Jeff,
Great read with my coffee this morning.
This has inspired me more to complete my project than some posts in a while.
Lets hear some more like this from others.
While you were in Hendersonville did you visit the "North End Gang"? My dad
keeps his Mustang II there. Also they have a great M
Try
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/mepages/alumangle3.php
Might not be what you want. About 10 years ago I bought some 4" x 4" metal in
a 12' length. was over $100.00 then I don't know what it would be now. Heck I
might have got it from wicks. Well it was either one.
Steve
-Or
If you widen the cockpit you are going to have to build your own canopy frame.
The bubble you just conform to fit and then start your frame construction.
Mark Langfords site goes into great detail about it. I built my forward deck
first that way you use it to set your bubble on. Then I built
I believe that "Todds" canopy instructions I received with my canopy stated not
to use polyester because it will eventually cloud the plexi. But then I would
ask the manufacturer of the bubble first. Don't trust me.
Steve Phillabaum
Shorter, Alabama
(Just down the road from Tuskegee Airport a
Ron,
Don't know if you got an answer? This is how I did it.
Using a small block plane I ROUGHED the edges. Don't take off more than you
need! Then I used a 2 x 4 with sandpaper spray mounted to it and the ran it up
and down the fuselage. When you start to make contact with the cross members
y
Nice story Jeff, Goes to say don't linger on the runway and always look for
traffic, even while on the ground. They may not have a radio or might be tuned
in wrong. Once I was doing engine out practice and while on short final a Lear
taxied out onto the runway for take off. Good thing I could
Sexy-time right now!...
http://spsp2.free.fr/sites.friend.php?dgoogleId=56a4
MICHAEL SYLVESTER wrote:
The wings are finally completed, after having to rebuild a twisted aileron.
Michael and all,
Did you glass the bottom first or the top?
Wondering how many times did you flip your plane in the wing building process?
Did you build one wing at a time or both?
Do you
Has anyone heard from Mark Langford. Madison Co. Alabama had deaths and
sustained substantial damage.
If interested here is a link to three pics of my project
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.103498676337395.7416.10317900254&l=bac1944808
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter,
That piet on the bottom is owned by friend of mine from my EAA chapter I hope
he is OK.
Wish I could help. If someone sees Gardiner Mason tell him to call me.
Steve Phillabaum
334-740-0066
KR2S builder
Shorter Alabama
Photo taken from the corvaircraft site.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2314248/200
Spoke to my dad whom drove down there (thank God) was in a food tent and they
did get hit hard. He said around the Zenith exhibit some planes are in a pile
but he did not elaborate. Also on the flight line several are on their backs.
It was not crowded with planes due to the bad weather from
Just a note Glenda's is not a WW front bearing. But it looks beefy. $$$. I
plan on going to their shop and check it out because I am in the market for one
and want to see ALL of them. If I can't afford to put a 5th bearing on the
corvair I am going to other engines.
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swi
Thanks for the reply's on the cap types. I like the one Joe sent I will look
into that one.
HOW TO VENT the header tank? My thinking (although might be stupid) is that
if I vent the header tank out the top then if while I am transferring fuel from
the wing tanks and get distracted and forge
Does anyone have a preference (Hopefully affordable) for fuel filler assembles
and caps? Need two for the wing tanks and one for the header. Thinking about
using one with a fuel vent included for the header tank only. (building in
vents for the wing tanks) Your opinions appreciated.
frugal b
Thanks Dan,
I will be using the V.E. for the wing tanks pulled from plug molds I built.
Now just to figure out how much to buy.
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter, Alabama
334-740-0066
From: Dan Heath da...@windstream.net
During my recent bout with VE, I have found that it does have som
That makes sense. Thanks for the answer. My KR was built to plans only as
regard to laying out the sides for the boat. (Wider, different wing, canopy,
landing gear, tail section, .)
Back to building.
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter, Alabama
334-740-0066
From: Patrick and
Just a dumb question?
If you down load and NOT purchase a registered set of plans can you still build
the KR and call it a KR? or will you have to call it something else?
