Re: KRnet> KR high speed taxi test

2024-08-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Good Morning folks, I have been silent about the taxi testing, but what i see is everyone talking about the handling charatristics of the plane as it relates to testing. I did probably 100 taxi runs on 357CJ. I never ever thought that it was about handling after a couple runs. It was about the

Re: KRnet> Poor man's Learjet

2024-07-21 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Those are great memories. I have a similar screen shot somewhere of a trip from Michagan to Allentown basicaly that I was making over 230mph with a 50 kt tailwind at 9500 ft. It was awesome how fast thing s moved below. Then in traditional oneupsmanship a friend at my airport that was demonstra

Re: KRnet> Passing of a long time KRnet member

2024-03-22 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Thank you for sharing Rich, This saddens me greatly. Dave and I first met up sharing the trip to Red Oak in 2003. We saw each other many times over the past 20 years now.  His photography is and was always fabulous. There is a photo he took of 357cj diving away from him at Mount Vernon which he

Re: KRnet> little voices

2024-03-14 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Good thought but no it always had fuel and never run more than a few seconds unless engine was being started   -Original Message- From: Larry To: krnet Cc: Larry Date: Thursday, 14 March 2024 4:49 PM EDT Subject: Re: KRnet> little voices I flipped the pump switch (which all wor

KRnet> little voices

2024-03-14 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hi guys,  I have been working it pretty hard to finish up the original Dr. Dean boat that I bought from Eric Pitts back in 2014. I still think that I will have it together and inspected before summer but I keep taking a step back. The most recent I am sharing and the story goes While finis

Re: KRnet> Insurance

2023-08-17 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hi, I had found that SkySmith  had  acceptable rates when I first flew 357cj and they diminished over a 2 to 3 year period as the plane built hours with the pilot. If I recall the minimum liability was something just over $600 (2005) and cut nearly in half over the next few years and remained

KRnet> bulkheads for spinners

2023-02-23 Thread n357cj via KRnet
What are thoughts on the bulkhead shown on this site? https://www.univair.com/piper/piper-pa-18/view-all/u14424-000-piper-spinner-back-plate/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAutyfBhCMARIsAMgcRJQyV03J0HcQf-jaUGyfJOLtBZCin9IUc57Y5bJcLige20T9Nf_yr4waAieEEALw_wcB I can make this in a couple hours for front and back

Re: KRnet> spinners

2023-02-22 Thread n357cj via KRnet
y top cowl to firewall -repaired every couple years.)     So I was just looking for bulk heads fore and aft if they were available somewhere. for 10" spinner, for 3 1/4 to 3 1/2" prop hub. made from Aluminum. Thanks, Joe Horton         -Original Message- From: n357cj

KRnet> spinners

2023-02-22 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hi Folks, Does anyone have a source suggestion for spinner bulkheads? Apparently they are not available from ACS anymore. I guess I could try aluminum spinning on the lath but I haven't done that since 7th grade (that was sometime in the last century) Thanks, Joe Horton N657JH (reserved)  

Re: KRnet> ELT Antenna

2022-12-27 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I mounted mine right behind the shelf behind the seat to the bottom of the fuselage and straight up. There was just enough room. I never planned on needing it and seriously the likelyhood of that antenna surviving on the exterior of a KR are pretty slim from any and all pictures I have seen.  

Re: KRnet> ram air....potential issue!

2022-11-07 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I haven't been following the email chain but the thing that pulled me in at the end of Mark's note was about aerocarb vs. ram air. I removed the ram air during taxi testing on 357cj as it started to lean out right about lift off speed and stumble, sometimes stall the engine. I changed to comple

Re: KRnet> Pretty quiet out there..Panel.

