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    Sonerai II For Sale

    Pilot Cliff Rosa and plane (the one offered for sale here) perished on July 16th in Pulaski, Tn. Please see this thread for details: http://www.sonerai.net/smf/index.php?topic=3319.msg24606#msg24606 Im gonna sell her, only had her since March but It looks like my company will be moving me...
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    Wing to fuse gap

    I attached a picture of the material that the original builder used to fill the gap between the fuse and wing, It is riveted in place. Not being the original builder and having zero experience working with metals/rivets how would I go about to replace it? I was wonder if I should drill out the...
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    Need one wheel Pant

    Need a just one wheel pant for the left wheel on my sonerai, anyone got one?
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    What kind of brakes do I have?

    Cant seem to find anything on the type of brakes that I have. I almost think they are Tracey O'Brien brakes but mine look little different. Ive attached a couple pictures. They are hydraulic brakes and when I pull on the lever the brake pad pushes out and rubs on the metal disc that is bolted...
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    What kind of brakes do I have?

    Cant seem to find anything on the type of brakes that I have. I almost think they are Tracey O'Brien brakes but mine look little different. Ive attached a couple pictures. They are hydraulic brakes and when I pull on the lever the brake pad pushes out and rubs on the metal disc that is bolted...
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    WTB 5/8 Landing gear

    Anyone have a set of 5/8 landing gear laying around that would be willing to sell for a good price?
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    Composites vs fabric

    I cannot find a good source for this anywhere. I have a Sonerai, metal frame covered in fabric. I enjoy working with carbon fiber and fiberglass and have been wondering if replacing fabric with CF skins would be acceptable? Mainly because I would like cleaner lines and no holes and less of the...
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    Aileron Adjustment

    Seems like my left alieron is down when the stick is in the neutral position, I tried to look on how to adjust it but didnt really find a way to do it.
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    Builder Log's

    Wondering if maybe everyone can post links to known websites for Sonerai builds, I find it difficult searching for them. I might aswell post some links that I have found. http://websites.expercraft.com/phzabriskie/ http://glgreen232.freehostia.com/WebPage/
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    Resubmitting FAA documents

    I submitted AC Form 8050-1 and AC Form 8050-88(This is the one that gets notarized). That was all that was need to register my homebuilt KR2. I just got a letter back in the mail today and apparently on the 8050-88 I can only check ONE box and not more than one( I check two that applied to mine...
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    What kind of spark plugs and ignition.

    Hey guys I cannot find any information about what type of spark plugs to use on my VW type 4 motor with slick magneto. I want auto style plugs since they are alot cheaper. Now for my second question, I want to use a CDI ignition or electric ignition for the secondary. Are they the same thing...
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    Need some help on some electrical questions

    I am almost at the end of my wiring for my KR2S with great plains VW motor and diehl case. I do have some questions, How do I know if my starter has a starter solenoid. My starter has a black connector on it but I can see what kind it is since it is right by the firewall. Can I just use a...
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    Magneto Ignition Wires

    I can’t seem to find absolutely anything about magneto wires. I have a slick magneto and I don’t feel like spending $240 for 4 wires for a magneto. There has to be a how to or is it possible that I can use other magneto wires that say fit a different motor. Are magneto wires specific to its...
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    Where do you buy paint from

    Building a KR2S and im trying to figure out what kind of paint to use. I want to use the a 2 Part Polyurthene because that seems to be the best. What kind can I use? Has anyone seen the James Town Distributor 2 part paint for boats that gets brushed on and dries like a mirror finish? Also if I...
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