Tipsy

Model Airplane News, Mar 2002 by Chianelli, Chris

Even though it's designed specifically with beginners in mind, the great flight characteristics of the new Graupner Tipsy will lure even the most experienced modelers. Constructed of molded foam with a one-piece wing, the Tipsy weighs 11 ounces and has a 35-inch wingspan. It has rudder, elevator and throttle control, and all of the necessary hardware is included in the kit. It's also available as a complete package with a motor, prop, speed control and battery comIbination specially made for the Tipsy to produce slow, stable flights that allow it to be flown in smaller areas. The Tipsy kit costs $49; the ready-to-fly version is $255.

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