2022-05-09 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey, that looks a lot like a airplane instrument panel... I am trying to get myself happy with a layout and you did something similar to what I have bought instruments for. I was not able to purchase Dynon this time (they told me that it looked like next February.. I have a GRT horizon coming i

Re: KRnet> KR component weights

2022-04-21 Thread n357cj via KRnet
The a couple components that I remember from 357CJ are outer wing panels 100% finished 50# each corvair 3100 ready except fuel 248# plane  finished for weight and balance 726#   I have given up all hope of beating any of those numbers on the current project. I am thinking I may b

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-26 Thread n357cj via KRnet
laced in the FAA's eyes for inspection purposes. I had a magnetometer with the D10a installed in 357CJ and it was completely accurate but at no time did I think that legally I could have removed the panel mounted compass. Joe Horton   -Original Message----- From: n357cj To: krnet

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-21 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Nice, I tried to order a skyview a couple weeks ago and talked to Dann at the factory and he told me they don't expect to have the materials for skyview until early 2023. So i am moving on to something else... Joe Horton 80% on DR. Dean plane (I need to get a number picked)   -Origin

KR>Re: 50th Anniversary video - A report

2022-01-07 Thread n357cj via KRnet
  Ya gotta love the media... While browsing thru all the KR photos I came upon one of N357CJ on the ramp in Mount Vernon one of the many times it was there but the headline was small plane crashes in Washington Co. Wi. Funny how things happen. I did fly over the the landing incident that it

KR>Re: 50th anniversary Project

2021-12-29 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I have a KRII sew on patch laying on a shelf somewhere that came with my plans back in '95   -Original Message- From: Luis To: KRnet Cc: Luis Date: Wednesday, 29 December 2021 10:55 AM EST Subject: KR>50th anniversary Project Does anyone have a FLY KR sticker that I can copy f

KR>sad news

2021-09-05 Thread n357cj via KRnet
was right for me to make the announcement but it has been 3 days and I have not seen a word about it. I felt that he was a dear friend of mine,and a true gentleman. My prayers go out to his family that I know he was very close to. God speed Pete...you will be missed. Joe Horton,  N357CJ

KR>Re: Dynon AutoPilot Installation Completed

2021-07-25 Thread n357cj via KRnet
. I've told you and warned you and it is still going to happen and surprise you... everytime you relax... have fun Joe Horton n357cj    1035 hours   -Original Message- From: John To: KRnet Date: Friday, 23 July 2021 12:52 AM EDT Subject: KR>Dynon AutoPilot Installation C

KR>Re: Trainer idea

2021-05-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
flew my plan better than I could ever hope to... A would make the clain that a KR2S is a very easy plane to launch, fly and land. At least with the training wheel in the front. Thanks, Joe Horton, N357CJ 1050 hrs - Original Message - From: "MS" To: "KRnet" Sent: Mo

KR>Re: extended taxi test

2021-04-18 Thread n357cj via KRnet
tubing it was never an issue again. Joe Horton, N357CJ No wait I think it's Parker??? - Original Message - From: "Jeff Scott" T One other note on the plastic brake lines. The plastic lines do tend to expand a bit under pressure. With the expansion comes a loss of bra

KR>Re: extended taxi test

2021-04-18 Thread n357cj via KRnet
checking personel limits anyway... Joe Horton, N357CJ Larry wrote: My post was directed primarily at "nose draggers" that use brakes to steer and may be dragging a brake at near liftoff speed to maintain directional control. Don't tri-gear planes have a rudder?

Re: KR> Wing tanks

2020-12-22 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hi guys, This current discussion of fuel tank location vs. CG vs. safety factors has many smaller decisions that are made based on knowlege and risk tolorance. The only idea I would like to weigh in on is the header tank vs. CG on the KR2s specifically. N357CJ has a 12 gal header tank

KR> belly boards

2020-12-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
inish everything on the bottom. Thank you in advance Joe Horton, N357CJ ___ 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://list.krne

Re: KR> Cowling?

2020-12-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
or 3 made from mine now somewhere in the world and several from Mark's. I would send mine if that is something you would want to tackle but shipping is crazy the past several months. Joe Horton N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: &qu

Re: KR> Big brother is watching

2020-11-28 Thread n357cj via KRnet
- Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Mark Langford" I'm also quite relieved that I didn't have do buy a new transponder, because transponders that mount in a 2.25" instrument hole are awesomely expensive these days, with almost none available used, that I could fin

Re: KR> Corvair engine

2020-08-11 Thread n357cj via KRnet
That very thought makes me want to cry Jeff. I thought there would be someone with the wisdom to buy that plane no questions asked... Joe Horton, N357CJ - By comparison, One could buy the hopped up O-200 firewall forward off from my KR for $12K, including Pmags, B&C starter, Plane P

