finale coat. On Thursday, June 23, 2016 11:19 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: Hey guys, I should have said sanding update as I have bee

KR> O 200

2016-03-08 Thread Randy Smith
There are a couple of Con ?O200 engines?on Barnstormers. Look a couple of pages in on Experimental.? From past experience you will speed about $6000 for just about any engine you pick. I tried 4 VW engines 1 Con 85?and I finally installed an?O200. Should have down that in the beginning.?

KR> Llink to KR Group on Facebook

2016-02-16 Thread Randy Smith
I really can't see a difference. I have had the opportunity to test fly 5 Kr's over the years ,3 with the winglets and 2 without and I did not see any difference at low speeds. 4 out of 5 had different engines so top speeds where different so it is hard to tell there. I can say with les KR even

KR> Type IV 2600 turbo

2015-10-31 Thread Randy Smith
There has been a jet engine on a KR many years ago. I believe he had enough fuel for a 30 minute flight. If I remember right he had the plane at the KR flying in Oklahoma. On Friday, October 30, 2015 12:37 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: > > I have a line on a turbine engine I thin

KR> Cross-Country flying

2015-10-11 Thread Randy Smith
1 problem with a KR is where will you put the 12 inch N#s? (required on a US reg. plane) I don't know if on the top and bottom of wing is still good.?You need those to cross the ATTIS.?I had?18?Gals of fuel, 5 in each wing stub and?8 in the header?tank. My bladder has a 3 hr timer on it.

KR> Cross-Country flying

2015-10-11 Thread Randy Smith
If you want a DEPENDABLE cross country put an 0200 in. You can cruise around 160?to 170?mph. Mine would burn about 5 gph. It is not very big inside but by your self there is room. Add an autopilot if you?plane on traveling long. It was never easy looking at charts or Airport directories when nee

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-05 Thread Randy Smith
Look on line for memory foam. After wading thru all the other things that came up I found memory foam at a good price. I can't find the receipt but it ran about $135. for enough to do 4 seats in my C310. On Sunday, October 4, 2015 8:57 PM, Phillip Hill via KRnet wrote: Trampoline fabr

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 128 KR for sale

2015-05-22 Thread Randy Smith
If anyone asked about the KR? That I have for sale and did not get an answer let me know. We think we got my computer to send out pictures again. Only 4 at a time.? Really want to move this plane. for those that asked I?live in Fort Worth Tx? Airport is T67 On Thursday, May 21, 2015 11:0

KR> strobes

2014-04-18 Thread Randy Smith
Aircraft spruce has a diagram in there catalog that shows the requirements. I fly a lot in the evening and at night and I can tell you strobes make a bid difference. Some people say I never fly at night but sometimes it happens anyway. From: Jeff Scott To: K

KR> Looking for help from an experienced KR builder in DFW area

2013-07-08 Thread Randy Smith
If you have not found a glass guy yet give Les Palmer a call. He knows glass.?? 972-241-4387? He lives around I-635 and Harry Hines off of Forest. From: Jerry Prado To: krnet at list.krnet.org Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 5:44 PM Subject: KR> Looking for help

KR> O-200-8 for sale

2013-05-08 Thread Randy Smith
$4500. on Barnstormers From: Craig Williams To: KRnet Sent: Wed, May 8, 2013 5:42:27 PM Subject: Re: KR> O-200-8 for sale It varies but half of the value here is in the extras.? The engine is in Martinsburg, WV From: Adam

KR> test no message

2013-02-24 Thread Randy Smith

KR> EA81

2012-11-27 Thread Randy Smith
Anyone interested I have a EA81 with belt drive reduction 2.14 for sale with motor mount. Came of a KR2. Mount has nose wheel mount. $1950 plus shipping from Fort Wort Texas . Pictures upon request. From: Dene Collett To: KRnet Sent: Tue, November 27, 2012

KR> KR for sale

2012-09-05 Thread Randy Smith
ved the seat to the middle. If need be I can fly it to you if you don't live 2000 miles away, just pay return expenses. Name is Randy Smith 940-368-7973

KR> KR for sale

2012-09-04 Thread Randy Smith
ed the seat to the middle. If need be I can fly it to you if you don't live 2000 miles away, just pay return expenses.  Name is Randy Smith 940-368-7973

KR> test

2012-08-28 Thread Randy Smith
This is a test only a test. Trying to get back on the list

KR> elect. artificial horizon

2011-04-25 Thread Randy Smith
You will have to send it to a shop and have them reset the Angle. I had one rebuilt and they set the wrong angle and it started to wear the face off .It was rubbing on the glass. --- On Mon, 4/25/11, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: From: Larry&Sallie Flesner Subject: Re: KR> elect. artificial ho

KR> Re: Tri gear tail first on runway.

