The full scale EAA Biplane was designed in the middle sixties by Paul Poberezny and Stan Dzik in cooperation with the Experimental Aircraft Association. Balsa USA's 1/4 scale model is a faithful rendition of this aircraft. It is fully aerobatic and uses the same semi-symmetrical airfoil used on the full-scale aircraft. With over 1000 sq. in. of wing area and an all-up weight of only 8 pounds, our EAA Bipe is a real pussycat in the air. Simple as well as complex aerobatics are easily done, yet the model will slow down to a walk on landing without any tendency to tip stall. Even though this is a scale model, it is still quite easy and straight forward to build. So if you are looking for an excellent first 1/4 scale Bipe at a really great price, our EAA Bipe is for you.

Type                            ¼ Scale Home-Built biplane

Wing Span                  60 Inches Top (9” cord)  57-1/2 Inches Bottom (9” cord)

Wing Area                  1058 Square Inches total.

Airfoil                         Semi-Symmetrical

Wing Loading             17-1/2 Oz./Sq. Foot

Fuselage Length         52-1/2 Inches.

Flying Weight             8 to 9 Pounds

Engine Size                 .60 to 1.08 2-stroke / .65 to 1.20 4-stroke

Prop Size                    Depends on engine being used

Fuel Tank                    12~16 Oz.

Radio Equipment        4-Channel (5 servos recommended)

Servo Requirements   High torque 60~70 In./Oz. servos recommended with larger engines

Wheel Size                  4” mains, 1” tail (Not included in kit)

Model Features

Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction

Two removable “1-piece” Bolt on Wings

Kit Includes

Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book.

Jig & die cut parts

Pre-bent wire landing gear and struts

Basic hardware package

ABS plastic cowl.

Windshield Material

Decal set

Items Needed to Complete

Control system (push rod type or pull / pull cable system suitable for a model of this size)

Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines)   2-1/2 inch spinner

(2), 5-meter rolls of covering material 

Regular Stocked Parts & Options

Part Number             Description   

   D4042                      Decal Set        

   A404            Plans & Instructions    

   481                           4” Du-Bro Wheels (1-pair)

   428                           Gold-N-Rod 36”  (one pack required)

   430                           Gold-N-Cable 36”  (one pack required)

   676                           12 Oz. Fuel Tank  (For Glow Fuel use ONLY)

Notes

Center of Gravity                 4-5/8 Inches back from leading edge of TOP wing