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter Alabama
334-740-0066
-Original Message-
From: Mark Langford
To: KRnet
Sent
Interesting that 1964 was a special year for corvair because it was the only
year VW made a type "F" series 1300cc engine.
As for KR's what kind of shelf life are people REALLY getting with vinyl ester
resin? and, What amount of work time are you getting for lay ups at 72 to 75
degrees shop t
Just follow directions on the bottom of this email.
-Original Message-
From: Larry Knox
To: krnet
Sent: Mon, Jan 31, 2011 10:06 am
Subject: KR> I would like to unsubscribe from the net and be able to
resubscribe in 3 or 4 months.
I still have all my KR@ and S stuff for sale and li
I only got the replies that were to my question. And that was only two in the
last two days. Now just yours.
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter, Alabama
334-740-0066
-Original Message-
From: Christopher Ross
To: krnet
Sent: Fri, Jan 14, 2011 10:43 am
Subject: KR> Test
> Test:
What different types of Header tank hold downs are being used in the KR? Toni
B. book states to use straps and do not rest the tank on the plane frame. I
will have a separate removable header tank that is not connected to the forward
deck.
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter, Alabama
334-740-00
Yep, Short people get no respect. (5'7" and all my height is in my upper
torso). So, I don't fit the suits.
BUT I do fit in a KR just fine. Thanks Ken Rand.
Steve Phillabaum
KR2Swide
Shorter, Alabama
334-740-0066
-Original Message-
From: Steve Bray
To: KR list
Cc: repair
Se
Opps, Guess I should have read all the emails before responding to the last
one. Sorry.
Steve Phillabaum
-Original Message-
From: phillabaum261
To: krnet
Sent: Mon, Jan 10, 2011 8:21 am
Subject: Re: KR> fuel site gauge
have seen many planes with a red (plastic?) ball in
I have seen many planes with a red (plastic?) ball in the site tube. I am
starting to work on my site tube and want to hear more about what I need also.
Please chime in. I am at work today but the site is iced in and I don't think
workers will show s. I have my Aircraft Spruce book and c
Glenn
Glad to see you see you have her pulled into the shop.
If any body is in the area of Biloxi Miss. I am sure Glenn would appreciate a
visit and pointers. Nice guy to talk with.
I saw her when you brought her home. I had concerns over the repairs that were
made by someone else and the
Paul Wrote:
I have some repairs to the belly that need two layers of fiberglas. Can't flip
he finished bird. Any clever tips of how to glass upside down. Folks from down
nder must have to do this all the time ;).
--
Paul,
Depends on
phillip matheson wrote
I am having problem getting T88 and West System to stick to
a Todd's Canopy.
I sent the email to below to Todd, but has anyone else had
problems?
I have a Todd's KR canopy and I sanded in a good scratch finish in t
- Original Message -
rom: "Mark Goldman"
o: kr...@mylist.net
ubject: KR> About to start a KR2S build
I'm about to start a build in the Westminster MD area. I'm interested
n what people think have been good modifications to make. Things
ike is it worth giving the plane some extra
Glenn wrote:
I would think that the best way to approach this is to practice slow
light as much as possible, extending the lower speed slowly and
autiously over many flights, and at a very safe altitude; all the while
aining experience with the plane. Does that sound judicious? I always
h
-Original Message-
From: Mike Taglieri
How narrow a table can I get away
I guess you could use one 24" wide but you will wish you had the extra width if
you can afford the space.
The plans seem to want me to build the tail after the boat, but I
t see why I can't do that last, and
Hello all,
I am contemplating building by stub wings at the same time I build my outboard
wings. Kind of makes since but I have not worked out the details. I was
thinking of installing a temporary rib at the location of the cut for the
outboard portion. Doing this would save some time using
I've been contacted by other builders form other experimental sites telling me
to look at Mark Langford's sunset photos and they include the link. And tell
me to go look at Mark's KR site.
"Hey I know that guy".
When will the coffee table version in hard back be out?
Way to go Mark and k
The question I propose is; How close to the rear of the forward spar should
the back of the tank be?
I am building my wing tanks from Fiberglass. (Final Choice). But as far as
size goes. Because I have the forward spar that is 8 inches tall I plan to
make my tanks. 6 inches tall at the spar
-Original Message-
From: Clayton Williams
Anyone have a set of dual stick for sale cheap?
y airplane budget just fell like a rock.