Re: KR> Diehl Nose Gear

2020-08-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
thru each side of the nose gear fork. The bolt should only have threads at the end just enough for nuts and safety. Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" Cc: "Ken Henderson" Subject: KR> Diehl Nose Gear The entire front wheel is secured in the yok

KR> Kit planes

2020-07-26 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey Larry Congrats... I received this months edition of Kit Planes and you made page 3 with a nice picture at the top of the page. A very good and genuine correction by Kit Planes editors. Joe Horton, N357CJ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https

Re: KR> ADS-B out update

2020-06-28 Thread n357cj via KRnet
start up. I have left in the mode C from start to shut down and no more errors. Joe Horton n357CJ Oh yea a little fying today. I'm not a young eagles pilot but I did take a friends two 12 yar old girls for about a 20 min. ride each today. one I took above the cumies and let her fly aroun

Re: KR> Couple of breakfast or lunch get togethers.

2020-06-07 Thread n357cj via KRnet
h as glass. There is no better palne for me. Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Jeff Scott" Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:50:38 PM Subject: Re: KR> Couple of breakfast or lunch get togethers. Another awesome day of aviati

Re: KR> Test

2020-06-05 Thread n357cj via KRnet
summary write up. I just had to gloat a little Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "Chris Kinnaman" Cc: "Dr. Feng Hsu" , "KRnet" Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 12:32:11 PM Subject: Re: KR> Test Or else because of the fatigue

Re: KR> todays flight

2020-04-18 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Larry you are correct. I got rid of the fuel pump for gravity flow alone before I ever got the plane out of the work shop. I have a fuel pressure guage and the header tank keeps the areo carb happy all the time between .7 # and 1.2# Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KR

Re: KR> Mini Gathering tomorrow.

2020-04-15 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Well I looked at it but 800 miles and 5.5 hours eachway ... Just a bit to much for a day trip. Mark and I talked about going to KittyHawk sometime when this is all settled a bit. Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Mike Sy

Re: KR> Anti flutter

2020-04-03 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey Mark, Hope your family is well. I remember a fair amount of discussion on this the first time went went through this. The end point as I recall was that we would not acheive the speeds tha would cause rudder flutter and the speeds wer questionable for the elevator but just is not that diffic

Re: KR> Took a Flight

2020-03-27 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Thanks to all who responded to my recent runway encounter message. I have not had much time to respond and I have taken all advise into consideration with the following decisions using some of the advise and judicious use of civility peppered in. First I will sbmit a NASA safety report Secon

KR> took a flight

2020-03-22 Thread n357cj via KRnet
er he was airborn I told him again that that was not right. HE said he saw me and I was clear. I told him that I am the only one that can call me clear of the runway. I just was not happy about this disreguard.. Am I wrong? If so at least I venedt amongst friends. Thanks, Joe Horton, N

KR> internet click baits

2020-01-26 Thread n357cj via KRnet
HI all, Mark mentioned yesterday about not checking anything of questionable source... Just wanted to share my most recent mistake. I clicked on an article titled "Runway Encounters" expecting some words of wisdom about runway safety, But what I got was a disappointing womens fashion show from N

Re: KR> ADS-B Out

2020-01-13 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Is that with the GPS? or are you able to slave other gps to it Joe - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Mark Langford" Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 9:10:36 AM Subject: Re: KR> ADS-B Out Joe Horton wrote: >>I don't know if you said what you had decided on for equipment

Re: KR> Odyssey PC680

2020-01-13 Thread n357cj via KRnet
hings that are wrong with the lithium's which just made it seem like they were not ready for our use yet, but technology has a way of getting things worked out. If I remember correctly the charging system was also part of the issues to configure correctly for the lithium's.? Thanks, Joe

Re: KR> ADS-B Out

2020-01-13 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey Mark, I don't know if you said what you had decided on for equipment. Since you said ADS-bout I am assuming that you are doing the ipad thing for in stuff. I have not done a check on the government web site for mine since coming home from Sun n fun last year. If i remember correctly the last

