RE: GP Waco?
Great post erans and congratulations on a successful maiden flight. The Saito must sound beautiful doing a nice scale low pass with your Waco. I expect you will get a fair bit more thrust with the 16x6 prop.
Posted on: 11/13/2011 3:58 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10809482

RE: Introducing the new 90-1.20 Yak QB
The Aeroworks 90-1.20 Yak is the worst flying airplane I have ever flown and I've flown a lot. Gave the thing away to a pal, a better pilot than me and he hated it. Parted the thing out and sold the airframe. Most of the AW planes are great but this one, not so much.
Posted on: 11/4/2011 10:25 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10796661

RE: GP Waco?
One thing I know, the second build of an airplane is quicker and easier. Don't ask me how I know this. :-)
Posted on: 9/14/2011 12:39 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10716556

RE: GP Waco?
Pilot sits in the rear seat.
Posted on: 9/2/2011 11:23 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10698514

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: cannonball200 I finally got time to glue the combing around the cockpits. Also, I drew the outlines around the door & storage compartment and used the handle's decals and the hinge's decals that came with the kit. If it ever gets below 108* I will get it out and fly some more. Also finally got the new pilot in... Thanks, [/quote] Cannonball, what size combing did you use? The detailing looks great!
Posted on: 7/28/2011 1:23 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10643555

RE: GP Waco?
FWIW, I have used the two pushrod clamped together setup on several airplanes. It doesn't seem like it would work but it does. I do add some JB Weld to the setup for overkill.
Posted on: 7/14/2011 1:04 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10621185

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hill202 I don't think the OS 95 FS is going to be enough. [/quote] I have the new OS 95 FS to mount in my Waco. I think it will be fine for scale-like flight and it fits entirely in the cowl, I'll let you know when the club flying field (aka a swamp) drains in a couple months.
Posted on: 7/14/2011 12:35 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10621159

RE: GP Waco?
Free Bird, please post your observations on the 170R3 power system/GP Waco airframe combination after you've had a few flights.
Posted on: 7/4/2011 8:35 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10605362

RE: GP Waco?
Very very cool.
Posted on: 6/30/2011 11:32 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10600898

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MormonMike Still seeing some tendency to try and nose over on landing. Could fuel sloshing back and forth cause a problem ? It's an 18 ounce tank. Could the mains be too far back, should they have been built about a 1/2 inch more forward ? mm PS, it's balanced right at the factory marks. [/quote] Mike, that is puzzling. Nobody else seeing this tendency? You are an experienced flyer so I sure wouldn't insult you by asking a bunch of obvious questions but please let us know how and when you get it sorted out.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 5:37 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10593488

RE: GP Waco?
Electronic mixing of the aileron differential is important in my book. There's a review of this GP Waco in the July issue of the AMA Model Aviation magazine. Tom Sullivan notes as I have proposed that the model is overpowered with the OS 95AX. I am still thinking to fly mine with the OS FS95 and have a nice clean cowl, good sound and nearer to scale flight. Here's the page with Youtube flight video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mNdxxLRdMo Build video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq1Oh9Ml2kA
Posted on: 6/22/2011 6:00 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10586481

RE: GP Waco?
Mike, very cool pics and useful too!
Posted on: 6/8/2011 12:36 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10563550

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1 way-co is that town in texas. Whacko is the way WACO is pronounced. Just be Whacko for WACOs. [/quote] According to the voice over on the GP video, it's walk-oh.
Posted on: 6/5/2011 7:50 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10557695

RE: GP Waco?
It's wah-co. Like you would say walk. As in walk oh.
Posted on: 6/5/2011 7:27 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10557659

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: mmn [quote]ORIGINAL: Free Bird I'm picking my Waco next week from my LHS. Can someone give me the inside diameter of the cowl? Plan A - I'm thinking of using a Saito R170 triple that I have lying around or Plan B - installing a Syssa 30cc that I also have. I like plan A best as I really love the sound of the radial! Thanks for the help guys! FB [/quote] Sub cowl is 7''. Cowl is 8''. Approx. Mine aren't perfect circles. Also not on plane yet. Regards Michael [/quote] Thanks Michael.
Posted on: 6/3/2011 2:28 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10555353

