From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net To: John Bouyea Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 102 Date: 3/13/2005 9:00:15 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. Re: Wood (patrusso) 2. Re: GPS (Dan Heath) 3. Re: GPS - PDA (Barry Kruyssen) 4. Re: GPS - PDA (Mark Jones) 5. RE: I'm a pilot again! YEEEEHAAWWWW!!! (Ron Smith) 6. Re: GPS - PDA (Barry Kruyssen) 7. Re: GPS (larry severson) 8. Re: Kr Costs... (Matias Becerra Lopez-Seco) 9. RE: Wood (Brian Kraut) 10. GPS (thepittses@juno.com) 11. Re: Kr Costs... (IFLYKRS@aol.com) 12. KR2 (Dennis & Tracy) 13. Re: GPS (jscott.pilot@juno.com) 14. Joe Horton update (Mark Jones) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:45:41 -0500 From: "patrusso" Subject: Re: KR> Wood To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <004c01c5281e$6323aee0$c4a472d8@patrusso> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original The woods you mention are FAR heavier and more expensive than Spruce or fir, so why consider it? AS i SAID BEFORE, THERE ARE OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER BESIDES SPECIFIC GRAVITY. For a good education on wood properties, go to yahoo and search under "wood, properties or wood, specific gravity. Remember, years of experience and research in the industry leads us to the conclusion that the best weight and strenght value for what we are doing is found in spruce, and fir....but as I said before, anything goes....within reason of course, Other things that we must take into account are Tensile, shear and compression properties, ability to accept glues and finishes, resistance to fungi, and insects. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glynnis Young" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 1:38 PM Subject: Re: KR> Wood > What other options are there? > Honduran Mahogany...................34lbs/cu.ft > >>>>>>>>> > > Thank you for opening this avenue - I have access to a variety of > woods > that I would never even have considered, eg. African Teak, Mahogany, > Rosewood and Kiaat. Where can I find more info on testing and > suitability? Are you prepared to discuss this off-net? > > Many Thank > G > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends > http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > 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: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 18:35:16 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: Re: KR> GPS To: "krnet@mylist.net" Message-ID: <4234CE34.000001.01104@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" It looks like the 1000 that has the 5" screen is $799 See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building has expired. Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering -------Original Message------- >Lawrence 1000 with the 5" screen >and it looks like a winner. I was told the guy bought it (new) on >the net from a company in Missouri for $5??.00 !!! I should be >getting the web site in the next few day and will post it. Available all over the net for $599, including www.airportshoppe.com ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:38:17 +1000 From: "Barry Kruyssen" Subject: Re: KR> GPS - PDA To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <014f01c52825$bd2d22c0$8200a8c0@technologyonecorp.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" The price of named brand GPS is outragous and the support and backup disapointing (in Australia) I'm going the PDA setup. 1. Tax deductable through my job :-) 2. Better software available 3. Updates available 4. I can program "other" features myself (any I write are free to this group, 1st is a true airspeed, wind direction and speed calculator) ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Heath We are going to use one of the PDA based systems like AnyWhereMap or NavGPS They are inexpensive and you get a fairly large screen. ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:46:56 -0600 From: "Mark Jones" Subject: Re: KR> GPS - PDA To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <00b601c52826$f621b680$6401a8c0@wi.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Magellan 315 is what I use. You can update the database every 3 months for free on the internet. I have used mine while flying commercial and it works perfectly. They are inexpensive and very accurate and easy to use. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flykr2s@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 15:46:05 -0800 (PST) From: Ron Smith Subject: RE: KR> I'm a pilot again! YEEEEHAAWWWW!!! To: KRnet Message-ID: <20050313234605.39226.qmail@web81710.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Steve Glover wrote: >Glover...you have nothing to be jealous of and I guarantee that. >...but, I will be flying....... :-) It is just a matter of days now. Doing a final W&B tomorrow then I have no more excuses not to fly except weather. >I just might win that Ugly KR award this year - Not from what I've seen... Good luck Marko, I am looking forward to the good report. Steve Glover KR-2 N902G AJO, Ca Good job Steve, Still would like to meet you and see your plane. See my pics on the Krnet. Ron Smith _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 10:21:24 +1000 From: "Barry Kruyssen" Subject: Re: KR> GPS - PDA To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <016201c5282b$c36c5a10$8200a8c0@technologyonecorp.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I already have a hand held Magellan sport trak which has a problem, it keeps shutting down and loosing all the way points. Very frustrating. Because I bought in the US, not Australia, I am not getting the support I expect, I would have to pay $299 to get it upgraded to the Australian Database before Magellan would look at it. I didn't even pay that much for the whole unit in the US. I must say that the GPS was a great in the US as I was for ever getting lost as the rental car had no maps and the moving map worked easily, though the screen is a little small. The GPS is now only 2.3 years old. To get a PDA package will cost me $1500 dollars Australian but is tax deductable at my marginal tax rate of 49% less GST, therefore about AU$ 661.00. The PDA comes with a 3 year world wide warranty, the software is my choice, hot runners are Oziexplorer, WinPilot and AirNav. regards Barry Kruyssen Cairns, Australia RAA 19-3873 kr2@BigPond.com http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Jones To: KRnet Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 9:46 AM Subject: Re: KR> GPS - PDA Magellan 315 is what I use. You can update the database every 3 months for free on the internet. I have used mine while flying commercial and it works perfectly. They are inexpensive and very accurate and easy to use. ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:47:35 -0800 From: larry severson Subject: Re: KR> GPS To: KRnet Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.0.20050313164412.018c7b90@pop-server.socal.