Re: KR> Odyssey PC680

2020-01-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Thanks again Jeff, I am going to look into this battery. I went to fly last week and couldn't get a light and it went dead too quickly. I have a local Battery Warehouse motercycle battery that has enough crank for the corvair but the life is roughly 2 years. when they were $45 it didn't seem l

Re: KR> Happy new year

2020-01-02 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Good Morning guys, I don't know if everyone gets notification from Aircraft Spruce but a couple times a year they offer discounts. I received a New years notice yesterday and placed an order this morning and it allowed for a 5% discount on everything that I ordered. The promo code I used was: A

Re: KR> fuselage dimensions

2019-10-16 Thread n357cj via KRnet
ke a true data point reference. I didn't rally talk to Mark L about it yet but he has the one performance page with a lot of information on it from a survey years ago and it seems that may be the right place to add this information. Joe Horton, n357cj Copied from 2/2016 Hey guys, After

KR> fuselage dimensions

2019-10-16 Thread n357cj via KRnet
nce page with a lot of information on it from a survey years ago and it seems that may be the right place to add this information. Joe Horton, n357cj Copied from 2/2016 Hey guys, After thinking a little bit more I see that this can still be real confusing to anyone reading any of this in the

Re: KR> Brian Kraut?

2019-08-11 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I see him on facebook pretty regular. you mightwant to search him there Joe - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Larry Flesner" Sent: Friday, August 9, 2019 11:14:30 AM Subject: KR> Brian Kraut? Is Brian Kraut still on the net?  I tried contacting him a week ago via e-m

Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington

2019-08-03 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Well I guess I could help on this one... I have 3 that qualify Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Craig Williams" , "Mark Jones" Sent: Saturday, August 3, 2019 4:20:23 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR Landing in Tacoma Washington Maybe a forum at the gathering of all

KR> 1000 hrs

2019-05-26 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey guys, I finally got to and past the 1000 hours mark on N357CJ and her heart beat, the 3100 cc corvair. My son and I took a trip down deep into Virginia yesterday to have lunch with Mark Lankford. Somewhere over the mountains maybe 50 miles west of Roanoke Va. the flight timer clicked from

Re: KR> Speed, HP or drag reduction?

2019-04-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I know it is against the rules but this is a me too reply. I was never disappointed in the performance of N357CJ. Out of the gate I was getting 172 mph at 2500' true airspeed at 3180 rpmr there about. Prop changes gap clean ups and a few minor things the first year yeilded 178 mph true.

Re: KR> RPM source for use with Dynon Skyview

2019-03-24 Thread n357cj via KRnet
#x27;t. So decide fro yourselves the best method. Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Jeff Scott" Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:11:25 AM Subject: Re: KR> RPM source for use with Dynon Skyview It occurred to me last ni

Re: KR> registration renewal

2019-03-17 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I am going to send a note to AOPA and EAA about the spoofing of the renewal site as well as mention it at our local flying club meeting. Thanks again Joe horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "n357cj" Sent: Sunday, March 17, 20

Re: KR> registration renewal

2019-03-17 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Yep, You guys nailed it. I just rechecked it and it is called nationl registry or something of that sort. I will do a more carefull job of locating the site and really a reminder of all the scams that spoof all the normal things you might use. Thasnks again, Joe - Original Message - As

KR> registration renewal

2019-03-17 Thread n357cj via KRnet
HEy Guys, Has anyone gone on line to renew regisration lately. I went on line this morning to renew for N357CJ and when I got to the bottom the fee was $65 instead of the $5 shown on the renew letter that I got in the mail a couple weeks ago. I did not see any explanation for the cost anywhere

Re: KR> Elevator and rudder cable tension

2019-02-24 Thread n357cj via KRnet
pulley. I call it the tang test. The cables should give a low resonance. I have not retensioned anything in a 1000 hours. I do check pretty often just to reassure myself. Joe Horton, N357Cj - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Pete Klapp" Sent:

Re: KR> Aeropoxy

2019-02-11 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Mark, I was having this happen too, but I have not had much issue lately and I have done a couple gallons this past few months. The one thing that I have been doing different is I mix about 15 seconds then I put the cup in a microwave for up to 10 seconds depending on the batch size (4 sec. for

