From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net To: John Bouyea Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 495 Date: 12/3/2005 5:23:26 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. KR1 (gielmarais) 2. Re: KR1 (VIRGIL N SALISBURY) 3. Re: KR1 (Mark Langford) 4. Re: KR1 (Mark Langford) 5. 19 flying KRs (Dan Heath) 6. Re: KR1 (patrusso) 7. RE: KR1 (Stephen and Janet Henderson) 8. Type 4 V W engine (MFREEMAN2@indy.rr.com) 9. fboweb.com Newsletter; Track flights in 3D! (Ronald R.Eason) 10. RE: KR1 (John Godwin) 11. RE: KR1 (Stephen and Janet Henderson) 12. RE: KR1 (Joachim Saupe) 13. RE: KR1 (Matthew Elder) 14. KR1 Pilot Weight OT (Matthew Elder) 15. Re: KR1 (Bart Ransom) 16. Re: KR1 (Dan Heath) 17. Re: KR1 (Bart Ransom) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 From: "gielmarais" Subject: KR> KR1 To: Message-ID: <000001c5f7f4$fe4a99f0$8fde17c4@private7ru2gv0> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . Can a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot 3 inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. Info required before placing order for plan. Thanking you in anticipation G.V. Strutt ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 07:35:02 -0500 From: VIRGIL N SALISBURY Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <20051203.073650.3716.0.virgnvs@juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I would say no. A KR-II Single place, Virg On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 "gielmarais" writes: > I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . Can > a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot 3 > inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > Thanking you in anticipation > > G.V. Strutt > _______________________________________ > 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: 3 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 07:36:04 -0600 From: "Mark Langford" Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <001401c5f80e$82837110$0202a8c0@2600xp> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original G.V. Strutt wrote: >I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . Can >a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot 3 >inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. You can certainly build a KR1 to fit just your body, by simply expanding the dimensions given on the plans to fit yourself. That'll require more thought, but it shouldn't be that much more effort, considering how skimpy the plans are to start with. Just keep in mind that the plans were designed for a guy that was something like 5'-4" and maybe 140 pounds, and he didn't leave any extra room anywhere. I should qualify that with the fact that I've never built a KR1, but I have modified a KR2S in a manner similar to what you're talking about. As far as the 1600cc engine goes, I'll bet 98% of the folks on this list shudder at the thought of flying behind a 1600cc VW engine. The power level is just too far down there for any kind of decent climb performance. No doubt it could be done, however. And 1600cc engines often don't have the larger "Force One" main bearing at the prop end, as done by Great Plains. If you're going to the trouble of machining the case for the larger bearing, you might as well make it an 1835cc engine, which itself isn't a stellar performer either. Several folks are replacing 1835cc engines with Corvairs, so it may be that you could pick one up for relatively cheap. But I think you COULD build a KR1 to fit you that was powered with a 1600cc engine, but I'd be willing to bet it wouldn't be long after you started flying it before you'd be looking at other engine options. That's just my opinion, based on comments over the years from pilots who've flown 1835's. I'm not sure I know of anybody actually flying a 1600cc engine, if that gives you a clue... Mark Langford, Harvest, AL see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 07:54:11 -0600 From: "Mark Langford" Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <003901c5f811$0a71a680$0202a8c0@2600xp> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original I just checked out "Orma's KR Info" site at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm, and it looks like Joe Beyer is flying a 1641cc VW engine in his 619 pound KR2, so there's proof that it can be done in a KR1, I'd say. Speaking of Orma's site, he could use some more input there. Surely there are more than 19 flying KRs in the the world! Mark Langford, Harvest, AL see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 09:09:37 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) From: "Dan Heath" Subject: KR> 19 flying KRs To: Message-ID: <4391A721.000011.02200@DANHOMECOMPUTER> Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Yes and there is only ONE 2180VW????? 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------- Speaking of Orma's site, he could use some more input there. Surely there are more than 19 flying KRs in the the world! ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 09:53:16 -0500 From: "patrusso" Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <001101c5f819$4b9fc580$3ba772d8@patrusso> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original GV Yes and no!! If you already have the plans for a KR1, deal with that. I would suggest adding two feet to the lenght of the fuselage, putting in a side stick control so that you could sit directly on the floor to give you more headroom, You'll have to glass up the floor for strenght and you still may have to raise the canopy a bit, tho this might ruin the clean lines of the plane. Also tilt the seat back a few degree more so that the headroom increases. No on the 1600 engine. If you have that engine, it is a suitable start,...converting to 1835cc. Are the KR2 plans that much more expensive than the KR1? Better go in that dirextion and narrow the fuselage down to size desired. 205 lbs.?? Shoot, taint nutt'n! Good luck ----- Original Message ----- From: "gielmarais" To: Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 5:28 AM Subject: KR> KR1 >I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . Can >a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot 3 >inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > Thanking you in anticipation > > G.V. Strutt > _______________________________________ > 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: 7 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 10:42:18 -0600 From: "Stephen and Janet Henderson" Subject: RE: KR> KR1 To: "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <000001c5f828$869e78c0$6b02a8c0@steve01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hello, I have a stock KR-1 and I am 5'4" tall and weigh 165 pounds. You would have to stretch it to be able to fit into it. I have a friend that is 6'2" tall and he couldn't fit all the way into it because his legs were too long and he couldn't arch them very much because his knees were hitting the fuel tank. My feet touch the pedals perfectly. I have no regrets having a KR-1 but if I were starting over again, I would have gone with a KR2 or 2S because there is really no room to carry much stuff. Steve Henderson KR-1 St. Louis, MO -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of VIRGIL N SALISBURY Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 6:35 AM To: krnet@mylist.net Subject: Re: KR> KR1 I would say no. A KR-II Single place, Virg On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 "gielmarais" writes: > I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . Can > a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot 3 > inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > Thanking you in anticipation > > G.V. Strutt > _______________________________________ > 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: 8 Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2005 12:02:36 -0500 From: MFREEMAN2@indy.rr.com Subject: KR> Type 4 V W engine To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <96214d962df1.962df196214d@columbus.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii There was a guy named Darrel Haas who requested some info about the type 4 V W engine this morning. 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FBOs who update their fueld prices are listed directly on the home page for additional exposure to tens of thousands of aviation consumers! ************************************************************************** Be sure to stop by www.fboweb.com for the latest in aviation information! fboweb.com is a service of Aviation Data Systems, Inc. For questions, comments, or for more information, please contact us - service@fboweb.com ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:38:15 -0500 From: "John Godwin" Subject: RE: KR> KR1 To: "KRnet" Message-ID: <410-220051263183815734@mindspring.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Matt Elder Is building a KR1, he is 6'9 145lb at least his site is on the list > [Original Message] > From: Stephen and Janet Henderson > To: KRnet > Date: 12/3/2005 11:43:02 AM > Subject: RE: KR> KR1 > > Hello, > > I have a stock KR-1 and I am 5'4" tall and weigh 165 pounds. You > would have to stretch it to be able to fit into it. I have a friend > that is > 6'2" tall and he couldn't fit all the way into it because his legs > were too > long and he couldn't arch them very much because his knees were > hitting the > fuel tank. My feet touch the pedals perfectly. I have no regrets > having a KR-1 but if I were starting over again, I would have gone > with a KR2 or 2S because there is really no room to carry much stuff. > > Steve Henderson > KR-1 > St. Louis, MO > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On > Behalf Of VIRGIL N SALISBURY > Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 6:35 AM > To: krnet@mylist.net > Subject: Re: KR> KR1 > > I would say no. A KR-II Single place, Virg > > On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 "gielmarais" > > writes: > > I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . > > Can a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot > > 3 inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > > > Thanking you in anticipation > > > > G.V. Strutt > > _______________________________________ > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________ > 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: 11 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:44:03 -0600 From: "Stephen and Janet Henderson" Subject: RE: KR> KR1 To: , "'KRnet'" Message-ID: <000001c5f839$891c6150$6b02a8c0@steve01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Matt's