KR>US AIRWAYS

Anyone on this list work for US Airways??? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> Corvair Engine for sale

In a message dated 6/10/2005 1:21:17 PM US Mountain Standard Time, eldo...@yahoo.com writes: there is a 2700cc corvair on ebay already converted for aircraft use... Item: 7979356316 On??? Ebay or where??? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> Weight! * gulp*

In a message dated 6/3/2005 2:59:05 PM US Mountain Standard Time, n5...@hiwaay.net writes: Is the VW 2180 going to be enough HP at 8000ft air density altitude to get > off the ground in the middle of July here in Denver. He could always do a Bleeds off take

KR> America West / Us Airways

Any one else here on the list from America West or UsAir? Chris Theroux Gilbert, Az

KR> New Builder Question!! HELP

In a message dated 5/13/2005 10:52:43 AM US Mountain Standard Time, n66...@aol.com writes: start from scratch !!! Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> WAF

Would you trust it with you life? I would be building a new spar. Mine are perfect and I thought about building new ones just because I did like the E.D. that is in the WAF and I wanted to make the spar caps slightly thicker so there is alot more meat at the WAF. Maybe that why I am only about

KR> Getting money back on my taxes

She didnt want me to fly Then she's got to go for sure! Maybe thats why im still single too. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> unsubscribe please-2nd request

I sent him an instant message right after he posted it to him unsubscribe! You guys waist to much time on crap that don't matter. Go to the source and E-mail him directly. That What we are suppose to be doing anyway. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> Qestion about peel ply

In a message dated 1/23/2005 5:31:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, mercedesm...@yahoo.com writes: >It is reusable? Only If it is the non porous kind. The other kind soaks up excess resins. Chris Theroux Gilbert, Az

KR> bad news from the DAR

In a message dated 1/16/2005 5:05:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, fles...@midwest.net writes: I would advise you not to try to "sneak anything through" on the Fed's. One of the employees of the local FSDO shared with me a story of someone trying that and they were going to throw the book at

KR> bad news from the DAR

In a message dated 1/17/2005 2:53:10 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, da...@alltel.net writes: I believe that there may be some confusion about Registration and Certification as it applies to this issue. I remember right when Lee came over to my house to talk KR's, he said that the aircraft

KR> bad news from the DAR

In a message dated 1/16/2005 3:55:23 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, l...@vandyke5.com writes: I have had an unpleasant conversation with my local DAR Sounds like your DAR doesn't know what he is talking about. If that were the case, all of the experimental aircraft that were built and

KR> KR-2 on eBay

In a message dated 12/29/2004 10:41:58 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, mjo...@muellersales.com writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=63677 =4515520250=1 It's in WA and looks like its been wet. My knee surgery wet well and I'm on the road to recovery! Chris Theroux

KR> KR-3 twin

I drew up some really cool pictures of a Kr twin that I wanted to build. I wanted to use a set of 2.5 litter engines from Subaru and a gear reduction so they would run at higher rpm's. I've heard that Subaru's with gear reductions are like running a turbo props because they run so smoothly.

KR> was props, now STALLING

Move to Arizona! I'm still walking around in shorts and a tee shirt and just did my last water ski trip less then 3 weeks ago. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ In a message dated 12/18/2004 10:10:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, brian.kr...@engalt.com writes: Last weekend, I tried to install the

Kr> Life Insurance! Slightly of subject but importent to us PPL's

Its open enrollment time again at America West Airlines for benefits. When I was renewing my life insurance policies I made an interesting discovery. I was told that if I crashed and killed myself as pilot in command that the insurance would not pay. If I was to die in a plane crash the

KR>Jim Irwin Sign On To Kr Net

KR>Jim Irwin/costumer service

>The problem is, his >employees must not share in his vision because they don't treat his >customers like he does. I defense to Jim Irwin, every time I had a problem with AS he has taken care of it. But he is like many CEO's, slightly out of touch with the grunts of his company. They do not

KR> Does anyone have an e-mail address for Aircraft Spruce .

jimir...@aircraftspruce.com Jim Irwin's email at Aircraft Spruce. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> Spruce order

There should have been a list with your plans. If not give me you address and I will mail you a copy if I can find it. Are you building a KR2 or a 2s? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> AOL user problem

