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Old 06-18-2012, 06:51 AM
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Default RE: Pitcairn PCA-2 Autogiro by Whirlybird Aviation

ORIGINAL: geoardsog5

Hi, Smithcreek. Your build looks great I have a built up whirlybirds PCA-2. I didn't build it - acquired it at an estate sale.I have everything but the rotor head.When you get to that portion of the build, can you post some pictures? Regards, John R.
Jodini that posted above is Joe Cole of Whirleybird, so a pm or email to him would be your best bet. The head is a gearbox from an electric motor. You can buy or make your own if you know what you are doing, or go with Whirleybird's suggestion on their website. It's made by Astroflite, I forget the model number, 710 I think?

Finished the bottom of the fuse, made a belly pan and put the balsa block in between the wing and cowl. I'm not sure how I'll hold the belly pan on. May glue it on and cut out slots for the landing gear or screw it on.



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