website says that he stretched his fuselage to accommodate his height. Steve KR-1 St. Louis, MO -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of John Godwin Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 12:38 PM To: KRnet Subject: RE: KR> KR1 Matt Elder Is building a KR1, he is 6'9 145lb at least his site is on the list > [Original Message] > From: Stephen and Janet Henderson > To: KRnet > Date: 12/3/2005 11:43:02 AM > Subject: RE: KR> KR1 > > Hello, > > I have a stock KR-1 and I am 5'4" tall and weigh 165 pounds. You > would have to stretch it to be able to fit into it. I have a friend > that is > 6'2" tall and he couldn't fit all the way into it because his legs > were too > long and he couldn't arch them very much because his knees were > hitting the > fuel tank. My feet touch the pedals perfectly. I have no regrets > having a KR-1 but if I were starting over again, I would have gone > with a KR2 or 2S because there is really no room to carry much stuff. > > Steve Henderson > KR-1 > St. Louis, MO > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On > Behalf Of VIRGIL N SALISBURY > Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 6:35 AM > To: krnet@mylist.net > Subject: Re: KR> KR1 > > I would say no. A KR-II Single place, Virg > > On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 "gielmarais" > > writes: > > I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . > > Can a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot > > 3 inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > > > Thanking you in anticipation > > > > G.V. Strutt > > _______________________________________ > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________ > 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: 12 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:52:08 -0600 From: "Joachim Saupe" Subject: RE: KR> KR1 To: "jg7654@mindspring.com, KRnet" Message-ID: <410-22005126319528296@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII He must be one skinny dude! Joachim > [Original Message] > From: John Godwin > To: KRnet > Date: 12/3/2005 12:38:17 PM > Subject: RE: KR> KR1 > > Matt Elder Is building a KR1, he is 6'9 145lb at least his site is on > the list > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Stephen and Janet Henderson > > To: KRnet > > Date: 12/3/2005 11:43:02 AM > > Subject: RE: KR> KR1 > > > > Hello, > > > > I have a stock KR-1 and I am 5'4" tall and weigh 165 pounds. You > > would have to stretch it to be able to fit into it. I have a friend > > that > is > > 6'2" tall and he couldn't fit all the way into it because his legs > > were > too > > long and he couldn't arch them very much because his knees were > > hitting > the > > fuel tank. My feet touch the pedals perfectly. I have no regrets > > having a > > KR-1 but if I were starting over again, I would have gone with a KR2 > > or 2S > > because there is really no room to carry much stuff. > > > > Steve Henderson > > KR-1 > > St. Louis, MO > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf > > Of VIRGIL N SALISBURY > > Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 6:35 AM > > To: krnet@mylist.net > > Subject: Re: KR> KR1 > > > > I would say no. A KR-II Single place, Virg > > > > On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 "gielmarais" > > > > writes: > > > I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . > > > Can a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 > > > foot 3 inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 > > > inches. KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > > > > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > > > > > Thanking you in anticipation > > > > > > G.V. Strutt > > > _______________________________________ > > > 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 > > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > 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: 13 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:47:39 -0800 (PST) From: Matthew Elder Subject: RE: KR> KR1 To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051204004739.16414.qmail@web54702.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 John, 245 lbs actually... :-) Mine is 15 inches longer in the tail and about 6 inches longer in the nose. I also widened to 24". I'm also running a 100hp corvair on the nose, which is a far cry from a 1600cc VW... I guess if I were to do it again, knowing what I know now, I would start with the KR-2S plans; the main reason being that the KR-1 plans are... What's the word?... I guess vague would be politically correct. The might as well have one page saying "assemble plane" and it would be about the same... I basically threw out the plans anyways once I had my changes finalized. I've seen the 2S plans and they are much much better, and besides, you can just narrow it up to a one place, or leave it alone. The airplane isn't completed yet, so I won't tell you that this is the way to do it. But, that's why they call it experimental... no?! My two cents. Matt John Godwin wrote: Matt Elder Is building a KR1, he is 6'9 145lb at least his site is on the list > [Original Message] > From: Stephen and Janet Henderson > To: KRnet > Date: 12/3/2005 11:43:02 AM > Subject: RE: KR> KR1 > > Hello, > > I have a stock KR-1 