From: To: Subject: krnet Digest 6 Aug 2001 23:38:09 -0000 Issue 265 Date: Monday, August 06, 2001 4:38 PM krnet Digest 6 Aug 2001 23:38:09 -0000 Issue 265 Topics (messages 6231 through 6251): Re: Brakes and Deihl gear 6231 by: Mark Jones 6232 by: Daniel Heath Diesel engine 6233 by: Marko Moroviæ 6241 by: Daniel Heath 6245 by: Stéfan Balatchev 6246 by: Stéfan Balatchev Elevator Trim Servo 6234 by: Peg and Mike Meyer 6240 by: anthony soldano 6243 by: ?? ??n bobs (poh) 6235 by: Flymaca711689.cs.com Pitch and HP 6236 by: Carlton 6239 by: Daniel Heath 6242 by: larry flesner 6248 by: Donald Reid 15 hours to convert! 6237 by: Serge F. VIDAL 6238 by: Daniel Heath Parts for sale 6244 by: Dean Collette Re: Brakes and Deihl gear - Thanks 6247 by: Richard Parker Re: Archived newsletters 6249 by: Frank Ross 6250 by: Mark Langford Aircraft Log 6251 by: PhilKR2S.aol.com Administrivia: To subscribe to the digest, e-mail: To unsubscribe from the digest, e-mail: To post to the list, e-mail: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2001 17:57:31 -0500 To: Barry Barkman From: Mark Jones CC: "'Richard Parker '" , "'krnet@mailinglists.org '" Subject: Re: KR> Re: Brakes and Deihl gear Message-ID: <3B6C7DDA.1DF4CCB1@execpc.com> Mine are the 5/8" Pre Welded Axle Kit offered by Great Plains Aircraft. The price was $54.95 back in 1998 when I purchased them. Mark Jones Barry Barkman wrote: > > What size axle are people using with the Dieh. gear legs??? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Jones > To: Richard Parker > Cc: krnet@mailinglists.org > Sent: 8/4/01 12:27 PM > Subject: Re: KR> Re: Brakes and Deihl gear > > Rich, > Here is my version using Diehl main gear and Matco brakes. This is the > right > main gear. > > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/P8040001.jpg > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/P8040002.jpg > > Hope this helps, > Mark Jones > > Richard Parker wrote: > > > Do any of you guys who have deihl geaar have a close up picture of the > > brakes assembly near the lower bracket? > > What I'm trying to find out is where does the brake caliper go in > relation > > to the gear leg? front, back, below? > > > > Thanks > > Rich Parker > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" > > > > To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org > > For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org > > > > See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . > > AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! > > -- > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at mailto:flykr2s@execpc.com > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/homepage > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" > > To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org > For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org > > See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . > AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! -- Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at mailto:flykr2s@execpc.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/homepage ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 20:38:36 -0400 To: "Mark Jones" , "Barry Barkman" From: "Daniel Heath" Cc: "'Richard Parker '" , Subject: Re: KR> Re: Brakes and Deihl gear Message-ID: <000801c11d46$f7708ff0$4f2c5d0c@scana.com> It really depends on the wheels you have. We have Matco which use a 5/8 axle. We converted from the retract and used the same wheels. We got the axle from Dan. Daniel R. Heath WWW.EAA242.ORG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Jones" To: "Barry Barkman" Cc: "'Richard Parker '" ; Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 6:57 PM Subject: Re: KR> Re: Brakes and Deihl gear > Mine are the 5/8" Pre Welded Axle Kit offered by Great Plains Aircraft. The > price was $54.95 back in 1998 when I purchased them. > Mark Jones > > Barry Barkman wrote: > > > > > What size axle are people using with the Dieh. gear legs??? