KRnet> KR Trivia

2024-09-09 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Who knows what method of painting Pete Brautigam used on that beautiful bird he built.? Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> KR Gathering

2024-08-23 Thread mark jones via KRnet
 19 DAYS Are you going to be there? 🛩️ Mark Jones (WunderBird N771MJ) (Deer Slayer N886MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> HOW MANY DAYS

2024-08-17 Thread mark jones via KRnet
25 Are you going to be there? 🛩️ Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Drury Inn discount code

2024-08-10 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Just booked the Drury. Easy peasy. See you guys in 32 days! Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 6:31 PM Larry Flesner via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > On 7/24/2024 5:02 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: > > The discount falls under SRT

Re: KRnet> KR high speed taxi test

2024-08-09 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Let’s reiterate on this. I have done both high speed taxi tests with wings on and wings off. If you are doing this wings off, remember that the stub wings create enough lift to pull you off the runway without ailerons. Be careful out there. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flyk

Re: KRnet> KR high speed taxi test

2024-07-30 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
I am at that stage of high speed taxi testing. I thought I had my brakes corrected from the insufficient performance during my first taxis. I went as far as buying new Matco cylinders and installing those. Went for taxi test yesterday and the brakes are still out of whack. I have determined the

Re: KRnet> Welcome to Brian, James & Ray!

2024-07-26 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
I hate to say this but WunderBird will not make the gathering this year.  She has not made her first flight yet. During taxi testing the brakes were insufficient and I just finished instilling a new system. Also, right now I have to install and remove the wings every time I fly it until I get a ful

KRnet> 2024 Gathering

2024-07-06 Thread mark jones via KRnet
67 days to go till the Gathering. 11 people registered to attend Really? Can't we do better than that? Only 7 planes so far? And that is if I get WonderBird through the test flight stage before the gathering. Please get registered asap. Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www

KRnet> Battery follow up

2024-06-18 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
As a follow up to my Lipo battery issue: I installed an Odyssey agm PC680 yesterday and ran the engine almost an hour with no issues. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listin

Re: KRnet> Lipo Battery

2024-06-13 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
battery that shuts itself off, is not for me or my KR, electronic ignition or not   .John Shaffer 455JS-From: "mark jones via KRnet" To: "KRnet"Cc: "mark jones"Sent: Wednesday June 12 2024 9:14:12AMSubject: KRnet> Lipo Bat

KRnet> How Many Days?

2024-06-12 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Yep, that's right. For you older guys like me you will remember these emails from when we were first time builders. There ARE ONLY 91 days till the Gathering. Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mai

KRnet> Lipo Battery

2024-06-12 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Yesterday I was doing a taxi test and had the following happen more than once. This scares me enough that I am now very hesitant to use a Lipo with BMS. After about five minutes of taxi, my engine shut off as if the ignition switch had been shut off. There was absolutely no power at the ignition sw

Re: KRnet> Fuel pumps.

2024-06-12 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Mine are the 40108. The reason I’m asking is that one of the two has failed and I need to replace it. The testing phase after airworthiness certification has found this problem and also some brake issues so I’m installing new brake masters. Mark JonesOldsmar, FlN771MJ  “WunderBird”www.flykr2s.comfl

KRnet> Fuel pumps.

2024-06-11 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Just curious guys, has anyone found better and quieter fuel pumps than the Facet. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Battery

2024-05-15 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Learn something every day. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On May 15, 2024, at 5:05 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet > wrote: > >  > > > On 5/15/2024 3:26 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet wrote: >> Some batteries are now

Re: KRnet> Battery

2024-05-15 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Some batteries are now coming with a built in BMS. Battery maintenance system. Mine has one and I have already seen it work. It will not allow the battery to discharge past a certain point. There is an internal cut off switch. I was draining my battery by cranking the engine with fuel valve of

KRnet> (no subject)

2024-05-13 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
My KR2S became a real airplane today. She has her airworthiness certificate!!! Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> Inspection

2024-05-12 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Tomorrow is the big day for my airworthiness inspection on WunderBird. Here she is sitting in the hangar waiting on the DAR. Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> Airworthiness Inspection

2024-04-18 Thread mark jones via KRnet
For those following WunderBird, the airworthiness inspection has been postponed. A few issues popped up that I had to resolve which caused the delay. I am requesting May 13th from the DAR. He has not confirmed yet. Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailin

KRnet> Empty Garage

2024-03-26 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
What a strange feeling with my plane gone from the garage. It’s the second time I have experienced this feeling. Kind of like having a kid move out. Now Karen can park her car back in the garage. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com -- KRnet mailing

Re: KRnet> It's time.

