Mark and Netters, please edit your address books to change the Address for
me.
I have switched to using DSL and Outlook Express with the new address of
o...@aviation-mechanics.com. Mark please help me remove the Screen name
aviationm...@aol.com from the mailing list. I have already signed up
I have flown in the rain and would say that in light rain my onyl concern was
to stay dry as I did not have the front of the canopy sealed suffiently. I do
not make it a practice to go out in the rain and if I see a cell off in the
distance I will go around the main body of water. Light rain
I used a similar device and found that at wide open throttle the fuel flow was
not suffient and caused a lean condition at the highest rpm
N110LR
19 years in a KR
Orma
In a message dated 10/4/2003 3:31:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
timwbr...@yahoo.com writes:
> Any thoughts
I have heard discussion both ways. The archives may have something and you
can also ask the Manufacturer, they probably have a contact number or web site.
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR2 N110LR
In a message dated 9/24/2003 8:10:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
fles...@midwest.net writes:
> the 2004 Gathering date
Good look with getting a date. My personal hope is that the date is earlier
in the year. I personally would choose to attend the KR gathering if there
any conflict of
In a message dated 9/15/2003 3:22:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
da...@alltel.net writes:
> loaded in the U-Haul.
Can someone tell the whole story
Orma
N13116 1984 to 2003
19 years in a KR.
In a message dated 9/15/2003 7:28:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
flyk...@wi.rr.com writes:
> using a regulator
I'd like to add a cent or two about fuel pressure regulators. I recently
removed a regulator from my type 4 2000. The regulator is a flow through type
that has a dial on the top
In a message dated 9/11/2003 5:32:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
srmak...@aol.com writes:
> I have flown my KR many times at night.
Like Steve, I too have flown at night. It's usually a lot smoother. I like
the part about turning off the landing light if you don't like what you see.
Orma AKA
After a long down time, the KR finally went up today with the new IVO prop.
I did not get out of the pattern to give it a good test, however my first
impression is a good one. The prop was set to the low pitch stop. My 2000 CC
type 4 was only able to turn 3000 RPM static. My climb was
In a message dated 9/12/2003 7:40:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
wyno...@bellsouth.net writes:
> hands off flight
My KR has both elevator and rudder trim and the bird can fly hands off,
except that if I lean fore, aft, left, right the aircraft will follow. My KR2
is
standard width and length
In a message dated 9/13/2003 1:55:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
wkirkl...@rogers.com writes:
> 3 or 4 more days
I remember the rain in Kentucky that kept us hanging around of a few extra
days. This is why I mentioned that I hope the attendees will vote to hold the
fly in earlier in the
That photo http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/030913121m.jpg;>http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/030913121m.jpg
is the best KR
shot I have seen in 20 years of being around the little beauties. My hats off
the camera crew and the formation flyers.
Orma
N13116 1984 to 2003
19 years in a KR.
In a message dated 9/9/2003 8:15:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
eng...@earthlink.net writes:
> I have added lights to my KR.
If you are the builder and got a Repairmans license from the FAA, you have
the right to modify the aircraft and all you have to do is add appropriate
lighting per the FAR
In a message dated 9/9/2003 7:06:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
da...@alltel.net writes:
> no
> such rule
You are correct, at one point there was no such rule. I don't know when the
requirement became law, but if you had taildragger time you were
grandfathered. I flew mine with no prior TD
In a message dated 9/9/2003 7:56:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, myou...@cox.net
writes:
> used on guard,
Please for us un informed, what is Guard??
In a message dated 9/9/2003 8:10:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jsmon...@aol.com writes:
> can you sign it off for IFR also???
You can only sign off the items authorized by your authority(license). To
equip a plane for IFR means to install specific equipment and have completed
specific
In a message dated 9/7/2003 10:25:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
jsteph...@aol.com writes:
> Can anyone tell me
A test you can try that will help you troubleshoot the alternator is as
follows.
If you start with a fully charged battery and connect a positive wire from
the battery directly to the
In a message dated 9/8/2003 4:42:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
fles...@midwest.net writes:
> with a low around 50
Is Red Oak likely to have ground fog in the mornings?
Will anyone flying to Red Oak pass near Michigan on Friday? Interested in a
flight of two??
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
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also see me at
www.aviation-mechanics.com
In a message dated 9/1/2003 9:26:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
klw1...@juno.com writes:
> The Rev-Flow-
What engine is the revflow attached to . I have a 2000 with a revflow. What
kind of fuel system, Pressure or gravity and what is the flow if gravity.
N13116 1984 to 2003
19
In a message dated 9/2/2003 12:18:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
eng...@earthlink.net writes:
> normal for a plane without an accelerator pump.
I have used three carbs on my KR including the Zenith, and the acceleration
lag is normal. However, 4 seconds seems excessive and may be the result of
The Inn tell me that they still have lots of our block of rooms left.
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
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also see me at
www.aviation-mechanics.com
Some one asked the EAA e HOT LINE to compare the KR 2 with the Cheetah and
the answer is on line today ehotl...@eaa.org
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
www.members.aol.com/aviationmech
also see me at
www.aviation-mechanics.com
rge drill motor. Drill slow and after you are
done,
keep the tube in place and feed the wire.
Orma, aka aviationm...@aol.com
N13116 1984 to 2003
19 years in a KR.
In a message dated 8/15/2003 6:42:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
n5...@hiwaay.net writes:
> LED nav lights
Mark the web page (http://www.killacycle.com/Lights.htm )
came up for me, but no pictures. Did you get pictures?
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
In a message dated 8/17/2003 1:32:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
pmme...@swbell.net writes:
> resealable plastic containers
Margarine tubs, Jell-O cups and all the other food cups are a free by product
of purchasing food.
