From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net To: John Bouyea Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 346, Issue 190 Date: 11/3/2004 4:31:44 PM Send KRnet mailing list submissions to krnet@mylist.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mylist.net/listinfo/krnet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to krnet-request@mylist.net You can reach the person managing the list at krnet-owner@mylist.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of KRnet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. R?f. : Re: KR> Wing tanks transfer system/ overflow (Serge VIDAL) 2. RE: VE Resin (Jim Faughn) 3. mylar seals (les d kinkade) 4. RE: mylar seals (Mark Jones) 5. Lights (RENOSADLER@aol.com) 6. RE: Lights (Mark Jones) 7. annual inspection logbook entry (Oscar Zuniga) 8. Re: Lights (J?rgen Thiesen) 9. Re: annual inspection logbook entry (Kenneth B. Jones) 10. Re: annual inspection logbook entry (Kenneth B. Jones) 11. Re: kr wing sets (JAMES FERRIS) 12. annual inspection logbook entry (Oscar Zuniga) 13. ELT antenna (Clayton Brod) 14. RE: annual inspection logbook entry (Brian Kraut) 15. RE: ELT antenna (Mark Jones) 16. Lights (Colin & Bev Rainey) 17. Re: was the heartbreak of Spraylat , now(This is not a hoax) (Dene Collett (SA)) 18. ELT Antenna (JIM VANCE) 19. Turtle deck modification (JC Marais (KR2)) 20. Test delete (JC Marais (KR2)) 21. Re: ELT Antenna (paulwasp@webtv.net) 22. Re: Lights /Has anyone used this one (Phillip Matheson) 23. KR2S Tailwheel (Dick Goff) 24. Re: ELT antenna - Mounting (Dan Heath) 25. RE: ELT antenna (Ron Freiberger) 26. RE: KR2S Tailwheel (Ron Freiberger) 27. Re: KR2S Tailwheel (Dan Heath) 28. RE: ELT antenna (Dan Heath) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:46:00 +0100 From: "Serge VIDAL" Subject: R?f. : Re: KR> Wing tanks transfer system/ overflow To: KRnet Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" No, the header tank must be vented. The way it is done on mine is that the header fuel tank overflow line goes back to the wing tanks. There is no overboard overflow. Actually, everything is done at fuel cap level. The vent is a tiny hole at the center of the cap. Then, the cap is scewed to a short tube, and the overflow pick-up is connected to that tube. I'm very happy with that set-up, which is simple, reliable, and saves a lot of plumbing. Serge Vidal Paris, France "Phillip Matheson" Envoyé par : krnet-bounces@mylist.net 2004-11-03 02:38 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2004-11-03 02:34 Pour : "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> Wing tanks transfer system/overflow Why not just do like they did on the aircoops,back in the 40"s and run your wing tanks thru your machanical fuel pump and into your header tank,with a -------------- Question Would you need to have a sealed, non vented header tank? Because when the header tank was full, would it leak out the breather, as well as back to the overflow to wing tank????? Phillip Matheson matheson@dodo.com.au Australia VH PKR See our engines and kits at. http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ See my KR Construction web page at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/FlyingKRPhil/VHPKR.html _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 05:55:28 -0600 From: "Jim Faughn" Subject: RE: KR> VE Resin To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <001101c4c19c$03a1a280$89d55540@jfaughn> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Good question Dan. I wasn't clear and forgot about the finishing stage. I used VE for the main structures and wetting out fiberglass cloth. When I filled, I did go to West Epoxy and their fillers (I believe it was 410 ultralite). I would double glove when filling. I cleaned the VE with Acetone before putting down the West and filler. I found West to be easy to sand. Jim -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 7:14 PM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: RE: KR> VE Resin Jim, How do you sand the stuff and how do you control the cure rate when you have the stuff for a long time? I like the bonding characteristics. If people are going to use it, they need to know how to finish it. I have never been able to figure that out. The ailerons that Dan made for us, just gum up when sanding, even when using 36 grit paper. It is like bondo, until you get that outer gummy skin off of it, it is impossible to sand. There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 07:44:57 -0500 From: les d kinkade Subject: KR> mylar seals To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20041103.081129.2104.0.les-jayne-k@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mark, I also would go in with you for the seal material. Les Kinkade KR 2S 98% Marysville, IN les-jayne-k@juno.com ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 07:24:54 -0600 From: Mark Jones Subject: RE: KR> mylar seals To: 'KRnet' Message-ID: <370D915E4564D611B0530050DABB9FC201902C93@SIC-EXCHANGE> Content-Type: text/plain Les, I may have answered this but anyway, here is a link where you can buy Mylar direct and very cheap. The group buy is off. Everyone is buying this direct now. The Mylar is held on with 3M double sided tape. http://www.surplussales.com/RF/RFTeflon-Mylar_sht.html Mark Jones -----Original Message----- From: les d kinkade [mailto:les-jayne-k@juno.