From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net To: John Bouyea Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 467 Date: 11/17/2005 9:50:29 AM 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. Fuel Tank (Larry H.) 2. Re: Prop Clearance - Larger wheels/tires/tyres (Frank Ross) 3. Re: Fuel tanks-transfer methods (Frank Ross) 4. Re: GPS (Frank Ross) 5. Re: Header Tank - PVC drainage pipe (Frank Ross) 6. A time for Scooching (Dan Heath) 7. Check out the dude in the sopwith camel (Dan Heath) 8. Re: Fuel tanks (patrusso) 9. Re: A time for Scooching (patrusso) 10. Re: Header Tank (IFLYKRS@aol.com) 11. new member (ken) 12. Re: new member (Cris.) 13. just saying hi (ken) 14. Re: Fuel tanks-transfer methods (VIRGIL N SALISBURY) 15. R?f. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks (Serge VIDAL) 16. R?f. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods (Serge VIDAL) 17. RE: just saying hi (Stephen Teate) 18. Electronic Ignition (Brian G. Douglas) 19. Re: Electronic Ignition (larry severson) 20. Re: A time for Scooching (Ron Smith) 21. (no subject) (pedro@heroic.co.uk) 22. R?f. : KR> Electronic Ignition (Serge VIDAL) 23. Re: A time for Scooching (raybeth123@sbcglobal.net) 24. big prop ground clearance (pedro@heroic.co.uk) 25. RE: just saying hi (Joachim Saupe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:08:39 -0600 From: "Larry H." Subject: KR> Fuel Tank To: Message-ID: <006901c5eb34$f978fdd0$6701a8c0@boss1> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Bob, welding it up would be great and I think having a header tank would be a safety idea. I like the idea of gravity feed just in case ! My brother who I see almost daily is a certified welder. We have two tig welding machines at my factory so I like aluminum welding also. I am a good welder but have not taken the time to master tig, so I let my brother do the tigging. He can weld beer can skins together with a nice bead so he can easily handle a fuel tank. I had him weld an aluminum fuel tank for my dune buggy. Sounds like you have it made now. Larry H. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:11:11 -0800 (PST) From: Frank Ross Subject: Re: KR> Prop Clearance - Larger wheels/tires/tyres To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051117071112.35660.qmail@web32008.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Phil, I know, it increases weight, but it does help a little and gives you some rough-ground options... Frank --- Phil Matheson wrote: > I'm fitting a 60 inch Dia X 65 Inch Pitch Sweat >SNIP > Any ideas would be welcome. Frank Ross, EAA Chapter 35, San Geronimo, TX RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK Visit my photo album at: http://photos.yahoo.com/alamokr2 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:24:05 -0800 (PST) From: Frank Ross Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods To: brokerpilot96ta@earthlink.net, KRnet Message-ID: <20051117072405.1379.qmail@web32011.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 --- Colin Rainey wrote: I will transfer fuel to the header for use, > keeping the fuel system simple and mods minimal. > Colin Rainey Colin, Howard Kaiser's KR-2 in the Phoenix area (80s - 90s) had a simple rubber-bulb, squeeze-type fuel pump from a boat under the pilot's legs to transfer fuel from the wing tanks to the header tank. Worked very well, but too busy for me. Of course this could be adapted to take advantage of the "pucker-factor" but you have to make sure you don't over-fill the header tank in that case... Header tank fuel "gauge" was the old tube from the top of the header tank, out through the panel, down vertically to the bottom of the panel and back into the header tank. Also worked well, requiring no electricity. Simple and VERY reliable. FWIW Frank Frank Ross, EAA Chapter 35, San Geronimo, TX RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK Visit my photo album at: http://photos.yahoo.com/alamokr2 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:32:30 -0800 (PST) From: Frank Ross Subject: Re: KR> GPS To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051117073231.91332.qmail@web32003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 --- Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > I got my new Lowrance 500 Airmap yesterday. Now I > have to figure out how to use it. .... > Way more than I'll ever need or will learn how to use. > > Larry Flesner Speaking of GPS, I saw a GPS unit that plugs into your computer for about $80 (US) the other day. Looks good for those who are using lap-tops in-flight. Someone's bound to adapt this to a really inexpensive "home-built" glass-cockpit system before long.... Frank Frank Ross, EAA Chapter 35, San Geronimo, TX RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK Visit my photo album at: http://photos.yahoo.com/alamokr2 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:43:08 -0800 (PST) From: Frank Ross Subject: Re: KR> Header Tank - PVC drainage pipe To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051117074309.95504.qmail@web32003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 --- Bob Glidden wrote: > Does anybody on the net have a drawing of a small 8 > - 10 gallon header tank or know of a source to buy > one? I would ... be open to any idea..... > Bob Glidden Bob, I really like the PVC drainage-pipe tanks on Bill Clapp's wings. This stuff can be made nearly any size/shape to fit your application and is CHEAP and easy to get - which means easily replaceable and you can experiment with it. Just like my old girl-friend in high-school used to say about me - cheap, easy to get, replaceable... Drop by Home Depot or Lowes on your way home from the lodge... For what it's worth... Frank Frank Ross, EAA Chapter 35, San Geronimo, TX RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK Visit my photo album at: http://photos.yahoo.com/alamokr2 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:08:42 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: KR> A time for Scooching To: Message-ID: <437C56AA.000003.03500@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Yea, and I think I am ready for the time for scooching. I hope that won't take too long because I am very anxious to fly. The plane is ready, but I am not. 