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Mark Jones > > To: Richard Parker > > Cc: krnet@mailinglists.org > > Sent: 8/4/01 12:27 PM > > Subject: Re: KR> Re: Brakes and Deihl gear > > > > Rich, > > Here is my version using Diehl main gear and Matco brakes. This is the > > right > > main gear. > > > > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/P8040001.jpg > > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/P8040002.jpg > > > > Hope this helps, > > Mark Jones > > > > Richard Parker wrote: > > > > > Do any of you guys who have deihl geaar have a close up picture of the > > > brakes assembly near the lower bracket? > > > What I'm trying to find out is where does the brake caliper go in > > relation > > > to the gear leg? front, back, below? > > > > > > Thanks > > > Rich Parker > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" > > > > > > To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org > > > For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org > > > > > > See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . > > > AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! > > > > -- > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > > Wales, WI USA > > E-mail me at mailto:flykr2s@execpc.com > > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/homepage > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" > > > > To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org > > For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org > > > > See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . > > AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! > > -- > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at mailto:flykr2s@execpc.com > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > http://sites.netscape.net/n886mj/homepage > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" > > To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org > For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org > > See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . > AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 13:46:01 +0200 To: From: =?iso-8859-2?Q?Marko_Morovi=E6?= Subject: Diesel engine Message-ID: <001c01c11da4$5b5936e0$1a641dc3@korisnik> ------=_NextPart_000_0017_01C11DB4.F701E5A0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-2" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello friends! I am KR2S homebuilder from Croatia. I have made contact with people who = made DIESELIS in France. In Europe there is a few automotive diesel = engine which could be very interested for us. I am thinking all the time = about that. Consumption of 6 liters of diesel per hour (very cheap). = Please, if you are interested in, visit their web page: http://www.multimania.com/dieselis/ I would love to discuss with you about that . Please your opinions. Your friend, Marko ------=_NextPart_000_0017_01C11DB4.F701E5A0-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:21:22 -0400 To: =?iso-8859-2?Q?Marko_Morovi=E6?= , From: "Daniel Heath" Subject: Re: KR> Diesel engine Message-ID: <002d01c11e16$1b6237e0$a22d5d0c@scana.com> I don't know about the engine, but what a beautiful plane. Also, I don't speak French, so I could only look at the pictures. Daniel R. Heath WWW.EAA242.ORG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marko Moroviæ" To: Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 7:46 AM Subject: KR> Diesel engine Hello friends! I am KR2S homebuilder from Croatia. I have made contact with people who made DIESELIS in France. In Europe there is a few automotive diesel engine which could be very interested for us. I am thinking all the time about that. Consumption of 6 liters of diesel per hour (very cheap). Please, if you are interested in, visit their web page: http://www.multimania.com/dieselis/ I would love to discuss with you about that . Please your opinions. Your friend, Marko ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:55:39 +0200 To: From: =?iso-8859-2?Q?St=E9fan_Balatchev?= Subject: Re: KR> Diesel engine Message-ID: <003601c11e4d$2f982620$150080d9@rn1kk> A company from Holland is developping a fast-build composite kit for this plane. The diesel engine is very popular among the homebuilders' community in France as the price of the Jet A1 is about three times less than that of the Avgas (in France). I know at least 10 projects including European ultralights with diesel automotive conversions. One of the very suitable for a KR engines will be the new Ford/Peugeot 1400cc HDi engine, 92 hp (at 4000 rpm, I think) for about 98 kg. Stéfan Balatchev, mailto:Stefan.Balatchev@wanadoo.fr ----- Original Message ----- From: Daniel Heath To: Marko Moroviæ ; Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 3:21 AM Subject: Re: KR> Diesel engine > I don't know about the engine, but what a beautiful plane. Also, I don't > speak French, so I could only look at the pictures. > > > Daniel R. Heath > > WWW.EAA242.ORG > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marko Moroviæ" > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 7:46 AM > Subject: KR> Diesel engine > > > > Hello friends! > > I am KR2S homebuilder from Croatia. I have made contact with people who made > DIESELIS in France. In Europe there is a few automotive