KR> hole in LE

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
larry, this is roger mitchell, I work at TWA-AA overhaul in KC Mo, when we do composit repairs we use a perferated plastic on the cloth/resin layup then a solid plastic film, tape down firmly both layers, second larger than the first, and use a plastic applicator to push out any air bubbles

KR>prop for sale

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
left hand or right hand rotation? what rpm's were you getting? - Original Message - From: Brian Kraut To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 4:06 PM Subject: KR>prop for sale I have a Props Inc. 52-50 prop for sale. It has about 50 hours on it and is in

KR>test flight #4

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
RPM low? what prop pitch,what engine?? I'm currently doing engine runs on a test stand 2180 with rear drive and ellison carb , indicating approx 4000 RPM ,am working to check cal. heagy 54x50 prop My engine RPM is still low and I think a re-pitch of the prop is in order. Larry Flesner

KR>KR name

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
MISS LIBERTY - Original Message - From: Brian Kraut To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 7:16 PM Subject: KR>KR name Thanks to everyone that suggested a name for my KR. There were some real good ones, but nothing that exactly fit both her looks and her

KR>TANKS IN OUTER WINGS

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
a 6" tube x 8" long is 1 gal ( 231 sq. in /gal ), I don't think you could fit much in there , aft of spar may work better - Original Message - From: Lee To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 10:58 PM Subject: KR>TANKS IN OUTER WINGS Mesa AZ

KR>Belly Board

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
Justin, Roger here, I'm instrested,pls send dwg's/plans off net to me Besides that I have drawn plans for a Speed brake that I offered to him and anyone else who is intrested. Justin N116JW www.geocities.com/attngrabber14/Home

KR>Bubbles

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
if you place your cloth on a piece fo heavy visquine plastic, pour on resin, cover with another piece of plastic, the use a puddy squigy to work in the resin till no dry areas remain, removfe from the plastic and install into mold and sqegggy firmly, remove the last piece of plastic after cured

KR>Bubbles

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
if you place your cloth on a piece fo heavy visquine plastic, pour on resin, cover with another piece of plastic, the use a puddy squigy to work in the resin till no dry areas remain, removfe from the plastic and install into mold and sqegggy firmly, remove the last piece of plastic

KR>use a puddy squigy

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
my spelling is not my strong suit, go to the auto parts store , buy the item used to apply body puddy,I hope this clears up the comfusion,we use the afore mentioned method at American A/L when doing composit repairs ( epoxy resin/glass repairs) we use a rather stiff squ?,flexable plastic

KR>use a puddy squigy

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
a puddy knife could possably cut into the plastic overlay sheet, a plastic blade works better,it takes a bit of pressure to to work out all the dry areas Could only be a putty Knife. ( small Trowel)

KR>Curing temperature for epoxy

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
the cooler temps,tend to slow cure time,two-three days , depeding on what your next step is,if the temp drops in the 30 range might be trouble,plug in a portable electric heater, I've been using safty-poxy on MO. for two years now and seen times when it took three days,my garage is heated

KR>primer and paint

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
I'm getting dangerously close to primering my KR2S, help me out guys, what products have you used, what advice can you give to make the job easyer,faster,or better? How about metalic paints,good /bad /or indeferent?

KR>Engine Quits

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
if you check out ellison's instructions, I believe you need to build a pressure box around the carb for proper operation The carb is an Ellison EFA2 designed to be used in the 1835cc VW. Don ___ see KRnet list details at

KR>primer and paint

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
what is S/P - Original Message - From: Dan Heath To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 1:34 PM Subject: RE: KR>primer and paint RE:I plan to use S/P as the only primer.

KR>Building wings..Off the 'plane

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
RON , if your very careful you can handle the wings with one side,including leading edge glassed. I did both tops of the wings,removed them and did the bottom,I build a rotersery to aid in tis process,I would supply plans for the rotersery to any one interseted for a tail wheel version. could

KR>Storing Wing Skins

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
most wing racks hold the wings with the cord line upright,to inhibit bowing of the wings I am concerned that having them held by straps might cause them to develop a permanent bend. Is that a possibility -- and is it a problem? Rick Coykendall __ Do

KR>kr2 sportpilot?