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 6:45 AM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KR> mylar seals Mark, I also would go in with you for the seal material. Les Kinkade KR 2S 98% Marysville, IN les-jayne-k@juno.com _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 10:39:36 EST From: RENOSADLER@aol.com Subject: KR> Lights To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <155.42aebc25.2eba55b8@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Anyone know of good outfit to get lights from nav, strobe,landing ect ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:53:06 -0600 From: Mark Jones Subject: RE: KR> Lights To: 'KRnet' Message-ID: <370D915E4564D611B0530050DABB9FC201902C95@SIC-EXCHANGE> Content-Type: text/plain Here is one I was going to buy from but then decided to make my own nav/strobe assembly. Here is the link: https://ssl.perfora.net/gs-air.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=15412cc9ee6de79/shopd ata/index.shopscript Mark Jones -----Original Message----- From: RENOSADLER@aol.com [mailto:RENOSADLER@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 9:40 AM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: Spam: KR> Lights Anyone know of good outfit to get lights from nav, strobe,landing ect _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 10:29:11 -0600 From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: KR> annual inspection logbook entry To: krnet@mylist.net Cc: corvaircraft@mylist.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Does anybody happen to have "typical wording" for logbook entry to be used for return to service after annual inspection of an aircraft? This is for experimental, not certified, but is probably the same wording. Thanks. Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:49:02 +0000 From: J?rgen Thiesen Subject: Re: KR> Lights To: KRnet Message-ID: <200411031649.02205.j.thiesen@thiesen.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Here is one I produce in Germany: www.fluzeuglichter.de Sorry, I have the websides only in German, but the english version will comming soon.... Juergen Thiesen Am Mittwoch, 3. November 2004 15:39 schrieb RENOSADLER@aol.com: > Anyone know of good outfit to get lights from nav, strobe,landing > ect _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 11:52:43 -0500 From: "Kenneth B. Jones" Subject: Re: KR> annual inspection logbook entry To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <01af01c4c1c5$8a3ce060$8d7ba8c0@oemcomputer> I believe this is in my A/W Cert. letter. I'll check today and send it to you this evening if someone hasn't already. Ken Jones, kenbjones@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oscar Zuniga" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:29 AM Subject: KR> annual inspection logbook entry > Does anybody happen to have "typical wording" for logbook entry to be > used for return to service after annual inspection of an aircraft? > This is for experimental, not certified, but is probably the same > wording. ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 12:06:52 -0500 From: "Kenneth B. Jones" Subject: Re: KR> annual inspection logbook entry To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <01b901c4c1c7$863ec5d0$8d7ba8c0@oemcomputer> Disregard my earlier message. See paragraph 10.d. of FAA AC 65-23a at the link below. It's the last paragraph of the AC. http://www.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/av-info/dst/amateur/ac65-23a.pdf Ken Jones, kenbjones@cinci.rr.com Sharonville, OH N5834, aka The Porkopolis Flying Pig ----- Original Message ----- Subject: KR> annual inspection logbook entry > Does anybody happen to have "typical wording" for logbook entry to be > used for return to service after annual inspection of an aircraft? > This is for experimental, not certified, but is probably the same > wording. > > Thanks. > > Oscar Zuniga > San Antonio, TX ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 13:06:56 -0500 From: JAMES FERRIS Subject: Re: KR> kr wing sets To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20041103.130656.1548.0.mijnil@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Thanks; I think I want to try and build them this way. Many builders have increased the area and span of the stablizer to make the Kr more stable, but has anyone put a KR2S wing on a regular KR2 that you know of? Thanks again JIm On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:34:48 -0400 "Orma" writes: > just build them on a table > > Hello Net"?> It's been nearly 10 years now, but back then I had to build a > replacement > wing for one that suffered from some storage damage. The washout > and > dihedral was no problem and it was a lot simpler to work on the > table. Once > the WAF's are attached to the spar put in the correct position and > drilled, > and bolted, I glued the end ribs into place and put in gusset blocks > to make > the assembly stable and then unbolted the hole thing and put it on > the table > to make the wing. Since the assembly did not fit flat on the table, > I had > to use sand bags to prop up the outboard end. I only built one wing > like > this. If I had two to build, I would bolt on both sets of spars and > make > sure that the twist and dihedral are the same for both. > Orma > Southfield, MI > N110LR celebrating 20 years > Flying, flying and more flying > http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/ > > > > _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 11:18:00 -0600 From: "Oscar Zuniga" Subject: KR> annual inspection logbook entry To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed >See paragraph 10.d. of FAA AC 65-23a at the link below. >It's the last paragraph of the AC. > >http://www.