2011-04-06 Thread Randy Smith
I am not an engineer but I always understood if there is not enough air across the wing it is stalled. so what does the angle have to do with no air across the wing? I know if you pull up and block the top of the wing it will stall. I have stalled the wing at 105 mph and the tail at 115 mph. For

KR> Why No Retractable Landing Gear on KRs Anymore?

2011-04-05 Thread Randy Smith
I can tell you after 600+ hrs on 1 of the first KR2 streached before it was called an S I made full stall landing all the time. My gear was a Deil with 3" added and after about 2000 hrs tail wheel time, (I also own a 47 Bellanca Cruiseair) I land full stall and my tailwheel will hit first every

KR> Kr pilot Salute flight

2011-02-27 Thread Randy Smith
The one thing most people don,t tell you about a KR  is put your arm on your leg or some thing that does not move and just move your wrist. I had 125 hrs, 10 hrs tail wheel in a PA12. before I flew my KR. I would take someone flying and let them fly for about 5 minutes or until I would start to

KR> powdercoating parts

2011-01-20 Thread Randy Smith
I am not sure about weight. A friend is in the business and I work on his A/C units. I have to move the boxes of color when I do and the box is about 12x12 and seems lighter than a can of paint. Powder coat is just basically small plastic balls --- On Wed, 1/19/11, mylittle...@yahoo.com wrote:

KR> powdercoating parts

2011-01-20 Thread Randy Smith
I had my engine mount and retractable gear legs on my 47 Bellanca Cruiseair powder coated when I restored the plane in 2000. I was told that cracks would not show by some but the APIA I used said it was alright. A year ago I had oil on the floor below my gear. I pulled the gear and with no troub

KR> To Turbo or not to Turbo that is the Question

2011-01-05 Thread Randy Smith
I had this prop on an VW 2100  and and the bigger version on the Sub 81. The small prop hit a wall at 140 mph. The Sub did not have enough HP to spine the big 1. The RV guys tried the large one and a couple of them lost blades and crashed. The folks at Ivo were VERY nice about taking the small o

KR> Items needed

2010-11-30 Thread Randy Smith
I have a Subaru Firewall forword for a KR. It came out of Bud Wilsons KR-2. There is no prop or spinner. Make an ofer. I am just north of Dallas Texas at a field called 30F --- On Sun, 11/28/10, Jose Fuentes wrote: From: Jose Fuentes Subject: KR> Items needed To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@li

KR> Intro of my self

2010-11-09 Thread Randy Smith
I have noticed you have made this comment a few times over the years.  Here is a simple scenario. I left Fort Worth going to Sun and Fun, Planed stop in Mississippi then North Florida.  Left out at 0700 weather moved into Mississippi. Stopped in Louisiana and fueled,Climbed on top (not very high

KR> dumb KR stuff

2010-09-15 Thread Randy Smith
I had my Transponder antenna inside my fuselage behind the seat. When the plane was facing the ATC antenna they could not receive the Transponder, When I changed my heading they would receive it. I left it there for about 6 months and 3 cross country trips ( Florida, New Mexico, Illinois all fro

KR> KR-2 Center Spar Inspection

2010-08-02 Thread Randy Smith
There is no requirement for any inspections except for when it is time to fly. Some will have an EAA tech look at there progress some don't. If you are worried about the spar you might want to start over with a fresh kit. --- On Mon, 8/2/10, Glenn Martin wrote: From: Glenn Martin Subject: Re

KR> Oshkosh weather

2010-07-25 Thread Randy Smith
Go to Avweb they have updates all day. It looks like all is closed right now. still to wet. --- On Sun, 7/25/10, Larry wrote: From: Larry Subject: Re: KR> Oshkosh weather To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 8:43 AM Mark told me he should be landing here

KR> 0200A starter Motor

2010-07-16 Thread Randy Smith
I removed a VW and installed an O-200 The weight was almost the same, The performance was great. The plane has been in storage and not registered since I sold it.I sure miss that little thing, It weighed in at 575 with the O-200. I understand it is somewhere around Tahlequah Okla. For those that

