The Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog is a liaison and observation aircraft. It was the first all-metal fixed-wing aircraft ordered for and by the United States Army following the Army Air Forces' separation from it in 1947. The Bird Dog had a lengthy career in the U.S. military, as well as in other countries.
The L-19 received the name Bird Dog as a result of a contest held with Cessna employees to name the aircraft. The winning entry, submitted by Jack A. Swayze, an industrial photographer, was selected by a U.S. Army board. The name was chosen because the role of the army's new aircraft was to find the enemy and orbit overhead until artillery (or attack aircraft) could be brought to bear on the enemy. While flying low and close to the battlefield, the pilot would observe the exploding shells and adjust the fire via his radios, in the manner of a bird dog (gun dog) used by game hunters.
Now, VQ are introducing the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog .55 size EP-GP as a super-scale series (S3). This L-19 Bird Dog comes with 2 scale flaps, 1 x 3D printed and painted pilots (Full Body), 2 x 3D printed and painted scale seats, scale cockpit and antenna. In addition, the pilot door can be opened and closed, making your L-19 look like the real thing. With a large battery hatch, you can use either an Electric motor or a Nitro motor. Optional Navigation light and landing light with super led light (VQA-L) to complete the look of the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog. Features
Fully covered in weathered detail All balsa and lite-ply construction Fibreglass cowling Control surfaces pre -hinged and installed 3D printed painted pilot (Full body) 3D printed scale seat 3D printed scale detail Bottom cargo hatch can easy move Two pieces wing with Aluminium wing joiner Landing light and navigation light system (Optional)
Includes
Assembly instructions with stage photos Scale plastic nose gear 1 x 3D printed Painted pilot (Full body) 2 x 3D printed scale seat Wheels Painted aluminium landing gear Engine mounts and ply wood motor mount Fuel tank Fibreglass cowling Aluminium wing joiner Decals and all hardware
Optional Parts
Navigation and landing light set (VQA-L)
Required Hardware (Not Supplied)
Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line (For GP). Recommended Hardware (Not Supplied)
Wingspan: 1720mm (67.7in)
Fuselage Length: 1190mm (46.85in)
Weight: 3.5kg - 3.8kg
Engine: .55 (2-stroke) or .72 - .82 (4-stroke)
Propeller: 13 x 6 - 14 x 6
Radio: 6-Channels with 7 (6 for EP) Servos (2 x standard servo for Elevator/Rudder, 4 x 19g servo Aileron/Flap, 1 x 19g servo for throttle)
Electric Motor: Boost 50 motor or any Electric Motor same size as .55 2-stroke engine
Battery: Lipo 14.8V 4500-5500 mAh
