My GMP Competitor / Cobra

Wobbly Goblin · 10-07-2008, 11:19 AM

I just thought I'd post a few pics of my old "GMP Competitor / Cobra". It's actually a "GMP Competitor" with a "GMP Cobra" canopy and tail fin. I purchased it as a new kit in the early 80's, but found it very difficult to fly. That being the case, it's literally been sitting on a shelf in my garage for the last 20 years.

Engine: OS61V
Radio: Futaba FG Series
Servos: FP-S130's
Gyro: Kraft

fred114 · 10-07-2008, 11:24 AM

That looks like it is a much larger copter than the one you are now flying.

Wobbly Goblin · 10-07-2008, 11:36 AM

Oh ya, it's a lot bigger. This one would have cut my arm clean off...

Greyfox60 · 10-07-2008, 04:41 PM

any way to modify the beast so it flies better?

Wobbly Goblin · 10-07-2008, 04:47 PM

Probably, but I think it's pointless given the number of better helicopters on the market these days.

Greyfox60 · 10-07-2008, 04:50 PM

Yea, but how many of them can lift a cow???? lol

Wobbly Goblin · 10-07-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox60

Yea, but how many of them can lift a cow???? lol

These will...

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fred114 · 10-07-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox60

any way to modify the beast so it flies better?

A pilot upgrade would work!!

Wobbly Goblin · 10-08-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fred114

A pilot upgrade would work!!

Ya know the truth is I can probably fly it much better now then I ever did back then. The reason being that I've spent hours & hours practicing on my simulator. Plus, I know a lot more about "properly" setting one up now. In those days we didn't have computers or forums full of people with all the answers. All we had were magazines. I