and I am 5'4" tall and weigh 165 pounds. You > would have to stretch it to be able to fit into it. I have a friend > that is > 6'2" tall and he couldn't fit all the way into it because his legs > were too > long and he couldn't arch them very much because his knees were > hitting the > fuel tank. My feet touch the pedals perfectly. I have no regrets > having a KR-1 but if I were starting over again, I would have gone > with a KR2 or 2S because there is really no room to carry much stuff. > > Steve Henderson > KR-1 > St. Louis, MO > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces@mylist.net] On > Behalf Of VIRGIL N SALISBURY > Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 6:35 AM > To: krnet@mylist.net > Subject: Re: KR> KR1 > > I would say no. A KR-II Single place, Virg > > On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:28:36 +0200 "gielmarais" > writes: > > I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . > > Can a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot > > 3 inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > > > Thanking you in anticipation > > > > G.V. Strutt > > _______________________________________ > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________ > 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 ------------------------------------------------- Matthew Elder Orangeburg, SC http://www.infinigral.com/melder My Airplane Project: http://www.infinigral.com/melder/flying/KR1/ ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:50:13 -0800 (PST) From: Matthew Elder Subject: KR> KR1 Pilot Weight OT To: jsaupe6848@earthlink.net, KRnet Message-ID: <20051204005013.38835.qmail@web54706.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 LOL... yea, well even at 245, which is what it really is, i'm still considered skinny! Matt Joachim Saupe wrote: He must be one skinny dude! Joachim ------------------------------------------------- Matthew Elder Orangeburg, SC http://www.infinigral.com/melder My Airplane Project: http://www.infinigral.com/melder/flying/KR1/ ------------------------------ Message: 15 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:52:15 -0800 (PST) From: Bart Ransom Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051204005215.34636.qmail@web35609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi guys: I am also contemplating a kr-1, but I am 6' tall and 240 lbs and 22" across the shoulders. I was considering Building a KR-2S so I can Take my wife up, she assurs me that divorce by airplane (DBA) wont happen if I make a seat for her. But I Thought the KR-1 would be a better project to use as a start, with a 2180 VW. After the bugs were worked out in the building process, I feel a 2 would be on the agenda. Any comments? I have been monitoring the krnet for quite a while, and I dont hear too much from guys my size. Best regards, Bart Ransom. patrusso wrote: GV Yes and no!! If you already have the plans for a KR1, deal with that. I would suggest adding two feet to the lenght of the fuselage, putting in a side stick control so that you could sit directly on the floor to give you more headroom, You'll have to glass up the floor for strenght and you still may have to raise the canopy a bit, tho this might ruin the clean lines of the plane. Also tilt the seat back a few degree more so that the headroom increases. No on the 1600 engine. If you have that engine, it is a suitable start,...converting to 1835cc. Are the KR2 plans that much more expensive than the KR1? Better go in that dirextion and narrow the fuselage down to size desired. 205 lbs.?? Shoot, taint nutt'n! Good luck ----- Original Message ----- From: "gielmarais" To: Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 5:28 AM Subject: KR> KR1 >I would like to know what the average pilot size is for the KR1 . Can >a KR1 be made to fit a pilot of the following dimensions: 6 foot 3 >inches, weight 205 Pounds. cockpit width required is 24 inches. > KR1 to be fitted with 1600 vw engine. > > Info required before placing order for plan. > > Thanking you in anticipation > > G.V. Strutt > _______________________________________ > 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 --------------------------------- Yahoo! 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Heath - Lexington, SC -------Original Message------- Take my wife up, she assurs me that divorce by airplane (DBA) wont happen if I make a seat for her. ------------------------------ Message: 17 Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 17:22:03 -0800 (PST) From: Bart Ransom Subject: Re: KR> KR1 To: KRnet Message-ID: <20051204012203.26422.qmail@web35603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 lol I have some lee way , I just bought her a new car. Dan Heath wrote: That sounds like a NO-Brainer. Unless you want a divorce. 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------- Take my wife up, she assurs me that divorce by airplane (DBA) wont happen if I make a seat for her. _______________________________________ 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 --------------------------------- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 495 *************************************** ================================== ABC Amber Outlook Converter v4.20 Trial version ==================================