KR> wing progress

2019-02-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
ially when it is cold out and can't open the doors. I used it for painting the primer coats also but I rigged a exhaust so it didn't stir the dust up too, just cleaned the air and sent it outside. Joe Horton, N357CJ      ___ Search the KRnet A

KR> progress

2019-01-27 Thread n357cj via KRnet
e and then move to the right. I wish I had the energy I had when I started the first plane when I was 38... Joe Horton N357CJ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at

KR> Jeff Scott

2019-01-17 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey Jeff, Thank you for the 4 x 6 glossy postcard that I received in the mail today. Where was this taken? There is a sonex and a lancair parked with you. Joe Horton ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Pl

KR> oil cooler

2018-12-24 Thread n357cj via KRnet
it as long as I can. Had the sandwich been available  likely would have used it. I am in no way telling anyone to copy mine. There are other ways that safety is not compromised. Have a great holiday, Joe Horton, N357CJ-flying Dr. Dean's

KR> some progress

2018-12-17 Thread n357cj via KRnet
trailing edge is epoxy/floxed. Should be ready to glass the bottom side over the holidays. Then on to the the right side. I had a little side issue with N357CJ that took a bit of researching. The ADSB had quit sometime this fall. The end of the story is the WIFI transmitter in the skyguard

Re: KR> New Member: Sam Spanovich, N6399U

2018-10-08 Thread n357cj via KRnet
very good care of it. It should please you for many years. All my best. Joe Horton, N357CJ Now for the good stuff: N6399U KR2S: Built with much attention to detail and fantastic quality by Kenneth Wiltrout in the mid 1990s. It has the Revmaster 2100D engine (65 HP versiion), Culver 54"

Re: KR> winds aloft on Thursday

2018-09-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I have not even thought about winds aloft. My forecast is for fog til 11 and low clouds and showers. Friday isn't much better. I hope they are wrong... joe Horton For those flying in to the Gathering tomorrow, here is the forecast for winds at 4500 / 5000 feet.  Just mouse over an area to get

Re: KR> Oxygen

2018-07-06 Thread n357cj via KRnet
again because I choose to. May all your decisions be the right ones, Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Larry Flesner" Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2018 7:25:17 PM Subject: Re: KR> Oxygen On 7/5/2018 12:16 PM, Mike Stir

Re: KR> MILEAGE

2018-07-05 Thread n357cj via KRnet
- F Subject: Re: KR> MILEAGE What were your temps prior to implementing the tornado solution? On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 3:39 PM n357cj via KRnet wrote: > > Hey guys, I put the tornado in I have temp sensors on all. It mixed the feul well enough that I could get to and maintain exha

Re: KR> MILEAGE

2018-07-03 Thread n357cj via KRnet
on't know what results there may be for a VW - all my experience is on the corvair Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Rllanning" Sent: Monday, July 2, 2018 8:27:51 PM Subject: Re: KR> MILEAGE Joe where can I bye

Re: KR> MILEAGE

2018-07-02 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey guys, Just an opinon with 1000 hrs experience but I put the tornado in soon after I started flying N357CJ because I had unequal cylinder head and exhaust temps. I have temp sensors on all. It mixed the feul well enough that I could get to and maintain exhaust temps differential of less

Re: KR> Nose gear weight

2018-06-15 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Paul I have to check my weight and balance sheet but I think it was smething like 112# and if I remember corectly Jonsey had about 120#. So you don't get to excited about being something different. The weight on the nose will have realativity to the overall weight of the plane. For instance my t

Re: KR> Sun n Fun

2018-04-13 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Sorry Mark, I chickened out for the weather that would be a race for home Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "mark jones" Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 10:50:49 AM Subject: KR> Sun n Fun Are any of you KR heads here today? Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl www.flykr2s.c

Re: KR> Projects for sale?