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/av-info/dst/amateur/ac65-23a. >pdf Kenneth (and others)- this is exactly what I needed! Thanks! Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 13:18:09 -0500 From: "Clayton Brod" Subject: KR> ELT antenna To: Message-ID: <000601c4c1d1$79dbf380$834e4d0c@yourfsyly0jtwn> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" My ELT is a AK-450, I would like to mount the antenna some where out of sight, however the instruction call for a 36 inch ground plane. This is difficult to do in a KR-2. What are some solutions to make a acceptable installation? Is a 36 inch ground plane standard? Thanks: Clay Brod ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 13:44:25 -0500 From: "Brian Kraut" Subject: RE: KR> annual inspection logbook entry To: "KRnet" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on (date) in accordance with the scope and detail of Appendix D of FAR Part 43 and found to be in a condition for safe operation. (signature and repairman number) Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:29 AM To: krnet@mylist.net Cc: corvaircraft@mylist.net Subject: KR> annual inspection logbook entry Does anybody happen to have "typical wording" for logbook entry to be used for return to service after annual inspection of an aircraft? This is for experimental, not certified, but is probably the same wording. Thanks. Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com website at http://www.flysquirrel.net _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 15 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 12:56:08 -0600 From: Mark Jones Subject: RE: KR> ELT antenna To: 'KRnet' Message-ID: <370D915E4564D611B0530050DABB9FC201902C98@SIC-EXCHANGE> Content-Type: text/plain Clay, I have the same but a 2s and I made mine with 3/4" x 1/16" aluminum flat bar placed on top of the longeron cross braces under the turtle deck. Make an X with the antenna mounted in the center and you have a good ground plane. Search the archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/search or http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ and you will find lots of suggestions. Mark Jones -----Original Message----- From: Clayton Brod [mailto:brodc@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 12:18 PM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KR> ELT antenna My ELT is a AK-450, I would like to mount the antenna some where out of sight, however the instruction call for a 36 inch ground plane. This is difficult to do in a KR-2. What are some solutions to make a acceptable installation? Is a 36 inch ground plane standard? Thanks: Clay Brod _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 16 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 14:00:17 -0500 From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" Subject: KR> Lights To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <007301c4c1d7$5c2e15b0$2d432141@RaineyDay> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I bought the Aeroflash combination light kit from AS&S but Wicks sells it also for around $150 complete with single flash strobes and combo nav lights and power supply. Colin & Bev Rainey KR2(td) N96TA Sanford, FL crainey1@cfl.rr.com http://kr-builder.org/Colin/index.html ------------------------------ Message: 17 Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 11:13:13 +0200 From: "Dene Collett \(SA\)" Subject: Re: KR>was the heartbreak of Spraylat , now(This is not a hoax) To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <000101c4c1db$1b0aaea0$37e5fea9@telkomsa127179> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Mark You might want to try a spray or two of your regular aerosol insect killer. I have used it to remove the adhesive residue left from a bumper sticker stuck to a mirror for a few years with great success. Best to try a scrap piece of same material before spraying it on your canopy. If you have a pair of those snazzy gloves that Dr Dean wore while helping you on your wings, wear them as well. Dene Collett KR2S-RT builder Port Elizabeth South Africa mailto: dene.collett@telkomsa.net P.S: checkout www.whisperaircraft.com ------------------------------ Message: 18 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 14:11:29 -0600 From: "JIM VANCE" Subject: KR> ELT Antenna To: "krnet" Message-ID: <003701c4c1e1$4f48f400$0400a8c0@oemcomputer> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Clay, I have built many antennas using coaxial cable. The VSWR is less than 1.05 to 1.00. I'm using the same type of antenna for my comm radio. I have written up a blurb on how to make one, install it, and tune it. If you will contact me directly with your e-mail address, I'll send it to you. Jim Vance Vance@ClaflinWildcats.com ------------------------------ Message: 19 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 22:48:24 -0800 From: "JC Marais \(KR2\)" Subject: KR> Turtle deck modification To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <01af01c4c23a$48af5b80$8c4227c4@usersmc0pn0mnj> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Hi All, First of all, thanks to all the contributors on this list. There