In a message dated 8/4/2003 11:00:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
soner...@worldnet.att.net writes:
> Anyone see any problems?
>
In a message dated 8/4/2003 11:00:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
soner...@worldnet.att.net writes:
> Anyone see any problems?
>
Op's on the first reply. It sounds good to me
N13116 1984 to 2003
19 years in a KR.
In a message dated 8/9/2003 7:11:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
gavinandlou...@bigpond.com writes:
> Retractable
> verses fixed gear??
I really like this discussion, because I converted. First, about the uuugly
baby and the uuugly nose gear, The main appeal for me was the looks of the KR
when
In a message dated 7/21/2003 7:37:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
da...@alltel.net writes:
> a pleasure to build
It's the price of the Kit
In a message dated 7/14/2003 1:33:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
nors...@mweb.co.za writes:
> Static R.P.M 2900 (Prop 52 x 47 )
What is your top speed
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
www.members.aol.com/aviationmech
also see me at
www.aviation-mechanics.com
Hi netters.
During this past week I have finally reassembled most of the fwd deck and
fuel system, in order to run the KR and check out the Ivoprop that I installed
earlier. The medium prop that I installed is still not turning fast enough,
and
it's set at the low pitch stop. My type IV has
In a message dated 7/7/2003 5:31:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
lar...@socal.rr.com writes:
> VW were you running?
>
Type 4 2000cc
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
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In a message dated 7/8/2003 4:04:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
soner...@worldnet.att.net writes:
> and one came loose!
Before you decide how to reattach the rivet to the spar, you had better know
why it came loose. Long piano hinges are known for binding and pulling itself
from the attach
Lately I have responded to two threads and have not seen them posted. This
is a test.
Airport move. Moving to he airport is usually a continuation of the building
process where you make tests, and final adjustments and finally conduct your
flight tests and make even more adjustments. Make
I just installed an IVOprop and have yet to test it. I could not afford the
in-flight option, but the prop is the same. The blades have a torque rod down
the center and by twisting the adjuster mechanism, the twist along the shaft
while the base is held firm. I think it would be an excellent
In a message dated 6/29/2003 1:25:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
jmw...@socal.rr.com writes:
> www.climbandcruise.com
They list the price for the prop and hubs at over $5000.00, that's probably
too pricey for most KR drivers
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
In a message dated 6/11/2003 10:33:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jfau...@mvp.net writes:
> there will not be
> a KR dinner.
As long as KR folks are there, we should have a get together of some sort, be
it a dinner or beer and dogs.
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
In a message dated 6/9/2003 1:28:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
donald.e.sprag...@jsc.nasa.gov writes:
> the battery case
> has become deformed from the heat of the exhaust pipe
Both of the reply's/suggestions are good. I will only add, Please don't wait
until the battery leaks. The acid will
On my KR I joined 2 pieces of 1/4 inch tubing using an aluminum brazing rod,
the kind that melts with a propane torch. The pitot rod is longer then the
static rod and the static rod is plugged with a soft alum rivet and is drilled
with a small diameter drill on the side of the rod.
Orma AKA
In a message dated 6/10/2003 7:21:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
flymaca711...@aol.com writes:
> 1000 1200 rpms some
On my first flight my Idle was 1000 static, in flight it climbed to 1200 and
in order to land, I had to shut off the engine, the plane wanted to keep
flying.
Orma AKA
Help me out Netters, I made the switch to a fixed gear around "91" My gear
came from Jeanette, I looked at the Grove gear and it looks similar, is it the
same or is it different.
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
www.members.aol.com/aviationmech
In a message dated 5/29/2003 9:22:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
bearsfr...@hotmail.com writes:
> now the bias
Perhaps I'm missing the point. If the pivot for the elevator and the pivot
for the aileron is attached at the same point, as mine are, the elevator cables
will try to twist forward
In a message dated 5/5/2003 8:55:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
soner...@worldnet.att.net writes:
> a RR fuel tank that is made out of Polyester resin
You are correct that the RR tank is polyester resin. Why not use polyester
resin. It's easy to work with and is fuel proof.
Orma aka
In the early years of flying my KR there were times that I wished I had more
instruments. Remember that the design goal of the KR was to keep it light
and fly fast. I tried to do that initially and just kept wishing for more
equipment. My first wish came while crossing Lake Michigan enroute
In a message dated 4/26/2003 8:04:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
da...@alltel.net writes:
> Just put it behind the
> exhaust?
>
Just in line with the exiting gas flow
Orma AKA AviationMech
KR-2 N110LR
1984 to Present
www.members.aol.com/aviationmech
After mentioning the panel with a lot of stuff, I asked Mark to load in into
a site. The panel can be seen at http://www.krnet.org/misc/n110lr_panel.jpg;>http://www.krnet.org/misc/n110lr_panel.jpg
The panel includes: 4 cyl CHT, L EGT, Manifold Pressure, Oil temp & Press,
Tach, Volt, Fuel,
In a message dated 4/27/2003 7:19:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
dse...@frontiernet.net writes:
> to try to eliminate
> liability concerns.
I personally hate to see a working plane sold as parts. But one has to do
what one has to do. A point to consider. Someone once said that if you sell
a
In a message dated 4/17/2003 5:43:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
pmme...@swbell.net writes:
> Is there anyone out with a Matco-Diehl arrange
I have one at the hanger that I won't see again until Tuesday. I can take a
look and a picture on Tuesday and send it to you then.
Orma aka AviationMech
In a message dated 4/19/2003 10:36:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
langf...@hiwaay.net writes:
> So I'm seriously considering just glassing over these
> things and building a landing light that deploys out of the bottom of the
> fuselage, and acts as a belly flap at the same time.
>
Since you are
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