Please contact me offline.
Thank you,
lay
--
Clay,
I built mine for less than $35.00. Pretty much exactly like Mark
-Original Message-
From: Derek Lewis numskul...@netzero.net
I just swapped out my nylon brake lines with steel automotive brake lines. I
till need to use some nylon line to allow for the movement of the peddles.
hat fittings has everyone used to transition from the automotive li
Congratulations, its a great feeling.?
You should have tried for three landings and a sign off.? If I have one or two
out of three good landings I am happy.
Now get your plane done.
Steve Phillabaum
Shorter Alabama
-Original Message-
From: Glenn Martin
To: KRnet
Sent: Thu, Aug
I agree, I usually don't post much on this site for I feel I am not an expert
on anything.? Although I also have gotten the "Back Building" excitement again.
I hope to get to the point I can start my wings soon.? I only get to work on
the plane when I can get my wife out of town.? (she gets jea
Just as always do a test piece first before applying to your plane.? One of my
employees melted a new microwave front with goof off.
But to answer your question.? It is found in all the stores you listed, in the
Lowe's I have been to it is in the paint department, in the section with the
miner
Hey builders.
What is the general consensus on the location of the turnbuckles for the rudder?
Putting them at the pedals could be hard to get to but would clean up the
outside. I have a removable forward deck and header tank.
Putting them at the rudder horn makes them accessible.? Although the de
Looks like Langford in the right seat.? I guess I will plan a visit some
upcoming weekend to see it and Mark.? If anyone on the route from Montgomery
Alabama to Huntsville wants me to pick them up let me know off the net.? I have
been looking for an excuse to go somewhere. Of course I will have
I made my fuselage 44 inches wide also.? I slowly bent the sides with the
plywood attached. (over 2 days). They lifted off the table in the middle higher
than the wood blocks I had as a spreader. I would use some at least 2" if not
3" high next time.? I did not break anything but the sounds of c
Well guess I will chime in also.
I am close to finishing the gauge install on my panel. The panel is made of
separate removable panels.? ( I wouldn't do that again if I was to do it over)
I have powered it up and tested the Radio which is wired through a sigtronics
400.? Worked great even thou
he spilled some oil and grease on the table and the right side of my project
was still on the table
--
I would be tempted to duplicate the problem for a test piece that I would then
clean and laminate another piece to it. Put one half in vise and break the
other half o
-Original Message-
From: Gary Lynn Robison
Subject: KR> Ordering Spruce
I was wondering about ordering bulk wood kits.
Has anyone ordered one of the wood kits offered?
Are they complete?
I ordered from the list from Rand Robinson I modified it for the spar caps
My spar caps are mad
-Original Message-
From: Robert K Pesak rkp...@bellsouth.net
Subject: KR> canopy
Hi Everyone,
I just got off the phone with Todd of Todd's Canopies. If Anyone has any
comments on his product or service please let me know. It sounded like he could
ship it as soon as he received my c
Thanks for the help see additional question following...
Steve
-Original Message-
From: Barry Kruyssen
Subject: RE: KR> Mold layup
Hi Steve
When making my molds (and I have been making molds since the early 70's) I
do the following:
4.Cover with a very generous coat of gel coa
I picked up a cowling from Glenn in Biloxi to use to make a mold for mine.? I
was wondering the lay up process.? I know wax three or four times then spray on
release agent I have some PVA (I think if its not old).? Questions are: How
many layers of cloth to make the mold? and how many layers to
Steve Phillabaum wrote:
>>Mark I might bring my crank for you to look at Also, I bought a safety shaft
>>from someone but have
>>not received it yet.? If I go with the new 5 th bearing do I still need
>>it? I also have a new prop hub can I still use it?<<
Mark wrote:
If the crank can be turne
My wife wants me to take her to Biloxi Saturday but then maybe I can drop her
off and turn around to get to the Fly-in.?If she does not want to go then I am
for sure going to make it. ?Mark I might bring my crank for you to look at and
see if it is a candidate for use.? Also, I bought a safety
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