2024-03-15 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Good suggestion Larry. Thanks Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Mar 15, 2024, at 11:47 AM, Larry Flesner via KRnet > wrote: > >  > > > On 3/15/2024 10:28 AM, mark jones via KRnet wrote: >> N771MJ is scheduled

KRnet> It's time.

2024-03-15 Thread mark jones via KRnet
N771MJ is scheduled for April 22 airworthiness inspection. YeeeH Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> little voices

2024-03-14 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hi Joe, Those little demons are nasty little guys. On my first KR N886MJ, while I was at 1,000 feet and 13 miles from the airport, the ground wire on my pumps broke. Immediately I had no fuel pressure. Of course I did not find the problem until I was back on the ground. What I did was open the thro

KRnet> Fwd: play day

2024-02-25 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Date: Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 4:09 PM Subject: Re: KRnet> play day To: KRnet Cc: Larry Flesner I love the crab Zach drew. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Feb 25, 2024, at 3:59 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > >  > > Zach is out playing

KRnet> Fwd: what's this noise????

2024-02-25 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Mark, It’s not April Fools day so I have a gut feeling your wife is tried of you being the airport all the time. That sound was her out side hitting two pieces of metal together hoping you would give up and come home 😀 Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com

Re: KRnet> what's this noise????

2024-02-25 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Mark,It’s not April Fools day so I have a gut feeling your wife is tried of you being the airport all the time. That sound was her out side hitting two pieces of metal together hoping you would give up and come home 😀Mark JonesOldsmar, FlN771MJ  “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.comflyk...@gmail.comOn Feb 2

Re: KRnet> play day

2024-02-25 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
I love the crab Zach drew. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Feb 25, 2024, at 3:59 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet > wrote: > >  > > Zach is out playing again today in his favorite toy. Can you guess what he > added to his coloring book? Hi

KRnet> Aileron Weights

2023-11-25 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hey Guys, WunderBird is almost ready for airworthiness inspection. Got that YeeeHaaa feeling. But I do have a question, how much do your aileron weights weigh? I know no one's will be the same. Mine came in at 2lbs. Thanks Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.

KRnet> Gathering Date

2023-11-18 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Has the date been set for the 2024 Gathering? Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> Aluminum Plenums

2023-09-21 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hi Guys, Check out these plenums: Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Robert Pesak KR

2023-09-20 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Check out these plenums. Mark JonesOldsmar, FlN771MJ  “WunderBird”www.flykr2s.comflyk...@gmail.comOn Sep 20, 2023, at 12:13 AM, Zachary Martine via KRnet wrote:Does anyone know if there is any details that Robert had made about the aluminum plenums for his O-200? They seem like they'd be very eff

KRnet> KR Gathering Planes

2023-09-16 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hi guys, Please send photos to all of us unlucky KR nuts that were not able to make it this year. Did N886MJ show up? Thanks Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> KR Gathering

2023-09-16 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
So sorry I could not make it this year. Please send photos of the planes. Thanks Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Sep 16, 2023, at 8:40 AM, Jeff Scott via KRnet > wrote: > >  > Well kids, If you are sitting at home today, you're missing

Re: KRnet> Insurance

2023-08-17 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
I too am in the market for insurance. Global , even with my flight experience in a KR and never had an issue in 560 KR hours, quoted me a whopping $895 year just for liability. On my first KR, I only paid $300 year for liability coverage with Falcon. I’m waiting to hear back from them on a quote. M

KRnet> ADS-B OUT

2023-06-21 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Question: Does anyone know of a way to use an existing KT-76A transponder as an ABS-B OUT system? Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> Another set back.