is always something new to learn. Which leads to my point: I have changed the canopy on my plane. The result is that it stands about 15cm (6") higher than the existing turtle deck. Now I need to lift the turtle deck. The problem is that the old deck is actually quite well built, and I do not really want to replace the whole thing. My idea is just to replace the forward part, of about 90cm to 130cm measured from the canopy. The resulting questions are: 1. How do you blend the raised part to the original part that stays intact with the tail? 2. Is it safe to leave a break in the t-deck, or should it be one continuous construction from canopy to tail? 3. If it is OK to replace a part, what should the form be. Straight from the canopy to the intersection, a "S" curve (like a Coke bottle), concave, convex, or whatever? 4. Any general tips would be welcome. JC Marais Cell: 082-401-5259 Centurion South Africa ********************************** ------------------------------ Message: 20 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 22:54:30 -0800 From: "JC Marais \(KR2\)" Subject: KR> Test delete To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <01bb01c4c23b$22c373b0$8c4227c4@usersmc0pn0mnj> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Test delete please. ------------------------------ Message: 21 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:38:37 -0500 From: paulwasp@webtv.net Subject: Re: KR> ELT Antenna To: krnet@mylist.net (KRnet) Message-ID: <18894-41894FDD-420@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net> Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Hi, Jim; Thanks for the offer...I'll take a copy. Good luck in all your endevours. paulwasp@webtv.net http://community.webtv.net/paulwasp/paulwaspspad ------------------------------ Message: 22 Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 11:00:59 +1100 From: "Phillip Matheson" Subject: Re: KR> Lights /Has anyone used this one To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <00d701c4c201$5e0813c0$5bb1dccb@StationW2k04> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" New Items Aircraft, Complete Aircraft, Kits Airframe Parts Airport Transportation Avionics Books Clean & Polish Composite Materials Covering Materials Electrical Firewall Forward Gifts, Toys & Novelties Hardware Instruments Metals Pilot Supplies Tools Wood Catalog AIRFRAME PARTS | LIGHTING SYSTEMS | AEROFLASH SYSTEMS | AEROFLASH ASSEMBLIES | 156-0017 FUSELAGE MOUNT STROBE SET 156-0017 FUSELAGE MOUNT STROBE SET Includes one 12 volt power supply, one cable assembly and one light assembly with mounting plate. FAA-PMA approved. Replacement parts: gasket 080-0008, strobe flashtube 073-0141, clear lens 073-0141, gasket 080-0001. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PRICE QTY FUSELAGE MOUNT STROBE SYSTEM 156-0017 $138.98 Send this page to a friend! Wicks Aircraft Supply 410 Pine Street Highland, IL 62249 Orders: 1-800-221-9425 Help Line: 618-654-7447 Toll-Free Fax: 888-440-5727 info@wicksaircraft.com Phillip Matheson matheson@dodo.com.au Australia VH PKR See our engines and kits at. http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ See my KR Construction web page at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/FlyingKRPhil/VHPKR.html ------------------------------ Message: 23 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:13:39 -0500 From: dcgoff@webtv.net (Dick Goff) Subject: KR> KR2S Tailwheel To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <29565-41897433-2@storefull-3318.bay.webtv.net> Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Hi Netters, my KR2S project arrived yesterday and I have a couple of questions. The main gear (Grove) is complete and has been bolted to the spars. But I don't have a tailwheel installation yet. Should the tailwheel filler block and tail spring wedge block be made from hardwood? Can a steerable, full swivel tail wheel be used, or does it have to be steerable only? My basic fuselage is ready to skin (boat stage). It was originally to be foam and fiberglass ala Eduardo (?). Has any verifyable facts, from the controversy come to light yet, about which is the best to use? Thanks in advance, Dick Goff ------------------------------ Message: 24 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:17:58 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: Re: KR> ELT antenna - Mounting To: "krnet@mylist.net" Message-ID: <41897536.00000E.01648@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Clay, If you look on this page: http://kr-builder.org/Electrical/index.html you can see how I install mine. I wrote to the manufacturer and they told me that a lesser space was acceptable, I think I was asking them about 24". You are right, there is not much room. There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering -------Original Message------- My ELT is a AK-450, I would like to mount the antenna some where out of sight, however the instruction call for a 36 inch ground plane. This is difficult to do in a KR-2. What are some solutions to make a acceptable installation? Is a 36 inch ground plane standard? ------------------------------ Message: 25 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:21:46 -0500 From: "Ron Freiberger" Subject: RE: KR> ELT antenna To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <001801c4c204$46916d10$7819c944@Disorganized> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Use