KR> Trailering

2010-07-15 Thread Randy Smith
I towed my KR-2 about 8 times on a single axle trailer when it broke down around the country. From as far as Florida to Dallas and Missouri to Dallas and never had a problem with a mount. Just the engine. I always pulled it facing  forward to keep the weight on the tongue  --- On Thu, 7/15/10, o

KR> Aerocarb

2010-05-19 Thread Randy Smith
Go by you a zenith carb, Great plains sells them also shops that sell parts for gas welders and generators sell them and be done with it. After 2 months of messing around with mine I bought 1 from great plains and never looked back. I had 3 Posa carbs 2 made good book ends., 1 I gave away. --- O

KR> Fw: First Flight - N774A

2010-04-18 Thread Randy Smith
I wounder why people get involve with something like your landing. As a few might remember I have lost 4 VW engines and a Con 85all in a KR. Have landed twice in a pasture ( Missouri and Florida) once in a lake and twice  made it to an airport.  It seemed there was always someone that would call

KR> Wheel woes

2010-04-18 Thread Randy Smith
Look at just about every plane out there. They have split rims. The tire has to fit tighter than on a car because the wheel goes from 0 to 80 mph in a split second. If they were not tight the tire would spin on the rim. That is why they are not made to be pulled over a rim like a car. --- On F

KR> tri gear and taildragger update.......

2010-03-28 Thread Randy Smith
It is surprising how many people do not land 3 point I had over 600 hrs on my KR before I sold it and I bet 95% of the landings where 3 point. I have a 47 Bellanca that all my landings are 3 point. I believe it is what you are comfortable with. --- On Sat, 3/27/10, Lee Van Dyke wrote: From: L

KR> tri gear and taildragger

2010-03-28 Thread Randy Smith
And I bet it made him feel good too.  Answer 1 question why put a nosegear on it?   (makes it easier to land , A Kids plane) --- On Sat, 3/27/10, Mark Jones wrote: From: Mark Jones Subject: Re: KR> tri gear and taildragger To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Saturday, March 27,

KR> Wood Engine Spacers

2010-02-15 Thread Randy Smith
That engine catches fire and your wood motor mounts will be the the last thing you worry about. Think about it you are in a wood plane with fiberglass cowl with fire coming out from underneath. In a certified plane your odds of making it to the ground is slime. I don't mean to sound gruesome but

KR> kr video

2010-02-12 Thread Randy Smith
He was going so fast he lost a wheel pant on take off. --- On Thu, 2/11/10, phil brookman wrote: From: phil brookman Subject: KR> kr video To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:39 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLwLuqy-I2I some kr video  1835

KR> another non-sunset flight picture

2010-02-01 Thread Randy Smith
That is suppose to be AMATEUR but I guess we really have not grown up yet so it could be immature --- On Mon, 2/1/10, Randy Smith wrote: From: Randy Smith Subject: Re: KR> another non-sunset flight picture To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Monday, February 1,

KR> another non-sunset flight picture

2010-02-01 Thread Randy Smith
Don't tell the KR I have down stairs what its VNE is. I have been to 235 with a EJ 22 150 hp on my KR. I plan on racing the plane this year. There is an immature group holding races around the country and I am going to try and enter. You race against time. With my planes if you pull inside stati

KR> light stick forces

2010-01-25 Thread Randy Smith
I own a 14-13-2 Bellanca and it handles like a sports car I have a 17-30A Bellanca and it handles like a mack truck. The only thing I have flown that was like my KR was a RV-4 And A RV-6. I have Les Palmer's KR and it is just like an RV-4. But it also weights in at 900 +   --- On Wed, 1/20/10,

KR> New Subscriber KR1

2010-01-12 Thread Randy Smith
pany? Plywood & Door Mfr. (214) 631-8458 ____ From: Randy Smith To: KRnet Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 8:22:21 AM Subject: Re: KR> New Subscriber KR1 I will try to find the name of a plywood supplier in Dallas. They are off of Irving blvd. I live in the area

KR> New Subscriber KR1

2010-01-11 Thread Randy Smith
I will try to find the name of a plywood supplier in Dallas. They are off of Irving blvd. I live in the area and had bought from them a while back. They carried all grades and sizes of high quality plywoods a few years ago. --- On Sun, 1/10/10, Edward Spyker wrote: From: Edward Spyker Subjec

