Thanks Jeff for the heads up on these prop bolts.
Larry H
> On Sep 5, 2021, at 7:04 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> I agree... I drove to Grandbury, TX from Dallas, and visited with him at
> the shop. They make their own bolts and prop extenders. He will match your
> needs exactly
Jeff, after you recently explained the strength of ProSeal to me I agree with
your thoughts on Larry’s repair. This could be a very easy repair for you
Larry. Just need to get a little ProSeal and do a little cleaning!
Larry H
> On Sep 7, 2021, at 8:56 AM, Jeff Scott wrote:
>
>
>
> +++
When I saw this post from Luis it reminded me of something I learned at Oshkosh
this year that I didn’t know. Some or all of you may know this but I did not.
While I was talking to one of the aircraft spruce electronics expert I asked
him about gps antennas. My question was geared towards adsb in
In my previous post I meant to say do any of you use one GPS antenna for
multiple pieces of electronics requiring a GPS signal.
Larry H
> On Oct 1, 2021, at 12:37 AM, larry howell via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> When I saw this post from Luis it reminded me of something I learned at
&g
I first learned about CGs on a seesaw on the school playground when I was a
skinny kid. I was on the very end of my end and the fatter than me kids had to
move towards the pivot point to get us balanced. That’s all we are doing with
our airplanes sorta!! Just trying to balance the pivot point!!
The last I talked to John Schaefer he was still checking his plane over and
hoping to fly it at Mount Vernon before disassembling it for his trip home. I
haven’t heard if he managed to get air born.
Larry H
> Mark Langford wrote:
>
> John Schaffer is one plane that's missing. He had to trai
Is this the auto pilot that uses a add on mechanical/power trim tab that you
bolt to the trailing edge of your aileron then the trim tab moves up and down
not your aileron itself.
If so it is not so inexpensive. It does not have servos that move your
ailerons or elevator unless he has made cha
I will correct myself
If this is the one I think it is the tab sticks on to the bottom of your
aileron rather than bolt on.
Larry H
> On Sep 16, 2022, at 8:02 AM, larry howell via KRnet
> wrote:
>
>
> Is this the auto pilot that uses a add on mechanical/power trim tab that
It’s in Mount Vernon Mark. Probably the second weekend of September?
Larry H
> On Sep 18, 2022, at 9:28 AM, mark jones via KRnet
> wrote:
>
>
> Maybe I just didn't see it but has anyone announced when and where the 2023
> gathering will be?
>
> Mark Jones (N771MJ)
> Oldsmar, FL
>
> flyk..
I checked with Chris he says a stand alone event the second weekend will work
fine then he can spend more time with us!
Any Seconds?
Larry H
> On Sep 18, 2022, at 12:50 PM, larry howell via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> It’s in Mount Vernon Mark. Probably the second weekend of September?
I talked with Chris today. He said the second weekend will work fine. We need
to decide if that’s the weekend we want.
It’s confirmed if we want it.
Larry H
> On Sep 18, 2022, at 1:14 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
>
> On 9/18/2022 12:57 PM, larry howell via KRnet wrote:
>>
Sorry for the confusion, the weekend after the LightSport weekend is what Chris
is talking about.
Larry H
> On Sep 18, 2022, at 2:19 PM, larry howell via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> I talked with Chris today. He said the second weekend will work fine. We
> need to decide if that’s
> I think it will be better if do it separately that the Expo, I think most of
> our KR attendees felt the same way.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob Schmitt
> N1852Z
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet On Behalf Of larry howell via KRnet
> Sent: Sunday
>
> KR2 plans for sale
>>>
>>> Jack Daughtery has a set of KR2 plans he'd like to sell.
>>> He also has a KR2 fuselage he's willing to give away if someone will come
>>> and pick it up. He lives in Muskogee Oklahoma. Call him to discuss these
>>> items
>>> 918. 680. 0173.
>>>
>>> Larry
Jack Daughtery has a set of KR2 plans he'd like to sell.
He also has a KR2 fuselage he's willing to give away if someone will come and
pick it up. He lives in Muskogee Oklahoma. Call him to discuss these items
918. 680. 0173.
