Re: KR> Canopy Saga continues

2020-01-25 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 1/24/2020 9:11 PM, Craig Williams via KRnet wrote: So here is what I have found. Todds is now Aerocanopy in Indiantown FL. They have Q1 and Q2 forms but the Q2 rear shape is round where the Dragonfly is more flat on the top and sides. +

KR> Canopy Saga continues

2020-01-24 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
So here is what I have found. Todds is now Aerocanopy in Indiantown FL. They have Q1 and Q2 forms but the Q2 rear shape is round where the Dragonfly is more flat on the top and sides. They will build a Dragonfly/KR2S form for $375 and then canopies would cost $675 each. I am willing to go th

Re: KR> Canopy to Rand Premold

2019-06-19 Thread Stef den Boer via KRnet
27;fly canopy now > > days, or what folks have been using on the newer KRs, but there should be > > some flexibility to make it fit the frame. > > > > -Jeff Scott > > North Arkansas > > > > > > > > > Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 3:54 PM > &

Re: KR> Canopy to Rand Premold

2019-06-16 Thread mark jones via KRnet
e. You can > fit it to meet your needs. I'm not sure where you find a D'fly canopy now > days, or what folks have been using on the newer KRs, but there should be > some flexibility to make it fit the frame. > > -Jeff Scott > North Arkansas > > > > >

Re: KR> Canopy to Rand Premold

2019-06-16 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
frame would match the longerons. The canopy frame was built and stiffened before I put the plexi in it. -Jeff - > Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 5:20 PM > From: "Jeff Scott via KRnet" > To: krnet@list.krnet.org > Cc: "Jeff Scott" &

Re: KR> Canopy to Rand Premold

2019-06-16 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
4 PM > From: "mark jones via KRnet" > To: KRnet > Cc: "mark jones" > Subject: KR> Canopy to Rand Premold > > Hello All, > I am in need of your help if you have attached a premolded Rand canopy > frame to the canopy and how did you stiffen up the assembly.

KR> Canopy to Rand Premold

2019-06-16 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Hello All, I am in need of your help if you have attached a premolded Rand canopy frame to the canopy and how did you stiffen up the assembly. Right now I am torn as how to proceed with this step. This is totally different than the canopy frame I built on N886MJ.this is why I need your help. Th

Re: KR> canopy and turtledeck

2019-03-30 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
Thanks Chris ... Bob Russell Winnipeg Creative Wood Design 3027 Roblin Blvd. Wpg. Mb. R3R 0B8 204-981-0762 - Original Message - From: Chris Gardiner via KRnet To: KRnet Cc: Chris Gardiner Sent: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:26:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: KR> canopy and turtledeck Bob, I h

Re: KR> canopy and turtledeck

2019-03-30 Thread Chris Gardiner via KRnet
Bob, I have flaps and the rear of my seat is just 1/2” or so off the plywood floor , at the lowest point. The RR canvas sling seat , I use , is hung on an aluminum tube on Adel clamps at the rear spar. The seat cushion is 2” astronaut memory foam that is quite comfortable. I’ll try to photograp

Re: KR> canopy and turtledeck

2019-03-30 Thread Randall Smith via KRnet
I had flaps on my KR and if I did it over again I would’ve never put them on. Put the speed break underneath like some guys have done. The flap pretty much does nothing they’re so small. I test flew five KR’s back in the day they all had flaps and then none of them did anything to speak of. Se

Re: KR> canopy and turtledeck

2019-03-30 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
> +++ Bob, I wouldn't worry about the taller canopy affecting airflow over the tail.  My KR is longer but I have a rather tall canopy and standard tail surfaces, no problem. Hi Larry; Thanks for the info; I was out at my hanga

Re: KR> canopy and turtledeck

2019-03-28 Thread Flesner via KRnet
What I am wondering is, if I raise the turtledeck and canopy, fairng in the area between the front deck and canopy frame to streamline and be pleasing to the eye, do I have to do anything to the rudder and horizontal stabilizer to reflect the added 3-4 inches of height of the turtledeck? I

