float spacing
10-07-2008, 11:16 AM
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float spacing
Hey gang, I know the % suggestions for float size and spacing (float size is 75% of fuse length and 25% of wingspan for the spread). When you do the math for the senior I'm buidling it comes out to about 20". Most landing gear available do not reach this, and I don't see floats being spaced this much on this kit. Is this a common thing for a highwing airplane like the senior or a cub, etc? Any problems with it? Thanks
10-07-2008, 01:46 PM
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RE: float spacing
I have a Senior on floats and it kept flipping on its back in cross winds so I widened the gap between floats and it helped. It does help to try to " spoil " the up wind wing when taxiing - try to remember to steer the plane into the wind with your ailerons, even though you won't be able to steer it with ailerons when taxiing. It does help a bit.
10-07-2008, 06:18 PM
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RE: float spacing
I've seen float planes with tip floats and a tail float. flew good and had excellent water handling. There are also ground effect water craft that have only tip and tail floats.
Laddies Aquabird is another....
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3870319/tm.htm
Laddies Aquabird is another....
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3870319/tm.htm
10-07-2008, 08:09 PM
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RE: float spacing
I flew at an event a few weeks ago with Laddie . He flew his Spruce Goose and a new plane called the Shearwater. What a piece of work - he said he may not kit this model. Here is a pic of it and the right wing of the Spruce Goose.
10-09-2008, 05:18 PM
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RE: float spacing
Mike,
I agree, I saw the thread a couple of months ago where he showed off pictures, I really hope he does kit it too. I like the Northstar you have, but I tell you, I am fanatical about the shearwater.
Curtis
I agree, I saw the thread a couple of months ago where he showed off pictures, I really hope he does kit it too. I like the Northstar you have, but I tell you, I am fanatical about the shearwater.
Curtis