Larry H
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Our Dallas EAA chapter had a NASA engineer visit our chapter with videos,
photos etc many years ago. He said most of the drag on an air cooled airplane
is engine cooling and that a tapered wing gained you nothing until well over
200mph
Probably why Vans Aircraft models have constant chord wings.
Oh my, I’m sad!
Larry H
> On Aug 1, 2023, at 7:36 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Netters,
>
> I received a text from Robert Pesak's family saying that Robert passed away
> peacefully this morning at 9:45 AM. Robert built a unique and award winning
> KR and shared it with us at p
Gwen and I will be in Mount Vernon this afternoon to support Chris’s Light
Sport Expo Thursday thru Saturday.
Then we shall wait a few days for the KR Gathering
Everyone attending travel safe. I had plenty of reasons to stay home this year,
I thought seeing many of you was more important.
Larry
If you are willing to purchase a small amount of plywood you could run the
spars through a planing machine and plane the plywood shear webs off of one
side of the main carry thru down to the spar caps. Once it's inspected to see
if the spreaders are there, then put the new plywood on that side.
I've mentioned this before and I've never tried this myself but a friend of
mine Jim Clements who has built 10 or 11 Wittman Tailwinds says if you paint
Anti Seize lubricant on your exhaust pipes, it penetrates the metal tubes when
they get hot and protects them from rusting and leaves them look
Here is a cheap way to build a scarfing tool.
Larry H
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Bob,
You probably already know this, acceptable scarf joints in aircraft building
are at a 12 to 1 ratio I believe.
I like the idea of storing your sweaters in the KR while not flying it. I do
wonder though how much of your sweaters the little flutter bugs can eat when
you remove them for a shor
OK I won't name anything for you.
I am surprised how many late comers to the party try to reinvent the wheel,
use $5.00 cheaper lumber for the whole project but adds 20 lbs etc. I'm a
member of other groups also, I see it over and over. I think if people want to
be STUPID, maybe they should be
My wife and I were looking for some fire extinguishers for our motorhome. In
our search we found these hand held foam type that are non corrosive to
electrical or anything else, easily cleans up and are not toxic to humans. This
company is the cheapest for the units and cheapest on shipping so f
Sport Pilot aircraft do not require a medical I believe
Larry H
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> On Apr 28, 2017, at 1:16 PM, Randall Smith via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> If you can pass the third class medical just go get it. I plan on just doing
> medicals for now. If you been flying for 15 years without a med
Todd, I think you are correct almost. If we pilots haven't had a medical within
the last 10 years or we have never had at least a third class medical then we
are required to have one medical exam to establish a beginning health baseline
before starting under this new program for each of us. I'm
Langford wrote
>
> Also, the KR Builders and Pilots forum will be held in Forum Pavilion 3 on
> Monday July 24, 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM. See link below for a map, although it's
> pretty hard to follow when there aren't 100,000 people and 10,000 airplanes
> there! Hope to see you there, and we'l
Hi George,
A friend of mine had an engine out/wreck on a taildragger KR2 which broke both
of the Diehl main gears. I repaired it for him but in the process he wanted me
to switch it to a trigear. Obviously opposite to what you want to do. Yes you
just move the gear attach fittings to the front
Hey Owen,
Glad your son received some aircraft building and flying skills at the Air
Acedemy. He is lucky to have attended. I know a couple young men that attended
themselves several years ago. I would have loved it my self as a young
teenager. Tell Cedric he did a great job documenting his exp
Great Job Rob.
Thank you for your time and effort and wise management.
Larry H
>
> I'd like to thank everyone who attended this year for your donations and
> generosity. It looks like we broke even with the donations fully offsetting
> the food purchased and all other costs we incurred. We'll
Yes, this same scenario has been happening to me for several years.
Larry H
> Larry Flesner wrote:
>
>
>
> Has anyone else been missing post? I seem to be getting posts to replies
> when I never received the original. I've also had post that never
Here is a link Larry, several choices at this link. Talk to Jeff Scott about a
blinker, he has plenty of experience with blinkers. If you see this post Jeff,
intermittently enlighten us please.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=nilight+led&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=174263546294&h
I’m pretty sure these are the ones I have on my jeep Joe, they are very bright.
