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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-09-2023, 07:50 PM
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Posted By Cougar429

Not sure on that recommendation. Mine had a Saito...

Not sure on that recommendation. Mine had a Saito 125 and flew fine. Swapped it out for a converted OS 120, (converted a pumped to normally aspirated) and that has far more power than it needs, even...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-25-2021, 05:04 AM
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Posted By Cougar429

Thumbs up That FG21 should be close to the equivalent of a...

That FG21 should be close to the equivalent of a Saito 125a, the engine I had mounted into my 13 lb Pica 1/5 scale. so should have more than enough power. I flew almost exclusively at approx half...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-26-2021, 04:24 PM
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Posted By Cougar429

Yep. That's typical Pica. Take a box of bits and...

Yep. That's typical Pica. Take a box of bits and in the end, have a flying airplane. Definitely not for ARF lovers.

Good luck with the build. I sold my 1/5 to a friend I taught to fly, but have...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-18-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By Cougar429

Pica

That would be the 1/5 version and I paid on average $300 CDN for the both of mine with glass cowls. Cannot remember if came with those stock.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-28-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By Cougar429

By moving the attach point on the lower driving...

By moving the attach point on the lower driving aileron closer to the hinge point you will reduce the amount of deflection on the upper aileron. Is that what you are aiming for?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-28-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

That's actually a neat idea. You may find some...

That's actually a neat idea. You may find some differential between top and bottom ailerons, but if different size may not be a problem.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-28-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By Cougar429

G/P Waco Build

Not sure if posted anything regarding this previously, but picked this GP version up last year and finally able to work on it for a couple of months now. Even with family visiting, first vacation in...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-28-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

1/5 Waco

John, I've been flying that scale for a few seasons now. What do you need to know?

To perhaps speed things along, here is a pic of the modded servo setup I added to mine. Originally the central...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-14-2019, 04:53 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By Cougar429

Waco

Not sure if anyone else made a 1/5 scale. but that does look like the pic from the Pica box.

Having said that, would be leery dealing with anyone not willing to ensure I'm getting what I pay for....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-19-2018, 05:02 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Have not had much time for building, (at one...

Have not had much time for building, (at one point this summer 3 days off in 7 weeks), but getting everything ready to assemble when able.That includes the OS Gemini 160 built up from 2...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-17-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Callie Graphics would likely be your best bet. ...

Callie Graphics would likely be your best bet.

https://callie-graphics.com/
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-22-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Picked up a Great Planes Waco at the Toledo Show...

Picked up a Great Planes Waco at the Toledo Show a couple weeks ago and today fired up the recently rebuilt OS Gemini 160 twin intended for it on the test stand. Fits within the cowl so should be a...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-02-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

May be a prototype or CofG off?

May be a prototype or CofG off?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-02-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By Cougar429

O/K, now that the season is pretty well over my...

O/K, now that the season is pretty well over my PICA 1/5 will be making it's way to the build table for a check over. While there may ask if I need to make a change.

Had a hard landing later in...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-03-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Got the page open and bookmarked. Will look...

Got the page open and bookmarked. Will look through it when have more time.

Would be great to have the files direct. Will PM you my Email.

Thanks.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-03-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

New job left few opportunities to fly this year...

New job left few opportunities to fly this year so only out 4 times so far. Session #3 had a bit of a hard landing in the wind that broke apart the rear gear mount loose in the fuse. As that is also...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-19-2016, 02:31 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By Cougar429

Oh man! Can I relate. Some days from the moment I...

Oh man! Can I relate. Some days from the moment I wake up cannot count the number of things dropped and retrieved, only to be dropped again!

As long as you're O/K and the plane is salvageable...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-16-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

I lost a plane a few years ago, the first in many...

I lost a plane a few years ago, the first in many seasons. Plane would not respond and did a dive into the ground at full throttle. I had many flights prior with no problem, but this was the hottest...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-11-2016, 03:06 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Regardless of the method you should always follow...

Regardless of the method you should always follow the recommendations on the container. In any event, adequate ventilation for yourself and any others is good policy and likely the safer option. Some...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-23-2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

I too would recommend a 4-stroke, (with personal...

I too would recommend a 4-stroke, (with personal preference for the Saito 100 for your app) primarily due to the ability to swing a large diameter prop you need to get out beyond that large cowl....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-18-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Took the 1/5 Pica out for the first time this...

Took the 1/5 Pica out for the first time this season and it fired up instantly. Stately as ever and seems to get lots of attention.

Let my turbine friend have some time at the sticks to show what...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-07-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

The local news station had a picture of him and...

The local news station had a picture of him and he was holding a sign it read " I LIED"

Ha! I see a political joke coming.............

We haven't had much of a winter up here. In fact, the salt...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-24-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

I too have mine off in the rack as other projects...

I too have mine off in the rack as other projects take precedence over the winter, but that's not unexpected as it is pretty strong and reliable. Will be going through it for the new season before...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-01-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

O/K, have a question: received a set of 46" scale...

O/K, have a question: received a set of 46" scale floats yesterday and wanted to know if they are perhaps just a bit too big for the 1/5 WACO. A tad over the 75% rule and seem to spec for something a...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-09-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,620
Posted By Cougar429

Mine is lighter, but not by much. Would have to...

Mine is lighter, but not by much. Would have to weigh it again to confirm.

Mind you, I do try to fly as close to scale as possible with this one, ie. graceful maneuvers and limited vertical. If...
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