KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers

Several years prior to my first flight in my KR-1, I accumulated about 75 hours in a T?Craft. I did almost exactly as Mark, except that I logged a little over 9 hours of taxi time on my KR-1 on a 6500 X 150 foot runway. The first time I flew it, I used the same routine as when fast taxiing,

KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers

I think I had about 15 hours of tailwind time (mostly in a Champ) when I flew my plane for the first time. I'd have made a pretty good landing if I hadn't cut the throttle all the way back and "dropped it in" from about 5' up. I did about 60 runs up and down a 5000' runway to get the feel of

KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers

First read this from Jim Faughn: http://www.jfaughn.com/other/kr/uniquepartsofmykr/kr_landing.html I found time in an RV to be very helpful. I have built and flown 2 KR2. Ground handling in a KR2 TD ( we should start adding an A or something for the tri-gear version ) is as easy as anything I

KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers

I don't actually own a flying KR 2 yet either but have soloed both Martin Roberts KR and Steve Alderman's KR and I had no KR instruction at the time I flew Marty's airplane. I did however own a Grumman TR 2 and had a few thousand hours of tailwheel time in a variety of airplanes. Steve

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, Ed Janssen <ejans...@chipsnet.com> wrote: > From: Ed Janssen <ejans...@chipsnet.com> > Subject: Re: KR> Advice Needed from Experienced KR Flyers > To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> > Date: Friday, February 11, 2011, 10:42 PM > Back in the "old days

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On 02/11/2011 05:42 PM, Ed Janssen wrote: > Back in the "old days" the early KR flyers use to suggest getting some time > in a Grumman Yankee as being helpful in transitioning to a small homebuilt. I have one for sale if anyone is interested: http://deej.net/forsale/ :-) -Dj -- Dj

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Back in the "old days" the early KR flyers use to suggest getting some time in a Grumman Yankee as being helpful in transitioning to a small homebuilt. Ed -Original Message- From: Tiffany,Toby J Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 10:32 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR>

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Hello Group - I have been a long time list member, but this is my first post, and I need some help from the group. I am very close to purchasing a flying KR2, and need some last minute help from the group to ensure I can actually and SAFELY fly this thing. I am by no means a low time pilot,

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Travis wrote: >I want to use 5 oz carbon fiber mesh for the entire skin of >my kr2 project including the boat I'm not using plywood for that like the >plans call for I will put a layer on both sides will that be enough or do I >need to put 2 layers on both sides? and will 1 layer on the inside and

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At 08:58 PM 4/21/2010, you wrote: >I want to use 5 oz carbon fiber mesh for the entire skin of my kr2 >project including the boat I'm not using plywood for that like the >plans call for I will put a layer on both sides will that be enough >or do I need to put 2 layers on both sides?

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I want to use 5 oz carbon fiber mesh for the entire skin of my kr2 project including the boat I'm not using plywood for that like the plans call for I will put a layer on both sides will that be enough or do I need to put 2 layers on both sides? and will 1 layer on the inside and 1 layer on the

KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios

Netters, We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and Azusa 5" wheels, changed to 11 X 4.00 X 5 tires for the main gear, kept the 3.40 x 3.00 x 5 for the nosewheel. Questions now: 1. In our case the oil cooler for our 1835 VW engine will need to be moved

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flow - phil - Original Message - From: "Rich Meyer" <cpt...@npcc.net> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 6:22 AM Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios > Netters, > We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26

KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios

See answers below: See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building is OVER. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ---Original Message--- 1. I think I've seen

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er" <cpt...@npcc.net> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:22 PM Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios > Netters, > We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and > Azusa 5" wheels, ch

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=earthlink@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Rich Meyer Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 1:23 AM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Advice on carb, transponder, ELT and radios Netters, We have the Diehl fixed gear on N26LT, kept the go-kart brakes and Azusa 5" wheels, changed to 11 X 4.00 X 5 tires for

KR> Advice sought on buying a KR-2

Hi, I'm new to this list and to KRs (but have just sold an RV-6 project I'd been working on for 10 years). I'd appreciate some advice/opinions/thoughts on a KR-2 I'm considering buying. Here's the ad: "Rand KR2 homebuilt 65 hrs Total Time Airframe and Engine 100 Kts Cruise on 2.5 GPH Ian Henry

KR> Advice sought on buying a KR-2

Frank, No way to really tell how good or bad a plane is from a picture. It may be a little heavy, but not out of the ballpark. It has a lot of good stuff with it. I would consider rebuilding the engine into a 1915, (no crank or rod changes necessary), or just replacing it. It is underpowered,

KR> Advice sought on buying a KR-2

Thanks to those who responded... this sure is a friendly helpful list! I'll reply to all the responses in this one post. Whilst I'm used to taking anything I find on the Net with a grain of salt, I was mainly concerned over the weight after I read "A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE KR2" By Neil Bingham

KR> Advice sought on buying a KR-2

With two aboard, my standard KR-2 with a 2180cc engine flew fine at 1100lbs. The main thing to watch is your CG location. Middle of the range or forward is the safest bet. Regards, Steve Glover kr...@cox.net KR-2 N902G AJO, Ca.