They are twice as bright as the jeep headlights.
https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Driving-Mounting-Bracket-Warranty/dp/B00G620ZVU/ref=sr_1_12/135-8602385-7989250?ie=UTF8&qid=1507907294&sr=8-12&keywords=nilight+led
La
Wasn’t it Icon that stalled or spun in during a turn that killed their company
top test pilot and one of the engineers?
Larry H
> On Oct 15, 2017, at 1:35 PM, svd via KRnet wrote:
>
> Icon Aircraft wing design was the first production aircraft to comply
> completely with FAA spin resistance s
It sounds like you may be looking for a different design!
I will let others jump in with their opinions.
LARRY H
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> On Oct 20, 2017, at 6:48 PM, Orson via KRnet wrote:
>
> Hello and thank you in advance for any responses.
> - Long time lurker/ first time poster. Thanks to
I know Jeff and Becky Rogers very well and have known them for at least 35
years. Jeff will not send out a canopy that has any distortion in it. He makes
all of Vans, Rans and many others canopies. You can’t go wrong with Airplane
Plastics. In the past some companies have been slightly less expe
I just received a reminder from my cell phone calendar that it’s time for the
Gathering!
Larry H
> On Sep 6, 2018, at 6:58 AM, John Bouyea via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> "Next Thursday" Hmmn, has a pretty nice ring to it, eh?
>
> Welcome Aaron, Hugh and Russell - the latest to sign up for the KR
> G
I am not sure what the Dynon Skyview or D-10 & D-100 box costs but these servos
work with either and are $750.00 each. Need one servo for wing leveler or add
one more to have pitch control. If you have purchased the correct Dynon box, it
automatically becomes an autopilot I think their web page
Randolph Epibond epoxy primer is a good start Paul. Wicks has this in stock
usually. It’s a high temperature coating.
What I have is W-2248 EP-420W
This is the etching primer white color. Many use this for tubing aircraft
frames like Wittman Tailwinds, piper cubs etc
Larry H
> On Sep 19, 2018
Hello Stephen,
Many years ago I used urethane can foam that you can purchase from the big home
improvement box stores. Its the same foam that is used to seal around electric
outlets or wherever you have crack leaks in your home walls or water lines
passing through walls.
Be aware that they al
If your stub wing section top surface is 90 degrees to the side wall is best.
If your side wall tapers inward, wider at top tapering inward top to bottom
that leaves less than a 90 degree corner. So a slightly larger radius may help
fix that. If its 90 then a smaller radius should be fine. This
It would take more work but you only need one really good scale. Build extra
platform/s the same height/thickness as the one scale when placing under mains
or nose gear to keep your airplane level. Obviously you would have to move the
plane and scale two more times after your first setup, to wei
I have the same problem also. For years I will get responses to others posts
but never received the original posters post. Sometimes the responders have
erased the original post completely in their response so I have no idea what
they are talking about. I’ve not gone to the KRNET to see what per
Thats great Paul that you have a son interested enough and willing to help you.
Lucky guy is all I can say.
Larry H
> On Feb 12, 2019, at 1:59 PM, Ppaulvsk via KRnet wrote:
>
> Pete said: . Dynon Skyview still needs to be programmed, but my son will be
> helping with that soon. Hopefully test
Larry, I noticed you let the cause down by not singing the Sanding Song! 😜
Larry H
> On Feb 28, 2019, at 9:12 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Larry, You made us all look good, Thanks.
>
> Mike Sylvester
> kr2s builder
> Birmingham,AL.
>
> Cell no.205-966-3854
>
> _
Most of the heat related failures I’m aware of on plastic brake lines were on
Varieze, Longeze types or other types that rely on Brake steering. Usually guys
doing high speed taxi tests over and over. In quite a few instances the brake
area got hot enough to soften the resin in the bottom of the
Didn't a bunch of us drive to Bonnie Cafe near downtown Mount Vernon last
Gathering?