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed At 06:35 PM 3/13/2005 -0500, you wrote: >It looks like the 1000 that has the 5" screen is $799 March 2005 issue of In Flight USA has www.airportshoppe.com showing the price as $599. I do not know why their web site has not been updated Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 larry2@socal.rr.com ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 09:53:06 -0600 From: "Matias Becerra Lopez-Seco" Subject: Re: KR> Kr Costs... To: "KRnet" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Bill, I am from Argentina, and if u want to come south count on me for whatever u think I will be of help. Sincerely, Matias. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 12:41 AM Subject: KR> Kr Costs... > There are a few reasons my plane cost as little as it did. One, I > waited to > find a started project. I found a finished KR2S boat with spars, all > fittings, gear, wheels and brakes and all cables and EXP2 bus for only 500.00! All > I had to purchase was glass and resin to finish the plane. Engine is > Corvair 2700 that I built myself - firewall forward @3000.00. Prop I already had > from other KR. Gauges are inexpensive Mirco 1000 and VDO. Handheld radio > (borrowed) and GPS (borrowed). I kept everything simple and built everything > only ONCE! That is how I have so little in it yet it performs great! Ill > do a better job on my next one - if I every take the time to build > it. I am > enjoying this one tremendously. Planning some trips to Central and South > America in the future... Bill > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > 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: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 20:19:44 -0500 From: "Brian Kraut" Subject: RE: KR> Wood To: "KRnet" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Anyone using different woods should download A.C. 43.13 from the FAA web site. It lists several types off wood that are acceptable to certified planes and gives some other good criteria for selecting wood. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt.com@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt.com@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Ron Freiberger Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 2:53 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Wood The options are many, but knowing it meets the same strength standard is another issue ENTIRELY. Someone recommended sassafras, and I have some experience with it. But meeting the many criteria is another issue. I've built a three planes, and they haven't broken yet. That doesn't mean they were as light as they could be or that they meet the design criteria. Many builders have substituted other woods, and they were maybe just lucky. I use CERTIFIED SPRUCE for critical areas. Like spars. You cannot find wood of that quality unless you have an "in" with someone in the business, and you're not likely to find it at a "lumber yard". Ron Freiberger mail to ronandmartha at earthlink.net  -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Glynnis Young Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 1:39 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Wood What other options are there? Honduran Mahogany...................34lbs/cu.ft >>>>>>>> Thank you for opening this avenue - I have access to a variety of woods that I would never even have considered, eg. African Teak, Mahogany, Rosewood and Kiaat. Where can I find more info on testing and suitability? Are you prepared to discuss this off-net? Many Thank G Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp 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: 10 Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:43:11 GMT From: "thepittses@juno.com" Subject: KR> GPS To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20050313.174642.7335.167743@webmail15.lax.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain This site http://airplanegear.com/lowrance.htm list the lowrance 1000 for 599.00 Eric Pitts Indiana KR2S ___________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today! ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 21:28:46 EST From: IFLYKRS@aol.com Subject: Re: KR> Kr Costs... To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <1c8.246b397c.2f6650de@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Let me know when you make the move south. Right now I am using a Garmin pilot III - great little gps for simple vfr navigation. Am buying it used. Trying to keep my costs down. Bill ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 20:50:21 -0600 From: "Dennis & Tracy" Subject: KR> KR2 To: Message-ID: <000801c52840$92cc2ec0$2a232a45@h3d0a1> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Is there anyone within 100 miles of Jackson,TN with a completed KR2 that we can come to look at for mechanical reasoning/completion. Reason for rudder pedal installation. We are building a KR2 that is 80% finished We would like to see one completed and flying. Email dentracy@aeneas.net Thanks Dennis ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 19:51:34 -0700 From: jscott.pilot@juno.com Subject: Re: KR> GPS To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20050313.195353.3764.0.jscott.pilot@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:43:11 GMT "thepittses@juno.com" writes: > > This site http://airplanegear.com/lowrance.htm list the lowrance > 1000 for 599.00 > > > Eric Pitts > Indiana > KR2S For those that are using the original Lowrance Airmap or Airmap 300, the database PROMs are no longer available. If you call Lowrance with the serial number off your unit, they will have you ship it to them and will issue you a letter of credit; $100 towards the Airmap 500, $175 towards the Airmap 1000 or $225 towards the Airmap 2000c. I found where I could get the Airmap 2000c on line for $875, then put the $225 against that, so got the new color unit for $650. This summer the Airmap 2000c will have a terrain awareness upgrade available as a $200 upgrade. Since I do fly in the mountains and at night fairly regularly, it's a no brainer purchase for me. The new Lowrance units use an industry standard flash prom so the OS and database upgrades can be downloaded via the internet and easily installed. I upgraded the OS and database on mine last night. OS was free. Jepp database was $35. -Jeff Scott ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 21:14:44 -0600 From: "Mark Jones" Subject: KR> Joe Horton update To: "KR Net" Message-ID: <016d01c52843$fe0e5840$6401a8c0@wi.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Joe Horton sent me a couple of photos of his recent paint job on his cowl, front deck and canopy frame. There is also one of his instrument panel. This is going to be a very nice looking KR. I have got to get busy this spring on my finish paint job to keep up with you guys. Any way, here is the link..... http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/JoeHorton2.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flykr2s@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 102 *************************************** ================================== ABC Amber Outlook Converter v4.20 Trial version ==================================