KR> Neil's article

2010-01-02 Thread Randy Smith
I test flew Dennis Pointers KR. It had a 2180 with Dan Deils turbo he pulled off old blue. I hit 200+ on the third flight. I believed the weight came in at 625 lbs. When I sold Neils KR it had 4 different engines by then. I started with an 1835, then a 2180 then a Continental 85  and finely an O

KR> New Sport Aviation Look

2010-01-02 Thread Randy Smith
I rebuilt Neil's KR in 94 and changed the n# to 197RS.  It is now in Oklahoma some where and the registration has not been updated.   --- On Fri, 1/1/10, STEVE bennett wrote: From: STEVE bennett Subject: KR> New Sport Aviation Look To: "krnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Friday, Ja

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

2009-12-23 Thread Randy Smith
A simulate we can afford is really not much like flying. The simulators the airlines use are so real they will go from a type rating by simulator to a line check. The line check will be the first time in that type of plane. I know folks that use there desk top simulator to practice IFR and other

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

2009-12-23 Thread Randy Smith
I believe part of the tow-in tow-out is preference. I found on my KR with a copy of Dans gear in aluminum 0 worked well with me. I have a 47 and 74 Bellanca downstairs and one of the first things I did was to align the wheels for 0. It made a big difference for me. For those thinking about tail

KR> New subject - This is not KR!-- now cooling systems, general

2009-12-08 Thread Randy Smith
You talk about fast and slow. I went through this with my KR in the early 90. We all did. Most found out it is not how fast the air enters the inlet but the differential between inlet and outlet pressure. We installed 2 airspeed indicators 2 digital thermometers and 2 manometers (I think that's

KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks

2009-11-30 Thread Randy Smith
He has to be. Bo's have bladder tanks for mains. --- On Mon, 11/30/09, Larry H. wrote: From: Larry H. Subject: Re: KR> Update from the archives - Polyester fuel tanks To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 11:10 AM In the statement below, are you talkin

KR> Re: Paint

2009-11-27 Thread Randy Smith
A very good paint to use is AirTex. It is very expensive is STC for most planes and you have to pay attention to the directions. I have painted 4 planes with it a 47 Bellanca.a Tri-Pacer a Sterman, and a piper 180. I own the 47 and 10 years later it still shines like new. The only wax I put on i

KR> circuit current

2009-11-22 Thread Randy Smith
Before you fly behind that HAPI engine talk to Steve Bennett about the crank. They had a problem with the cranks braking at the flange. I know I had one do it. --- On Sun, 11/22/09, PETER KAREN GAUTHIER wrote: From: PETER KAREN GAUTHIER Subject: KR> circuit current To: kr...@mylist.net List-

KR> EA81

2009-11-20 Thread Randy Smith
--- On Fri, 11/20/09, Randy Smith wrote: From: Randy Smith Subject: Re: KR> Jabaru 3300 in KR2S/Continental 0-200D To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 4:49 PM If anyone is interested I have an EA81 with a motor mount for a KR 2. It cam

KR> Jabaru 3300 in KR2S/Continental 0-200D

2009-11-20 Thread Randy Smith
If anyone is interested I have an EA81 with a motor mount for a KR 2. It came off of Bud Wisons KR. Firewall foreward with redrive no prop. $2200. Located north of Dallas at  3OF Lakeview airport.  For more info you can contacted me at 940-368-7973  Randy Smith --- On Fri, 11/20/09, E.D wrote

KR> areobatics

2009-11-13 Thread Randy Smith
With my last KR I would do Barrel roils loops and spins. I could only do a couple at a time because I would get sick. ( love to do them ) I will go up about once a month in one of my Bellanca's and do a few moves just to keep in practice. I believe you should be able to do it in all planes that

KR> KR Crash in AZ

2009-11-01 Thread Randy Smith
Trustee means the plane is set up in an estate. Not sure why he would put a liability like a plane in the estate and not a corporation. --- On Sat, 10/31/09, Lee Van Dyke wrote: From: Lee Van Dyke Subject: Re: KR> KR Crash in AZ To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Saturday, Oct

KR> Careful what you carry with you

2009-10-30 Thread Randy Smith
Could it be he was just trying to make a joke. I have a friend that is a captain at DFW airport fire dept and they believe a lot of the rules are stupid to. --- On Fri, 10/30/09, mfreem...@indy.rr.com wrote: From: mfreem...@indy.rr.com Subject: KR> Careful what you carry with you To: "kr...@