Mark, I got an email saying I was bounced, so I all ready resubscribed. I hope that it wont cause a problem. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> Bill Clapp's KR2S

In a message dated 8/29/2004 7:29:06 PM US Mountain Standard Time, n5...@hiwaay.net writes: He says you can increase or decrease the power and the pitch attitude remains the same, so thrust line is apparently perfect. How can this be? It is aerodynamically impossible. At 173 mph and at max

KR> warped spar

Can the other web skin help hold it straight? Or, Should I rebuild it and chalk it up to experience? Adding the second skin will help to straiten it out but over time it will warp back to it original shape. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>Kr1/Kr1 landing gear Ebay

KR1/KR2 Retractable landing gear castings on Ebay...

KR> pin connectors and crimp tool

In a message dated 8/28/2004 11:11:12 AM US Mountain Standard Time, da...@alltel.net writes: Where is the source for these tools and connectors? Do you mean the tool for crimping the pin on the wire or removing the wire from the cannon plug? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> pin connectors and crimp tool

Radio Shack should sell the tool also. It's shaped much like a pliers. You need to know the part number of the connector. You then need to look that part number up and it will tell you a tooling for the crimpers. I don't think I would be shopping for tools at Radio Shack. Well maybe if I

KR> W.A.F's ????

In a message dated 8/22/2004 10:41:43 AM US Mountain Standard Time, danhar...@pacific.net writes: Hey, I may be in the market for some W.A.F's. I ordered and paid for a set of w a f's from Rand Robinson over a month ago for the sum of $560.Does any one know whats going on? Yeah! They

KR> Tech Counselors

In a message dated 7/28/2004 11:06:32 AM US Mountain Standard Time, crain...@cfl.rr.com writes: Well intentioned folks get hurt trying to help a builder with an inspection only to get sued by relatives who do not want to accept that their family member messed up. Only in America. Chris

KR> Inspections

>A & P mechanic with an Inspection Authorization with a >total of 37 years of >aircraft maintenance experience, Orma, Who do you work for? Airline? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> yet another AS debacle...

In a message dated 7/20/2004 7:05:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Mark Langford" writes: >The saga continues.  If you don't want to hear it, hit the DEL key now! > >Shortly after my last diatribe, a couple of people emailed me privately to >assure me that screwups from AS

KR> yet another AS debacle...

In a message dated 7/20/2004 7:05:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Mark Langford" writes: >The saga continues. Sorry. I was so wound up after that I for got to sign my email! P.S. Jim Irwin has a sign on to the kr group because he posted something that I wrote to him

KR>aircraft spruce!

In a message dated 7/21/2004 11:04:31 AM US Mountain Standard Time, fun_pl...@yahoo.com writes: I want to assure you that we value your business very much and that Aircraft Spruce is committed to l00% satisfaction and same day shipment of every order. I would rather pay more for shipping

KR> Re: Aircraft Spruce/KR group

Jim, I wouldn't expect you to remember the details of our problems but I sure do remember the headache well. I've had it since 1996 and didn't get rid of it until January 2004. It did get resolved eventually but not without another migraine. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ Dear Chris, I read

KR> REMOVE FROM LIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In a message dated 7/14/2004 7:36:36 PM US Mountain Standard Time, n5...@hiwaay.net writes: I find it amazing that somebody that can't manage to unsubscribe from this list is even considering building a "plans-built" airplane... There not! Why else would they want to be off the list?

KR> yet another AS debacle...

In a message dated 7/19/2004 10:51:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes:  So. I will be driving to A,S, to pick up the ply in person. I can leave in the morning and be back for lunch.  HOPE they really have the ply in stock.  Only difference is the 1/4" birch is 5 ply

KR> Air Force One

In a message dated 7/13/2004 9:43:04 PM US Mountain Standard Time, flyk...@wi.rr.com writes: when over the scanner I heard "Air Force One reporting eight west on final". The pres is visiting here in Milwaukee tonight and tomorrow. That is cool. Being an aircraft mechanic for America West

KR> Harley motors

Never ride a Harley further that you are willing to push it back! Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR> outboard spar taper