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1,100. -Original Message- From: Dean Cooper <dean_coo...@msn.com> Sent: Oct 24, 2003 6:49 AM To: KR builders and pilots <kr...@mylist.net> Subject: Re: KR>advice Great. So, what you're telling me is this plane has a 224 lb capacity for the pilot and passenger If

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Well now I'm convinced, maybe I'll set my gross weight at 2400 lbs and only fly 1g maneuvers (take off will be tricky, i admit). After all, the plane fly's just great at 2400 lbs, just as long as I keep that CG centered >:) Larry A Capps Naperville, IL "Atkins Diet, why bother. Just increase

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Please take my off the e-mail list. Is been a pleasure to read about all. But, life chance Best regards Kjeld Vinkler Pallesen Larry A Capps wrote: > Well now I'm convinced, maybe I'll set my gross weight at 2400 lbs and only > fly 1g maneuvers (take off will be tricky, i admit). > > After

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>Well now I'm convinced, maybe I'll set my gross weight at 2400 lbs and only >fly 1g maneuvers (take off will be tricky, i admit). >After all, the plane fly's just great at 2400 lbs, just as long as I keep >that CG centered >:) >Larry A Capps

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Netters, Thanks for all the colorful emails. :) Clearly, the consensus is I need to get my weight down below at least 200 lbs to ensure this is a 2 place A/C. I will make that my goal. I appreciate everyone's responses. Some in particular were very informative. Thanks. Dean Cooper

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October 25, 2003 1:07 PM Subject: Re: KR>advice Netters, Thanks for all the colorful emails. :) Clearly, the consensus is I need to get my weight down below at least 200 lbs to ensure this is a 2 place A/C. I will make that my goal. I appreciate everyone's responses. Some in particular we

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Mark, If you hit 190, I'll fly up to Wales and give you a currency ride. Jim Faughn -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 1:27 PM To: KR builders and pilots Subject: Re: KR>adv

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But remember, if it does ever hit the curb, I only live a mile away from you and I have a truck and an empty garage now! Netters, Thanks for all the colorful emails. [:)] Clearly, the consensus is I need to get my weight down below at least 200 lbs to ensure this is a 2 place A/C. I

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://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Jim Faughn" <jfau...@socket.net> To: "KR builders and pilots" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 6:25 PM Subject: RE: KR>advice > Mark, > > If you hit 190, I'll fly up to

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- From: krnet-bounces+jfaughn=socket@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+jfaughn=socket@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 8:13 PM To: KR builders and pilots Subject: Re: KR>advice Jim, I am going to hold you to that offer as I will need to take a few r

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They all want a Sport car response, stable like a Cherokee/150 ;o) Ron Freiberger mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com Larry said; I've noticed a trend, all to common related to the KR series; the anticipation of carrying large loads, great distances in perfect harmony with nature. If gross weight

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Netters, I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh about 238 lbs. I will get down to about 210-220 lbs before my plane is finished and probably sooner if I ever want a chance to fly in one sooner. I am building a stock KR2 and have ordered tri-gear. - What structural modifications

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Loose a limb. Empty weight (*)520 lbs. 24 gal fuel wt 144 lbs. Pilot weight220 lbs. Baggage 12 lbs. 896 lbs.

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--- Dean Cooper wrote: > Netters, > > I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh > about 238 lbs. I will get down to about 210-220 lbs > before my plane is finished and probably sooner if I > ever want a chance to fly in one sooner. I am > building a stock KR2 and

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Great. So, what you're telling me is this plane has a 224 lb capacity for the pilot and passenger If that's the case, exactly how is anyone flying this as a 2 place A/C (other than bringing their dog along for the ride)? I guess if I want a two place A/C, I need to set this one out on

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---Original Message--- From: KR builders and pilots List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Friday, October 24, 2003 6:48:28 AM To: KR builders and pilots Subject: Re: KR>advice Great. So, what you're telling me is this plane has a 224 lb capacity for the pilot and passenger If tha

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Good luck and do what you want to do, but I also am very concerned with wieght and the CG. Therefore, I have decided to make mine a single seater. Should help all of the potential problems of being overgross. I'm right at 200 lbs. so hopefully, I'll have a speedster when its all said and

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travel someplace. Keep up the diet idea because the plane will fly much better. Jim Faughn N891JF -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dean Cooper Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:02 PM To: KR Net Subject: KR>advice Nett

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IF YOU CARRY 24GAL'S. OF GAS you could be flying for up to 6 hrs.,do you want to be in there for that long? 12 gal,s may be more reasonable - Original Message - From: Dean Cooper To: KR builders and pilots Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 4:49 AM Subject: Re: KR>adv

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>Good luck and do what you want to do, but I also am very concerned with wieght and the CG. >Ray ++ And well you should be. As I stated in my first post, the CG has to be correct at whatever the airplane weight turns out to be. I would say

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For you, this is a nice SINGLE place aqircraft, Virg On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 22:01:51 -0400 "Dean Cooper" writes: > Netters, > > I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh about 238 lbs. I > will get down to about 210-220 lbs before my plane is finished and >