diesel engine which > could be very interested for us. I am thinking all the time about that. > Consumption of 6 liters of diesel per hour (very cheap). Please, if you are > interested in, visit their web page: > > http://www.multimania.com/dieselis/ > > I would love to discuss with you about that . Please your opinions. > > Your friend, > Marko > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" > > To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org > For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org > > See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . > AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:59:10 +0200 To: From: =?iso-8859-2?Q?St=E9fan_Balatchev?= Subject: Re: KR> Diesel engine Message-ID: <00a301c11e4d$ad0b5280$150080d9@rn1kk> I forgot the URL for the Ford/Peugeot engine : http://www.psa.fr/en_index_diesel.html Stéfan Balatchev, mailto:Stefan.Balatchev@wanadoo.fr ----- Original Message ----- From: Daniel Heath To: Marko Moroviæ ; Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 3:21 AM Subject: Re: KR> Diesel engine > I don't know about the engine, but what a beautiful plane. Also, I don't > speak French, so I could only look at the pictures. > > > Daniel R. Heath > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 11:13:39 -0500 To: krnet@mailinglists.org From: Peg and Mike Meyer Subject: Elevator Trim Servo Message-id: <000f01c11dc9$96d72a40$477bfea9@o0c8u6> ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C11D9F.AD8BA420 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I'm just about ready to install some sort of electric trim servo for my = elevator - I've noticed some people using RC servos for their trim = servos (i.e., Troy Pettaway's KR as shown on Mark Langford's site) - Can = anyone out there give me some insights on the type of RC servos that are = being used with manufacturer's name and model number? Thanks Mike Meyer ------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C11D9F.AD8BA420-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:14:57 -0400 To: "Peg and Mike Meyer" , From: "anthony soldano" Subject: Re: KR> Elevator Trim Servo Message-ID: <001d01c11e15$360aaba0$f5eb1440@compaq> Mike i used a hs-615mgj super torq.it cost me 39.99at a local hobbie shot.the unit has metal gears and dual ball bearings.it also has 110 inch lbs of torque. -----Original Message----- From: Peg and Mike Meyer To: krnet@mailinglists.org Date: Sunday, August 05, 2001 12:02 PM Subject: KR> Elevator Trim Servo I'm just about ready to install some sort of electric trim servo for my elevator - I've noticed some people using RC servos for their trim servos (i.e., Troy Pettaway's KR as shown on Mark Langford's site) - Can anyone out there give me some insights on the type of RC servos that are being used with manufacturer's name and model number? Thanks Mike Meyer ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:58:02 -0500 To: "anthony soldano" , "Peg and Mike Meyer" , "krnet" From: "?? ??n" Subject: Re: KR> Elevator Trim Servo Message-ID: ------=_NextPart_001_0000_01C11E02.14DBC6C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable For elevator trim, you are requierd to be able to know the position on th= e trim tab from the cockpit. I went with the Mac Servo with indicator. If= it is for flaps that can be seen from the cockpit then a fisual marking = will do. Jean =20 N4DD Broken Arrow OK ----- Original Message ----- From: anthony soldano Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 8:15 PM To: Peg and Mike Meyer; krnet@mailinglists.org Subject: Re: KR> Elevator Trim Servo Mike i used a hs-615mgj super torq.it cost me 39.99at a local hobbie shot.th= e unit has metal gears and dual ball bearings.it also has 110 inch lbs of torque. -----Original Message----- From: Peg and Mike Meyer To: krnet@mailinglists.org Date: Sunday, August 05, 2001 12:02 PM Subject: KR> Elevator Trim Servo I'm just about ready to install some sort of electric trim servo for my elevator - I've noticed some people using RC servos for their trim servos (i.e., Troy Pettaway's KR as shown on Mark Langford's site) - Can anyone = out there give me some insights on the type of RC servos that are being used with manufacturer's name and model number? Thanks Mike Meyer --------------------------------------------------------------------- To post to the list, email: krnet@mailinglists.org , or "reply all" To UNsubscribe, e-mail: krnet-unsubscribe@mailinglists.org For additional commands, e-mail: krnet-help@mailinglists.org See the KRNet archives at http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ . AOL and Compuserve do NOT pass