Cougar vs Panther mockup

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Hey Tony! Long time no see...and I see you have been busy building stuff! I loved the RV-8A, but I sold it and bought a Yak 52, then sold that a couple years ago though. I'm thinking it's time for a new project. How about a Cougar trike!?

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Well, well, well. Bill VonDane! Welcome! For those that don't recognize the name, Bill started Sonexbuilders, a Yahoo Sonex group back in 1999. He also built an RV with the big wheel in front. Start working on a tailwheel checkout, Bill!

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Someone should do renderings of the trike version of both!

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It is likely that the Cougar tail will be identical to the Panther, but until the design is proven we do not recommend taking the risk that there may be changes.

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Could one start building a Panther tail and wing then switch to a Cougar when it becomes available?
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The overlays show the differences quite well. My wife Edi and I are both short so there is an added bonus in terms of usable interior room. It won't happen overnight but ought to be a good follow on project to the Pietenpol.

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Cougar vs Panther mockup

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It was exciting to see a profile drawing of the Cougar earlier today. I wanted to compare it with the Panther so I did an overlay. I was surprised to see how similar they both look. A few differences I noticed:

- Canopy has a steeper rake. I recall reading the Panther may be getting a different canopy?
- Roll bar is reinforced from the front
- Gear seems higher
- Surprisingly little difference in length

The Cougar looks just as beautiful as the Panther and it was nice to get a glimpse of a plane I hope to build.

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