A quiet sport-scale homebuilt bipe: Der Electrik Jager
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A sport-scale model biplane called Der Electrik Jager is designed and constructed. It has a wingspan for 53 in. on top and 45 in. at the bottom. It weighs 7 lbs. and 12 oz. Its motor is the AstroFlight 40 geared cobalt and uses plywood, lite-ply, balsa and hardwood dowel.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
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Hog bashing: or how to turn a Sig Hog Bipe into a Pitts Special
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The Sig Hog Bipe can be modified into a Pitts Special without losing the Hog's good flying characteristics. The long Hog Bipe fuselage can be shortened by moving back the firewall about 2 inches to create the stubby Pitts look.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
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Swiss Bipe: a modern replica of an old-time performer
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A veteran model airplane builder discusses the features of his Swiss Bipe biplane which is powered by a Rossi 0.40 engine. Several tips on how to construct and assemble the simple but elegant model airplane are discussed.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
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