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------- Dan, There is a time for building, a time for scooching, and a time for flying ! ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:23:44 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: KR> Check out the dude in the sopwith camel To: Message-ID: <437C5A30.000003.01848@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Actually it is a Deuce. http://krbuilder.org/ 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 ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:48:40 -0500 From: "patrusso" Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <002001c5eb6d$0b8a41e0$16a772d8@patrusso> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original I have 12 gallons in the header tank and two five gallon wing tanks. Why are you restricted to 8 gals in the header tank? I do have a fuel pump to move fuel from wing to upper tank, then gravity feed from there. Steve Bennet strongly suggested I install a fuel pump from header tank to carb, but I simply have'nt gotten arounf to it. I transfer fuel by sound. When the wings empty, the pump goes clackety-clack and I turn it off. Have to keep an eye on it tho so that the header tank does not over-fill. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Glidden" To: ; "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:22 PM Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks > Thanks Colin > I'll take a look and see what I can find.My plan is to have about 8 > gallon or so in the header tank for gravity feed carb and then > transfer out of wing tanks to refill that when needed.Thanks again... > > Bob Glidden > Eminence,Indiana > KR2S N181FW (building) > Corvair 110 > glidden@ccrtc.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: 9 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:18:34 -0500 From: "patrusso" Subject: Re: KR> A time for Scooching To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <005701c5eb71$07ea6200$16a772d8@patrusso> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Today is the big day, moving another project to the airport. An Horizon two, quite modified to look more like an 80% scale L-19. Interesting story with this one. My partner on this project is an 85 year old who is legally blind. A veteran of three wars, retired from the military. He was suffering from depression and needed something to do, he had tools and space and I suggested an airplane. The project took three years and three months working ONLY on tuesdays from 7AM to 2PM. Now he's depressed again for fear that our companionship will soon end. Built a two seater (tandem) so that he could enjoy it, but he is so fragile that climbing into the plane exhausts him. STILL, it's pretty exciting for both of us. ----- Original Message ----- > > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for > building > is OVER. > > ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:24:40 EST From: IFLYKRS@aol.com Subject: Re: KR> Header Tank To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <8b.33cdae3e.30add088@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Look at SUMMIT Racing.com or their catalog - they have some nice tanks that may work for you. ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:49:57 -0500 (EST) From: "ken" Subject: KR> new member To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20051117144957.DE5B023442@mprdmxin.myway.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" trying to post _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:50:51 +0100 From: "Cris." Subject: Re: KR> new member To: kenragan@myway.com, KRnet Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 You succeeded :-) C. 2005/11/17, ken : > > > trying to post > > _______________________________________________ > No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. > Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.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 > -- Land the airplane, rubber side down, main wheels first. ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:05:20 -0500 (EST) From: "ken" Subject: KR> just saying hi To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20051117150520.00FDE23445@mprdmxin.myway.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Hi i'm ken and i live in middle ga. i've owned my plans for awile now but i've yet to start contruction (lack of space and MONEY) i have enjoyed reading the posts and compiling the info i dont think i will have any problems once i start my building process cause i have a background in composite work and finishing (i was an aircraft contractor painting and also work in boat repair and refinishing--- but i'm a cop now and dont make as much money you do see more grey haired cops than you do see painters) if anyone needs advice on finishing their aircraft or lives in the middle ga. area and would like some help let me know looking forward to hear from yall ken _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:51:40 -0500 From: VIRGIL N SALISBURY Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20051117.103110.3264.1.virgnvs@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii However, Do NOT use a "T" at the bottom of the tank. Use SEPARATE openings for the sight gauge and the feed, Virg On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:24:05 -0800 (PST) Frank Ross writes: > --- Colin Rainey > wrote: > I will transfer fuel to the header for use, > > keeping the fuel system simple and mods minimal. > > > Colin Rainey > > Colin, > Howard Kaiser's KR-2 in the Phoenix area (80s - 90s) > had a simple rubber-bulb, squeeze-type fuel pump from > a boat under the pilot's legs to transfer fuel from > the wing tanks to the header tank. > Worked very well, but too busy for me. > Of course this could be adapted to take advantage of > the "pucker-factor" but you have to make sure you > don't over-fill the header tank in that case... > Header tank fuel "gauge" was the old tube from the top > of the header tank, out through the panel, down > vertically to the bottom of the panel and back into > the header tank. Also worked well, requiring no > electricity. > Simple and VERY reliable. > FWIW > Frank > > > Frank Ross, > EAA Chapter 35, > San Geronimo, TX > RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK > Visit my photo album at: > http://photos.yahoo.com/alamokr2 > > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.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 > > Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl ------------------------------ Message: 15 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:34:42 +0100 From: Serge VIDAL Subject: R?f. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks To: KRnet Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I have the same set-up. The header is 45 liter (that is 11.89 gallons in Flintstone units), and the wing tanks are 15 liters (3.96 gallons) each. I get the same aural warning (the clicketing Facet fuel pump), which works only if it is mounted inside the cockpit, of course. Gave me a big fright one day. I had completely forgotten the fuel transfer pump was ON, and when the pump started clicketing, I thought it was an engine noise, possibly the engine losing a valve or two. High pucker factor, getting ready for a forced landing, until I figured it out. The header is vented through its cap, so in case of header overflow, I get fuel spray over the canopy. Good warning, too! Actually, the wing tanks vents are connected to the top of the main tank, so some of the overflow goes back to the wings, but the pump pumps fuel faster than it can exit through the vent lines. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "patrusso" Envoyé par : krnet-bounces@mylist.net 2005-11-17 12:48 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-11-17 12:51 Pour : "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> Fuel tanks I have 12 gallons in the header tank and two five gallon wing tanks. Why are you restricted to 8 gals in the header tank? I do have a fuel pump to move fuel from wing to upper tank, then gravity feed from there. Steve Bennet strongly suggested I install a fuel pump from header tank to carb, but I simply have'nt gotten arounf to it. I transfer fuel by sound. When the wings empty, the pump goes clackety-clack and I turn it off. Have to keep an eye on it tho so that the header tank does not over-fill. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Glidden" To: ; "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:22 PM Subject: Re: KR> Fuel tanks > Thanks Colin > I'll take a look and see what I can find.My plan is to have about 8 gallon > or so in the header tank for gravity feed carb and then transfer out > of > wing > tanks to refill that when needed.Thanks again... > > Bob Glidden > Eminence,Indiana > KR2S N181FW (building) > Corvair 110 > glidden@ccrtc.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: 16 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:37:15 +0100 From: Serge VIDAL Subject: R?f. : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods To: KRnet Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I agree. I believe this is the source of my problem with my sight gauge (it has a serious lag, and then a sudden drop). Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France VIRGIL N SALISBURY Envoyé par : krnet-bounces@mylist.net 2005-11-17 15:51 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-11-17 16:32 Pour : krnet@mylist.net cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> Fuel tanks-transfer methods However, Do NOT use a "T" at the bottom of the tank. Use SEPARATE openings for the sight gauge and the feed, Virg On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:24:05 -0800 (PST) Frank Ross writes: > --- Colin Rainey > wrote: > I will transfer fuel to the header for use, > > keeping the fuel system simple and mods minimal. > > > Colin Rainey > > Colin, > Howard Kaiser's KR-2 in the Phoenix area (80s - 90s) > had a simple rubber-bulb, squeeze-type fuel pump from > a boat under the pilot's legs to transfer fuel from > the wing tanks to the header tank. > Worked very well, but too busy for me. > Of course this could be adapted to take advantage of > the "pucker-factor" but you have to make sure you > don't over-fill the header tank in that case... > Header tank fuel "gauge" was the old tube from the top > of the header tank, out through the panel, down > vertically to the bottom of the panel and back into > the header tank. Also worked well, requiring no > electricity. > Simple and VERY reliable. > FWIW > Frank > > > Frank Ross, > EAA Chapter 35, > San Geronimo, TX > RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK > Visit my photo album at: > http://photos.yahoo.com/alamokr2 > > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.