KR>Aileron balancing

Folks You cannot balance with lead strips along the leading edge of the aileron because the piano hinge is mounted at the very front along the top edge. There must be a weighted arm somewhere that protudes forward of the hinge and the longer you can make it the lighter it can be. Mine is per t

KR>Aileron Balancing

For those of you who are balancing your ailerons as shown in the plans, you might want to check out this page. The balancing part is near the bottom. http://kr-builder.org/Aileron/index.html Just click the pic. See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Colu

KR> aileron balancing

I'm not satisfied with the lead weights I cast oh so many years ago. So, polling the list - what did you use to make the mold? ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at

KR>aileron Balancing arm

>Page 89 shows the aileron balance arm. Nowhere can I find the length of the >arm. What should it be? >Larry Severson + Generally speaking you'd want it as long as possible so as to use as little weight as possible. In our case the limitin

Re: KR> aileron balancing

Dec.15,2017 Subject: Lead aileron castings To whom it may concern; I calculated the size/weight needed then made a mold using plaster paris of that calculation. I heated the mold in the oven to prevent steam explosions prior to pouring the liquified lead into the mold. Once the mold was heate

Re: KR> aileron balancing

Jeb, I cast my lead weights using an empty tin can that was approx. the right shape ( Tin of hereford corned beef , as I recall) . It was a rectangle with rounded corners that seemed the right shape. The lead was heated in a cast iron skillet frypan , outdoors,  on my camp stove ( Propane or Nap

Re: KR> aileron balancing

I used cardboard with duct tape. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 On Dec 15, 2017 12:09 PM, "jeb via KRnet" wrote: > I'm not satisfied with the lead weights I cast oh so many years ago. > So, polling the list - what did you use to make the mold? > > > > _

Re: KR> aileron balancing

Check out near of the bottom of the thumbnails on this page: http://krbuilder.org/Aileron/index.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2017 KR Gathering – KLXT Lee’s Summit, Missouri Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt.

Re: KR> aileron balancing

  Cc: jeb Subject: KR> aileron balancing I'm not satisfied with the lead weights I cast oh so many years ago. So, polling the list - what did you use to make the mold? -- Melting lead is a decidedly unhealthy activity. The last set of counterweights I fabricat

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We used the paper cartbord and masking tape. Easy job. Dont forget a mask on your face. See http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2/styled-25/index.html. On the lower part of the page. Stef > Op 15 december 2017 om 19:08 schreef jeb via KRnet : > > > I'm not satisfied with the lead weights I cast

Re: KR> aileron balancing

Gone are the days of Joe Hillbilly handling and smelting lead in a closed shack with cigarette dangling while eating a catfish sandwich! (and washing it down with 'shine) http://www.kansasangler.com/makeit.html *Watch out for moisture on the lead!* Use ventilation. Wash hands thoroughly immedia

Re: KR> aileron balancing

possible. Mine were basically tear drop shaped with just enough lead on the front half to attach securely to the arm. I think I used two steel T nuts in the lead to secure to the arm. Brian Kraut 904-536-1780 br...@eamanuacturing.com Original Message Subject: Re: KR> aile

Re: KR> aileron balancing

almost 30 years ago, when I first got enamored with KR's, I used to talk with the now-late Bill Reents in Ohio, who flew his KR1 for 20 years. One of the stories he told me was when he repainted the plane and didnt rebalance the ailerons. He was pulling out of a shallow dive at 221mph, and got flut

Re: KR> aileron balancing

Google Marine fuel flow meters. Lots of choices and the prices look reasonable.. Ron On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 9:12 PM, Kayak via KRnet wrote: > almost 30 years ago, when I first got enamored with KR's, I used to > talk with the now-late Bill Reents in Ohio, who flew his KR1 for 20 > years. One

KR>Aileron Balancing and balancing other surfaces

Get your flame throwers ready. First, how many of you have ever seen a KR and thought, when you looked at it, "what ugly aileron balancing, that is". Anyone? I thought so. I have been to several gatherings and seen quite a few KRs and I can't recall ever thinking anything about the aileron balance