KR> canopy and turtledeck

2019-03-28 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
Hi All; I know there has been some discussion on this previously and I did look in the archives. I found some info but just want to clarify a couple of things. I was worried about the canopy height on one of my projects and decided to measure the height on both projects I have. On Kr ... C -G

Re: KR> canopy

2018-10-22 Thread Joel LaRock via KRnet
What do you want for the rudder n do u have a picture On Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 23:00 Oscar Zuniga via KRnet wrote: > I have a set of original KR retract gear, an original canopy, premolded > engine cowlings (for the VW), a rudder, and other original KR2 parts from > Rand Robinson. > > Located in Me

Re: KR> canopy

2018-10-22 Thread Gabriele Marini via KRnet
Sono interessa I'm interested in the canopy, can you send me a picture? Gabriele Marini gabri...@vetreriagorbini.it Il giorno dom 21 ott 2018 alle ore 05:00 Oscar Zuniga via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> ha scritto: > I have a set of original KR retract gear, an original canopy, premolded > en

Re: KR> canopy

2018-10-22 Thread Gabriele Marini via KRnet
thanks, original kr2s smoky color - green like that of 15 years ago? Il giorno sab 20 ott 2018 alle ore 19:43 donald january via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> ha scritto: > I can supply you with a good one. PM sent > > On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 12:19 AM Gabriele Marini via KRnet < > krnet@list.krne

Re: KR> Canopy

2018-10-21 Thread Michael MacLeod via KRnet
On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 1:49 AM Ken Henderson via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > All, > I have been in communication with Gabriele since his first post and I think > something must be getting lost in the translations or the email to Italy. I > have sent him pics of a RR canopy and measurem

KR> Canopy

2018-10-20 Thread Ken Henderson via KRnet
All, I have been in communication with Gabriele since his first post and I think something must be getting lost in the translations or the email to Italy. I have sent him pics of a RR canopy and measurements and he asked me to send them again. Not sure what's going on. I have a spare canopy but not

KR> canopy

2018-10-20 Thread Oscar Zuniga via KRnet
I have a set of original KR retract gear, an original canopy, premolded engine cowlings (for the VW), a rudder, and other original KR2 parts from Rand Robinson. Located in Medford, Oregon... halfway between Portland and San Francisco. Contact me OFFLINE, not to this list, if you are interested

Re: KR> canopy

2018-10-20 Thread Lee Shook via KRnet
Sorry to hijack request for canopy, computer illiterate. But does anyone have a rudder for a KR2S for sale? Thks in advance. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2018, at 5:32 AM, donald january via KRnet > wrote: > > I can supply you with a good one. PM sent > > On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 12:19 AM

Re: KR> canopy

2018-10-20 Thread donald january via KRnet
I can supply you with a good one. PM sent On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 12:19 AM Gabriele Marini via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Hi everyone, I need an original RR canopy, Who has one more? > > gabri...@vetreriagorbini.it > ___ > Search the KRnet A

KR> canopy

2018-10-19 Thread Gabriele Marini via KRnet
Hi everyone, I need an original RR canopy, Who has one more? gabri...@vetreriagorbini.it ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http

Re: KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads

2018-06-11 Thread Ppaulvsk via KRnet
KRnet Date: 6/11/18 6:10 PM (GMT-06:00) To: inhisservice--- via KRnet Cc: Flesner Subject: Re: KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads On 6/11/2018 5:23 PM, inhisservice--- via KRnet wrote: > In the coming month I will work out a latch to hold the canopy firmly in > place and check

Re: KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads

2018-06-11 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 6/11/2018 5:23 PM, inhisservice--- via KRnet wrote: In the coming month I will work out a latch to hold the canopy firmly in place and check it with h-stab camera again. + Consid

KR> Canopy pull up from aero loads

2018-06-11 Thread inhisservice--- via KRnet
Larry, I agree. The age of GoPro is awesome for finding things one cannot see otherwise. I never knew my canopy lifted that far, or even at all. In the coming month I will work out a latch to hold the canopy firmly in place and check it with h-stab camera again. If anyone out there has a