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
just a thought, sailplanes use high aspect ratio,tapered wings,commercial aircraft do the same,a hersey bar is easy to build,but may be ineffficent in compairison and use a larger heaver spar just a thought - Original Message - From: dpurdu...@caldwellmfgco.com To: KR

KR>(no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
I'm looking for a ellison EFS-2, if anybody knows of one avaible please let me know, Roger Mitchell @ rpmmo...@msn.com

KR>(no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
ces+rfreiberger=swfla.rr@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+rfreiberger=swfla.rr@mylist.net] On Behalf Of roger mitchell Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 2:17 PM To: kr net Subject: KR>(no subject) I'm looking for a ellison EFS-2, if anybody knows of one avaible please let me know,

KR>Aircraft lumber

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
according to faa ,info found in EA-AC43.13, aircraft woods should have grain structure straightness of no more than 1" in 15", there are other woods which could be used but spruce has the most consistant grain structure, and workability. others include: douglas fur,noble fur,western

KR>Fiberglass

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
FYI boeing aircraft co. instructes fiberglass repairs to be layed up alternating warp by 45 deg. with each layer, to increase the strength of the repaires resistance to delam and riping along the flex line of the part I have been a TWA and AA mechanic for 15 years - Original Message -

KR>Fiberglass

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
call aircraft spruce 887-477-7823 get a catalog 5.85 oz/sq. yd. p/n 7533-60 seen on page 29 - Original Message - From: Gavin Donohoe To: KR builders and pilots Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 3:50 AM Subject: KR>Fiberglass Well I guess all of you have nothing holding

KR>First Flight for N4027Y

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
congradulations hope you can sleep tonight - Original Message - From: ronev...@aol.com To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 12:28 AM Subject: KR>First Flight for N4027Y Ladies and Gentlemen of the KRNET: It is my proud honor to announce that after 3

KR>First Flight for N4027Y

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
to set the record straight... my KR2S will be N316RP I havent flown it yet ,hope to start priming next week, engine is great plainses 2180 with their rear drive, I have 30 min. run time on it on a run stand hope to fly b4 the end of the year I was congradulating the owner-operator of N4027Y

KR>Controls

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
you might consider that most handles are bored to 7/8 or 3/4 dia,soif you plan to use a nice grip you may wish you went smaller with the control post - Original Message - From: Gavin Donohoe To: KR builders and pilots Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 3:42 AM Subject:

KR>my web site

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
bear in mind the farther forward you can place the weight ,the more effective per oz. it will be.on the stab. also a little wit of weigth 10 ft. aft of your C.G. has a large effect - Original Message - From: jsmon...@aol.com To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003

KR>Rudder Cables.

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
off the subject, or back to the question, when fiberglassing if you use a hair dryer on high heat/low wind it can help the resin wick into the cloth. it's a good way to keep from using more resin than is needed, paint the surface , lay on the cloth brush or squeggy while applying heat and pull

KR>Bolt question

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
Mark, a ,an6-6a is a 3/8'sx3/16th grip length, undrilled, you probably need a an6-7a with a couple washers which is 3/8 dia. x 5/16 grip length undrilled . for the aft spar bolts an3-6 with washers , 3/16 dia x 3/8 grip length you should insure that none of the threads are in side

KR>advice

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
IF YOU CARRY 24GAL'S. OF GAS you could be flying for up to 6 hrs.,do you want to be in there for that long? 12 gal,s may be more reasonable - Original Message - From: Dean Cooper To: KR builders and pilots Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 4:49 AM Subject: Re: KR>advice

KR>insurance

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
I fired up my engine for the first time the other day,gp 2180 w/ rear drive,on an run stand. hope to move to a/p in two mos. can you give more info on insurance. - Original Message - From: larry flesner To: KR builders and pilots Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 9:14 PM

KR>fairings

2008-10-12 Thread roger mitchell
oscar I have made a fairing for my kr2s tail wheel,could possably make a mold to reproduce it for those intrested,will try to send a picture of it if you want - Original Message - From: Oscar Zuniga To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 1:11 PM Subject: