KR>Tail wheel steering.

It was mentioned that "Short direct cables will only work if the wind is straight on your nose and you are not producing any torque; otherwise it won’t." Unfortunately this statement is completely wrong or has many errors and please allow me to explain why. As we all know, landings are easy, as

KR>: Tail wheel

I realize that everyone has a budget but if you can swing it to go with an Aviation Products unit and you won't regret it.  They have the light weight single fork with the 4" wheel and a heavier single fork with a 6" wheel.  Matco has a 6" unit that now comes with the pneumatic tire and that'

KR>Tail wheel cables

Short direct cables will only work if the wind is straight on your nose and you are not producing any torque; otherwise it won’t. The reason is that your direction of travel rarely equates to the amount of rudder input you have. Here’s an example: You are approaching to land and have a three knot

KR>Tail wheel cables.

My belief is that it depends on what type of tail wheel assembly you have. If you have a castoring or non-castoring. The springs you see in cables are either so you can still use the rudder while the tail wheel steering is locked in a straight position, or because you might want to use full rudd

KR>Tail wheel cables

Hi guys What is you thoughts on direct cable to tail with no slack?? Or Cables with slack ( as other types of aircraft use) Or Springs connecting the tail wheel? Phil Matheson Sent from my iPhone -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs

On 2/15/2019 11:47 AM, Mike T via KRnet wrote: Oh, sure, a steel spring would work fine, but I think there OP was looking for something lighter than steel to shift the CG. Mike Taglieri + I just measured my tailwheel s

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs

Oh, sure, a steel spring would work fine, but I think there OP was looking for something lighter than steel to shift the CG. Mike Taglieri On Mon, Feb 11, 2019, 8:54 AM Flesner via KRnet > No need to turn this in to brain surgery. I used a spring I found in a > blacksmith shop that came from a

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Spring

Here ya go, no fuss no muss. Cut to size and done. See mine here. http://kr2seafury.com/9.html eBay item number: 122340732640 Craig > On February 8, 2019 at 10:20 PM Craig Williams via KRnet > wrote: > > > The spring will outlast you and the plane. Mine is off a '71 SkiDoo ski, cut > in

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

__ From: KRnet [krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] on behalf of Jeff Scott via KRnet [krnet@list.krnet.org] Sent: 11 February 2019 16:00 To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Jeff Scott Subject: Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium) Actually, once you get past the cost, Titanium makes for very nice

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

ubject: Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium) Brad wrote: > Since tailwheel springs are in discussion at the moment, has anyone made a tailwheel spring out if aluminium bar and if so - > 1. What spec was used? > 2. Could it be formed e.g. 20° and if so, must it be for

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

r oil to harden it in it's new shape. That configuration has served me well for 1200 hours now. -Jeff Scott Cherokee Village, AR > Subject: Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium) > > Forgetting about the $$ problem, how about titanium? Does that ha

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs

No need to turn this in to brain surgery.  I used a spring I found in a blacksmith shop that came from a 1930 something automobile. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fi9iha1a87xr4ti/IMG_8714.JPG?dl=0  It has been problem free for 15 years now.  I gave Mark Langford a left over piece and it worked gre

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

Forgetting about the $$ problem, how about titanium? Does that have steel-like springiness? Mike Taglieri On Sun, Feb 10, 2019, 2:42 PM Mark Langford via KRnet Brad wrote: > > > Since tailwheel springs are in discussion at the moment, has anyone > made a tailwheel spring out if aluminium bar a

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

Don't know if I have anything to add. N81JM has always had a pair of short thin steel springs ending in an aluminum wheel bracket. Originally she had a hard rubber wheel that soon wore out. After several tries, I settled on a skateboard wheel which lasts about a decade (I'm on my third). This steer

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

Brad wrote: > Since tailwheel springs are in discussion at the moment, has anyone made a tailwheel spring out if aluminium bar and if so - > 1. What spec was used? > 2. Could it be formed e.g. 20° and if so, must it be formed before any type if straightening treatment(if relevant)? > 3. I ass

KR> Tail Wheel Springs(but aluminium)

Hi, Since tailwheel springs are in discussion at the moment, has anyone made a tailwheel spring out if aluminium bar and if so - 1. What spec was used? 2. Could it be formed e.g. 20° and if so, must it be formed before any type if straightening treatment(if relevant)? 3. I assume it could be dr

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Spring

Thanks Craig and Daniel... I have exactly the same wheel as you do Daniel and actually have a fiberglass spring that the previous owner supplied with the project, but a buddy of mine gave me a single steel spring and I will try it. Awesome pictures guys. Best regards  Luis R Claudio, KR2S Dalla

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Spring

Don't know, but you could try this. http://krbuilder.org/MakingTailWheelSpring/index.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics KRGathering 2019/ KMVN/ Sept 26-28 Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il – MVN Best

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Spring

The spring will outlast you and the plane. Mine is off a '71 SkiDoo ski, cut in half. http://kr2seafury.com/9.html Craig N886MJ N262WJ in work > On February 8, 2019 at 9:01 PM Luis Claudio via KRnet mailto:krnet@list.krnet.org > wrote: > > > Going with single tailwheel spring... good idea

KR> Tail Wheel Spring

Going with single tailwheel spring... good idea bad idea?  Luis R Claudio KR2S Dallas ___ 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://l

Re: KR> tail wheel

On 8/26/2018 4:10 PM, Mark Wegmet via KRnet wrote: which set up (brand/type) would you use? +++ The one that Mark and others suggested, Aviation Products, Inc ,114 Bryant St., Ojai, CA 93023, ph/fax (805) 646-6042 is the way to go.  I s

Re: KR> tail wheel

iginal Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Wegmet via KRnet Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 5:10 PM To: 'KRnet' Cc: Mark Wegmet Subject: KR> tail wheel To those of you that fly (actually takeoff, land, and taxi) with a tail wheel set up, if

Re: KR> tail wheel

Mark Wegmet wrote: > To those of you that fly (actually takeoff, land, and taxi) with a tail > wheel set up, if you built one again from scratch, how would you do it and > which set up (brand/type) would you use? You've probably seen this already, but if not, see http://www.n56ml.com/kgear.ht

KR> tail wheel

To those of you that fly (actually takeoff, land, and taxi) with a tail wheel set up, if you built one again from scratch, how would you do it and which set up (brand/type) would you use? Thanks for your time. Regards, Mark W. N952MW (res) have almost all the parts! --- This email has been ch

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Authority

- From: "bjoenunley via KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "bjoenunley" Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:28 AM Subject: KR> Tail Wheel Authority Dear Airplane Drivers, In your tail wheel aircraft; at low taxi speeds, does one direction have more turn authority than anothe

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Authority

same point in both directions? Are you using some brake on the inside of the sharper turns? Brian Kraut 904-536-1780 br...@eamanuacturing.com Original Message Subject: KR> Tail Wheel Authority From: bjoenunley via KRnet Date: Mon, June 19, 2017 1:28 pm To: KRnet

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Authority

At 03:28 PM 6/19/2017, you wrote: Dear Airplane Drivers, In your tail wheel aircraft; at low taxi speeds, does one direction have more turn authority than another? +++ I happened to recall having a photo

KR> Tail Wheel Authority /trim tabs

At 03:28 PM 6/19/2017, you wrote: Dear Airplane Drivers, In your tail wheel aircraft; at low taxi speeds, does one direction have more turn authority than another?Left pedal for continentals and right pedal for VW etc. Sometimes i can barely turn right when taxiing (Continental). Â Wondered i

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Authority

Joe Nunley wrote: Dear Airplane Drivers, In your tail wheel aircraft; at low taxispeeds, does one directionhave more turn authority than another?Left pedal for continentals and right pedal for VW etc.<< Propwash will cause that. While idling either Corvair or VW, there's a noticeably higher

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Authority

>Adam Tippin wrote,' have you checked the difference in tension between right >and left springs? I used the same springs for left and right.  Also have tried 7 different springs.  Checked for cable tention and play.  When i raise the tail the distance of travel with no resistance is the

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Authority

Have you checked the difference in tension between right and left springs? Adam Tippin A&P KR2S builder > : > > . > Sometimes i can barely turn right when taxiing (Continental). Wondered if my > tail wheel is so light that it doesn't grab the grass against the engine > torque or something els

KR> Tail Wheel Authority

Dear Airplane Drivers, In your tail wheel aircraft; at low taxi speeds, does one direction have more turn authority than another?Left pedal for continentals and right pedal for VW etc. Sometimes i can barely turn right when taxiing (Continental).  Wondered if my tail wheel is so light that it do

KR> Tail Wheel

If anyone has an extra tail wheel assembly they want to sell i'm interested. If you can bring it to the annual fly-in I'll settle up with you there. Call or text 417-343-6888, kenhurley50 at gmail.com. Picture is too big and exceeds email capacity. Thanks Ken Hurley kenhurley50 at gmail.com 41

KR> tail wheel

Here is the photo of the 6 inch pneumatic tailwheel that replaced the rumbling little 4 inch little solid wheel. No more rumble. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8763.JPG Larry Flesner

KR> Tail Wheel Spring

I modeled my tail wheel from pictures of Mark's and Larry's using spring steel from an old truck. ?I have no control cable springs just straight cables. Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?

KR> Tail Wheel Spring

? ? I would recommend the "Aviation Products" tailwheel assembly that has served me well for 550 hours now. I think Mark Langford used that same assembly on 56ML I modified it a while back by having the arm lengthened a bit over one inch and installed a Matco 6" fully pneumatic wheel assembly (no

KR> Tail Wheel Spring

?Anyways, my question today is about tail wheel springs. If I?m lucky my plane will look a bit like Pete Brautigam?s, and he has a very nice looking tail wheel spring set up. Most of the KR?s I see pictures of do not have tail wheel connect springs, which seems quite unusual. Clearly it must b

KR> Tail Wheel bearings

I also recommend the 20 degree Aviation Products tailwheel, as I've had zero problems with mine other than wheel bearings. For that reason, I would buy the tailwheel assembly directly from the source, Aviation Products, at (805) 646-6042, rather than AS&S. It is less expensive than from AS&S,

KR> Tail Wheel Spring

>If I???m lucky my plane will look a bit like >Pete Brautigam???s, and he has a very nice >looking tail wheel spring set up. Most of the >KR???s I see pictures of do not have tail wheel >connect springs, which seems quite unusual. ++

KR> Tail Wheel Spring

Hi Guys, Thanks for the input on the aileron gap seals. Many of the gap seals on KR?s I?ve seen on the web we made of a 10mil mylar. A few mentioned that they get sucked into the gap making control difficult, and most with the RAF 48 airfoil don?t see improved performance. Could it be that a

KR> Tail wheel Block

I was wondering if anyone has had problems with the tail wheel block coming loose or damaged on landing. I was thinking of beefing mine up before I install the tail wheel. If so what mods did you do? Phil Matheson -___ Search the KRnet Archives at

KR> Tail wheel Block

: Phillip Matheson Subject: KR> Tail wheel Block I was wondering if anyone has had problems with the tail wheel block coming loose or damaged on landing. I was thinking of beefing mine up before I install the tail wheel. If so what mods did you do? Phil Matheson - ??

KR> Tail wheel spring

Could someone let me know the dimensions for the KR supply ( Steve) tail wheel spring. I have the Matco tail wheel that needs a 1 1/2 inch spring, what is the length you are using? Phil matheson ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek

KR> Tail wheel spring

Good to have you back Steve ! jw Joe. E. Wallace jwallacep51 at gmail.com > On Jan 28, 2015, at 07:55, Steve G. via KRnet wrote: > > The only spring we have at the moment is old stock of the original plans > spring. It is marginal at best unless used on very light KR's. > > I haven't been

KR> Tail wheel spring

>Could someone let me know the dimensions for the KR supply ( > Steve) tail wheel spring. >I have the Matco tail wheel that needs a 1 1/2 inch spring, what is >the length you are using? >Phil matheson I don't have the dime

KR> Tail wheel spring

Phil Matheson wrote: >I have the Matco tail wheel that needs a 1 1/2 inch spring, what is the length you are using? I've seen tail springs that were 4" long, and some that were probably 18" long. Apparently they both work. Somewhere around 14"-16" seems to work well, at least on my plane. Leng

KR> Tail wheel spring

The only spring we have at the moment is old stock of the original plans spring. It is marginal at best unless used on very light KR's. I haven't been in the office or at the hangar since I turned the website back on. Thought I was going to have a few weeks to catch up but had construction pro

KR> Tail Wheel spring

Thanks Dan I have been looking at you home made spring, not sure if the have the right materials at hand. Thanks to the other reply as well. Phil -Original Message- From: Dan Heath via KRnet Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 10:14 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: Re: KR> Tail

KR> Tail Wheel spring

You might want to check this out. I will stop by the hangar today and get the final thickness. http://krbuilder.org/MakingTailWheelSpring/index.html TailWheelAndSpring_005.jpg See N64KR at

KR> Tail Wheel spring

> >Can someone please let me know the thickness of the tail wheel spring, I >need to find a light leaf spring to cut and make one.. >Phil Matheson + Didn't measure mine but it is in the 3/16" (4.76mm) to 1/4"(6.35mm) thick range by 1 3/4" w

KR> Tail Wheel spring

ke an inch and a half wide to fit in a Matco tailwheel. Mine were spring steel and were heat treated and still bent. Original Message Subject: KR> Tail Wheel spring From: Phillip Matheson via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wed, November 19, 2014 8:40 pm To:

KR> Tail Wheel spring

Can someone please let me know the thickness of the tail wheel spring, I need to find a light leaf spring to cut and make one.. Phil Matheson ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a m

KR> Tail wheel assy.

3200 for a Cessna round spring, all in need of overhaul, parts, or maintenance if someone is in need. Please don't reply to the forum. ?Email me privately at . -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message - > From: Mark Langford > Sent: 04/08/14 10:44 AM >

KR> Tail wheel assy.

http://krbuilder.org/MakingTailWheelSpring/index.html On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 7:52 AM, Doran Jaffas wrote: = Wondering if anybody could send me some pictures of their tail wheel assembly? I would like to change mine over to a locking type. Thx Doran

KR> Tail wheel assy.

Doran wrote: >Wondering if anybody could send me some pictures of their tail wheel assembly? I would like to change mine over to a locking type.< The "homebuilder's special" from Aviation Products is the ticket, but buy it direct from Aviations Products rather than AS&S or Wicks...it's cheaper

KR> Tail wheel assy.

Wondering if anybody could send me some pictures of their tail wheel assembly? I would like to change mine over to a locking type. Thx Doran

KR> Tail Wheel spring

Could someone send me the measurements of the KR2S Tail wheel spring, I will make one from a auto spring like Larry. Phil matheson ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to K

KR> Tail wheel assembly

nt that if one buys the replacement wheel from Aircraft Spruce or Wicks, you also need to buy the better bearing is spot on. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message - > From: Mark Langford > Sent: 08/27/13 05:41 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Tail wheel asse

KR> Tail wheel assembly

wheel on the 6" frame by shimming outside of the bearings, which is what I did when I tested with the 4" tailwheel. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message - > From: Larry&Sallie Flesner > Sent: 08/27/13 06:35 AM > To: Marc Baca, KRnet > Subject: Re

KR> Tail Wheel

5,6,7,8" wheels for Scooters, power chairs, wheel chairs etc.? http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/caster-wheel-power-chair.html From: Mark Jones To: KR Mail Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:01 AM Subject: KR> Tail Wheel I just did a Google s

KR> Tail wheel assembly

That would be the one Marc Regards Dene Collett Avlec Projects cc tel:27419560048 cell: 27845805003 Port Elizabeth South Africa -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Marc Baca Sent: 27 August, 2013 9:15 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> T

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Larry wrote: " I've searched the world over and have yet to find a pneumatic wheel/tire in a 4 or even 6 inch that will work on our application. I'd love to have one." Larry, Matco make a beautiful CNC machined ally "mag" rim with a pneumatic tyre on it. I fitted one to a whisper motor glider i

KR> Tail Wheel

I just did a Google search on Mountain board wheels and the possibilities for you tail draggers are endless in pneumatic. Beautiful anodized aluminum wheels as well. Maybe this will help... Mountain board wheel images: http://www.google.com/search?q=mountain+board+wheels&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=un

KR> Tail wheel assembly

While I am a fan of AS and Wicks. I think they both do a great job. However, when buying anything "tailwheel" why would you not get it from the people that make the tailwheel? Aviation Products is a great company and they make a great product. Maybe they even make one that is pneumatic? But