KR> oil presure regulator

2009-10-06 Thread Randy Smith
Everyone has there opiniun about oil but VW really likes straight 40w. Everything I have on VW calls for 40W. I ran a couple of VW's on my KR and Have 2 VW trikes in the garrage that I own. All 40W --- On Tue, 10/6/09, phil brookman wrote: From: phil brookman Subject: KR> oil presure regulat

KR> RE: vinyester vs polyester

2009-10-04 Thread Randy Smith
As you say Piper does not recommend alcohol based fuels in there planes. I know in Texas and a few other states I have traveled in  you can not find fuel without alcohol in there gas.  Most of you will find you will be flying with 100LL in your tanks if you fly much cross country. It is hard to

KR> Gathering

2009-09-13 Thread Randy Smith
This is 1 way to get to ride in a # of different KR's  Have fun. --- On Sun, 9/13/09, jack.cooper2009 wrote: From: jack.cooper2009 Subject: KR> Gathering To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009, 8:11 AM Just a reminder to those who expressed a desire t

KR> Can't stop "Flying Again"

2009-08-25 Thread Randy Smith
It is cool to take your coffee cup down stairs set it down and pull the plane out with the golf cart (47 Bellanca, 74 Bellanca) and go fly.  I have Less Palmer's KR in a hanger about 45 min. from here I have not touched in a year. I plan on bringing it home in Oct. and get it cleaned up and runn

KR> O2 Requirements

2009-08-06 Thread Randy Smith
I just use an oxygen Bootle from my small torch set with a regulator and the tube that goes in my nose. Works great but the Bootle is heavy. I am over weight live at sea level plus 850 and work in and out of attics all day so do not get much exercise. I need oxygen over 12500 or I get a real hea

KR> Suburu engines - something to consider

2009-07-11 Thread Randy Smith
I have had 2 KR's and test flew 3 others here in Texas and Have never heard of a tork roll in one. 1 has a EJ22 150 hp. My first one started out with a 1835 and finished with a 0-200. I have seen a vidio of a KR do a full power stall, but had not heard of one do a tork roll. The planes that did

KR> Bugs

2009-06-18 Thread Randy Smith
I have painted about 8 planes in the last 5 years and it really does not matter what you put on the leading edge. When you go to paint or repair you will use a cleaner that will remove anything that effects the new paint. That is part of the process of prepping the area to be painted. I have use

KR> Data Plate question

2009-06-14 Thread Randy Smith
You know  If you live in El Paso Texas it is the only place you go east to be in West Texas. Everyone says Midland Odessa is west Texas and they are east of El Paso. --- On Fri, 6/12/09, Gerald Pryce wrote: From: Gerald Pryce Subject: Re: KR> Data Plate question To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet

KR> Re: Young Eagles Flights

2009-06-14 Thread Randy Smith
Listen to you all. How do we get kids to want to fly and enjoy what we have the pleasure of doing. Search the net. The only accident involving kids and the EAA was a Cherokee 180 up in the Northwest. Until then the safety record was perfect. The pilot population is shrinking because we are locki

KR> Gathering 2010

2009-06-10 Thread Randy Smith
There is an excellent Barbecue place at Miami Co not far from Salinas in a KR --- On Mon, 6/8/09, Gerald Pryce wrote: From: Gerald Pryce Subject: Re: KR> Gathering 2010 To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Monday, June 8, 2009, 8:59 PM How about Salina, KS?  The first KR Fly-in

KR> Young Eagles Flights

2009-06-10 Thread Randy Smith
I have been a member of EAA for about 19 years and used to fly at least 10 young eagles a year when I had my KR. EAA is EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION --- On Tue, 6/9/09, Mark Langford wrote: From: Mark Langford Subject: Re: KR> Young Eagles Flights To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet

KR> Ivoprop?

2009-05-28 Thread Randy Smith
Ask Ivo they will tell you. I was one of the first to try Ivo on  VW back in 93. It hit a wall at 120 mph. Would not keep motor cool. Did not run it more than 20 hrs. They gave me all my money back. Tried Warp first after 15 hrs and no help at all from them, I sold it to a friend for $100 with h

KR> RE: KR nose wheel shimmy

2009-04-26 Thread Randy Smith
I had Les Palmers do that on first flight and the wheel pants just dicetagrated. He added a couple of washers and used a tighter spring, never happened again and I have had that plane at 100 mph on the runway, Down wind engine out. --- On Sat, 4/25/09, Mark Langford wrote: From: Mark Langford