KRNet email, so use some other system! ------=_NextPart_001_0000_01C11E02.14DBC6C0-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 14:27:44 EDT To: krnet@mailinglists.org From: Flymaca711689@cs.com Subject: bobs (poh) Message-ID: <91.e67e3f2.289eea20@cs.com> Computers give me a fit I found the program and save IT !!!!! with the help of 8year old! IM sure Im not alone! Mac BB ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 21:12:08 -0000 To: From: "Carlton" Subject: Pitch and HP Message-ID: <003c01c11d2a$22f81480$024eef9b@telkomsa.net> ------=_NextPart_000_0039_01C11D2A.1EF09600 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi All, Does anyone have a formula to calculate the engine power required to = turn a (58"/61"p) prop 2700rpm. I have a standard VW 2L with a 1.47 reduction drive and this is the = recommended prop size. Unfortunately my engine can only turn this prop = at 1600rpm. I'm told my engine is not developing more than 40HP. Is this = correct? Can anyone recommend the correct prop size for this type of engine = configuration. I have a standard KR2. Thks in advance=20 Carlton B ------=_NextPart_000_0039_01C11D2A.1EF09600-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:16:33 -0400 To: "Carlton" , From: "Daniel Heath" Subject: Re: KR> Pitch and HP Message-ID: <001801c11e15$6f506210$a22d5d0c@scana.com> I'll bet that if you ask Ed Sterba, he can give you a good estimate. Daniel R. Heath WWW.EAA242.ORG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carlton" To: Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 5:12 PM Subject: KR> Pitch and HP Hi All, Does anyone have a formula to calculate the engine power required to turn a (58"/61"p) prop 2700rpm. I have a standard VW 2L with a 1.47 reduction drive and this is the recommended prop size. Unfortunately my engine can only turn this prop at 1600rpm. I'm told my engine is not developing more than 40HP. Is this correct? Can anyone recommend the correct prop size for this type of engine configuration. I have a standard KR2. Thks in advance Carlton B ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 22:13:34 -0500 To: From: larry flesner Subject: Re: KR> Pitch and HP Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20010805221334.00888a00@pop3.norton.antivirus> >Does anyone have a formula to calculate the engine power required to turn a (58"/61"p) prop 2700rpm. >Carlton B ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ I'm running an 0-200 and Ed Sterba recomended a 60 D., 68 inch pitch. That will probably be pretty close as Marty Roberts runs something very close to that. I'd take a W.A.G. and say you would need to develop somewhere close to 90 h.p. to turn your prop at that R.P.M. That guess is based on absolutely nothing scientific so take it for what it's worth! I think the 0-200 is rated at 100 H.P. at 2750 R.P.M. Larry Flesner ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 09:10:24 -0400 To: From: Donald Reid Subject: Re: KR> Pitch and HP Message-Id: <5.0.2.1.0.20010806084917.00a0ac20@pop.erols.com> --=====================_2842499==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed At 09:12 PM 8/4/2001 +0000, Carlton wrote: >Hi All, >Does anyone have a formula to calculate the engine power required to turn >a (58"/61"p) prop 2700rpm. >I have a standard VW 2L with a 1.47 reduction drive and this is the >recommended prop size. Unfortunately my engine can only turn this prop at >1600rpm. I'm told my engine is not developing more than 40HP. Is this correct? Here are a few equations that might help: The most efficient propeller diameter (in feet) can be found by Dia = 360 x {Horsepower / (N ^ 2 x Vmax)} ^ 0.25 N ^ 2 is the rotational speed in RPM, squared. Vmax is the estimated maximum speed in feet per second. If you are designing the prop for climb conditions, this value would be correspondingly decreased. The ratio of horsepower to (RPM squared times Vmax) is then raised to the one quarter power. The value 360 is a conversion factor that corrects the units. Rearranging the equation and solving: Assuming you are designing for 265 ft/sec (180 mph), your 4.83 foot (58 inch) diameter prop will be running on a 62.6 HP engine. That is the right ball park. The static thrust (at sea level) will be : T = 7.38 x (HP x Dia) ^ 2/3 lbf That is horsepower times the diameter in feet, raised to the 0.667 power, times a conversion factor. Don Reid mailto:donreid@erols.com Bumpass, Va Visit my web sites at: KR2XL construction: http://users.erols.com/donreid/kr_page.htm Aviation Surplus: http://users.erols.com/donreid/Airparts.htm EAA Chapter 231: http://eaa231.org Ultralights: http://usua250.org