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Hi Larry Can you send me a photo of the attachments of the cables in the fuselage. Can you include the attachments And the exit points through the fuselage thank you so much alan Alan Middleton 0407356948 On 27/08/2013, at 7:47 AM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > At 05:04 AM 8/26/2013, you wrot

KR> Tail wheel assembly

At 02:14 AM 8/27/2013, you wrote: >I think this might be the wheel that Dene is talking about. >http://www.matcomfg.com/TAILWHEEL6PNEUMATIC-idv-3373-13.html > Thanks for the info. I started with a 6" Matco solid years ago but switched

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Last night I wrote: > I just checked both Spruce and Wicks websites, but could no longer find a > distinction between the bearing without grease and the "heavy duty" > bearing that actually has grease... This morning I checked the 2012-2013 hard-copy version of the AS&S catalog, and on page 27

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Message- From: Mark Jones Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 9:20 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Tail wheel assembly >I think I read somewhere on this group, that someone was using the wheels >from wheel skates, (or whatever they are called). It seems that they bought >the skates from a

KR> Tail wheel assembly

I think this might be the wheel that Dene is talking about. http://www.matcomfg.com/TAILWHEEL6PNEUMATIC-idv-3373-13.html Marc Baca Chino, CA From: Dene To: 'KRnet' Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:02 AM Subject: Re: KR> Tail wheel assembly

KR> Tail wheel assembly

-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Phillip Matheson Sent: Monday, 26 August 2013 8:04 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Tail wheel assembly HI guys. What did you use and where can I find a tail wheel assembly + spring for my KR2ss 0200. I will need a engine mount seen as well. Phil Mathe

KR> Tail wheel assembly

At 08:20 PM 8/26/2013, you wrote: >Years ago I found a pneumatic tire which works excellent as a tail >wheel. Pete Brautigam installed it on his KR and loves it. +++ I've searched the world over and have yet t

KR> Tail wheel assembly

>Hi Larry >Can you send me a photo of the attachments of the cables in the >fuselage. Can you include the attachments And the exit points >through the fuselage thank you so much alan >Alan Middleton 0407356948 ++

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Jeff Scott wrote: >> "FWIW, Marks rant about Aircraft Spruce and tailwheel bearings on the web >> page you referenced is a bit unfair and >> has some statements that are... mis-informed. I didn't see any reason to >> challenge it at the time since I figured he

KR> Tail wheel assembly

>I think I read somewhere on this group, that someone was using the wheels >from wheel skates, (or whatever they are called). It seems that they bought >the skates from a thrift shop and had 8 or 10 wheels for just a few bucks. Years ago I found a pneumatic tire which works excellent as a tail

KR> Tail wheel assembly

HI guys. What did you use and where can I find a tail wheel assembly + spring for my KR2ss 0200. I will need a engine mount seen as well. Phil Matheson Australia ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe

KR> Tail wheel assembly

I think I read somewhere on this group, that someone was using the wheels from wheel skates, (or whatever they are called). It seems that they bought the skates from a thrift shop and had 8 or 10 wheels for just a few bucks. They had to replace them often but for the price, they thought it was w

KR> Tail wheel assembly

intent. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message - > From: Larry&Sallie Flesner > Sent: 08/26/13 03:47 PM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> Tail wheel assembly > > At 05:04 AM 8/26/2013,

KR> Tail wheel assembly

At 05:04 AM 8/26/2013, you wrote: >What did you use and where can I find a tail wheel assembly + spring >for my KR2ss 0200. It's hard to beat the assembly that Mark Langford and I ,and others, have used. Mark had over 100

KR> Tail Wheel

I ordered mine from the Dragonfly folks Lynn N37LH -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: tail[1][1].jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 31686 bytes Desc: not available URL:

KR> Tail wheel assembly

) Send me an email off line if you want a copy of the Rand Robinson O-200 mount drawings so you can build your own. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message - > From: Phillip Matheson > Sent: 08/26/13 04:04 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: KR> Tail wheel assembly >

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Could you use the spring off of an old office chair ? Virg On 8/26/2013 6:04 AM, Phillip Matheson wrote: > HI guys. > > What did you use and where can I find a tail wheel assembly + spring > for my KR2ss 0200. > I will need a engine mount seen as well. > > Phil Matheson > Australia >