2023-05-16 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Last night we completed the aileron installation on both wings. WunderBird could actually fly now except for a set back we discovered this morning. The right wing aileron is warped. WTF! How did this happen? No idea! The left aileron came out perfect. Now we have to fabricate a new aileron. Th

KRnet> (no subject)

2023-02-03 Thread mark jones via KRnet
In case anyone needs a Great Plains engine zero time since overhaul, here is a link: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/avo/d/tallahassee-aircraft-engine/7585279602.html# Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet

KRnet> Canopy Failures

2023-01-26 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Yes I agree with Larry. After sleeping on the comments I made concerning my door lifting up, the pins were still inside the canopy frame. They actually slid up the frame and that is what kept it from opening any farther. Possibly just enough pressure on the pins and frame to stop it. Yes, I was luc

Re: KRnet> (no subject)

2023-01-26 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
was lucky. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jan 25, 2023, at 8:04 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 1/25/2023 6:44 PM, mark jones via KRnet wrote: >> Gull Wing apparently does not generate enough lift to rip i

KRnet> (no subject)

2023-01-25 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hi guys. I too like Larry built a gull wing door just for the safety aspect and I am sure glad I did. On my very first flight, it raised up about 1” and did not go any further. I had a latch system that simply did not work the way I had it. The lift from the gull wing showed me that at about 1000 f

Re: KRnet> Canopy failure question

2023-01-25 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Hi guys. I too like Larry built a gull wing door just for the safety aspect and I am sure glad I did. On my very first flight, it raised up about 1” and did not go any further. I had a latch system that simply did not work the way I had it. The lift from the gull wing showed me that at about 1000 f

Re: KRnet> Engine issue reveals itself

2022-12-14 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Typo……lol Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Dec 14, 2022, at 5:50 PM, Phillip Matheson via KRnet > wrote: > > Wow 14,000 rpm. That’s some engine LOL 🤣 > Phil. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 15 Dec 2022,

Re: KRnet> Engine issue reveals itself

2022-12-14 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
When I dropped a valve seat I had just left the KR Gathering and I was at 10,000’ and 13 miles from the nearest airport which happened to be Metropolis, Illinois. I heard Superman lives there! Anyway, the engine kept running but would only produce about 14,000 RPM. It would not hold altitude but

Re: KRnet> Diehl main gear

2022-12-01 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Actually they are Grove gear. Mark JonesOldsmar, FlN771MJ  “WunderBird”www.flykr2s.comflyk...@gmail.comOn Dec 1, 2022, at 11:35 AM, Mark Langford wrote: Craig Williams wrote: >Take a look at the gear Mark put on WunderBird. If I wasdoing it agail I would look at that setup<

KRnet> Brake Fluid

2022-11-19 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Does aviation brake fluid have a long shelf life? I have some that must be at least ten years old. Is it safe to use? Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> WunderBird update.

2022-10-26 Thread mark jones via KRnet
> > On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 1:59 PM mark jones via KRnet > wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> Just a quick update. >> Not a day goes by that something is not done to WunderBird. Heck, it may >> just be wiping all the sanding dust off or doing a fiberglass lay

Re: KRnet> WunderBird update.

2022-10-26 Thread mark jones via KRnet
MKVN = Mt Vernon, IL Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 1:59 PM mark jones via KRnet wrote: > Hello everyone, > Just a quick update. > Not a day goes by that something is not done to WunderBird. Heck, it may > just be wi

KRnet> WunderBird update.

2022-10-26 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hello everyone, Just a quick update. Not a day goes by that something is not done to WunderBird. Heck, it may just be wiping all the sanding dust off or doing a fiberglass lay up. Thanks to Bernie Wunder for giving me the opportunity to complete the KR2S which he started. He saved me at least two y

Re: KRnet> 2023 Gathering

2022-09-19 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Yes please let’s keep it a separate event. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Sep 19, 2022, at 11:18 AM, Luis Claudio via KRnet > wrote: > >  > I second what Rob said. One look at the flight line and I felt that our event > was watered down

KRnet> 2023 Gathering

2022-09-18 Thread mark jones via KRnet
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...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Mark Jones

2022-09-15 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
632 Lake Cypress Cir Oldsmar, Florida 34677 Thanks Larry. Let me know how much to send you. Thanks Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Sep 14, 2022, at 7:36 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > >  > Mark Jones, shoot me your mailing address. fles

KRnet> Airplanes and marriage🤪

2022-09-01 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Building the KR actually kept me married. Sure, my wife would sometimes get frustrated with me always working on it but I would come back with “yea, it may be so but it keeps me at home and out of the bars”. Trust me I know! That’s how I lost my first wife! Now I am nearing completion on my

Re: KRnet> N771MJ

2022-07-22 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
easily kept altitude to make it back. The engine ran just shy of 2K rpm. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jul 22, 2022, at 1:52 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 7/22/2022 12:01 PM, mark jones via KRnet wrote: >> I used welded

