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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/18/2005 4:37:50 PM   
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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/18/2005 5:32:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		No, there is nothing wrong with my PC. I have seen that image many times. But I don't buy that it is a good pic of the plane. At best, it is a small image that doesn't have any detail when enlarged. I think (My opinion) that it is a artist rendering, not a actual photo.
I'm not investing close to 3 large in something I can't see well enough to make out any detail.

Guess I just buy a Goldberg Cub and the floats made for it. Or maybe the Cessna, at least there is a build thread on that plane.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/18/2005 6:26:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		How come everytime I use the name "cessna" it becomes a link to the Raidentech cessna ARF? Obviously RCU has something going on here, I'm not ...... never mind.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/19/2005 8:43:19 AM   
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have you seen this...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=425

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/19/2005 2:14:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		JSN, that was exactly what I was looking for. I knew there had to be something around some where. It looks exactly like what I am looking for. The only concern is the weight. But it seemed to fly on a 46 ok at 8.2 lbs.

Thanks again.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/20/2005 8:04:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		Gouda, you mention you had problems with an ABC engine? What brand was the motor?
There are guys out there who are using ABC .60's in the Cessna 177 who are having very good results.


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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/20/2005 2:44:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Woody;

Sorry, but it wasn't me that said anything about engines problems. My only comment was related to the weight of the Beaver with a 46.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/21/2005 6:45:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry gouda, yes you are right. It was Idaphone.

Ida- What brand of ABC engine gave you the problems with this model?

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/21/2005 9:38:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry guys. The ABC engine was a .75 that I first put in my Cessna. The engine is powerful and would have been ideal as it was the perfect engine for the plane. The only problem... the muffler does not clear the plane enough. I even tried to place wedges on the motor mount to give me more clearance from the body. Not enough! The body next to the muffler softened and things were melting.

I replaced it with a Supertigre .61 and it fit perfect and flys great. I should have listened to "I Fly Coolers" when I initially experienced the problem. I wouldn't have had to cut away as much plane initially. It's fixed now and looks good. If I can get my pictures to attach to this site, I'll post a few pictures.

Now I am looking to another plane for the ABC .75 engine. Life is tough. Another plane to fly, oh dear oh dear. Anyone fly the P6E biplane? I am hoping the engine will work in that plane. The problem, I am not sure if the engine will mount a Pitts muffler.

Oh by the way, it's "Idahoplane" not idaphone. It does have a catchy ring.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/22/2005 10:06:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Idahoplane sorry 'bout the spelling mate. It's not hard to make a mistake when one is tired and almost seeing double on the screen as I was when I wrote that response.
Anyway, the ABC engine you talk about. Is it's brand name "ABC" or is it an ABC as in no ring, brass/chrome liner?. This is the fact I am trying to establish.
Some engines do not have adjustable mufflers as Super Tigre and it would be good to know which actual brand of motor gave you trouble, so we can all avoid using that brand in this model.
Thanks
Dave



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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/22/2005 5:42:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		The original engine I put in the plane was the Tower Hobby ABC ringed .75. I do not believe the Tower ABC engines have adjustable muffler connections like the Supertigre's.

I was informed early in the project from another modeler that he used a Supertigre .91 in his plane. That should have been my first clue. It would have kept me from customizing the body of the plane to fit the ABC .71 engine. Don't get me wrong, the ABC .71 engine is good engine. It wasn't flexible enough to fit in the Cessna 177. That's why I am going to purchase another plane for the engine. The engine performs very well.

The Supertigre has been placed into the plane and there is not much difference in power. The plane still fly's like a champ. I won't be able to fly it with floats until I return to the lake in Idaho next summer. The lake has plenty of room to fly off and on to.

Read past posting on the Cessna around August and September if this year. Good luck and think about the adjustible mufflers. Falcon will give you free advise, too. Ask for Ed.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/24/2005 6:12:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Idaho. Now I get a clearer picture. What happened to you re the heat distortion of the fuselage at the muffler cut out, is also concern of mine as well.

I have both a Super Tigre.75 and a HP .61 GC to chose from, or I go buy a .90 sized 4 stroke.

I do also have a Laser 100, but I think that that engines muffler set up will not suit the way the model is set up by the manufacturer.

One guy in Scandinavia reported flying one of these (set up with trike "land plane" gear) with a plain bearing Magnum .65 2 stroke up front and having no problems, so one does obviously not need to go for a real powerhouse. I would say that a plain bearing OS.61 would also be quite o.k.




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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/24/2005 12:34:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dave,

One other thing to consider. Some people suggest a Pitts muffler, especially for a 4 stroke. One possible draw back to this is the engine area does not have a movable cowl for easy access.

With all the complication with this issue, one would think the manufacture of the plane would resolve this to allow new fliers interested in the plane a more favorable product. I don't mind a challenge..but...I'd would be nice to have a heads up on what engine would fit nicely into the plane.

I believe once you iron out the bugs, you will appreciate the handling of the aircraft. I'd send pictures of my final product but for some reason my camera system (Kodak) won't allow me to paste a picture to this site. Good luck with your endeavor of this adventure. Keep me updated.

Merry Christmas

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/26/2005 6:07:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Idahoplane. I think that it will be easier to just use the supplied muffler. Going 2 stroke is probably the most hassle free way for me. The HP GC .61 muffer angles away from the engine and the ST unit adjusts as you know.

It is SJN who is flying his Cessna (as a land plane) with the Magnum.65 Plain bearing 2 stroke, with OS type mufffler set up. So far he has not reported any problems with heat etc..

See: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3530971/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

Anyway, the HP and the Super Tigre engines look to be best option for me.

There is no Pitts type muffler available for a Laser 4 strokea s far as I know and anyway, the design is more suitable for a radial or inline engine type cowl.

Keep us informed for how things go with your Cessna.

Oh, and if its any comfort, I don't even own a Digital Camera- I'm still using 35mm SLR's.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/27/2005 5:21:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry I don't have a flight report yet. Closest I got was 3 times dead stick during taxi practice. Got the needles tweaked OK now, just waiting for the right weather, been too cold in the AM here for me!! Here's a shamefull picture of the stalled engine- luckily I was standing downwind!!

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 12/27/2005 11:47:53 PM