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 > > Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl _______________________________________ 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: 17 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:47:28 -0600 From: "Stephen Teate" Subject: RE: KR> just saying hi To: , "KRnet" Message-ID: <98DAC793BA09104DA961CAFAA33C79580CC1F7@ccs-svr1.CCS.local> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hey Ken, glad to hear from you. I just starting filling/sanding my first surface. What is you address and I will send you the rest of them! I think I am about to get a new appreciation for Jim's song. Fortunately, I used silk weave as an outer layer on all but the tail surfaces. I am doing one side of the rudder in Superfill and I plan to do the other in West System to see which one I like best. Do you have any recommendations? Stephen -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+steate=compositecooling.com@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+steate=compositecooling.com@mylist.net] On Behalf Of ken Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 9:05 AM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: KR> just saying hi Hi i'm ken and i live in middle ga. i've owned my plans for awile now but i've yet to start contruction (lack of space and MONEY) i have enjoyed reading the posts and compiling the info i dont think i will have any problems once i start my building process cause i have a background in composite work and finishing (i was an aircraft contractor painting and also work in boat repair and refinishing--- but i'm a cop now and dont make as much money you do see more grey haired cops than you do see painters) if anyone needs advice on finishing their aircraft or lives in the middle ga. area and would like some help let me know looking forward to hear from yall ken _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.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: 18 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:53:59 -0600 From: "Brian G. Douglas" Subject: KR> Electronic Ignition To: , "KRnet" Message-ID: <005401c5eb8f$22d4a8a0$726de304@youryk5cbmeeo8> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original HI All! I have searched the archives and did not have a good answer. I have a RevMaster 2100 with the Bendix D3000 Magneto (dual mag one drive). The mag has started to give me worries. The impulse coupling does not snap and the hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. Starts right up tho! Here is the question. Light Speed engineering had a crank triggered ignition system that seems real reliable and for about the price of rebuilt mags, if I can get them rebuilt, Ie. Parts' replace the mag (dual ignition) for a electronic ignition (single) Thoughts??? ps wife is rushing me so spelling and punctuation don't count ;-) Brian G. Douglas N8575C with a training wheel out front :-) Killeen,Texas ------------------------------ Message: 19 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:18:29 -0800 From: larry severson Subject: Re: KR> Electronic Ignition To: KRnet Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.0.20051117081327.01c614a0@socal.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed >Parts' replace the mag (dual ignition) Redundancy >for a electronic ignition (single) single point of failure > Thoughts??? What about electrical system failure? We had a Cozy at Chino 8 months ago that lost a gear leg landing short because a popped circuit breaker (unnoticed) prevented charging the battery - result loss of all electrical power. As much as I hate mags, the dual system runs when the battery doesn't. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 larry2@socal.rr.com ------------------------------ Message: 20 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:23:02 -0800 (PST) From: Ron Smith Subject: Re: KR> A time for Scooching To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051117172302.80231.qmail@web81701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I patrusso wrote: Today is the big day, moving another project to the airport. An Horizon two, quite modified to look more like an 80% scale L-19. Interesting story with this one. My partner on this project is an 85 year old who is legally blind. A veteran of three wars, retired from the military. He was suffering from depression and needed something to do, he had tools and space and I suggested an airplane. The project took three years and three months working ONLY on tuesdays from 7AM to 2PM. Now he's depressed again for fear that our companionship will soon end. Built a two seater (tandem) so that he could enjoy it, but he is so fragile that climbing into the plane exhausts him. STILL, it's pretty exciting for both of us. ----- Original Message ----- > > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for > building > is OVER. > Great story! People just don't know how fun building a plane can be! Seems like it brought new life to your friend. I can just picture the thrill he'll get when flying the project that he worked so hard on. There is still time left for us......thakn God! Makes me want to devote more time to building. Ron Smith Kr2ssxl Cypress Ca U.S.A. mercedesmann@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. ------------------------------ Message: 21 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:41:11 -0000 (GMT) From: Subject: KR> (no subject) To: Message-ID: <39291.139.149.1.194.1132249271.squirrel@www.heroic.co.uk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Look out Serge here comes a another petrol bomber ;-) Seriously, I think PVC is ok for gas tanks on microlights where they can be seen and regularly inspected, but PVC becomes very hard and brittle in contact with gas, and having that hidden away inside a wing is, hmm not for me. Pete >Bob, >I really like the PVC drainage-pipe tanks on Bill >Clapp's wings. This stuff can be made nearly any >size/shape to fit your application and is CHEAP and ------------------------------ Message: 22 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:41:42 +0100 From: Serge VIDAL Subject: R?f. : KR> Electronic Ignition To: KRnet Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi, Brian. I don't know the specifics of the Light Speed design, but mine comes from old motorcycles, and comes straight from a junk yard. Same principle, I guess: crankshaft operated.Has worked 400 hours without a glitch, and counting. My opinion is: 1 - Works great, starts easy. 2 - Timing is set once and for all 3 - Never needs any maintenance 4 - Dirt cheap 5 - Highly reliable, because made of solid state components. So, I'm a believer. Now, of course, you are dependent on electrical power, so if you go that route, make sure your electrical system is designed so as to prevent your alternator from killing your battery and vice versa, and that you get a good warning if either fails. Another issue is starting. I have no starter motor, and I swing the prop, so I need an advance/retard mechanism for starting. I have no idea if this would still be a requirement with a starter motor. This is built in the motorcycle units (works on centrifugal forces). My 2 cents worth. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Brian G. Douglas" Envoyé par : krnet-bounces@mylist.net 2005-11-17 16:53 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-11-17 16:54 Pour : , "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> Electronic Ignition HI All! I have searched the archives and did not have a good answer. I have a RevMaster 2100 with the Bendix D3000 Magneto (dual mag one drive). The mag has started to give me worries. The impulse coupling does not snap and the hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. Starts right up tho! Here is the question. Light Speed engineering had a crank triggered ignition system that seems real reliable and for about the price of rebuilt mags, if I can get them rebuilt, Ie. Parts' replace the mag (dual ignition) for a electronic ignition (single) Thoughts??? ps wife is rushing me so spelling and punctuation don't count ;-) Brian G. Douglas N8575C with a training wheel out front :-) Killeen,Texas _______________________________________ 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: 23 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:43:24 -0600 From: Subject: Re: KR> A time for Scooching To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <006201c5eb9e$69394c10$514b5844@DELL> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Patrusso, I do not know your full name or your E-mail address, else I would send this direct to you. I think what you have done for your friend is a great thing, a blessing. May God bless you for having done this. Ray Goree ----- Original Message ----- From: "patrusso" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:18 AM Subject: Re: KR> A time for Scooching > Today is the big day, moving another project to the airport. An Horizon > two, > quite modified to look more like an 80% scale L-19. Interesting story with > this one. My partner on this project is an 85 year old who is legally > blind. A veteran of three wars, retired from the military. He was > suffering > from depression and needed something to do, he had tools and space and I > suggested an airplane. The project took three years and three months > working ONLY on tuesdays from 7AM to 2PM. Now he's depressed again for > fear > that our companionship will soon end. Built a two seater (tandem) so that > he could enjoy it, but he is so fragile that climbing into the plane > exhausts him. STILL, it's pretty exciting for both of us. > ----- Original Message ----- >> >> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for >> building >> is OVER. >> >> > > _______________________________________ > 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: 24 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:46:09 -0000 (GMT) From: Subject: KR> big prop ground clearance To: Message-ID: <11000.139.149.1.194.1132249569.squirrel@www.heroic.co.uk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Phil, Rather than going for a 60 inch jobby, have you considered going for a 3 blade prop - perhaps a big fat 52 inch paddler. It would probably be significantly quieter as well. Pete ------------------------------ Message: 25 Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:49:22 -0600 From: "Joachim Saupe" Subject: RE: KR> just saying hi To: "kenragan@myway.com, KRnet" Message-ID: <410-2200511417174922984@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Wecome to the list,Ken. Joachim > [Original Message] > From: ken > To: > Date: 11/17/2005 9:05:32 AM > Subject: KR> just saying hi > > > > > > > Hi i'm ken and i live in middle ga. i've owned my plans for awile now but i've yet to start contruction (lack of space and MONEY) i have enjoyed reading the posts and compiling the info i dont think i will have any problems once i start my building process cause i have a background in composite work and finishing (i was an aircraft contractor painting and also work in boat repair and refinishing--- but i'm a cop now and dont make as much money you do see more grey haired cops than you do see painters) if anyone needs advice on finishing their aircraft or lives in the middle ga. area and would like some help let me know > > looking forward to hear from yall ken > > _______________________________________________ > No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. > Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.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 ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 467 *************************************** ================================== ABC Amber Outlook Converter v4.20 Trial version ==================================