Dan Freeman wrote ...If Rand Robbinson no longer respondes to orders to
purchase plans or parts as some are suggesting...,
I spoke with Jeannette Rand at the gathering regarding potential
customers not being able to get in touch with her. She said, "I put
four or five sets of plans in the mai
I just received my 52 x 52 propeller from Ed Sterba for my VW 2180. It
weighs 4.495 pounds. Cost was $207.50 deposit and $207.50 on delivery
includes shipping. Personal checks for payments work just fine.
I cannot bolt it on until I hang the engine and cannot hang the engine
until I finish pain
I got this guest book message on my website
http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/ on 24 September 2006:
Friendly Advice has signed your ExperCraft guest book
with the following note:
Great website. This is a huge state, but I would humbly suggest
removing all of your Smoothprime at this time
Guest book message on my website http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/
on 24 September 2006:
...Anyone know anything about UV SmoothPrime failure?
Here is the reply from PolyFiber:
Subject: Re: PolyFiber Tech Request
Sid,
We have had sporadic adhesion problems with Top Gloss waterborn
Here is my elevator mass balance arrangement
http://websites.expercraft.com/sidwood/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=7739
Click on the pics for larger download.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
I took Tony Bengalis advice as suggested in his Aircraft Construction
book. I built in jacking hard points bolted to the inner WAF of the
stub wing.
The hard point is a permanent part of the stub wing and faired smooth
with the lower wing surface. Each hard point has a 10-32 stop nut
riveted insi
My KR-2 has 6061 aluminum flanges for the flap bellcranks. I found them in the
local True Value Hardware store.
I drilled a 3/16-inch hole through the flange and ¾-inch aluminum tube to bolt
them in place.
Sid Wood
KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
That is pretty much what I have in mind, exc
The flanges were intended to be the base plate for a hand rail
constructed with aluminum tubes. There were 4 holes in the flat part to
bolt to the floor. A single set screw
secured the aluminum tube; I drilled that out and through the tube and
fastened with an AN3 bolt and lock nut. The arm for t
In a previous post I complained about clogging silicon-carbide sandpaper
with latex paint. KRnet advice was to wet sand.
I used a recycled Windex spray bottle to mist on the water and
hand-sanded away with 1000 grit. Works great! Wiped off the milky
residue with a paper shop towel. I used one
Lee,
My complete KR-2 retract gear less wheels is available for $250 plus
shipping.
It is ready to bolt to your spar.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@l-3com.com
Do you want to sell your old gear???
Lee Van Dyke
My turtle deck is a RR factory made part. I added a roll bar made from ¼ inch
a/c plywood, two layers for ½ inch thick by 2-1/2 inch wide, glassed 2 BID to
the inside at the leading edge.
The TD is removable and attached with 10-32 ss screws. Nut plates are attached
to the fuselage top 5/8 s
Replies to my earlier post indicated that Latex paint would either work fine,
not hold up, crack from vibration, could/could not be polished shiny or would
gum up trying to sand.
I found some good news on sanding. I know; sanding and good news don't really
go together in the same sentence.
I h
...what can be done
to raise the stick forces, mainly the elevator, to make it less prone to
PIO. Also, something like a exponential command would also work.
1. You could balance the elevator. The extra mass may slow down jerking
around for PIO. Helps with flutter control also.
2. M
I have built my Spars exactly as called out in the KR-2 plans using RR
furnished parts. The wings are ready for finishing and painting.
I am betting my life that the WAFs as installed will function long and well.
