KR> Astrovan main gear legs

y, September 17, 2009 3:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> Astrovan main gear legs Mike, I bought and tested some astro van legs a couple of years back, and found them too flexible to hold the weight of a Kr2 and a safety factor of 1.5. Being shy of prop strike, I shelved the astro van leg

KR> Astrovan main gear legs

(your message implies it has not yet flown) how did you test them? Bob Polgreen Nowthen MN -Original Message- From: M&C To: KRnet Sent: Thu, Sep 17, 2009 11:47 am Subject: Re: KR> Astrovan main gear legs Marlyn, I used the spring bar from the old retract syst

KR> Astrovan main gear legs

Marlyn, I used the spring bar from the old retract system, cut it into and attached them to the landing gear brackets which I also built out of 4130, 1/8" . I put two small webs, just to add a little strength and made some holes to save weight. I epoxyed foam on the front and back of the l

KR> Astrovan main gear legs

Hope all of You are enjoying the "Gathering"! Maybe I'll be able to join You next year! I have enjoyed all Your tips and information over the last three Years that I have been working on my KR-2. I have remained mostly silent, having only contacted a couple of you. Nonetheless, I feel a part of t