VA EAA State Fly-in: http://vaeaa.org --=====================_2842499==_.ALT-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 23:22:16 +0200 To: From: "Serge F. VIDAL" Subject: 15 hours to convert! Message-ID: ------=_NextPart_000_0009_01C11E05.7757D840 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Well, so much for my pride! It took me no less than 15 hours of dual instruction in my KR2 to get signed off! Yet, with 170 hours of flight experience gained on 8 different types of tri-gears, plus 5 hours taildragger experience on a Bellanca Superdecathlon just to ease the process, I thought the whole thing would be a piece of cake! So, what does that tell you? Well, make no mistake, the KR2 is a very difficult aircraft to fly. It takes hours to get accustomed to that pitch sensitivity. Accurate speed control is very important, especially if the KR has got no flaps. So, to get the landing right is a mission. On ground, on top of that, the directional control is very, very touchy. The transition from tail up to tail down is tricky, and at high speed, the ground loop is never far. Like my instructor says, don't think that because the KR is small, it is going to be easy. Quite the contrary. Everything is magnified, like with a radio-controlled model. Also, the first solo is a surprise: the change in CG makes a hell of a difference. Absolutely everything feels different. I finally got my landings right by practicing high-speed runs for several hours (full throttle, lift the tail, stabilize, throttle back, tail down, brake, make a U-turn and start all over again). My advice is: don't try to fly a KR straightforward. Alternate dual sessions and high-speed runs, and if you can't get duals, well, at least, practice these runs for as many hours as required until you get very familiar with the plane. Now, it was worth all the effort! The KR is a real pilot's plane, that needs to be flown gently and accurately, and therefore, keeps you busy and happy. And what a performance! Serge VIDAL KR2 ZS-WEC Johannesburg, South Africa ------=_NextPart_000_0009_01C11E05.7757D840-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:15:35 -0400 To: , From: "Daniel Heath" Subject: Re: KR> 15 hours to convert! Message-ID: <000d01c11e15$4cd30990$a22d5d0c@scana.com> Serge, I was a low time Cessna 150 pilot with some time with a friend in a champ. After I finally got my KR set up correctly with a good conventional fixed gear, I really had no problems with the plane. I just had to learn how to fly it. I would strongly agree with you that dual time is the best you can get. If it is at all possible, everyone should get some dual in their KR. I don't think any of them handle the same. I thought mine was terrific on the ground. It went exactly where I pointed it when I pointed it. I had to land mine fast and keep the tail up after the mains touched down. Mine came down fast where others have a long approach. Where I disagree with you, is with the high speed runs. The most difficult thing with the KR, and I think with any aircraft, is in the transitions. I think that if you are confident you can handle the transitions as quickly as necessary for doing high speed runs, you can fly the plane and if you can't, get all the preparation you can and make whatever commitment you need to get the job done. PS: I would have given just about anything to get 15 hours in dual before I had to become a test pilot on a plane the likes of which, I had never flown. Another PS: Some KRs are not as sensitive as others. One fellow from South Africa said that it wasn't sensitive, just responsive and I agree. Daniel R. Heath WWW.EAA242.ORG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Serge F. VIDAL" To: Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 5:22 PM Subject: KR> 15 hours to convert! > Well, so much for my pride! It took me no less than 15 hours of dual > instruction in my KR2 to get signed off! Yet, with 170 hours of flight > experience gained on 8 different types of tri-gears, plus 5 hours > taildragger experience on a Bellanca Superdecathlon just to ease the > process, I thought the whole thing would be a piece of cake! > > So, what does that tell you? > > Well, make no mistake, the KR2 is a very difficult aircraft to fly. It takes > hours to get accustomed to that pitch sensitivity. Accurate speed control is > very important, especially if the KR has got no flaps. So, to get the > landing right is a mission. On ground, on top of that, the directional > control is very, very touchy. The transition from tail up to tail down is > tricky, and at high speed, the ground loop is never far. > > Like my instructor