In a message dated 7/2/2004 5:19:11 AM US Mountain Standard Time, n5...@hiwaay.net writes: You could also do it with a belt sander The 43-13 recommends not sanding any surfaces to be bonded except on plywood. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>STEVE GLOVER

In a message dated 6/29/2004 3:28:38 AM US Mountain Standard Time, mathe...@dodo.com.au writes: Chris Did you mean me to get this or someone else No, It was for Steve Glover. By the way, When did this message show up? I think some of our post are getting lost in the nebula. Chris Theroux

KR> outboard spar taper

In a message dated 7/1/2004 6:36:38 PM US Mountain Standard Time, brian.kr...@engalt.com writes: Anyone see any reason why cutting the taper before building the spar would have any advantage? Yeah, I the spar is 8.190" of an in thick at the root. Good luck finding a saw that will cut that

KR> forward spar dimensions

In a message dated 6/17/2004 7:00:03 PM US Mountain Standard Time, brian.kr...@engalt.com writes: The 2S plans call for the center section front spars to be 2 5/32" wide which is about 2.1563". The outboard spars are supposed to be 1 15/16" at Dont forget about the vertical pieces the spar will

KR>STEVE GLOVER

Steve, I lost your e-mail! Please contact me though my email. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ boeing757me...@aol.com

KR>LED Nav Lights

Does any one remember the link to the guy that was making the nav lights out of LED? Thanks! Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ boeing757me...@aol.com

KR> 2 questions

In a message dated 5/28/2004 8:14:15 AM US Mountain Standard Time, mercedesm...@yahoo.com writes: What will that 1.3 inches less do as far as head room? If you reshaped the bottom of the fuselage to mate up with the bottom of the aft spar it will not make a difference in how much head rood

KR>KR-1

In a message dated 5/21/2004 11:20:13 AM US Mountain Standard Time, mik...@ebaana.net writes: Greetings from Finland. I have found only few photos/ web pages on the net. Bill Rents and Antonio Simone http://www.kr2-egb.com.ar/kr1.htm I am building Kr-1B, you can find my pages at url

KR> spar cap width

In a message dated 5/21/2004 8:13:09 AM US Mountain Standard Time, edpsea...@yahoo.co.uk writes: Outer spars taper to 1" in plan view and 11/16 in side view (front view) Well, Which airfoil are you using? If I had it to do over again I would make my spar caps thicker at the root on the outer

KR> spar cap width

In a message dated 5/24/2004 5:15:43 AM US Mountain Standard Time, edpsea...@yahoo.co.uk writes: > Stupid question... Is the height of the root end of > the outside spar the same as the height of the > center spar? From what I can tell it is. I think he is asking if the outer spars total

KR> Help with a fix

In a message dated 5/11/2004 8:57:30 PM US Mountain Standard Time, l...@vandyke5.com writes: http://vandyke5.com/tail.htm Lee, Grind off all of that old foam and glass that was between the lower rudder and the lower tail post. Bond a new tail post right to what's left of the old one. When you

KR> Why a 172 RG?

The 172 rg is under powered. don't plan on flying it in Arizona or any where with high density altitude on a hot day. 6,500 is about as high as I could get in Arizona on a hot July day and i only had 3 people in the airplane. I weigh 160 and the other 2 were lucky if they were 120 each. Chris

KR> Why a 172 RG?

In a message dated 5/12/2004 10:34:33 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ross...@operamail.com writes: 172... try 177RG 200HP fuel injected... not underpowered! Yeah! I would take a 177RG over a 172RG any day! But I think it might be alittle lacking as compared to a turbo 210. Chris Theroux Gilbert,

KR> Wing Ribs

In a message dated 4/20/2004 11:24:03 AM US Mountain Standard Time, hhductwo...@pacific.net writes: What adhesive do we use to glue the paper template to the birch ply prior to cutting out the wing ribs from the sheets of ply. I went to Wal-Mart and bought the cheapest spay on adhesive I could

KR> KR-1 project - FREE!

In a message dated 3/25/2004 12:21:51 AM US Mountain Standard Time, kr...@earthlink.net writes: kr...@earthlink.net where you at?

