Owen,
I used a cut-in-four Corvette leaf spring for my tailwheel spring, it seems to
be well adapted for that use. However, I consider it is not thick and large
enough for a KR-2S main gear leg.
By the way, the Corvette leaf spring is fiberglass and not carbon fiber.
Regards,
Stefan Balatchev
And it will stink up your house for days or weeks, so try to do this outside.
There are odour inhibitors specially formulated for styrenic resins (polyester
and vynilester), seems they work well although I have never tried them. I don't
remember the brand names but an online search shall give
"I am concerned with the strength of my homemade tailwheel bracket. That is the
reason for my question about 2 on board."
Ryan,
Have you already explored the FAR-23 requirements for a tailwheel landing
conditions? There you will find the basic rules for loadings on main and tail
wheels as a
> Below is something I wrote for the "KROnline Newsletter" in 1996. There
> are more of these at http://www.krnet.org/kronline/, but many are
> missing photos (due to poor linkage practices, a server move, and my
> negligence toward fixing them). I've dug up the photo and enclosed it,
>
Thanks guys for your comments and suggestions ! I will ask builders from my EAA
chapter about the experience with local authorities regarding the
anti-collision strobes.
After a search on electronic components resellers web sites, I am more or less
tempted to buy an extra-bright 12V white LED
I checked both Wicks and AS, as an exemple this one from Wicks website:
http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.com/viewitems/aircraft-lighting/t-lighting-psa-enterprises-12v-tail-light-assembly?
I presume all that are sold from these two sources are acceptable but...
I think in Canada the rules
KRNetters,
I am considering placing a single strobe flasher on top of the fin. I found
there are few LED flash strobes available from different sources, any of you
having experience with that? Are these LED strobes accepted by the FAA for
experimental aircrafts?
Thanks in advance,
Stefan
KRNetters,
Is there anybody in the lower 48 intending to install a foil antenna under some
fiberglass surface? I tried to order a kit from RST Engineering (priced $29)
but got rejected as non-US PayPal account... This kit is good for 6 antennas
and we may share it with a fellow builder, in
Gents,
My airplane will be heavier than most of the KR's, max gross will be 1250-1300
lbs. I would like to put Tracy O'Brien's Premium 5" wheels with their C90
brakes but these wheels are limited to 1200 lbs. gross according to the
website. Is there anybody flying a heavier KR with these
s been shown on the KRnet or not. I saw this ad
> in the 'Classified' section of Kitplanes. Some prospective buyers may
> not be members of Kitplanes and won't have access to it so the
> advertisement reads:
>KR2 S for sale,2180 Great Plains (reverse engine) with zero tim
Hi Joe,
I am interesetd in your Matco wheel. Any idea how much it will cost to ship to
Remsen, NY ?
I will visit next month Jon Coxwell to see his Corvair engine (you may probably
know him from the Corvaircraft maillist), so the tailwheel can be shipped to
his place.
Thank you,
Stefan
I found an interesting publications regarding easy reinforcement of wood boards
used in bolted joints:
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplrp/fplrp562.pdf
http://timber.ce.wsu.edu/Resources/papers/P12.pdf
This
method seems really easy to apply in the KR WAF's bolted joints - just
add 2
.
What I know regarding the dry vacuum pumps, is that they break every 500hrs or
so in my flying club C-152/C-172's, the extreme temperatures are probably
contributing a lot to shorten their operating life.
I will continue to explore the use of "no energy loss" vacuum but will also
consi
> I knew a KR that did that. The issue with doing that, is that it changes
> the mixture.
Thank you, Dan !
Do you recall what engine and carb (automatic or manual mixture) was used ?
Stefan
Otawa, ON, Canada
s_sbal "at" hotmail.com
Hi,
Is there anybody on the list having experience with a vacuum for gyro/turn-bank
supply generated by the carburetor throttle? If yes, could you please share it.
FYI, I found this interesting reference:
http://cybra.p.lodz.pl/Content/6351/AER_56_6.pdf
Stefan
s_sbal "at" hotmail.com
>
> https://youtu.be/9qAsXIBuUD0
>
Bonjour, il est bas? o? ce KR-2? (where is based this KR-2 plane)
Merci !
Stefan
s_sbal "at" hotmail.com
Hi,
Many thanks to all hints on wood supply for my KR-inspired project !
It might probably be interesting to some of you, I started a blog reflecting
the preliminary works on my project:
http://carbonwoodaircraft.blogspot.ca/
Your critical comments and remarks are welcome !
Stefan
Ottawa, Canada
Hi Wayne,
It is the shop where I got my first select grade DF sticks few days ago. The
wood seems really good but Wood Source are reluctant to mill it to acceptable
sections. The density of the DF varies a lot, from -10% to +40% from the
nominal... This is my Plan B source, buy a lot of long
I understand well now the situation with the aircraft wood suppliers. I may try
first to get decent Douglas Fir select lumber that I will test myself. If I
fail to get what I expect, I will order from Wicks or Aircraft Spruce Canada.
Thanks to all !
> There really isn't any other aircraft
;
>
>
> I used Todd canopy on N863RK. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH HIS PRODUCT.
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT 4G LTE smartphone
>
> Original message
> From: Dan Prichard via KRnet
> Date: 01/14/2016 1:39 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To:
I am trying to find a supplier of aircraft wood nearest to my place. This seems
not to be easy
Other than Aircraft Spruce or Wicks, do you know another (prefferably Canadian)
supplier of aircraft grade Spruce or Douglas Fir? I tried to reach Western
Aircraft Supplies in Slocan, BC but could
Hi,
What is your experience or opinion regarding Todd's canopies, are they
optically good and are they suitable for KR-2S ?
Thanks in advance,
Stefan
Ottawa, ON
s_sbal "at" hotmail.com
R2S, but I added 6" to both ends
> of horizontal stabilizer, while leaving the elevator the same size, and
> was quite happy with the stability of N56ML, an S. A KR2 could stand
> even more, assuming it's strong enough. The spars probably aren't
> "designed" for that, but giv
Copy rights are time limited to seven (7) years, renewable for seven years. My
best estimate of a production date would be mid 1980's. If copy righted it
would say so in the introduction which it does not. And from all that I have
read about Rex Taylor, copy righting an instructional video
Posa and Posa type problems? I have a lengthy VHS of Rex Taylor and his son,
Rex Taylor being the manufacturer of Posa Carburetors, in an instructional
course video on the Posa. It starts with bench dis-assembly, upgrading of older
models, charts on needle selection with explanation, and
My first email was unclear.
I'm looking for a flying KR within 500 miles of my area in order to get a close
look, and hopefully get a ride in.
I will consider owning a KR after I see a few.
I'm on vacation for the next 14 days, so weather permitting I could fly just
about anywhere to check
Hi,
I'm new to the list, and am looking for a flying KR within 500 miles of my
area. I'm very interested, but have only seen pictures.
I've contacted Rick Human in the Houston area, but his is down for a condition
inspection. Hopefully I'll get to see Rick's plane in the near future.
I'm on
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