Re: KR> Canopy

2017-10-23 Thread Joe Beyer via KRnet
I have a wind screen for a KR-2. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 23, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Jason Brooks via KRnet > wrote: > > Does anyone that is parting out a KR2 have built canopy that they would > sell? > > -- > Jason Brooks > ___ > Search the KRnet A

KR> Canopy

2017-10-23 Thread Jason Brooks via KRnet
Does anyone that is parting out a KR2 have built canopy that they would sell? -- Jason Brooks ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. se

Re: KR> Canopy Latch

2017-09-23 Thread svd via KRnet
Hi Mike, I started out in ultralights 40 years ago. I quite like them - their capabilities are often a lot more fun than just boring a hole through the sky for hours. Additionally, 2-cycle engines have become pretty reliable. Re: concerns about KR flight safety: > KR's fly just fine with aft

Re: KR> Canopy

2017-06-14 Thread Stef den Boer via KRnet
Hi terry, We ordered the canopy 2 inch longer at both sides. So we could make a smal frame. Our headroom is oke. Check how we made is http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2/styled-13/index.html It is about the Same as mark langford made his one. Good luck. Stef > Op 13 juni 2017 om 2:19 schreef Terr

KR> Canopy

2017-06-12 Thread Terry via KRnet
Currently own a basic KR2 with standard tip up canopy. I have acquired a Dragonfly canopy and would love to use it. It just looks better. Any advice or issues that I may run into? Headroom issues ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mai

KR> Canopy and plans needed

2016-11-14 Thread Kevin Dean
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I found a project located near me here in Missouri and brought it home this evening. Complete except for canopy, manual, and cow

KR> canopy

2016-10-19 Thread Stef den Boer
Hi Joe, We have save And easy system to lock the canopy, we Copied it from the PH-KRS I am sure it will work at your canopy to. See canopy lock at my website. Stef > Op 18 oktober 2016 om 20:36 schreef Steven Bedford via KRnet > : > > > Joe wrote: > > Hey Guys, > "Life almost got in the wa

KR> canopy

2016-10-18 Thread Steven Bedford
Joe wrote: Hey Guys, "Life almost got in the way of getting the canopy mounted " I am looking for ideas on how to latch my canopy. Any pics or ideas, I was thinking of using something like the ch650 system but I remember reading probably on this list that a handle protruding out the side of t

KR> canopy

2016-10-17 Thread n357cj
er bow of the turtle deck as a positive latch and will prevent any sucking up and gaps at the top of the canopy in flight. Joe Horton, N357CJ 11 years since first flight on Oct 19th and 900 hours - Original Message - From: "KRnet" Cc: "Daniel Heath" Sent: Monday, Oct

KR> canopy

2016-10-17 Thread Earl Klinker
good job Joe On 10/16/2016 6:54 PM, n357cj via KRnet wrote: > Hey Guys, > Life almost got in the way of getting the canopy mounted but I did get it > done and it balanced out and fit up pretty dang good. So now That all the top > deck stuff is all working I can start finishing everything from f

KR> canopy

2016-10-17 Thread Daniel Heath
Very nice Joe. I really like the forward opening canopies. How do you plan to have it sealed up when closed? My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC -Original Message- canopy mounted

KR> Canopy

2016-10-16 Thread Robert Pesak
Hay Joe,That canopy sure looks great, come to think of it, looks a lot like mine! Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

KR> canopy

2016-10-16 Thread n357cj
Hey Guys, Life almost got in the way of getting the canopy mounted but I did get it done and it balanced out and fit up pretty dang good. So now That all the top deck stuff is all working I can start finishing everything from front to the back. Joe Horton N357CJ -- next part -

KR> Canopy Picture (second try...)

2016-10-06 Thread Matt Quimby
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KR> Canopy Cutting

2016-10-04 Thread Matt Quimby
Just a quick note to say, I finally cut my canopy today, and after all the prep I did (and all the worrying) it turned out to be a non-event. Now to build the frame? Matt Quimby http://kr2pilot.blogspot.com/

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-05-05 Thread Steve G.
FYI - we have the dragonfly canopy available on our website. About $135 less than direct through ACW. Steve Glover Sent from my electronic leash.

