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Old 12-19-2020 | 04:45 PM
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got2retire
 
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Stumbled into the world of the RC Ercoupe's about a year ago, at an RC flea market. My buddy and I took turns watching our booth after we'd set it up. I went first, saw a built Ercoupe and thought even if the motor was good.... No way, I'm not in for even $20.... Should be junked...

Returned to our booth, and out my buddy went, shopping... Shortly he returned with the Ercoupe in hand " Look what I got"

When we got to my place, he asked "Can we fix this up together in my shop over the winter"? After a lot of research as to what it was, who kitted it, can we get what we need to to do this, You guessed right, took all winter but when we were done it was a plane I would have been proud to have owned. The Full Scale Ercoupe owners association, including one owner in particular couldn't have been anymore help if he had restored it for us. He sent us pictures from his owners manual as needed and the twin rudders operated mechanically just as the full scale did.

Flew great and looked equally as good.

In fact I was so taken by the entire project, I found the a company who bought the rights to reissue the kit and I bought one... Daaa

This winters project....

Got2retire