I am trying to determine exactly how the WAFs function in relationship to the
lumbe
The recent series of posts concerning Powder Coating for Wing Attach Fittings
(WAF) have assumed that the 3/16 bolts have to fit snug in the steel WAF and
the Spruce spars since the bolts are stressed in sheer. I read an explanation
some years ago in the KR newsletters that the WAF are clamped
I am about to turn the corner on all the filling and sanding and filling and
sanding and filling and sanding. Now for some paint: How about using latex
exterior primer and semi-gloss exterior latex paint for top coat, then polish
with 1500 grit and buffing compounds? Has anyone used latex pain
KR> Military fuels
55 years ago my uncle had a McCormick farm tractor that started on gasoline
then switched over to kerosene to run. My uncle would only run the engine for
less than 10 second on gasoline before switching to the kerosene. The gasoline
tank held about a quart and the kerosene t
Serge,
The usual cause of small bubbles in the epoxy is rapid stirring the resin and
hardener. For most wet lay up work this is not a problem. You will be
smoothing out with a squeegee and that will get rid of the bubbles. In the
certified industry we put the lay up under vacuum and that suck
Usually when you have a problem with a product, you should contact the vendor.
What does Steve Bennett have to say?
I have a VW 2180 from Great Planes also and am getting close to making real
airplane noise.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
<< File: AT
Freezing water and slush are not unique hazards to retract gear. Wheel pants
can also collect enough freezing water, slush, etc. from the runway to lockup
the wheel while you fly around. Try landing with the main gear wheels locked.
Fortunately in my case, I landed on a grass strip with a tri
KR-2 N6242 has Diehl wing skins. These are RAF 48 and extend the wing span to
23 feet 6 inches. The skins are made from Vinyl Ester Resin. You must use
Vinyl Ester Resin for any and all glue work that touches the skins. You must
not use epoxy to glue the Vinyl Ester skins. Epoxy will not bo
Progress comes in all sizes and colors. This past weekend I wired in the wing
tip and a landing light on the right wing of my KR-2. Check out was with the
battery on my lawn mower. I was most encouraged to see the shop lit up with a
white position light, green navigation light, strobe and a l
Jim,
I shall do my 1/35th part to make it so.
Sid Wood, Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
Jim,
I just want to go on record supporting your goal. If possible, I will fly
my KR-2 to Oshkosh 2007. Last year I completed my 40 hour flight test just
in time to make
Aircraft Spruce has sandpaper in 3 inch by 5 yard rolls with sticky back in
medium, fine and superfine grits $7.30, $9.40 and $9.00 per roll. Their
600-page catalog is free.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
At the hardware store they have rolls of anti-
One compound that refiners added to gasoline, both automotive and aviation, was
tetra-ethyl lead. This improved the anti-knock or detonation properties for
the high octane fuels such as 100, 115, 130, etc. aviation fuels. The EPA
banned the use of leaded fuels for automotive applications and i
I especially enjoyed seeing Bill Clapp's KR-2S parked front and center at the
Home Builder Headquarters at Oshkosh for the AirVenture convention. Bill had
the cowl off everyday to display his Corvair engine installation.
Thanks Bill for the treat.
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, M
I will be camping at Camp Schoeller and presenting Composites 101 twice a day
at the Homebuilder's Workshops Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Homebuilders dinner is 6:00 PM on Thursday at the Nature Center. Get
tickets at the Homebuilders Headquarters by Noon on Thursday.
Sid Wood a.k.a. Still S
I will be at the Home Builders Dinner on Thursday evening at the Nature Center.
Look for me teaching Composites 101 at the Home Builders Forums Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
Cell 240 538-8465
I'll try to get the Porkopolis
The industrial vacuum cleaner and exhaust fan are going full blast in my shop,
but there is still a white haze of dust on everything in my shop from the UV
Smooth Prime.
I still hate sanding! Now, when was I supposed to learn to love this?
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidn
Another lesson you have not quite learned: Aerobatic tolerance is a learned
skill not usually attained on the first flight!
You got to go easy on low timers.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
I recommend ziplock plastic bags for barf bag to clock away that odour.
Barry Kruysse
New T hangars 41x32 at 2W6 St. Mary's County about 50 miles southeast of
Washington DC just outside the ADIZ go for $350/month and end units for
$380/month. Box units 44x33 go for $600/month. There is about a year waiting
for all the above. Trailers may look better every day, but you can get
Just to let you folks know that there is a real KR-2 N6242, here is a picture
of my instrument panel taken October 2004.
http://eaa478.tripod.com/html/sidskr2_8.html
The black vertical rod is one of the gas struts for the forward hinged canopy.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD US
Drop-dead gorgeous is wonderful, but performance is better. And I hate
Sanding!!