2018-03-25 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey Mark, that is wonderful to hear. sorry you couldn't have decided that 3 years ago and I wouldn't have a project now. I am sure that you will find something, There have been a couple in the past year that looked really good and i know that you know what to look for. The Dr. Dean is actually c

Re: KR> Tippin’s KR2S

2018-03-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Adam, The pictures likely have to be downsized. I forget how much but I am pretty sure it is listed on the KR net rules page. Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Adam" Sent: Monday, March 12, 2018 11:26:45 AM Subject: Re: KR>Tippin’s KR2S Adam Tippin A&P KR

KR> sometimes so obvious ...isn't

2018-02-18 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hi Guys, Last Memorial Day I removed my corvair from N357Cj with about 925 hours on it. The reason was that I have had an oil leak for years that wasn't terrible as a total loss of oil. Just about a quart every 15 hours. I knew what it was... a crack in the block in front of #5. last wint

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

2018-02-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Sorry Guys, That last one was to go private- Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "n357cj" To: "KRnet" ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES an

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

2018-02-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Wow, you must have time on your hands today...writing a short novel. How did you make out with the swift firewall? I ordered a new needle today. They are not made from brass anymore and a few more things I learned from their web page. They also don't offer the 38mm carb anymore. J - Origina

KR> data logger

2018-02-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
with offsets but it will apparently take a bit of trail and error also.   If it seems that I have miss represented anything here it is because I have no idea what I am talking about, but I'm trying... Joe Horton, N357CJ ___ Search the KRnet Archiv

Re: KR> KR in Sport Aviation

2018-02-09 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I saw Don several years ago at a Virginia airshow and he still had it stored in a barn somewhere near and wanted to get back to it. I think there was some personel issues that was taking a longer time frame than he would have liked keeping him away. Joe Horton - Original Message - From:

KR> fuel flow sensor

2017-12-19 Thread n357cj via KRnet
. I actually have the flow as part of my main screen and track it for optimum fight all the time. Joe Horton N357CJ - ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http

Re: KR> Engine Rebuild Completed

2017-11-27 Thread n357cj via KRnet
would be if you are lucky enough to get a crack in your block, just tackle it right away. It really is not going to majiclly heal it's self. Joe Horton N357CJ ... building hours again - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: laser...@juno.com Sent

KR> engine rebuild completed (finally)

2017-11-26 Thread n357cj via KRnet
my own making. But I flew my plane today and man oh man does it make it all worth while. Keep building guys, The sky is waiting, Joe Horton, N357CJ   ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please se

KR> one piece wing

2017-11-13 Thread n357cj via KRnet
again). The only issue remaining at that point is inspection of the bolted connection which can be achieved by an access panel on the bottom of the wing at each of the connection locations. Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "Samuel Ajayi" , "

Re: KR> Rounded fuselage corners

2017-11-08 Thread n357cj via KRnet
r him just yet. I will post a picture of current state of affairs on the facebook page today. Joe Horton, N357CJ 930hrs - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Noel McAvena" Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:43:47 AM Subject: KR> Roun

Re: KR> Landing lights? Nilight Brand

2017-10-12 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hi guys, I actually took a look at these lights last week in a Autozone store. I am thinking about replacing the hologen driving lights that I installed in 357CJ 15 years ago. They have a test button on the display that gives you a really good idea of how bright they are. This web site is hal

Re: KR> Light KR2s

2017-09-11 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I see significant weight loss. Joe Horton, n357cj - Original Message - I think there's more to an airplane than simply light weight. Like many things in the design world, there are usually more important aspects than light weight. Safety, usefulness, and maintainability come to mind. For e

Re: KR> Shirt and Hat orders

2017-08-23 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I hate to say it but did no one notice that the identifiyer is in the wrong order - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Jeff Scott" Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 9:51:41 AM Subject: KR> Shirt and Hat orders Perhaps I'm just oblivious, but I hadn't seen the picture

Re: KR> Todays Flight

2017-08-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Mark, I chased this problem for several years after the first few years having no issue. The easiest and most effective solution was just to simply tighten the bottom pivot nut. Mine is tight to the point that the center return springs just barely return it to center. In fact it may not return t

Re: KR> Colin Hales

2017-07-11 Thread n357cj via KRnet
give the Japanese further reasons to delay private flights. I would also though about that he installed a new engine last spring in Alaska and likely had less than a hundred hours on it. My best to Colin for a speedy recovery, Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet

Re: KR> Frustrations with rigging my ailerons

2017-06-10 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Mark, I did not know that you had done that (well more like didn't remember). I had already decided that that was one of the changes that I am doing to the current Dr. Dean project. I actually built the controls over a year ago and just a few months ago as i started a wing fitout I revisted it a