KR>Aircraft Spruce & Specialty

In a message dated 3/9/2004 7:36:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, feg...@earthlink.net writes: > Please return it to our Corona, CA > address and reference RMA #139773. If you have any > questions on the return > process, please contact our Customer Service Department. You had better send it

KR>Spruce Order

>Before I order my spruce I want to know if anyone has a name of a contact at Aircraft Spruce. Good luck! I have had so many problems with Aircraft Spruce I will never order from them again unless they are the only place I can find what I need. The last run in I had with them was over some

KR>AS

In a message dated 3/4/2004 2:54:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time, crain...@cfl.rr.com writes: Maybe it has to do with east coast warehouse instead of west coast. Wicks has also been good to me, I have ordered from them twice. Yes, I will agree with that. East coast A S & S is defiantly better

KR>Spruce Order

In a message dated 3/4/2004 3:12:32 PM US Mountain Standard Time, feg...@earthlink.net writes: Think about it. Their are only so many sources for KR speciality made parts. We could try to force one out of business. Well, it you lost 30 dollars on every order would you order from them again

KR>Virus??

Wolfgang? Do you have friends in AZ? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>Ameri-King AK350

Be careful! Some encoders send uncorrected barometric pressure and ATC puts the correction in automaticallyto what ever the local barro is at that time. I might be able to find out at work if we have access to the books. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

kR>Snap-On wrench Sets

Hi All, I have some Snap-On wrench sets on ebay if anyone is interested in some tools. Item number 2380405529 Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>Ameri-King AK350

> Thanks, I'd appreciate it!!ATC is telling me I'm 200' >lower that I actually am. I talked to one of my avionics buddies from work. He said "Don't mess with it!" He alsosaid it has 2 adjustment screws on the back of it. One is a low altitude and the other is a high

KR>LES PALMER

Hi all, Does anyone have a good phone number for Les Palmer? I would like to get in contact with hih about some Subaru stuff. Thanks, Chris Theroux Gilbert, Az. 480-560-3700

KR>spelling, punctuation, and Mac

In a message dated 1/23/2004 3:14:04 PM US Mountain Standard Time, taildr...@hotmail.com writes: Folks; >After reading through the anguished posts on spelling, punctuation, and the >rest of it, as well as the comment about Mac ("flymaca"), all I ask is the >following. (1) all those among you

KR>spelling, punctuation, and Mac-- & I'm Outta Here.....

In a message dated 1/23/2004 9:24:56 PM US Mountain Standard Time, rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com writes: >FYI: I work in the Boeing Phantom Work's, on a program with a very, VERY >compressed, aggressive schedule. For the last 3 weeks, I've been putting in >64+ hour work-weeks SEE! That's all people

KR>WAF'S Edge Distance

Hi All, Is any one else out there worried about the edge distance on the WAF's? They are only 1 1/2 inches wide and the 8 AN3 bolts in each one are only about 1.5 D from the edge. If I had it to do over again I think I would make my spar caps thicker at the root and I would make the center

NOT KR>But very useful info! Sears Craftsman

Gilbert, AZ. boeing757me...@aol.com

KR>Tip Light lens

at Aircraft Spruce catalog P/N 11-04055. It's on page 403 in my book. I was thinking about using something like it. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ boeing757me...@aol.com

KR>WAF'S OVER SIZED BOLTS

Guys, When I drilled up my WAF'S the tips of the forward spars were in different places. I need to bring the right wing tip forward and the left wing tip aft. I was thinking about taking the bolts (AN6's) out of the upper and lower attach fittings on the rear face of the forward spar, moving

KR>leveling the boat

I built a jig that holds my center spar 5 inches off the table and upside-down. The plans say it is much easier to drill and attach the WAF's off of the airplane and the jig I made is very simple. I can send you some pics if you like. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>Twins

>My thought on Twins is that it just gives you twice the chance of having an >engine failure. Yeah! Twins are dangerous, but it would be nice to build an economical twin with cheap automotive engines so my girlfriend could build thousands of hours of multi time cheap. Chris Theroux

KR>Twins

Colin, Im not recommending any one without a multi engine rating to fly a twin. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>Regs

colin I never said they didnt! You did! Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>Regs

Colin, The only thing I've questioned is the statment about flying an expermintal with out a PPL. All of the other stuff you wrote I hardy read. Not enough to comment on it anyway! So, as far as tail wheel endorsement my guess is that you would have to have it even for an experimental but I

NOT KR>Medical Blood Pressure Meds.