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-21 Thread stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl
with your decision. Stef -- Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 >Origineel Bericht >Van : krnet at list.krnet.org >Datum : 20/04/2016 13:48 >Aan : krnet at list.krnet.org >Cc : vr6chrisvw at gmail.com >Onderwerp : Re:

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-20 Thread Robert7721
gher - but you get more drag. 3. Sorry, can't help on that. Rob Schmitt N1852Z -Original Message- From: Matt Quimby via KRnet To: krnet Cc: Matt Quimby Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2016 11:24 pm Subject: KR> Canopy Choices Hey all, I?m about ready to purchase a canopy and get the

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-20 Thread Christopher Pryce
>From Mark Langford's page. I just recently got my canopy from them. Dragonfly canopies can be bought from: Aircraft Windshield Co 10871 Kyle St. Los Alamitos, CA 90720-2410 (562) 430-8108 Chris Pryce Burlington, NJ

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-20 Thread ml at n56ml.com
I reread it... > 2. The original canopy looks like it would cause excess drag due to the > abrupt angle change where it meets the forward deck. The back side is more important than the front side. The nicely rounded surface guides the air around fine... the trailing edge being faired in gently

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-20 Thread ml at n56ml.com
Matt Quimby wrote: > 1. Has anyone used the Aircraft Spruce KR2 canopy, and do you have pictures? > What about other options? > 2. The original canopy looks like it would cause excess drag due to the > abrupt angle change where it meets the forward deck. Is this a valid reason > to choose a dif

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-20 Thread Pete Klapp
gt; To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: KR> Canopy Choices > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: crazymonkey16 at ptd.net > > Hey all, I?m about ready to purchase a canopy and get the top half of this > boat shaped. I really like the way those Dragonfly canopies look, but they

KR> Canopy Choices

2016-04-20 Thread Matt Quimby
Hey all, I?m about ready to purchase a canopy and get the top half of this boat shaped. I really like the way those Dragonfly canopies look, but they don?t seem to be available anymore. Three questions: 1. Has anyone used the Aircraft Spruce KR2 canopy, and do you have pictures? What about other

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-05 Thread laser147 at juno.com
However you builders do it - sling, fiberglass, wood, aluminum, combination of these, whatever - do a good job making it in such a way that there will never be any possibility of something tearing loose or breaking. There's been several instances of seats breaking during high-G pull-outs - showing

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-05 Thread Randy Smith
Look on line for memory foam. After wading thru all the other things that came up I found memory foam at a good price. I can't find the receipt but it ran about $135. for enough to do 4 seats in my C310. On Sunday, October 4, 2015 8:57 PM, Phillip Hill via KRnet wrote: Trampoline fabr

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-04 Thread peter
Memory foam is becoming universal. I find it in mattress toppers in the Goodwill aviation store. Pillows too. There are many grades of firmness. Put a layer of firm on the bottom, softest on top. Peter

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-04 Thread Chris Gardiner
oe Nunley CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor Baker Florida > > Original message > From: Chris Gardiner via KRnet > Date: 10/04/2015 5:15 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: KRnet > Cc: Chris Gardiner > Subject: Re: KR> Canopy/Seat > > Joe, > I use t

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-04 Thread Phillip Hill
Trampoline fabric makes for a good sling seat. On Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 8:28 PM, peter via KRnet wrote: > Memory foam is becoming universal. I find it in mattress toppers in the > Goodwill aviation store. Pillows too. There are many grades of firmness. > Put a layer of firm on the bottom, softest

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-04 Thread Chris Gardiner
Joe, I use the RR canvas sling seat and a 2 inch memory foam cushion that conforms to my butt as it warms up . At 5 foot 10 , I have an inch or so to the canopy with this set up. Regards Chris Gardiner KR2S Sent from my iPad > What do you use? > > Joe Nunley CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-04 Thread bjoenunley
(GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Chris Gardiner Subject: Re: KR> Canopy/Seat Joe, I use the RR canvas sling seat and a 2 inch memory foam cushion that conforms to my butt as it warms up . At 5 foot 10 , I have an inch or so to the canopy with this set up. Regards Chris Gardiner KR2S