Re: KR> Brake cylinders

2017-05-18 Thread n357cj via KRnet
e and resolved it by changing the tubing. It really was a nerve racking chore trying to repull new tubing thru a finished plane. The new plane in the shop is getting 1/8" tubing installed this week. I also bought the matco cylinders with the longer stroke. Joe Horton, n357cj - Origin

Re: KR> VW Type 1 "DRD Racing" head reliability

2017-04-28 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Mark, I think that Larry has a worn out 0-200 he may want to part with ;-) Joe - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Mark Langford" Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 8:05:08 AM Subject: KR> VW Type 1 "DRD Racing" head reliability Those of you with any kind of short term me

KR> hose installations

2017-04-06 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Guys, While searching for some other information I came accross this pdf from Holly that gives some pretty good installation standards for hose lines. http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInstructions/500/510/510-534-210.pdf Joe Horton, N357CJ ___ Search

Re: KR> torque wrench

2017-03-31 Thread n357cj via KRnet
OOH...It's Friday and this so begs for an answer.    I've heard that everyone has a guy. A guy to fix the car,... a guy to mow the lawn, a guy to clean the gutters, plumbing, electric, and on and on..I figure I'm the guy, no body touches or does anything for me that I can do myself, At church I

Re: KR> Dynon Duel Band ADS-B

2017-03-26 Thread n357cj via KRnet
t I really do like knowing it before I see it... Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Jeff Scott" Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 11:14:14 PM Subject: Re: KR> Dynon Duel Band ADS-B Sorry for the repeated blank emai

Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55

2017-03-02 Thread n357cj via KRnet
017 2:01:31 PM Subject: Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 55 Nice looking Seats you have their Eric Pitts A quick shot of what the new cockpit may be like. Joe Horton, N357CJ -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: unsorted 2282017 029.JPG Type: image

KR> new office

2017-03-02 Thread n357cj via KRnet
A quick shot of what the new cockpit may be like. Joe Horton, N357CJ___ 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://list.krnet.org/mail

Re: KR> Mole tail

2017-02-25 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I talk to Dana once in a blue moon on facebook. He is in a new home enjoying triatlons and scubba diving, I think he is an instructor. He looks very healthy and happy in pictures. Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "brian kraut" Sent: Saturday, February 25,

Re: KR> Melting lead

2017-01-28 Thread n357cj via KRnet
melted and ready to pour. FYI- I built the molds out of wood for my counter weights but with the burning you are only going to get 2 uses out of the mold which should be enough as I only used 2 counter weights for the alirons and pieces for the counter balance of the elevator. Joe Horton, N357CJ

Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread n357cj via KRnet
ditch the header. I do not know what stag of completion the plane is in but maybe adding to the fuselage length is an option. It would be a far safer airplane by all accounts. Joe Horotn, N357cj   - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Deon-tsrc&q

KR> Jeff Scott

2017-01-15 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Sorry guys, I lost Jeff's email, Jeff could you send it out to me please. i have more ADS-B info to talk about... Joe Horton ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.kr

Re: KR> Insta-Crank

2016-12-31 Thread n357cj via KRnet
I saw that too. It is on the same shelf as the rock melt for making it easier to dig holes in the ground. Joe Horton - I'm pretty sure it was at Manny, Moe and Jacks - $5.99 for a bottle of Insta-Crank that restores worn crankshafts. The directions say to just pour this in the crankcase and th

Re: KR> Happy new year 2017

2016-12-31 Thread n357cj via KRnet
like on the right gear. Still she took the beating into submission and is fine to try agian on a better day, myabe tomorrow. Be safe tonight guys, Joe Horton, N357CJ PS - all the ideas of better health resolutions for the new year ...not me...mine is to average 2 hours a week flying for the

Re: KR> KR Christmas update.

2016-12-25 Thread n357cj via KRnet
Hey Guys, Merry Christmas to all. It was a beautiful morning today with clear skys, pretty mild and light winds so I took a Christmas flight which was a real delight. Larry that is the best I got for poetry. Joe Horton, N357CJ - Original Message - From: "KRnet" To: &

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