To the author; >Just found that my blood pressure medicine may cost me my medical. Change Blood pressure meds! There are lots of meds not that are approved by the FAA. What are you taking? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ.

NOT KR>capitalization and punctuation

Guys, Not every one speaks English as their first language and some people have really fat fingers. I signed up to learn about building my KR and to get great ideas. So far all I've seen is fighting, bickering and guys acting like high school punks. I want more KR related e-mails and less

KR>RE:O-200 Question

Larry, On the O-200 I had the exhaust valve guide was busted up. This could cause you low compression. How about the oil temp? Is it ok? On mine it was fine in humid air or in the winter months. I would at least pull the exhaust off of the cylinders and do a visual on the valve guides. One

KR>Subaru Engine Mount

Does any one know where I can get a Subaru engine mount for the EA-81 already welded up? I'm not really intersted in weling my own. Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

KR>(no subject)

Kr>Aluminim Kit

Kr>Aluminum Kit/WOOPS

Can any send me a list of what comes in the aluminum kit? Chris Theroux Gilbert, AZ

Kr>Aluminum Kit

Im not interested in the parts themselves. I want the material inventory list you should have gotten when you ordered the kit. I am going to dig though the bin at work to see what I can find there. I know we have the stuff but its a matter of looking for it. I dont want to look for one

KR>Duel Control Stick Spacing

> One is better.  Sit between them with two, or sit in the middle when you're > alone. > > Yet another opinion... ;o) > Well, if you sit in the middle which hand is you free hand for flaps, throttle, gear, trim and radios? Is the airplane set up for this? I would be an accident waiting to

Kr>Varnish Removel/Rudder Peddles

While I was varnishing the insides of my wing spars I usually ended up with extra varnish. I resisted the temptation to use the extra varnish under the cockpit floor not knowing if I would need to glue in a piece of wood for something. I had a moment of weakness and varnished the first 2

KR>Forgot my name!

Chris Theroux Gilbert Az

KR> Glass Wetting Mark Langford

Mark, You must work at a composite shop repair station the services Boeing aircraft. I then used the plastic sheet layup method to apply a layer of 5.85 oz fiberglass to the inside surface. This little known method is accomplished by first laying a sheet of 4 mil plastic (builder's plastic

KR>Free supplies

Lee, It was me, Chris Theroux, Gilbert, AZ Who was the lucky person from PHX to bennifit from this deal???  By the time i contacted John all of the items were gone. Lee Van Dyke Mesa AZ l...@vandyke5.com

KR>Outbd Fwd Spars KR2S

Right now I am building my outbd fwd spars. I don't understand drawing no. 17 where it shows a 12 1/2" piece of plywood being glued to the fwd face of the spar. When I tapered my spar caps for the outbd spars it says not to taper until 7" . How is the plywood on the fwd face fit at the

KR>Hard Copy Photos To Digital

Hi Everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving! I was in Sam's club the other day getting some film developed and they asked me if I wanted to put them in a disk for a couple dollars more. I asked, what if I bring in photos that have been developed already? He told me it was 2 dollars

KR>PLANS

Well every time I have ever called them, they never answer the phone and it seems like 2 week to the day for them to call me back. Chris Theroux Gilbert, Az I have send RR a fax for the KR2S plans but did not hear anything from them. Left a message on their answering machine to please reply on

KR>Problems with Wicks

Well in all my years of working for a airline I have never and I mean NEVER had an engineer send down a repair or modification that called out the right length fasteners. The bolts are always to short and the rivets to long. I'm not saying you friend doesn't know what he is doing but

KR>Re: P-factor (not KR related)

Well like in old days of large war birds that were conventional gear and high power engines, advance the thrust lever slowly. Let the aircraft pick up speed before trying to go to full power. If the aircraft wants to yaw off the runway you and you have full right rudder in it, then you're not

KR>Re: P-factor

So I'm not sure what you are asking. P-Factor is an aerodynamic effect that causes propellor-driven planes to yaw when they are flown at high power and low speed (takeoff and climbout, for example.) At low speeds, the plane flies at a substantial angle of attack, and so the airflow is not