KR> Tri Gear Conversion

2009-04-20 Thread Randy Smith
I have put my KR in the water. It left a bruise across my chest from the belt but nothing else happened. I set up for 65 mph until I was about 5 feet off the water. I pulled back hard until the tail-wheel hit.  I stopped about 20 feet further. Still lacked 10 feet to shore. The folks at the airp

KR> Temporary partial loss of power

2009-04-08 Thread Randy Smith
I installed 2 90* fittings on my KR with a 2180 and it really messed up the fuel flow. I put a new fuel line with a nice sweeping bend and cured the problem. --- On Wed, 4/8/09, Mark Moody wrote: From: Mark Moody Subject: Re: KR> Temporary partial loss of power To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@

KR> Wing attach fittings

2009-04-02 Thread Randy Smith
I am not sure how many times we removed Less Palmer's bolts before the plane was finely left at the airport. We could install the wings in about 20 min and remove them in about 15 min. The thing to remember is replace the Teflon castle nuts each time. We had a couple of blocks of Styrofoam that

KR> Unsure about practices.

2009-03-15 Thread Randy Smith
You are right. Anytime a part moves in a part castle nuts with cotter keys are used. --- On Sun, 3/15/09, Darren Crompton wrote: From: Darren Crompton Subject: KR> Unsure about practices. To: "KRnet" , "Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, Ma

KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us

2009-02-28 Thread Randy Smith
2009, 5:21 PM ^ years defending me - I'll bet I was in before you - 69-74 - you might remember the war!!! - Original Message ----- From: "Randy Smith" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 6:56:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: KR> TSA ruling

KR> Re:user fees

2009-02-28 Thread Randy Smith
That his how I wanted to answer his email but could not come up with a short version without getting rude. That is the problem ,some people seat back and wait. If we did not cry wolf do you really think they would back down? In Texas when the state decided to tax Corporation only those effected

KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us (Glade its friday)

2009-02-27 Thread Randy Smith
User fees in Obama administration?s budget proposal President Barack Obama?s proposed budget is calling for aviation user charges starting in 2011. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the proposal Feb. 26, and although there is not much detail, the document makes it c

KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us

2009-02-27 Thread Randy Smith
What other rights are you willing to give up. There are taking them away a little at a time. How many young kids can stop by the airport too see the planes. Without the young ones learning to fly I will have a hard time selling my 3 planes.   Sorry for the soap box it just gets me how people ar

KR> EBay Fraudulent KR2S Plans DVD

2009-02-25 Thread Randy Smith
I don't know about the rest of you but my serial # on my KR did not mach the plans and no one asked. --- On Wed, 2/25/09, Mark wrote: From: Mark Subject: RE: KR> EBay Fraudulent KR2S Plans DVD To: "'KRnet'" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:14 PM That was

KR> Fw: Ray Goree, KR2S

2009-02-20 Thread Randy Smith
What happened to Ray? --- On Fri, 2/20/09, Dan Heath wrote: From: Dan Heath Subject: Re: KR> Fw: Ray Goree, KR2S To: kr...@mylist.net List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 4:33 AM Yes. I know Ray. He was at last years gathering, the same as always. I think he was

KR> Gas struts

2009-02-18 Thread Randy Smith
I had 1 on my KR in 1994 It was a yellow KR 197RS. There are probable a couple of pictures at some of the fly-ins in the 90's --- On Wed, 2/18/09, Mark Jones wrote: From: Mark Jones Subject: Re: KR> Gas struts To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 3:4

KR> repairman's certificate

2009-02-17 Thread Randy Smith
The DAR that sighed off my KR did all the paperwork. I sighed all and he sent it in. I guess some are willing to do the extra work and some are not. --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Jeff Scott wrote: : Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 12:05 PM

KR> A master list of weight-saving build techniques?

2009-01-21 Thread Randy Smith
Don't tell that to my to Bellanca's in the hanger. 1 is a 1947 and the other a 1974. The wing is all Mahogany. On the 47 they used 1/8  4 feet out and 3/32 the rest of the way. On the 74 it is 1/4  4 feet out and 1/16 the rest of the way. The airplane does not have any record of a wing departing

Fw: Re: KR> HAPI VW engine conversion on ebay

2009-01-18 Thread Randy Smith
--- On Sun, 1/18/09, Randy Smith wrote: From: Randy Smith Subject: Re: KR> HAPI VW engine conversion on ebay To: bobbycrea...@yahoo.com List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 9:30 PM If someone on the net buy's the HAPPI engine make sure you tear it

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