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jforster(at)baisch.com
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 Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: Still building a TR4 |
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I haven’t given up yet, but I’ve taken a “short” hiatus to build another project.
My daughter Jessica and I are both building Sonex kits. She’s got hers in Southern California and mine is in Wisconsin. While it’s not officially a race (I’m slightly ahead), it is a great motivator to have two projects going in parallel. The guys at work have all bet on her to finish first. Something to do with my poor track record and the fact that she is an aeronautical engineer. I respectfully disagree.
Sadly, there is no comparison in the completeness of the kit or plans between the Sonex and the KIS. As I still maintain, the Cruiser is one of the best planes out there, but it never reached its full potential due to being essentially orphaned multiple times. The build experience for the Sonex is completely different, and the gang at the Sonex factory have been great to work with. It’s also easier to stay motivated when there is a “first flight” almost every week. Of course, the Sonex has a completely different mission profile from the Cruiser, so I really need both.
After the Sonex takes flight I’ll get back to the Cruiser. I’m shooting for the distinction of being the last completed kit, although the competition appears stiff. J
John Forster
p.s. I’ve already submitted my wife Carrie for consideration for sainthood!
From: owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cody Austin
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:04 PM
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Gas strut for nose gear
Add me to the list of slow builders.
- Cody
Sent from my HTC Touch Pro2 on the Now Network from Sprint®.
From: ALFRED ROSA <fredorosa(at)gmail.com (fredorosa(at)gmail.com)>
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:27 PM
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com (kis-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Gas strut for nose gear
I believe an automotive strut is used in the TR4. I can't be more specific as I've never removed mine. Didn't know anyone besides me and Bob Reed were still building, albeit very slowly.
Al
On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Donna Frisone <Donfrizz(at)gvtc.com (Donfrizz(at)gvtc.com)> wrote:
Hello everyone!!
Dennis Frisone here in Boerne, Texas building a KIS TR-4 and have a question for anyone with knowledge about nose gear.
I am having Lyle Hendricks fabricate a nose gear for me and I need to purchase the interior strut – can anyone point me in the right direction?? Where can I purchase??
Thanks for your help in advance
Dennis Frisone
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Robert Reed
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John,
I am so disappointed, I was in the lead for being the last KIS Cruiser Kit to be completed and now you may just beat me out. I have actually made some progress over the last year. I finally got some help at work which could mean even more time to work on the plane. (Seems like I have said that before but this time I mean it. ) Planning to finish primer and start painting everything but the fuselage this winter and spring. Starting on wiring but going is real slow. Unless something gets in the way yet again I hope to be finished withing 15 - 18 months. (Seems like I have said that before but this time I mean it.)
By the way...does anyone remember the definition of insanity?
Bob Reed
From: John Forster <jforster(at)baisch.com>
To: "kis-list(at)matronics.com" <kis-list(at)matronics.com>
Sent: Mon, December 31, 2012 10:46:39 AM
Subject: Still building a TR4
I haven’t given up yet, but I’ve taken a “short” hiatus to build another project.
My daughter Jessica and I are both building Sonex kits. She’s got hers in Southern California and mine is in Wisconsin. While it’s not officially a race (I’m slightly ahead), it is a great motivator to have two projects going in parallel. The guys at work have all bet on her to finish first. Something to do with my poor track record and the fact that she is an aeronautical engineer. I respectfully disagree.
Sadly, there is no comparison in the completeness of the kit or plans between the Sonex and the KIS. As I still maintain, the Cruiser is one of the best planes out there, but it never reached its full potential due to being essentially orphaned multiple times. The build experience for the Sonex is completely different, and the gang at the Sonex factory have been great to work with. It’s also easier to stay motivated when there is a “first flight” almost every week. Of course, the Sonex has a completely different mission profile from the Cruiser, so I really need both.
After the Sonex takes flight I’ll get back to the Cruiser. I’m shooting for the distinction of being the last completed kit, although the competition appears stiff. J
John Forster
p.s. I’ve already submitted my wife Carrie for consideration for sainthood!
From: owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kis-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cody Austin
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:04 PM
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Gas strut for nose gear
Add me to the list of slow builders.
- Cody
Sent from my HTC Touch Pro2 on the Now Network from Sprint®.
From: ALFRED ROSA <fredorosa(at)gmail.com (fredorosa(at)gmail.com)>
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:27 PM
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com (kis-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Gas strut for nose gear
I believe an automotive strut is used in the TR4. I can't be more specific as I've never removed mine. Didn't know anyone besides me and Bob Reed were still building, albeit very slowly.
Al
On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Donna Frisone <Donfrizz(at)gvtc.com (Donfrizz(at)gvtc.com)> wrote:
Hello everyone!!
Dennis Frisone here in Boerne, Texas building a KIS TR-4 and have a question for anyone with knowledge about nose gear.
I am having Lyle Hendricks fabricate a nose gear for me and I need to purchase the interior strut – can anyone point me in the right direction?? Where can I purchase??
Thanks for your help in advance
Dennis Frisone
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