the copper tape supplied by Jim Weir for a good solution and low weight. Repeat after me,"You cannot make a reliable connection to ALUMINUM with care and great effort. Ron Freiberger mail to rfreiberger at swfla.rr.com <- substitute an @ sign ;o) -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 1:56 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> ELT antenna Clay, I have the same but a 2s and I made mine with 3/4" x 1/16" aluminum flat bar placed on top of the longeron cross braces under the turtle deck. Make an X with the antenna mounted in the center and you have a good ground plane. Search the archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/search or http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ and you will find lots of suggestions. Mark Jones -----Original Message----- From: Clayton Brod [mailto:brodc@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 12:18 PM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KR> ELT antenna My ELT is a AK-450, I would like to mount the antenna some where out of sight, however the instruction call for a 36 inch ground plane. This is difficult to do in a KR-2. What are some solutions to make a acceptable installation? Is a 36 inch ground plane standard? Thanks: Clay Brod _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 26 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:24:51 -0500 From: "Ron Freiberger" Subject: RE: KR> KR2S Tailwheel To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <001901c4c204$b505cb10$7819c944@Disorganized> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" We don't usually deal in facts, when opinions are so readily available... Ron Freiberger mail to rfreiberger at swfla.rr.com <- substitute an @ sign ;o) -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dick Goff Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 7:14 PM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KR> KR2S Tailwheel Hi Netters, my KR2S project arrived yesterday and I have a couple of questions. The main gear (Grove) is complete and has been bolted to the spars. But I don't have a tailwheel installation yet. Should the tailwheel filler block and tail spring wedge block be made from hardwood? Can a steerable, full swivel tail wheel be used, or does it have to be steerable only? My basic fuselage is ready to skin (boat stage). It was originally to be foam and fiberglass ala Eduardo (?). Has any verifyable facts, from the controversy come to light yet, about which is the best to use? Thanks in advance, Dick Goff _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 27 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:26:50 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: Re: KR> KR2S Tailwheel To: "krnet@mylist.net" Message-ID: <4189774A.000012.01648@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Should the tailwheel filler block and tail spring wedge block be made from hardwood? Ours is made from spruce. Can a steerable, full swivel tail wheel be used? I believe that is what Larry F. uses, and I am sure he can enlighten you on it's effectiveness. There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering ------------------------------ Message: 28 Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:24:21 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: RE: KR> ELT antenna To: "krnet@mylist.net" Message-ID: <418976B5.000010.01648@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Ron, Are you saying that my aluminum mounting bracket will not make a good contact to the copper tape ground plane? Is there anyway to improve upon that? http://kr-builder.org/Electrical/index.html There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering -------Original Message------- From: KRnet Date: 11/03/04 19:21:15 To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> ELT antenna Use the copper tape supplied by Jim Weir for a good solution and low weight. Repeat after me,"You cannot make a reliable connection to ALUMINUM with care and great effort. Ron Freiberger mail to rfreiberger at swfla.rr.com <- substitute an @ sign ;o) -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Jones Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 1:56 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> ELT antenna Clay, I have the same but a 2s and I made mine with 3/4" x 1/16" aluminum flat bar placed on top of the longeron cross braces under the turtle deck. Make an X with the antenna mounted in the center and you have a good ground plane. Search the archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/search or http://www.escribe.com/aviation/krnet/ and you will find lots of suggestions. Mark Jones -----Original Message----- From: Clayton Brod [mailto:brodc@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 12:18 PM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KR> ELT antenna My ELT is a AK-450, I would like to mount the antenna some where out of sight, however the instruction call for a 36 inch ground plane. This is difficult to do in a KR-2. What are some solutions to make a acceptable installation? Is a 36 inch ground plane standard? Thanks: Clay Brod _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html . ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 346, Issue 190 *************************************** ================================== ABC Amber Outlook Converter v4.20 Trial version ==================================