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-04 Thread bjoenunley
: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: "T. W. Norman" Subject: KR> Canopy/Seat Good evening, I've been able to finish my seats, and I am very pleased with the results.However (you know how it is when someone says "however") I sat in the airplane (and, yes, I'll admit to ma

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-03 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
a via KRnet wrote: > hi mac, how much did you lower it > > also, is that bought seat? > > > > Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2015 07:16:15 +0100 > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Subject: Re: KR> Canopy/Seat > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: mac.xm657 at gmail.com > &g

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-03 Thread Chris Prata
hi mac, how much did you lower it also, is that bought seat? List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2015 07:16:15 +0100 To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KR> Canopy/Seat From: krnet at list.krnet.org CC: mac.xm657 at gmail.com This is how I did mine Trevor-Just lower

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-03 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
This is how I did mine Trevor-Just lower the bucket to fit. I'm 5ft 9 and it worked for me. All the best. Mac UK On Sat, Oct 3, 2015 at 4:17 AM, T. W. Norman via KRnet wrote: > > > Good evening, > > > > I've been able to finish my seats, and I am very pleased with the > results.However (you kno

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-02 Thread bjoenunley
W. Norman" Subject: KR> Canopy/Seat Good evening, I've been able to finish my seats, and I am very pleased with the results.However (you know how it is when someone says "however") I sat in the airplane (and, yes, I'll admit to making airplane noises too) and I lowe

KR> Canopy/Seat

2015-10-02 Thread T. W. Norman
Good evening, I've been able to finish my seats, and I am very pleased with the results.However (you know how it is when someone says "however") I sat in the airplane (and, yes, I'll admit to making airplane noises too) and I lowered the canopy-the result was needing to cock my head to the rig

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-13 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
One I was told about by the builder in W Australia.He taxied out with his side mounted canopy int the part latched position to get some airflow thru the cockpit. Forgot about it till he took off, and became aware of it by the extra noise. Tried to close it but the lift generated by the canopy (

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-13 Thread Mac McConnell-Wood
there other canopy options for PAul to consider and the answer is a > resounding yes. > Joe Horton > > - Original Message - > From: "bjoenunley via KRnet" > To: "n357cj via KRnet" > Cc: "bjoenunley" > Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:58

KR> Canopy Hinge

2015-05-13 Thread laser147 at juno.com
I agree with everyone that a forward hinged canopy is safest and a better idea for several other reasons (although a rear-sliding canopy is probably even better). Mine is side-hinged but I've never had any incidents with it. One reason perhaps is I have a printed question on the lip of the panel

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-13 Thread Parley T Byington
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: May 13,2015 Subject: Canopy hinge location Joe; When I was starting to test my Kr-2, stock built with initial canopy mount on the right side, I experienced a mishap which ended up costing me a new canopy and many more hours of work to repair. I was trailer

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-13 Thread n357cj
; Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:58:04 PM Subject: Re: KR> Canopy hinge My canopy is rear sliding.? Joe 'I don't think rear sliding has been done or is practical for KR shape." Joe Horton Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone _

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread bjoenunley
ely on the ground.? Joe Florida Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Paul Visk via KRnet Date:05/12/2015 9:26 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Paul Visk Subject: Re: KR> Canopy hinge I'm with Mark L. on not opening the canopy in

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread bjoenunley
My canopy is rear sliding.? Joe 'I don't think rear sliding has been done or is practical for KR shape." Joe Horton Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread Steve G.
A guy in Kansas bought it. We tried to find it to but it back but never got an answer. Steve Glover Sent from my iPhone 6 On May 12, 2015, at 12:59, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: >> "I don't think rear sliding has been done or is practical for KR > shape." > > Steve Glover had one for sa

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "I don't think rear sliding has been done or is practical for KR shape." Steve Glover had one for sale a couple years ago (or less . . . time is becoming more fluid as I get older) that had a rear-sliding canopy that was really the cat's meow. I kept pictures of it as it was one of the best loo

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread Paul Visk
I'm with Mark L. on not opening the canopy in? flight.+++ A decision to jump out insted of trying to land is not alway due to structural failure. I remember a conversation I had with Joe about how desolate it was out west flying to Chino. I know it's always in the back of our minds. What wou

KR> canopy hinges.