Or was that a different place?
Larry H
> On Mar 22, 2019, at 9:27 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet
> wrote:
>
>
>
>> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2019 at 9:04 PM
>> From: "Paul V via KRnet"
>> Mt Vernon Airport Restau
Larry H
> On Apr 8, 2019, at 7:40 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> I was there last year and was very disappointed in the number of homebuilts.
> Since I didn't make SNF I am going to try very hard to get to Oshkosh. I hope
> the weather is better than last year.
>
> Mike Sylvest
> Mike Said:
> Now you get to take down your Corvair and put it back together. Use Mark
> Langford's Corvair material when you get to that point.
>
> Durnit . . .
>
> Mike
> KSEE
I’m sure I’ll get hate mail but the honest truth is we all get one life, right?
Experimenting is fun, right?
Exper
Do you mean, like a speeding ticket, passing in a no passing zone or not
yielding to oncoming traffic? 😉
Larry H
> Oscar Zuniga wrote:
>
> I'm curious to know if the pilot was cited for anything by the traffic cop.
> The KR is, after all, a motor vehicle and is subject to all of the rules and
Great Job Mark!
Sounds good
Larry H
> On Aug 9, 2019, at 3:03 PM, mark jones via KRnet wrote:
>
> OMG it is only 34 days until we are in KR bliss again. I have missed the
> last couple of Gatherings and am really looking forward to this years
> Gathering.
> The awards categories for this year
OK Netters, I just received this note from Crystal at the Motel in Mount Vernon
that John Bouyea set up for this years Gathering.
Sounds like you guys are running out of time to receive the group rate on a
motel room, so you better handle it ASAP if you are going to stay there!
Fairfield by Mar
Some sleep in a tent or under their wing in a hangar for free so we are all big
boys and whatever makes us happy is all that matters!
I’ve stayed in my tent there several times in the beginning then I decided to
bring my camper, I kinda like that too!
Larry H
> On Aug 13, 2019, at 9:21 AM, Mark
A bunch of years ago a friend of mine wrecked his tail dragger KR that was
built in California. He wanted me to convert it to a Nosedragger/Tricycle Gear.
Both of his landing gear broke about in half. I took these dimensions off of
one of the top pieces I took off of the spar. Look at the dimens
page of Dan Diehl's
instructions.
Larry H
> On Aug 18, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
>
>> On 8/17/2019 11:40 PM, larry howell via KRnet wrote:
>> I took these dimensions off of one of the top pieces
Here is the second page of the Diehl Landing Gear instructions. Dan did make
two different gear according to page 1
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>
>
> Mark J, I agree with you, as long as you can match the angle that will place
> your axles far enough forward of the main spar forward face and your airplane
> won’t fall on its nose!
>
> The only reason I felt compelled to post these instructions I received from
> Dan in 1988 was to tr
You were close LARRY F
>
> Larry Flesner Said
>
> Some have made the top attach bracket using steel plate. The top bracket is
> basically a flat plate with a plate welded at a 45 degree angle to mount the
> gear leg. An additional one or two gussets welded to the side opposite the
> gear le
This bracket is close to 2 1/2” wide by 5 1/4” and bent right in the center. To
save weight you can see the Acle end is rounded. The gusset is basically right
in the middle. Made from 1/4” thick metal plate.
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I meant to say the whole bracket is made from 1/4” steel plate, not just the
gusset.
Larry H
>
> This bracket is close to 2 1/2” wide by 5 1/4” and bent right in the center.
> To save weight you can see the Acle end is rounded. The gusset is basically
> right in the middle. Made from 1/4” thi
wrote:
>
> On 8/19/2019 5:47 PM, larry howell via KRnet wrote:
>> You were close LARRY F
>
> +
>
> How close was I ? That was 20 years ago and I can't remember what I had
> for lunch yesterday.
