Pipsqueek (oz1335)

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Pipsqueek. Radio control sport model, 23 in wingspan with Cox .049 power.

Quote: "Want to draw attention at the local flying field? Think you're a good proportional pilot? Try this .049 powered bomb - but don't say we didn't warn you!

FOR years the .049 powered RC ships have necessarily been rather slow flying, boxy looking aircraft, flown mostly rudder only, since they were incapable of lugging around the large heavy radio gear required for more controls. Airtrol's RE-1 has changed this. We now have available six ounces of airborne equipment, that will make these aircraft do everything but talk! While it is true that this still will not give us throttle control, most .049 engines available have no such facility available.

The Pipsqueek is a 'bomb,' and there is no way to tame it! While it is a practical, good performer, it will make jelly out of the knees of the best of proportional pilots! Designed as per the latest pylon and multi concepts, I think that we have come up with a real challenge to those who are looking for a change of pace.

If you are still considering undertaking this project, bend an ear to a few more facts. While the construction is typical and simple, many of the parts are small and difficult to handle. Nearly all of the accessories and fittings such as the fuel tank, bell cranks, push rod ends, etc. have to be custom made, since they are not commercially available. Light weight and warp free construction is mandatory, for you must remember that without a throttle, this is a 'do or die' aircraft! Every ounce of excess weight is equivalent to half a pound on your favorite 800 sq in multi. As your Pipsqueek is being built, the installation of every component must be done correctly. Such items as the engine, fuel tank, battery box etc are permanently built into the structure to save weight, and if the engine bolts come loose, or the fuel tank foams, you will have to cut into the model to get at them.

Getting discouraged? Don't be that way! It isn't nearly as difficult as it sounds. It just takes a little longer to build than most 1/2A ships. So let's grab up a Cox .049 TD and a couple of boards of contest balsa and give it a go..."

This is a modern redrawn plan in PDFvector format. Tiled for A4. Includes full OCRed text of the RCM 1967 article.

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Alternate version of the same plan. Scanned pages in bitmap format. This is the plan as it appeared, printed in the magazine in 1967.

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