2015-05-12 Thread Paul Visk
I'm with Mark L. on not opening the canopy in? flight.? I'll give a third option, similar to? Mark Jones but with more roll over? protection. # I like the rollover protection. I made a 1.5" fwd Turtle deck bulkhead out of carbon fiber and foam. ?Boy! Is this thing strong. I stood on just

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread Ray Fuenzalida
WE JUST HAD A MOTOR GLIDER LOSE HIS SIDE HINGED CANOPY IN FLIGHT. Gashed the fuselage, could have taken the tail off. He managed to land safely- barely. Definitely go with front hinge. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Paul Visk via KRnet wrote: >I'm trying to decide on which way

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread n357cj
shape. Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "Paul Visk via KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Paul Visk" Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 8:10:43 AM Subject: Re: KR> Canopy hinge Thanks for the replays guys. Mark, you bring up some points I didn't think of. Paul Visk Belleville Il.

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread Flesner
>. I know the currant trend is to mont it from >the front. ? But I can't get over the inability >to open the canopy in flight if you need to jump out. ++ I'm with Mark L. on not opening the cano

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-12 Thread Paul Visk
Thanks for the replays guys. Mark, you bring up some points I didn't think of. Paul Visk Belleville Il. 618-406-4705 Original message From: Paul Visk via KRnet Date:05/11/2015 9:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KR EMAIL BOARD Cc: Paul Visk Subject: KR> Canopy hinge I

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-11 Thread Mark Langford
Paul Visk wrote: >> I'm trying to decide on which way to hinge my canopy. I know the currant trend is to mount it from the front. But I can't get over the inability to open the canopy in flight if you need to jump out. Is anyone putting with a side hinge in or is everyone hinging from the fro

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-11 Thread Mark Jones
11, 2015 9:44 PM To: KR EMAIL BOARD Cc: Paul Visk Subject: KR> Canopy hinge I'm trying to decide on which way to hinge my canopy. I know the currant trend is to mont it from the front. But I can't get over the inability to open the canopy in flight if you need to jump out. Is a

KR> Canopy hinge

2015-05-11 Thread Paul Visk
I'm trying to decide on which way to hinge my canopy. I know the currant trend is to mont it from the front. ?But I can't get over the inability to open the canopy in flight if you need to jump out. Is anyone putting with a side hinge in or is everyone hinging from the front? Paul Visk Bellevill

KR> Canopy Masking

2014-11-22 Thread Phillip Matheson
I can not find Spraylate listed with aircraft Spruce ( thanks Mark) But I found this, $49.95 per Gallon (and $30 flat post to Australia) Anyone know if is OK to get off. Phil Matheson http://generalchemicalcorp.mybigcommerce.com/helicoat-1170/

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2014-06-15 Thread Dene
Hi Larry Do you perhaps have a photo of the motor taken from the top with just the top half of the cowl removed? I am interested to see the relation between the cowl and front of the motor and spinner. Thanks Regards Dene Collett www.denecollett.com --- This email is free from viruses and malwa

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2014-06-14 Thread Flesner
> Looks like the dragonfly >canopy has better side to side head set room. Whatever canopy you use, you can raise it off the longerons with foam and glass for additional headroom. I think my glass starts about 3 inches above the longerons. You can tell by

KR> Canopy

2014-06-14 Thread Flesner
At 07:25 PM 6/14/2014, you wrote: >Thinking about dragonfly canopy any difference between manufacturers ++ You might consider a Pulsar also. I've always thought the Todd's canopy looked more like a large half bubble with less vertical than

KR> Canopy

2014-06-14 Thread dean choitz
Thinking about dragonfly canopy any difference between manufacturers todds or several others.price quality shipping fit ext. Looks like the dragonfly canopy has better side to side head set room.