KR> Tail wheel assembly

Halfway down this page is what I used. http://kr2seafury.com/9.html From: Phillip Matheson To: KRnet Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 6:04 AM Subject: KR> Tail wheel assembly HI guys. What did you use and where can I find a tail wheel assembly + spr

KR> Tail Wheel and Spring

I think the Chevrolet Astro Van carbon/glass springs that Bob Polgreen has talked about would work perfectly for tail springs. Look in the archives for use as main landing gear struts and posts by Bob. My recollection is that they are readily available at your local wrecked car graveyard for che

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

Dan, When I read your first post about the tail wheel it was quite clear to me that you were not blaming the tail wheel setup for the accident..and I admire you for not responding in anger to some of the caustic comments. Thanks for getting the tail wheel discussion started. We have not ha

KR> Tail Wheel and Spring

building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Fred Johnson Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 2:31 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> T

KR> Tail Wheel and Spring

Dan, Looked at your website on the tail spring construction, just curious as why you didn't use some uni carbon in it to stiffen it up? Looks great! Fred Johnson Reno, NV Dan wrote: I promised some better pics of the Tail Wheel from Aviation Products, and the spring that I made to go with it

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

Hi guys and girls; AH HA! Now I think I understand why one or maybe more of the KR group got upset with my first post about the "Tail wheel/rudder interconnection". It seems that they might have took it that I was criticizing the KR tail wheel/rudder design as dangerous, NOT SO! I&

KR> Tail Wheel and Spring

Hi Dan. I have paid for and used Dreamweaver in the past and then came upon a very good alternative called "NVU" It is the software I use on my sites and find it to be excelent. You can download it from http://net2.com/nvu/download.html and best of all.it's free. Well done with the tail whe

KR> Tail Wheel and Spring

I promised some better pics of the Tail Wheel from Aviation Products, and the spring that I made to go with it. So here they are: http://krbuilder.org/MakingTailWheelSpring/index.html I apologize for the tiny thumbnails, but my current web authoring tool is not as flexible as was Dreamweaver

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

: Myron (Dan) Freeman Subject: RE: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:34 AM Hi guys and girls; My whole point in bringing up the subject of tail wheel/rudder and wheel alignment was three fold. On

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

Hi guys and girls; My whole point in bringing up the subject of tail wheel/rudder and wheel alignment was three fold. One was, was it just my lack of time and experience in the plane (probably so) or two, was there a way to make it easier to control, and three, to leave a more searchable title i

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

unway. anything over 5 kts I land into the wind when I can. --- On Wed, 12/23/09, Larry Knox wrote: From: Larry Knox Subject: RE: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection To: "'KRnet'" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 8:53 AM Thanks, Larry

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:48 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection Larry wrote: >Builders can save themselves a lot of time by not trying to re-invent >the wheel (no pun intended) and copy one of the many proven designs l>ike mine, Langford's, Dan H

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Larry&Sallie Flesner Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:16 AM To: KRnet Subject: RE: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection At 09:12 PM 12/22/2009, you wrote: >The DC3 and B17 suspensions work directly for and aft and up and down, >

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

Larry wrote: >Builders can save themselves a lot of time by not trying to re-invent >the wheel (no pun intended) and copy one of the many proven designs l>ike mine, Langford's, Dan Heath's, or others. >As always, your results may vary. >Larry Flesner And of course you could also copy Horton

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

At 09:12 PM 12/22/2009, you wrote: >The DC3 and B17 suspensions work directly for and aft and up and down, >therefore their toe in does not change with suspension movement. >Barry Kruyssen +++ That is true and I was using that

KR> Tail wheel/rudder / crosswinds

At 03:16 PM 12/22/2009, you wrote: >The conclusion was that when taking off or landing, until the tail >wheel leaves the ground, it is steering the plane down the runway >for the most part and if you have a crosswind you need to use rudder >to counteract the crosswind, but when you do, the tail

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

t] On Behalf Of Myron (Dan) Freeman Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:36 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection Do you have any pictures on your web site or a link to the Aviation Products web site? I did a search but didn't find it.

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

, 23 December 2009 2:13 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection Zero toe in and zero camber are the what we are aiming for. But our toe in changes with the forward movement because of our suspension design. snip

KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnection

I think they only have a Ph/Fax number 805-646-6042 la...@lebanair.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Myron (Dan) Freeman Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:36 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Tail wheel/rudder interconnect

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