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Thread: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    Quote Originally Posted by ryanmcf45 View Post
    Looking at the engine start video with all the snow on the ground made me wonder, can (or how) do you get cabin heat from a radial?
    I'm going to fab some sort of muff around the exhaust collector.
    -Mike Kraus
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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    Updated pictures. Finally getting the cowling painted, still have the bump cowl to finish:





    -Mike Kraus
    RV-4 built and sold :-(
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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    What a beautiful ride!

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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    Wow, thats going to be one nice bird! Did you have to make any CG changes yet? Can't wait to see some performance stats. Thanks for the update!

    Greg

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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    That looks great Mike - also looking forward to flight test reports!

    r
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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    She's a beauty for sure, Mike!
    John Evens
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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    That radial engine instal in the SS7 just looks fantastic. Nice airplane Mike. Congratulations.
    David
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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    Looks awesome , drool is running
    Kevin,

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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    Really nice work Mike. The workmanship from the pictures looks outstanding.
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    Josh Esser
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    Default Re: Kraus SS7 Radial Build

    Gorgeous!
    Envisioning that Kitfox on a set of amphib floats painted to match that sweet paint job.


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