How stupid do they think we are? YouTuber tries to claim he captured moment squirrel 'hijacked' model plane and took to the air

Squirrels are renowned for stealing nuts, but not so much for 'hijacking' model airplanes.

In an amusing skit posted online an inquisitive squirrel is seen clambering into a tiny aircraft and taking it for a quick joyride when the owner's back is turned.



The shocked owner chases after him, but can't catch up as the plane climbs in height and only lands back on the ground when the squirrel has had its fun.



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We all know that squirrels are renowned for stealing nuts, but not so much for stealing model airplanes

In an amusing skit posted online an inquisitive squirrel is seen clambering into a tiny aircraft and taking it for a quick joyride spin when the owner's back is turned The shocked owner chases after it, but can't catch up as the plane climbs in height and only lands back on the ground when the squirrel has had its fun

The plane zooms through the air with the squirrel at the controls

Although the craft was remote controlled the sketch provides an amusing insight into what could happen if squirrels suddenly felt the need to get in the pilot's seat

But animal lovers fearing the furry creature could have been hurt need not panic as the sketch was set up - the craft was remote controlled and the squirrel was only in the flying seat for a few seconds before being replaced by a model and a green screen.

Nevertheless, the sketch provides an amusing insight into what could happen if squirrels suddenly felt the need to climb into the pilot's seat and take to the skies.



Hobbyist Ron Knight created the model airplane with manual controls to help instructors explain to their students how the real thing works.



The plane whizzes around as the squirrel gets to grips with the controls

The cheeky squirrel lands back on the ground and the model owner chases after it

'I didn't, originally, plan to fly it. That is why it is so crudely constructed. It was not made from any plans. I just started cutting out pieces of foam and taping and gluing them together.

'Later, I thought that people would want proof that this airplane can fly, so I rigged it for radio control. The rest is history.

'Now, I realize that the original idea of a teaching aid is good, but for safety, there should be no electronics in it.'



'I posted this video, because there are days when we all need something to laugh about,' he explains.



'I am retired, so I have time to make new aircraft and videos. My masterpiece is yet to come!'





