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PZL ORLIK
The perfesser of Peanuts is back with a new delight: a fine model of the Polish Orlik,or Eaglet. With a high wing loading and low aspect ratio wing, this
Full size printed plan on a sheet 11” x 17”
Three page article with building notes and photos
Peanut Scale
Wingspan 13”
Power Rubber
By WALT MOONEY
This is a model of the newest airplane to come out of the famous Polish PZL aircraft firm. It is a piston-engined trainer designed to fly like a jet but to cost like a reciprocating-engined aircraft. To do this, the airplane was designed with a high wing loading and a low aspect ratio wing. This makes it a good subject for a Peanut scale subject because with the 13-inch span limit, the model is still a rather large Peanut with a lot of wing area. In addition, the model has a longer than usual nose, making it easier to balance, even with a rather long rubber motor. The Orlik, or Eaglet in English, makes up into a very pretty model. With the exception of a few specific structural innovations, which will be covered in detail, the structural buildup of the model Eaglet follows conventional practice,
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