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread Mark Wegmet
al Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 5:42 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Canopy shade Dene Collett wrote: > Guys I see a lot of talk about displays that are barely readable in > sunlight but I hav

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread Paul Visk
This stuff looks interesting. ?I wonder if it would smooth out on a double contour canopy?? Paul Visk Belleville, Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Craig Williams Date:04/09/2014 11:06 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread kr2seafury at yahoo.com
Krypton makes a paint called "stained glass".? They say on the can that "it may be used on some plastics".? I have used it on acrylic with good results.? Comes in yellow , red and blue.?? I will try it on my old Colt windshield and report back. Craig Www.kr2seafury.com Sent from Yahoo Mail on

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread laser147 at juno.com
> "For what its worth, I bought a can of VHT Nite Shades to spray on the inside of my canopy above my head." I tried a can of Testor's translucent black tint on some scrap canopy material (actually Lexan) when I was working on getting some shade in the cockpit. The VHT product might work better b

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com
Let us know how it works. I have window tint on the inside of my Mustang bubble and it is not dark enough and not very smooth either so I would like to replace it with a spray on coating. Original Message Subject: Re: KR> Canopy shade From: Jeff Lange List-Post: kr

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2014-04-09 Thread peter
Jeff; Nice! But try it on a scrap piece of plexiglass first... wait a month. Solvents (paint vehicle) are unpredictable. Peter

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2014-04-09 Thread Dene
list.krnet.org Subject: KR> Canopy shade " . . . or paint the top of my bubble canopy." The RV guys often use Koger Sunshades. By now the company may have one that will fit a KR canopy.

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread Craig Williams
Here is what I am looking to use on my canopy.? Its the Zenith 601 bubble and I will need a shade or something like this. http://www.windowtint.com/Plexi-Window-Films/ Craig www.kr2seafury.com On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 10:46 AM, peter wrote: Jeff; Nice! But try it on a scrap piece of plexi

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-09 Thread Jeff Lange
For what its worth, I bought a can of VHT Nite Shades to spray on the inside of my canopy above my head. It?s a translucent black paint that is intended for the dimwits that want to black out their turn signals. Not sure what it does in the IR and UV spectrums, but it would dim the sunlight comi

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2014-04-09 Thread Mark Langford
Dene Collett wrote: > Guys I see a lot of talk about displays that are barely readable in > sunlight > but I have yet to see anybody create a glare shield over their panel. > Everybody seems to just put their panel at the end of the deck. Why not > just > extend the deck a few inches over the to

KR> Canopy shade

2014-04-08 Thread laser147 at juno.com
" . . . or paint the top of my bubble canopy." The RV guys often use Koger Sunshades. By now the company may have one that will fit a KR canopy. I've had excellent results with static-cling film I found on line. It's held up extremely well over the years. I think Wal-Mar

KR> Canopy Needed

2014-03-05 Thread Randall Smith
; From: Dan Prichard > To: 'KRnet' > Sent: Tue, Mar 4, 2014 7:12 pm > Subject: KR> Canopy Needed > > > Looking for a canopy (dragon fly if possible) out west. Todd's has great > prices but shipping is pricey. Any leads? > > > > Dan Prich

KR> Canopy Needed

2014-03-04 Thread Randy Moore Newbern Tn. N318RM
JC4JC1956 at aol.com, I bought some things from him. his name is Jeffery real good person to deal with Randy Moore Newbern Tn 731 589 1330 avid mark IV KR II rebuild -Original Message- From: Dan Prichard To: 'KRnet' Sent: Tue, Mar 4, 2014 7:12 pm Subject: KR>

KR> Canopy Needed

2014-03-04 Thread Dan Prichard
Looking for a canopy (dragon fly if possible) out west. Todd's has great prices but shipping is pricey. Any leads? Dan Prichard Portland, Or.

KR> Canopy and Spraylat

2014-02-18 Thread Dan Heath
This is a good place to start. http://www.ppg.com/en/newsroom/news/Pages/20121017A.aspx I put spraylat into Bing. Apparently now, it is a PPG product. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics? Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Best KR at 2013 - KR G

KR> Canopy and Spraylat

2014-02-17 Thread Rodger Nicolls
Hello everyone, I just received my new canopy from Todd's today. It's been quite an eerie nice today. First when I went to the trucking company to pick it up, I was told the box was "crushed and punctured"! I dismantled the box on the dock before accepting the shipment, but much to my relief, t

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