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KIS Update - KIS builder pens book/Mark K in Kitplanes/KIS TR-1 Project 4-sale
Greetings,
With the news of Jersys loss this seem insignificant but here it goes:
KIS Builder pens book
Hot off the presses in 2014, is a new book by TR-1 builder William Arnold. The
book called The Random Wandering of Billy Ray, is a story of achievements, experiences,
and a little advice thrown in. Bill earned a PhD. in mathematical education,
professed at Universities for many years, then move on to work at Hewlett
Packard where he meet co-worker Dave Klink. When the two learned each other
were pilots it was a friendship that was to last for many years to come. Bill,
and Dave, decided early on they would find old neglected airplanes, and get
them back flying again. Their quest gave new life to 20 airplanes in total,
17 factory jobs, and 3 homebuilts. Some were total rebuilds, others were lots
of part hunting, elbow grease, and deep love. Bill headed up the projects, and
both he, and Dave did the work. Bill retrieved, and ferried projects home for
rebuilds, and did most of the test flying. Dave put his engineering skills to
use on electrical, and avionics. The KIS Project was one of their earlier projects,
and was sold soon after completion. Bill, and Dave, have since retired
from the airplane renaissance business, but Bill still flies one of their last
projects a Zenith CH 650. Mark K. is the trustee of the TR-1 Bill, and Dave
brought into this world.
Mark Motors into Kitplanes
Our own Mark K. is featured in the February edition of Kitplanes with his AeroMomentum
engines. Normally Kitplanes features conventional aircraft power one month,
and alternative power the following month. This year both are together.
The article is about 2/3 of a page in length with a picture, and provides information
on the 1.3L 100 hp, and 1.5L 117 hp engine offerings. These engines are
already proven in boat use, and have a lot of good things going for them. Marks
FADEC control brings with it all of todays technology, and that includes the
ALDL connection that can yield a plethora of engine, and other information.
The ALDL plug is the connection your mechanic uses to diagnose and fix your trusty
car. After-market performance computers, or even better, a blue tooth connection
to your cell phone or pad, running an app like Torque, or DashComand
can display massive amounts of engine, fuel system, electrical system information,
and more, saving valuable glass panel real estate. The blue tooth connector,
and Torque app cost a slim $25 USD. Standalone display units cost in about
$500 USD. If you dont have one of Marks engines these gadgets would be loads
fun to plug into the family car. For more info take a look:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/product-reviews/1405-dashcommand-virtual-obd-ii-gauges/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irLUImwkKOc
NZ aviation blog ads missing KIS links
Web searches for KIS aircraft always turn up the New Zealand stable mates KIS,
and TEL. There is a very active blog reporting on aviation in this island nation,
and last December someone posted on subject of KIS. The post has a nice little
history, and provides names I could not remember. This crew built a TR-1,
TR-4, and a Lancair ES. The owner is Roger Ramsey, and the two guys that did
most of the building were Geoff Sheehan, and Peter Ellwood. Peter posted here
many times. Both Geoff, and Peter came to visit with us at Oshkosh one year,
they had a great time hanging out with the airplanes, boats, and brats.
http://nzcivair.blogspot.com/2014/12/tri-r-technologies-kis-tr-1-of-new.html
Briefly noted:
Swiss KIS Really? Another for sale ad has appeared in the cyber world for the
IO-240 powered Swiss KIS, this time with a nice picture (attached below). Previously
the 98% complete project was listed at 23,000 Swiss Francs. I guess that
would be plus up to 17% VAT tax (about $29,000 USD total). You could barely
buy the engine for that money. It sure looks like a nice taildragger.
A little bit of info showed up on Nashville, (Tennessee), area TR-4 builder Harry
Herst (he appears on Robert Rs website) I am not sure he still has his TR-4
kit, but he has completed a RV-9, and is living in the same area.
TR-4 builder, and staunch rotary power supporter Paul Lamar who vehemently supported
aerial use of the Wankel, on these very forum pages, surfaced in Kitplanes
in January and you guessed it towing the rotary line commenting on a previously
publish article. I was told Paul sold his TR-4 kit, but have no idea (yet)
who bought it. The kit originally belonged to Mark K.
KIS TR-1 (formally flying) project for sale
I was in communication with a Texas KIS owner, he is looking to sell his TR-1. The bird has had a tough life, a pattern Ive seen all too often. The airplane was built by Ralph Bernhardt, a member of the generation that got things done. Ralph first flew in 1996, enjoyed the airplane, and then sold it in 2004 or 05. The next owner did not fair too well, in a few short flying hours, banged the nose gear, and trimmed off the prop. He 0-timed the O-235, refinished it, and put it up for sale. The current owner bought it in 2006, enjoyed flying it, but really did not like how it landed. A couple years later while returning home he had a mishap in a nasty crosswind landing attempt. The wind caught the wing forcing it to the ground. The wing tip dug in, and the rest of the plane hit hard on the nose gear, it bent, and again trimmed off the prop. This early build appears to have the stock elevator, and main gear location. Maybe the outcome would be a little different had the mods been in place. The airplane project is for sale, if you are interested or know someone who is, let me know I will forward the contact info. Below is a picture of Ralphs pilgrimage to Oshkosh I think it is 1997, I dont think I realized until I just dug the picture out of an old photo album that the DC3 in the background was another project Richard worked on. Richs High Tech Composites shop did the plugs, tooling, and parts for the turbo prop conversions. Here is a link to pictures the second owner posted when it was up for sale: http://www.curiouscars.com/car_pages/1996_kis_tr1.htm
Oshkosh TR-1C Sale
Well, I always like to end with something good. Details are being finalized on
a deal for a TR-1C kit that was started by KIS factory employees Chuck, and Steve.
The buyer met Steve at our booth, exchanged contact information, and later
arranged for a time to see the project. The buyer was able to stop by, and
see the project sometime shortly after Oshkosh. Of course one trip through Chuck,
and Steves shop with all the Cessna, and other composite work going on would
be enough to convince anyone to buy something these guys were working on (yes,
they supply the cowling for the new Cessna diesel powered 182). Chuck, and
Steve agreed to complete the remainder of the composite work plus a modification
to the vertical stabilizer. This particular build is very unique in that the
horizontal stabilizer is highly modified. Not only was 4 added to the elevator,
an additional almost 4 was added to the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer.
I sent out copies of the builders manual, and copy of my plan to replace
the cut off vertical tail on my TR-1C that they wanted to take a look at.
Well, thats all for now. If you are a KIS owner, and stop by our forum lets us
know you are here, because Im looking for you.
Mark T.
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