Re: KRnet> N771MJ

2022-07-22 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
via KRnet wrote: >>> On 7/22/2022 12:01 PM, mark jones via KRnet wrote: >>> I used welded aluminum tanks in each wing. Twelve gallons each side. >>> Mark Jones (N771MJ) >> >> +++ >> >> Do y

Re: KRnet> N771MJ

2022-07-22 Thread mark jones via KRnet
? > > Joe. > > ----- > From: "mark jones via KRnet" > To: "KRnet" > Cc: "mark jones" > Sent: Friday July 22 2022 10:19:47AM > Subject: KRnet> N771MJ > > I mailed in the registration for N771MJ a week ago and the FAA has already > a

KRnet> N771MJ

2022-07-22 Thread mark jones via KRnet
I mailed in the registration for N771MJ a week ago and the FAA has already assigned the registration and it became valid yesterday the 21st. The FAA now says it is a real airplane. Completion and airworthiness expected this fall to winter. Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.fly

Re: KRnet> First landing in a KR

2022-07-19 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Ground effect on take off roll between horizontal stabilizer and the ground. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jul 19, 2022, at 9:38 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > >  >> On 7/19/2022 1:57 AM, MS wrote: >> >> > "As should be known, a KR is m

Re: KRnet> Ellison EFS-2

2022-07-16 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
get parts to overhaul? > > Joe > --------- > > From: "mark jones via KRnet" > To: "KRnet" > Cc: "mark jones" > Sent: Friday July 15 2022 10:27:24AM > Subject: KRnet> Ellison EFS-2 > > Just seen this

KRnet> Ellison EFS-2

2022-07-15 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Just seen this on craigslist if anyone needs an EFS-2 https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/avo/d/punta-gorda-ellison-throttle-body/7505520537.html Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinf

KRnet> Weight

2022-06-07 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Quit bragging. “almost all of my weight (all 135 pounds of it) “ > > Mark Langford > m...@n56ml.com > http://www.n56ml.com > Huntsville, AL > > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list

KR> Prop

2021-03-05 Thread mark jones via KRnet
I am in need of a prop 54x54 or close for my Corvair. Any out there for sale? Thanks Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST

Re: KR> WunderBird

2021-02-09 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Feb 9, 2021, at 10:18 AM, Daniel Heath via KRnet > wrote: > > Not working, no pic. > > > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC > > -Original Message- > From: KRnet On

KR> WunderBird

2021-02-08 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Just had a visit from two awesome folks. Bernie and Dee Wunder. I am attempting to post a photo of Bernie sitting in WunderBird. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://w

Re: KR> Trymer 2000XP

2021-01-20 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Also, I forgot to mention that I got the Trymer 2000xp for FREE. I found a manufacturer that uses it in their products. They usually have a cut off pile of scrap Trymer and just might give it to you. I was able to get pieces that were about a foot thick which made excellent wing tips. Mark Jo

Re: KR> Trymer 2000XP

2021-01-20 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Hi all, I used Trymer 2000xp on my first build (N886MJ) to do the wing tips and in a few other areas. I had absolutely no reservations with this foam. It works easily just as the KR Foam. If I had located the Trymer prior to foaming the rest of the plane, I would have used it for everything. Plu

Re: KR> First Flight N729PK

2020-11-19 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Awesome news Pete. Congrats. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.

KR> Prop needed

2020-10-20 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Hi all, I am almost ready to start my Corvair engine for the first time. Does anyone have a prop for sale that is in the 54x54 range. Or does anyone have a prop SAE 1 that I could borrow to do the static test runs? Thank guys, Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk..

KR> Conventional vs Nose Wheel

2020-09-05 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Hogwash Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see

Re: KR> 7 airports, 13 landings, 2.2 more hours in the log book...