says, don't think that because the KR is small, it is > going to be easy. Quite the contrary. Everything is magnified, like with a > radio-controlled model. > > Also, the first solo is a surprise: the change in CG makes a hell of a > difference. Absolutely everything feels different. > > I finally got my landings right by practicing high-speed runs for several > hours (full throttle, lift the tail, stabilize, throttle back, tail down, > brake, make a U-turn and start all over again). > > My advice is: don't try to fly a KR straightforward. Alternate dual sessions > and high-speed runs, and if you can't get duals, well, at least, practice > these runs for as many hours as required until you get very familiar with > the plane. > > Now, it was worth all the effort! The KR is a real pilot's plane, that needs > to be flown gently and accurately, and therefore, keeps you busy and happy. > And what a performance! > > Serge VIDAL > KR2 ZS-WEC > Johannesburg, South Africa > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 00:22:04 -0500 To: From: "Dean Collette" Subject: Parts for sale Message-ID: <015501c11e37$ba8557a0$52f9a018@DSKTOP> ------=_NextPart_000_0152_01C11E0D.D193D860 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I know it's not Friday (this web site was started on Friday, if that's = any help) but if I wait for a Friday when I have enough time to post = this, it will never get done. So . . . check out: http://home.wi.rr.com/differentkr Dean Collette Milwaukee Wisconsin dcollette@wi.rr.com ------=_NextPart_000_0152_01C11E0D.D193D860-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 12:21:40 To: krnet@mailinglists.org From: "Richard Parker" Subject: re: Brakes and Deihl gear - Thanks Message-ID: Thanks for all the responses on the brakes Its appreciated. Richard Parker _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:15:01 -0700 (PDT) To: KRnet From: Frank Ross Subject: Re: KR> Archived newsletters Message-ID: <20010806161501.5645.qmail@web4703.mail.yahoo.com> --- John and Janet Martindale wrote: > Hi Folks > > Can anyone please assist me with getting into the > Ernst Koppe newsletter archives held at > http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/commodity/844/ > I can't seem to connect up and keep getting an Error > 404 message. > > Thanks John. John, Mark Lougheed set that site up and I have been unable to get anything but a 404 error on it too for some time now. I think Mark got off the KRnet awhile back. He had CDs with all the information on them at last year's KR gathering, but I did not get one. You may be able to contact him through Mark Langford or someone on the KR net may have one of the CDs they'd like to send you. Sorry I couldn't be much more help. Did not see anyone else answer your question, so thought I'd jump in. Any help out there in KR land folks? ===== Frank Ross, San Antonio, TX, __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:00:25 -0500 To: "KRnet" From: "Mark Langford" Subject: Re: KR> Archived newsletters Message-ID: <009d01c11e99$49f1d6a0$0100a8c0@cmc3075662a> > > Can anyone please assist me with getting into the > > Ernst Koppe newsletter archives... I have the CD, and just copied them to my web site, at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/kr01-87.pdf . It's the whole thing in one file, 65 Mb, so be prepared for a long download if you're on a slow modem. I'll leave it there for a week or so... Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama mailto:langford@hiwaay.net see KR2S N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:37:17 EDT To: krnet@mailinglists.org From: PhilKR2S@aol.com Subject: Aircraft Log Message-ID: --part1_fe.a2c4070.28a0842d_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm finishing up on my KR2S after the looong 5+ years, most of it spent sanding. I'm getting all of the paperwork together for the airworthiness inspection. I have a question about how much information is needed in the Aircraft Log when the DAR shows up. I have the engine log from the C150 that the O200 came out of but what details are needed in the aircraft one? I have the blank log purchased from As&S with a lot of categories. Here is a link to the only picture that I have taken time to put on the web. http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/philkr2s/myhomepage/profile.html?mtbrand=AOL_US I keep track of krnet by using EScribe since AOL blocks most of the messages. I have a lot of business traffic to my other ids so I can't change now. Phil Payne --part1_fe.a2c4070.28a0842d_boundary-- ------------------------------ End of krnet Digest ***********************************