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MormonMike LeeDees, How's your Saito 1.15 doing ? Can't find a way to PM you. MM [/quote] It's a very strong engine, it was a little finicky to break in and tune. I've flown it for some time in a H9 Thunderbolt, I've gone weary of the Thunderbolt so I plan to use the Saito in the Waco. (When Tower finally ships it to me) BTW I 2nd Freebird's request
Posted on: 6/3/2011 11:27 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10555114

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: AncientCityFlyer Leedees, I agree with Skillet92 that the .91 would fly it, but marginally. I have a GP P-6 Hawk and the manual called for a 91 4 stroke. I originally put a Saito 125 in it and it flew ok. Finally changed out to a Saito 180. I agree it is a bit over powered but it keeps me out of trouble with the extra power. I can't see how a .91 would have flown the Hawk
Posted on: 6/2/2011 8:41 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10554208

RE: GP Waco?
I know i've raised the question before but now that we have a few of the guys with some actual flight time on the Waco, does anyone think my idea of flying it with the OS FS91 will work? I point out that many GP Stearmans have been flown successfully with the FS91.
Posted on: 6/1/2011 9:19 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10552662

RE: GP Waco?
Methinks you will see more interest once the GP Waco starts shipping again at the end of May, oh that's right it's now 'early June'. See you in July. :-)
Posted on: 6/1/2011 1:05 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10552008

RE: Aero-Works high quality not apparent on SLOW website.
Well done sir.
Posted on: 6/1/2011 12:03 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10551901

RE: Aero-Works high quality not apparent on SLOW website.
AW's site is the problem. Even those 9-17 second response times are slow compared to most e-commerce sites. The problem is also intermittent, better on some occasions intolerable on others. Maybe unable to handle many connections?
Posted on: 5/26/2011 10:57 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10541691

RE: Aero-Works high quality not apparent on SLOW website.
[quote]ORIGINAL: TIA What is the web address you are using? [/quote] http://www.aero-works.net
Posted on: 5/26/2011 9:18 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10541528

Aero-Works high quality not apparent on SLOW website.
I noticed the slooooooowww aero-works.net website peformance on several previous occasions and just wrote it off to internet congestion. I have 12 meg internet service. Now, after to speaking to others in my club they have also noted the same thing and sometimes give up in frustration. I am attempting to place an order at this very moment but the site just hangs. The boys at Aero Works would serve their customers and the their bottom line by finding a better website hosting service.
Posted on: 5/26/2011 8:45 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10541464

RE: OS FS95V
Duck, i'm very curious about this engine as well. Apparently they haven't sold one yet so maybe I'll buy the first one :-) I note that it is not a 'Surpass' so I wonder if the crankcase vent is the same setup as others in the Surpass line? Also the new Jetstream muffler or whatever they call it is an item of interest. Anyway, here's a bump to help us get a report from the field.
Posted on: 5/17/2011 3:15 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10526002

RE: GP Waco?
I've never learned anything useful in a Hobby Shop.
Posted on: 4/27/2011 3:40 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10488499

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder [quote]ORIGINAL: leedees They just became very obsolete. [/quote] Bull! Only one is a Pica, that is the kit that Lazy Ace has for sale. The other two are Cox ARF's . They have nothing in common with the Pica. The upper wing is without the flat center section, the Cabanes are bolt on, the parts count is very low, and the landing gear is as wrong as your new one
Posted on: 3/10/2011 9:44 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10390999

RE: GP Waco?
They just became very obsolete.
Posted on: 3/9/2011 1:22 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10389330

RE: GP Waco?
That Stinson sure is pretty but I remember back in the day when this was a Waco thread.
Posted on: 2/23/2011 5:34 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10357336

RE: GP Waco?
I saw that too, it may be legit. I have noted oftentimes storefront dealers will receive airplanes and new radios etc before the big online/catalog sellers have them in stock, both Tower and Horizon. I just wish Tower or GP would put the manual online for this Waco.
Posted on: 2/11/2011 6:16 AM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10328106

RE: GP Waco?
[quote]ORIGINAL: gabarber I think I'd like to get my hands on one of these Waco's as well...[:D] [/quote]. Geoff, are you planning on doing a review on this GP Waco? I got the GP Shoestring after reading your rcu review. Really fun plane.
Posted on: 1/26/2011 9:27 PM by Author "leedees" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10291883