>
> Larry Flesner
Jeb,
What the varieze and longeze guys do to set the axle where they want them is
mix up flox, which is resin and cotton fibers mixed together to fill between
the bottom of the landing gear and the inboard end of the wheel axle where it
bolts to the fiberglass landing gear. Rough sand the landi
Thanks for telling us after we survived this route! LOL
Larry H
> On Sep 11, 2019, at 3:43 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
>
>
> To anyone driving to the Gathering and coming up from the south via I24 ,
> I55, I57, use caution the last 70 miles south of Mt.Vernon. That section of
> interstate
Make some Test samples and try and break them!
A suggest practice for warming epoxy is set your bottle in a pan of hot water.
I have heated mixed resin and hardener in the microwave before. That makes the
mixture more runny/less viscous for a few minutes but makes it set up faster
kinda like turn
Glad you made it safely Mark, sorry you became a little sickly while there but
you recovered fine!
Gwen Shelly and I made it home around noon today. Great weekend, great fun and
lots of laughs with all the KR family.
Congrats again Larry Flesner for receiving your FAA award for over 50 years of
Good Job Mark, Spreading the Love worked out well this year!
Larry H
> On Sep 17, 2019, at 8:47 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Yea I blew that one. We had five pilots win awards this year. When was the
> last time that happened.
>
> Mark Jones
> Oldsmar, Fl
>
> N771MJ “WunderBird”
Those Taylor’s don’t look like 28’ firewall to tail to me?? 😳
Larry H
> On Oct 18, 2019, at 12:03 PM, Oscar Zuniga via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Donald wrote-
>> Just for comparison my Taylor mono plane is 28.5' to the back of fire wall
>> and 103.5" to the front of tail post from front of main root
If they were real friends they let Larry fly their planes! Got a flying report
Larry? Haha
Larry H
> On Oct 27, 2019, at 7:38 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Looks like Larry has friends in high places...
>On Sunday, October 27, 2019, 06:17:41 PM CDT, Mike Sylvester via KRnet
>
Good for you guys, hope you can fly soon.
Larry H
> On Dec 4, 2019, at 12:38 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote:
>
> Yesterday, Tuesday, Bernie Wunder and I each purchased two identical
> Challenger II kits. Estimated delivery in March 2020.
>
> Sid Wood
> California, MD,
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> I thought we were supposed to build airplanes, not deplete our flying fleet!
🤔
>
> Victor Taylor said,
>
> "I bought the worst looking Cessna 150 I could find for cheap. I took it
> apart and sold everything but the motor."
>
> What a great idea!
>
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This is the auto pilot being talked about on the Thatcher talk group.
It doesn’t attach to the ailerons or elevator, it attaches to small trim tabs
added to elevator or ailerons. As talked about on the other group.
Larry H
> On May 4, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> wrote:
>
>
Well as we all know Oshkosh and the KR Gathering were X ed out for this year
but there is a Glimmer of Hope that I’m going to grab a hold of!!
I talked to Chris Collins at MountVernon, Illinois airport home of past KR
Gatherings airport that Larry Flesner ramrodded for 20 years or so. Chris is
f
I meant 10 years at Mount Vernon
Larry H
> On Jul 15, 2020, at 8:11 PM, larry howell via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Well as we all know Oshkosh and the KR Gathering were X ed out for this year
> but there is a Glimmer of Hope that I’m going to grab a hold of!!
> I talked t
Alright Mike
That will be great!
Larry H
> On Jul 15, 2020, at 10:21 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Larry, Count me in. I think I can even talk the wife into coming with me.
>
> [
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Glad you guys were able to get together again, fun times.
Don’t forget the next Covid flyin drive in is this week at Mount Vernon IL
our typical KR Gathering time. Was to be held in Lee Summit MO but canceled
because of covid. Next best thing is The Light Sport Expo there in Mount Vernon
this co
Better than 666 Larry!
😳
Larry H
> On Sep 7, 2020, at 8:50 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
>
> On 9/7/2020 7:26 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote:
>> Yesterday we had another "Flash Flyin", nicknamed Pandemic #6!
>
> +++
>
> H
Anyone flying your KR to Mount Vernon, Chris has requested you park in the
grass in front of the restaurant as usual, he is excited the KR boys are coming.
Larry H
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Fantastic Pete
So happy for you and your BIG DAY!
Larry H
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