Mike Taglieri wrote:
> Actually, that drawing is right here someplace, because I asked the
> same question years ago and someone responded by posting it. So it
> must be in the KRnet archives. It was originally in the KR
> Newsletter.
All of the KR Newsletters are at
Actually, that drawing is right here someplace, because I asked the same
question years ago and someone responded by posting it. So it must be in
the KRnet archives. It was originally in the KR Newsletter.
Mike Taglieri
On Nov 20, 2016 12:39 AM, "Patrick Driscoll via KRnet"
wrote:
> Joe,
an fit in it.
>
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> From: Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
> To: KRnet
> Cc: Virgil N. Salisbury
> Sent: Sat, Nov 19, 2016 06:06 PM
> Subject: Re: KR> Hand propping VW
>
>
> Where are you located ?
With a nose wheel equipped KR it is quite easy to setup safe single person
operation with a hand propped VW.
I carry a chock with a rope that can reach the cockpit, I can then start
the plane, walk around and get into the plane and get comfortable. Once
ready I simply "reel in the chock" and I am
With a nose wheel equipped KR it is quite easy to setup safe single person
operation with a hand propped VW.
I carry a chock with a rope that can reach the cockpit, I can then start
the plane, walk around and get into the plane and get comfortable. Once
ready I simply "reel in the chock" and I am
?Joe, somewhere on the net is a drawing of ?a tail tie down that you can
release from the cockpit and take with you. You can pull the chocks, climb
into the plane and then release the tail tie??down.
I have one of those mechanisms sitting on my work bench.? ? ? I haven't always
been cautious.
With a nose wheel equipped KR it is quite easy to setup safe single person
operation with a hand propped VW.
I carry a chock with a rope that can reach the cockpit, I can then start
the plane, walk around and get into the plane and get comfortable. Once
ready I simply "reel in the chock" and I am
Joe, somewhere on the net is a drawing of a tail tie down that you can
release from the cockpit and take with you. You can pull the chocks, climb
into the plane and then release the tail tie down.
Patrick Driscoll
Saint Paul, MN
patrick36 at usfamily.net
www.pensbypat.com
If you can read this,
?If you tie down the tail, why is it necessary to chock the wheels?
When i hand prop I chock the wheels and tie down the tail. ?When the ingine is
running I untie the tail, the chocks hold the plane in place after the tail is
untied. I pull the chocks and climb in. ?Probably just my redundant
At 05:37 PM 11/19/2016, you wrote:
>I am in Sarasota Florida, currently I am building an oven an am
>going to try to blow the canopy a little taller so I can fit in it.
+
You could just use the regular
Subject: Re: KR> Hand propping VW
Where are you located ? Virg
On 11/14/2016 10:44 PM, Rudi Venter via KRnet wrote:
> Hi Everyone.
>
> I own a KR2 with a 2.3l water-cooled VW without electric start. I found
> that once you have the priming cycle sorted out it rea
If you tie down the tail, why is it necessary to chock the wheels?
On Nov 14, 2016 11:01 PM, "bjoenunley via KRnet"
wrote:
>
>
> I hand prop my vw engine with a 54 inch propeller, no problem. I always
> chock both wheels and tie down the tail (every time).
>
>
> Joe Nunley CW2 US Army
Where are you located ? Virg
On 11/14/2016 10:44 PM, Rudi Venter via KRnet wrote:
> Hi Everyone.
>
> I own a KR2 with a 2.3l water-cooled VW without electric start. I found
> that once you have the priming cycle sorted out it really starts easy and
> it is not dangerous, no more
Hi Everyone.
I own a KR2 with a 2.3l water-cooled VW without electric start. I found
that once you have the priming cycle sorted out it really starts easy and
it is not dangerous, no more than any other hand propped engine.
I agree with the rule "NEVER open the throttle more than a crack" for
I hand prop my vw engine with a 54 inch propeller, no problem. ?I always chock
both wheels and tie down the tail (every time).?
Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?
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