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2, N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
You guys shouldn't worry about ugly airplanes. The Porkopolis Pig will be
there just to make sure that no one will be embarrassed (other
The brackets for my Diehl tri-gear are tight against the fuselage of my
standard plans KR-2. The tire width is 7 ft. Still building.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
From: "Dan Heath"
Why did you choose the two piece over the
> single piece?
For a couple of
Mark,
Is there a preferred end up for the gas struts? There was something about
getting the oil contained in the strut to be metered for proper operation.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 20:30:52 -0500 "Mark Langford"
writes:
>There's a
Several years ago I tried an experiment using 1-1/2 inch schedule 40 black PVC
water pipe. I cut 3 sections, each about 16 inches long, capped one end using
PVC cement and filled each about 2/3 full with auto gas (Exxon 93 octane). I
capped the top end using PVC cement. I set the tubes on end
I wanted to use a 4-into-1 exhaust on my Great Plains VW 2180, but Steve
Bennett said it would not work with the Diehl nose gear. So, I did not use the
4-into-1. I am using the Dragon Fly exhaust pipes.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original M
I have a complete conventional retract gear for sale. Includes spring bar,
gear legs, pivot brackets, up and down latches with micro switches installed,
gear handle with single-hand release installed, and manual lock-down safety
pin. The latches work smooth, slick and positive. All you need i
John,
You have rediscovered what most pilots refer to as the Northerly turning error.
It has everything to do with the dip angle of the earth's magnetic field.
Your Airpath compass can only respond to the horizontal component (where you
are located) of the three-dimensional earth magnetic fiel
Steve,
I have not flown my KR-2 yet. My experience is limited to talking with the
hardware and software engineers at Dynon, playing with the D10 on the bench,
and Navy development programs as a navigation systems consultant. The Navy
deployed this same magnetometer technology about 6 years ag
Steve,
I bought the Pitot-static tube from AS, P/N 15144 for $15.65 plus shipping. It
is mounted on an aluminum L bracket glued to the forward face of the left outer
main spar, about 3 feet from the tip.I thought about putting it on the stub
wing, but wanted to be sure it was out of the pr
royed. My best
wishes to all those affected.
John
The Martindale Family
29 Jane Circuit
TOORMINA NSW 2452
AUSTRALIA
phone: 61 2 66584767
email: johnj...@chc.net.au
- Original Message -
From: "Wood, Sidney M."
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 11:59 PM
Subject: RE:
The Plan # is the serial number starting from day one when the plans were put
on the market. That is also your proof number if the FAA wants to check back
with RR that you have a legal set of plans. You are authorized to build one KR
using that set of plans and no more than one. It's in the c
Type A epoxy resins contain a small amount of wax. The curing epoxy is
hydroscopic: The resin draws moisture from the air; this will interfere with
the polymerization process and drastically slows down the curing process to the
point of staying tacky for months. The wax film prevents the hydro
Your question indicates you have not checked out the numerous how-to books on
composite construction. Experimental Aircraft Association at www.eaa.org or
Aircraft Spruce at www.aircraftspruce.com or Wicks at www.wicks.com have lots
of helpful books for sale. The weekend hands-on training offe
I did the same tests mentioned in the previous post using Safe-T-Poxy,
fiberglass and urethane foam, and vinyl ester resin, fiber glass and urethane
foam. Fuels used were Shell 93 octane purchased in February and the same Shell
93 octane purchased in July from the same pump, Exxon 100LL obtaine
Mogas handling leaves a lot to be desired regarding exact content of the
product as pumped versus that which is advertised. Avgas is certified to be
alcohol-free, but it certainly is not free. How much longer Avgas will be
available is also in question. I still recommend that composite fuel t
You say you want go fast horses? How about 255 hp and 188 pounds? Check out
this site http://innodyn.com
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
What is the plan for a KR dinner at Oshkosh Air Venture 2004?
