Gav:
I think you made a good decision by choosing the EJ-22. I am certainly
happy with mine. Today I made flights number 6 and 7. It might be a little
over weight, but it really screams.
RV
I used a spinner off a Beech Baron...cut down to fit. Of course, I had to
build a backing plate to hold it on. Most repair shops have broken spinner
sitting around. They usually break near the base and can therefore be cut down
to
a smaller size and fitted to an experimental airplane.
RV
Netters;
Since Iowa is long flight for those of us on the west coast, why not
have a mid winter gathering someplace that has nice weather in the winter time.
Death Valley or Palm Springs are both nice in January or February.
RV
For a good quality nose gear, check with Diehl Aeronatical. They advertise
in the back of "Kitplanes"
RV
Yes, things are different with a Subaru. My KR-2S has an EJ-22. It rotates
at 60 mph...and then climbs likewell, you know.
RV
PS: I now have 4 flights on my KR. Aside from the fact that it is running a
little hot, I am quite pleased.
In a message dated 11/6/03 12:12:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,
dpurdu...@caldwellmfgco.com writes:
> Does it rotate at the higher speed because it may be a little nose heavy or
> is the main gear considerably aft of the CG?
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Netters:
I'm a 7,000 hour CFII/ATP. My KR-2S was signed off 5 days ago. It has
tricycle gear with a Subaru EJ-22w/reduction drive. I'm sneaking up on the
actual flying of the little beast by doing high speed runs down the runway. I
will continue in this approach until I feel absolutely
Ladies and Gentlemen of the KRNET:
It is my proud honor to announce that after 3 1/2 years of dedicated
construction, my KR-2S with Subaru EJ-22 has taken flight. On two occasions
today,
N4027Y leapt off of runway 25 at Lompoc, California and climbed like
an...overpowered KR-2S. It flies str
In a message dated 11/2/03 3:43:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, lmc...@maqs.net
writes:
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/dean.html
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The KR on the website looks a lot like a Lanceaire. Lance Niebauer's first
airplane was a KR. See the connection?
RV
Sweeet!!!
Netters;
I have a new Props. Inc. 52 x 48 prop that I decided not to use, (due to
the fact that I added a PSRU and can use a longer prop). Therefore, it is
for sale for only $250.00 with spinner! However, it is made to turn clockwise
and therefore won't work with a VW. But it will work w
Mark, (And other netters)
Subarus turn in the correct direction to use this prop, for those of
you brave enough to step up to a modern engine.
RV
Netters;
I have my 2S balanced according to the wt and balance form provided in
the plans. As it currently exists, it seems nose heavy even though the CG is
only 2" in front of the rear limit. It seems to me that I've heard some
discussion about the wt and balance in the builders manual
Netters;
For a heated pitot tube and just about any other used part from a
certified airplane, I recommend Faethe Aircraft Parts in Sacramento, Ca. They
are
in the book.
RV
Netters;
My room mate from flight school is now a colonel in the USMC. I can
check, through him, so see if "The General" was really in the Corps, or if he
was
a phony. Anyone interested?
RV
Netters;
I would like to respond to the statement made regarding plywood. "If
you think about it, when you hang 150+ lbs on the firewall, the fuselage sides
between the engine and the landing gear take a lot of stress. The top
longerons are being stretched (tension), and the bottom ones
Timing belts are a "ware item". They are supposed to be replaced every
50,000 miles.
RV
Make that..."Wear" item. Beware of misspelled words.
RV
this issue.
ronev...@aol.com
I didn't say that Corvair engines are unreliable. I have no idea how many
have failed while being used in aircraft. However, RFI has installed over 400
Subaru EJ-22 engines in auto gyros over the past several years. The single
failure that has occurred happened on an engine that had experienc
I hope that you are all wrong about the Subaru powerplants. But if your
aren't, I will be the first to let you know. My test flight program is due to
start by the end of the month. If things don't pan out with the EJ-22, I guess
I'll start looking for a Corvair engine. I had one, but I sold
Justin;
You better come and get that engine soon...or it will end up on
E-Bay...for $300.
RV
Justin;
Saturday at noon sounds good to me. Call me at (805) 967-6761 before
you take off on Sat. And...send me your phone number just in case something
comes up.
Ron
For the complete story on converting auto engines for aircraft use, refer to
Richard Finch's book: "Converting Auto Engines for Experimental Aircaraft".
However, I can abbreviate the book by saying that you have to adapt/build an
engine mount, cooling, fuel sytem, electrical system and prop h
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