2020-08-23 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Wow. Straighten that out and you could be enjoying yourself down here in Florida. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Aug 23, 2020, at 4:43 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet > wrote: > > KRNetHeads, > > Last week I got a little crazy for some KR

Re: KR> Wing Gap Covers

2020-08-08 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Easy Peasy. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Aug 8, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 8/8/2020 4:30 PM, Daniel Heath via KRnet wrote: >> This is my "green glass" method of making wing gap covers. > > +++

Re: KR> KR 50th anniversary Oshkosh

2020-07-09 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
WonderBird will be there !!! Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > > >> The 50th anniversary of the KR design happens in 2022, just 2 years from >> now. The EAA celebrates anniversary's of aircraft designs at >> Airventure. I suspect it will be mem

Re: KR> Kitplanes correction.\

2020-07-08 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Kens original is/was in the FAA building at Oshkosh on display. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jul 8, 2020, at 9:18 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 7/7/2020 4:22 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: >> “The fact that Ken Rand and Stu Robinson

Re: KR> Test

2020-06-05 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Yours don’t Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jun 5, 2020, at 4:30 PM, Randall Smith via KRnet > wrote: > > Every post that I looked at here has a name. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 5, 2020, at 12:33 PM, n357cj via KRnet wrote: >>

Re: KR> Test

2020-06-05 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Who should we congratulate ?? There is no signature. I wish the moderator could block any email without a signature. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jun 5, 2020, at 3:48 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 6/5/2020 2:17 PM, leeshook--- vi

Re: KR> fixed trim tabs

2020-05-18 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
As a follow up to my method of mounting And adjusting my trim tab: The double sided 3M tape I used is their 444 tape. To adjust the angle of my trim tab, it could simply be removed by using dental floss under the edge of the tab and floss it right off the aileron. However, I didn’t remove mine

Re: KR> fixed trim tabs

2020-05-18 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Hi Guys. I too had this style trim tab on my aileron. The way I mounted mine was with 3M double sided tape and I put over 500 hours flight time on it and it never loosened up. Mounting it this way is just another way to reduce a little drag. Also mounted my Mylar aileron gap seals with this t

Re: KR> Who are you?

2020-05-10 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
ustralia > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 10 May 2020, at 10:29 pm, Mark Jones via KRnet >> wrote: >> >> For the life of me I can not understand why people post on our Net and >> continue not to sign your post so we know who we are hearing from. You don’t

KR> Who are you?

2020-05-10 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
For the life of me I can not understand why people post on our Net and continue not to sign your post so we know who we are hearing from. You don’t have to reveal any personal info about you but at least a name would be nice if it is just a first name. Besides it is just plain courteous to do so

KR> Who are you?

2020-05-10 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
I love the KR Net and reading all the post. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at ht

Re: KR> Corvair oil port question

2020-04-29 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hey Craig. I never saw the first email I sent out on this which had a photo attached and explained the ports. Anyway the bottom port is out and the top port is in. Mark Jones “Wunderbird N771MJ” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Apr 29, 2020, at 12:11 PM, Craig Williams wrote: > > I'll

Re: KR> Corvair oil port question

2020-04-29 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Excellent write up on this on my web site. Mark Jones “Wunderbird N771MJ” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Apr 29, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Craig Williams via KRnet > wrote: > > I had this figured out at one time but old age and CRS syndrom has struck > again. On the side of the case were t

Re: KR> Corvair oil port question

2020-04-29 Thread mark jones via KRnet
The oil flows out the lower port and into the top port. Mark Jones “Wunderbird N771MJ” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Apr 29, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Craig Williams via KRnet > wrote: > > I had this figured out at one time but old age and CRS syndrom has struck > again. On the side of t

KR> Propeller

2020-04-18 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hello all. I am looking for a prop for my Corvair engine. If anyone has one for sale please email me at flyk...@gmail.com and I will consider what you have. A 56x54 would be just about perfect. Thanks Mark Jones “Wunderbird N771MJ” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com ___

KR> Fillers

2020-04-14 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Another set back !!! I have been doing a lot of body work and was almost done until I got down on the floor and spotted this on my fuselage bottom which I thought was a finished bottom ready for paint. When I began my filling and sanding on the bottom I chose to use a marine filler which was l

Re: KR> Wunderbird

2020-04-13 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hi Mike, Thanks for the kind words. The seat backs actually raise up allowing access to storage. They are hinged on the top of thew seat back. BTW i just found your email in my spam for some reason so I made sure you will not go in there any more.. Stay safe and healthy my frien. Mark Jones (N771

KR> Wunderbird

2020-04-07 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hello all... I hope this finds you all well and healthy. I have been getting a lot done on WunderBird and have posted a few pictures for ya'll. Follow this link and scroll to the bottom of the page. http://flykr2s.com/WunderBird.html Mark Jones Oldsmar, FL WunderBird N771MJ flyk...@gmail.com www

Re: KR> Anti flutter

2020-04-03 Thread mark jones via KRnet
isk > factors associated with the design concept (competing design objectives or > requirements...)? > > Stay safe & healthy! > > Dr. Hsu > >> On Fri, Apr 3, 2020, 9:01 AM mark jones via KRnet >> wrote: >> Quick question. >> I have a bal

KR> Anti flutter

2020-04-03 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Quick question. I have a balanced elevator. And will balance ailerons. Just wondering if the rudder really needs balancing. Trying to save weight. So far this build is 64 lbs lighter than my first build at this stage. Mark Jones “Wunderbird N771MJ” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com __

KR> Sun n Fun

2020-03-18 Thread mark jones via KRnet
POSTPONED until May 5-10 until further notice. Mark Jones (N771MJ) Oldsmar, FL flyk...@gmail.com www.flykr2s.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krne

Re: KR> Cutting Plexiglas & Praying to the KR Gods

2020-03-10 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Thanks Sid Mark Jones flyk...@gmail.com > On Mar 10, 2020, at 3:19 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > > I cracked the Plexiglas on the edge while cutting with a Dremel abrasive > disc for my KR-2. A touch drop of Acetone at the edge welded the crack shut. > No further problems. > Be sure to p

Re: KR> Praying to the KR Gods

2020-03-09 Thread mark jones via KRnet
ro cracks. > > -Jeff Scott > Ozark Mountains, AR > > -- > >> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2020 at 5:32 PM >> From: "mark jones via KRnet" >> To: "Craig Williams" >> Cc: "mark jones" , KRnet >> Subject:

Re: KR> Praying to the KR Gods

2020-03-09 Thread mark jones via KRnet
...@gmail.com > On Mar 9, 2020, at 6:12 PM, Craig Williams wrote: > > I'll give you an AMEN on that. I'm almost ready to make the same cut. > > Craig > N886MJ > N6423B > > >> On March 9, 2020 at 3:05 PM mark jones via KRnet >> wrote: >> >>

KR> Praying to the KR Gods

2020-03-09 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Dear KR Gods. Please watch over me as I begin the cut on my canopy to make the door. Please keep your hands on mine as I slowly proceed with this endeavor and make my cuts straight and true. Yeehaa to the gods. Amen Mark Jones flyk...@gmail.com ___

KR> Flightradar24

2020-02-22 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Love the app. Thanks Craig for turning us on to it. Have seen a lot of experimental songs there but have yet to catch someone in a KR. Come on guys get in the air so we can track you. Mark Jones flyk...@gmail.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https

Re: KR> internet click baits

2020-01-26 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Yea but I be willing to bet you watched all of the fashion show. Mark Jones flyk...@gmail.com > On Jan 26, 2020, at 7:57 AM, n357cj via KRnet wrote: > > HI all, > Mark mentioned yesterday about not checking anything of questionable > source... Just wanted to share my most recent mistake. > I

Re: KR> Sun N Fun

2020-01-17 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Driving would be 20 hours of hell. If you are ever on I-75 and Waze comes on and tells you to exit immediately to re-route due to crash ahead do it. I ignored the Waze warning and sat dead stopped for two hours as they cleared a fatal accident. I have been traveling I-75 from Tampa to Georgia ev

Re: KR> Engine Selection

2020-01-17 Thread mark jones via KRnet
And remember I was flying my first Corvair with only four cylinders due to the front two overheating crystalizing the rings. I flew like this several hours before you and I tore the engine down. I did not even know it was happening. Langford was visiting me and we were going to go fly and decid

KR> Sun n Fun

2020-01-14 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Anyone making any plans to be there? March 31 - April 5 Mark Jones flyk...@gmail.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://

Re: KR> Happy new year / And website update.

2020-01-02 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hi Stef. Congratulations what a beautiful plane and an awesome firsts flight video. It is posts such as this that inspire the rest of us to continue to reach that dream even if it is for the second time builders such as myself. I think my motivation just got rekindled. Mark Jones (N771MJ Wund

Re: KR> Setback

2019-10-11 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
Yes. Unfortunately there was no cushion on my seat when I test fitted for headroom so that won’t resolve my dilemma nor will reclining the seat back more as David suggested. It is already too far back for what I really prefer but all of this is worth keeping the deck heights as low as possible f

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