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
Wolfgang,
Composites 101 www.airventure.org/forums/interest.asp is, as the title implies,
the entry level for composite construction. This is the first lesson in the
2-day weekend Sport Air composites workshops that EAA sponsors during the year.
The Air Venture session is abbreviated slightly
What facilities are available for camping at Mt Vernon?
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
---
Anybody up for camping??
I asked Larry a week or so ago about airplane camping and he responded
Come by the Composites forum or the Home Builders Construction office on
Friday. After the forums we can talk KR's.
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behal
Junk the smog pump. If you are going to install gyro instruments, these will
cost you $1,500 for a cheap set for attitude and heading plus a 10-pound weight
increase plus the smog pump and plumbing. Instead, go for the electronic flat
panel display. Units like the Dynon www.dynondevelopment.c
Even the gee whiz Sirius machines and Cessna 182 glass cockpits are required to
have the analog gauges. Still in transition...
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
-
Dynon makes a
The baffles, front and back, do keep mud, snow, stones, dirt, etc. from
accumulating in the front and back of the wheel pant. Another important
function is to limit circulation of air around the wheel for better streamline
air flow at the opening. You can get so carried away with the tight fit
I will be there showing the tourists how to use epoxy and fiber glass at the
construction forums.
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
BTW, who's going to OSH? Beer and Brats anyone??
Dana Overall
Netters,
Just got my 2180 VW from Steve Bennett yesterday. What a gorgeous looking
machine!! Seems a shame to hide it in a cowl, but the firewall awaits.
Sid Wood, Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
No one has mentioned the 5/8" vertical spruce blocks that the plans call for
when building KR spars. The spars are a variant of an I-beam. The function of
the web in any I beam or box beam is to keep the two caps from coming together.
No matter what loading is put on the beam - plus or minus
Ken,
The wider plug gap will cause the voltage to build to a higher value before the
plug fires. This in turn releases more peak RF energy in a shorter time when
the plug fires. This produces a much stronger RF pulse; not good if you want
the best radio communications in the aircraft band, but
The West System pumps work great for dispensing other resins and hardeners, but
you have to weigh the output since they would not necessarily be calibrated for
another system. I use these pumps for dispensing vinyl ester resin also. Sure
beats trying to pour a small exact quantity out of a gal
Tim,
My plan is to put the Poly Fiber Smooth Prime and paint on with a fine nap
roller. A Pulsar builder in my chapter used this method with beautiful
results. Bought the roller and pan at Lowes (about $6).
Poly Fiber says there is no RF attenuation through any of their paint products
over fab
Jim,
My thought is you will want all the strength in the longeron that is available.
So don't sand anymore than absolutely necessary, especially at the fire wall
area. Some builders, I have observed on their websites, have added extra
plywood on the inside top and bottom of the fuselage sides
Bill,
The glass fiber in fiber glass is totally immune to any chemical attack from
anything that might be contained in any gasoline, and is also oblivious to
ultraviolet light from the sun. The resin is another story. Epoxy resin is
subject to UV attack. Vinyl Ester resin is also subject to U
My KR-2 plans call out 35 psi for the Lamb tires for the tail dragger and
assumes 900 lbs max gross weight.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
They say max inflation pressure of 70 psi, but I doubt that's a good
starting point.
Someth
Tony Bengelis in his engine installation book, "Bengelis On Engines" (available
from www.eaa.org or www.aircraftspruce.com ) recommends 9" minimum prop
clearance.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mail
Phil,
It does not matter whether tri or tail dragger. Tri-gear will be level and
tail dragger will be level on take off and landing. A hard landing will put
the prop down even more. Either way the prop will be mowing grass ( or dirt or
pavement) and throwing sand at the fuselage and tail if y
KR Netters,
Just received this from Harold Woods. His link is
www.uaespaces.com/harold/index.htm
Sid Wood KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD USA
sidney.w...@titan.com
Hi Sid.
I am using a Franklin ,60 HP, 2 cylinder,4 cycle , approved aircraft engine..
It will be rather low powered because I am afra
My 24 X 42 shop has a small house type oil furnace and central air conditioning
unit, cost $970 plus $500 installation. I did the electric myself. Exhaust
fan is 600 cfm unit from Lowes; installed that myself. My oil bill is $219 a
year and electric is $17 a month (separate meter for the shop
Brian,
Most fibers used for laminating, including E and S glass and carbon fiber, have
a coating applied to the individual strands to enhance the adhesion of whatever
resin system would be used to glue everything together. That coating has a
5-year shelf life. My thought is if the shelf life i
My rudder cables are running through 3/16 inch nyla-flo tubing from the pedals
through the cockpit area so the cables don't rub on upholstery or people. The
nyla-flo tubing passes through the associated fairleads in the cockpit. Also
have 12-inch lengths of nyla-flo tubing floxed through the 3
www.aeroelectric.com/articles.html has lots of excellent advice on experimental
electrical considerations.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Colin & Bev Raine
I was rejected on my first attempt for my instrument check ride in 1999 because
I did not provide an airworthy aircraft (Cessna 172). The aircraft log book
did not have a current ELT battery inspection signoff and there was no remote
indicator in the pilot's field of view.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
The "SASSER" virus is running rampant now. My IT guy says it tries to harvest
e-mail addresses then randomly sends parts of old e-mails to random picks from
your address list with a copy of itself buried in an attachment. Norton has a
SASSER blocker, but if you don't have the upgrade as of two
That's why a personally owned airplane is often referred to as a mistress.
Sid Wood
Mechanicsville, MD
Very good story Franco! It just goes to show you that we all face challenges
when building airplanes, no matter where we are in the world. [8^)...
Denny ...
Aripo wrote:
Bob
You are wery lu
I got one of those. My company server has a firewall virus checker that nailed
it.
Sid Wood
sidney.w...@titan.com
Beware of any e-mail with RE: Protected message as the subject line.
The message from spottedowl.biz...@spottedowl.biz has a virus and was not
sent from the spottedowl.biz domain.
Brian,
The Diehl main gear set can be used either for conventional gear or nose gear
installation by crossing diagonally on the main spar. And if you are careful
where you drill the holes in the brackets and spar, you can interchangeably
convert from conventional to tri-gear and back without dr
Thanks! I posted that photo to http://www.krnet.org/misc/snf_kr_dinner_04.jpg
, so if you want to, you can point it out to the KRnet crowd, along with a
description or something. A lot of familiar faces in that photo, and I do
believe it's the first time we've ever gotten an actual photograph
www.fortunecity.com/marina/anchor/270/weights.htm has a list of engines with
their horsepower and weight.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
Without stirring up the debate on which engine is best for a KR, does anyone
know where I can find a relatively unbiased compa
Try http://www.magusinc.com This company makes every and any thing you could
ever need for a gas spring, including mounting brackets. I used two for my
forward hinged KR-2 canopy and they work great. Part number 752940, 22.5 lbs,
9.84 in stroke, 23.03 extended. $42.22 each. Mounting hardware
www.magnusinc.com/ is a better address.
Sid
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Wood, Sidney M.
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:53 AM
To: KRnet
Subject:RE: KR> gas canopy struts
Try http://www.magusinc.
I've been there and done that. Auto Zone has not a clue what the spring force
is for any of their struts. They sell them as replacements for your particular
make and model automobile. You can buy a lot of struts trying to find the
right one for your KR application. Making a few measurements
Dean,
The 4th KR was parked next to Steve Jones tri-gear, but he left about five
minutes after we got there on Friday.
Bernie Wunder and I searched for you and Brian at Margaritaville Saturday
evening also with no luck.. what a mob scene. Must have been the bar drawing
'em in. We finally went
There is a transponder, but where is the VHF radio?
Sid Wood
Mechanicsville, MD
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Dennis Mingear
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 8:54 PM
To: KRnet
Subject:Re: KR> SNF Pics
<< F
Aircraft Spruce sells self-stick sandpaper in 3-inch by 15 foot rolls in
silicon carbide or garnet in three grits for about $8 a roll. I am continually
amazed that people persist in attempting to build a plans-built experimental
aircraft and not refer to Wicks or Aircraft Spruce catalogs. I kn
The pro drag racers use aluminum connecting rods to steel crank shaft, no
bearing inserts. These engines generate about 3,000 hp for 5 seconds or so.
Then it's do a re-build for the next run.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krn
My reference says AN bolts (all sizes) are either type 4037 or 8740 alloy steel
(type 8740 is most commonly used), minimum tensile strength 125,000 PSI. The
FAA Handbook AC 43.13-1B Chapter 7 indicates a maximum loading of 40,000 PSI
when proper recommended nut torque is applied. AC 43,13-1B c
The Aircraft Spruce & Specialty catalog has three pages of definitions and
characteristics for aluminum alloy. More than you will ever need to know for
building a KR
Aircraft. If all else fails, read the directions (in the plans).
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
The best size for staples is none; don't put them in so you don't need to pull
them out and have to patch those thousands of holes. Make a half-inch plywood
sheet a little bigger than the boat sides. Put the 3/32-plywood flat on the
table and an inch larger than needed. Lay the 'ladder' on th
Lee,
I have used Aeropoxy and West System epoxy. I have found no difference in
their characteristics. That does not mean there may be chemical differences,
but I don't know this. West System does have the fast and slow hardeners, and
a very useful pump system (about $10.00 for a set). By usi
Dene,
My understanding is that a gauge of some sort is required for each fuel tank.
This could be a sight gauge or electric or mechanical. Tanks could share one
switched indicator, just so the pilot can determine how much fuel is actually
onboard.
Regards,
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville,
KRnetters,
I appreciate all your inputs, on and off-line. Some folks are not English
majors nor diplomats, but I do understand what you are telling me.
I have also consulted with two aeronautical engineers this past weekend. I have
concluded:
My first question: Is an extra 25 hp worth an ext
www.harborfreight.com has 131 clamp listings.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On
Behalf Of Stephen Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 6:03 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR>Cheap spring clamps
Dana,
Beautiful lay-up workmanship on the panel. Curious, why do you have two
airspeed and two altitude indicators?
Regards,
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+smwood=titan@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+smwood=titan
I have 1864 hours direct labor spread over 18 years and am 60 to 70 percent
done.
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+smwood=titan@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+smwood=titan@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dennis
Dyer
Se
KRnetters,
I am building a KR-2, converted to tri-gear from retract conventional gear.
Dan Diehl gear legs are installed. It is time for an engine. My first choice
was a 75 hp 2180 vw direct drive with electronic ignition from Steve Bennett.
Full-up price ready to bolt on, including freight
For fuel injected VW's check out www.vw-engines.com
Sid Wood, KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD
sidney.w...@titan.com
The rationale behind the engine thing is that I am hooked on GAMI
nozzles, I had them in my PA32 and want them in any airplane I ever own.
The choice of engine is thus the smallest air
Larry,
Try bolting a 2x2x1/8 aluminum angle to a 2x4x1/8 sheet with (4) AN3 bolts
through the aileron spar. Be sure to use big fender washers so you don't crush
the lumber. The bolts at the top nearest the hinge can use the hinge as a
washer. Run some epoxy through the lumber holes using a p
Larry,
I weighed the aircraft with the cable system installed using a bathroom scale.
After the remove and replace for the pushrod system, weighed again with the
same bathroom scale. Granted that may have some errors due to internal
repeatability and accuracy, plus my ability to block up the w
Steve,
I put a complete cable control system in my KR-2 per the RR plans. I did not
like the plain bolt hinges at the aft spar bell cranks, so I put in aeliron
bearing hinges. The right-angle brackets at the aft and forward spars were
sort of wimpy, but were okay for the 40 lb-tension cable sy
Peter,
Sounds good for another simplification to get in the air quicker. The Lancair
320/360's use these cables for rudder control. You may still need the
bellcranks mounted at the aft spar to get the proper 10 degrees up - 20 degrees
down differential movement for the aelirons.
Sid Wood, KR-2
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