Want to try the water.
08-30-2010, 07:59 PM
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Want to try the water.
I want to try out flying off water so what is a good float plane? Everything I have is gas so would like to stay gas (no glow) and I do have one electric but not sure if electric works well with water??? Also would like an ARF or a VERY EASY/FAST build kit. I have thought about a GP giant stick or the GP giant super sportster on a set of 1/4 scale floats I have from another project.
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08-30-2010, 08:20 PM
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RE: Want to try the water.
Hello!
I don't fly gas, only glow, but almost any Cub is a great float plane. I'm sure you can get a large scale ARF or kit to suit your needs as well, as there are hundreds of different models available. I personally fly the Carl Goldberg Cub on floats - it's a blast!
Make sure that you keep as little wood exposed to the water as possible, as it can swell up and cause problems. Also, add a ventral fin to the underside of the rear fuselage. This helps with yaw on takeoff and landing.
Wait for a calm day, with as little wind as possible, and calm waters to try for a maiden flight. Floatplanes are far more susceptable to wind compared to land planes, with the larger side area with floats and the ventral fin. Floats also add a pendulum effect, with lots of weight below the centreline, so you may find that they need controls to be "held" slightly to maintain a turn.
Landing is just as easy as on land: Line it up into the wind, and flare. You can also let it float further on landing, as the runway is generally longer.
Hope this helps!
Graeme
I don't fly gas, only glow, but almost any Cub is a great float plane. I'm sure you can get a large scale ARF or kit to suit your needs as well, as there are hundreds of different models available. I personally fly the Carl Goldberg Cub on floats - it's a blast!
Make sure that you keep as little wood exposed to the water as possible, as it can swell up and cause problems. Also, add a ventral fin to the underside of the rear fuselage. This helps with yaw on takeoff and landing.
Wait for a calm day, with as little wind as possible, and calm waters to try for a maiden flight. Floatplanes are far more susceptable to wind compared to land planes, with the larger side area with floats and the ventral fin. Floats also add a pendulum effect, with lots of weight below the centreline, so you may find that they need controls to be "held" slightly to maintain a turn.
Landing is just as easy as on land: Line it up into the wind, and flare. You can also let it float further on landing, as the runway is generally longer.
Hope this helps!
Graeme
08-31-2010, 06:00 AM
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RE: Want to try the water.
Most any plane that you are comfortable flying can be adapted to floats.
there is a FAQ sticky in this forum just to answer the kind of questions you are asking, and to get you started. Read thru especially the Cunningham article in Randy Linderman's website, or the same article in the seaplane supply website and you'll be 'waay up on the learning curve.
Graeme's advice was good. The "FAQ"(Frequently Asked Questions) site gives you info on how to size floats, where to buy, how to make your own, and other float-specific stuff.
there is a FAQ sticky in this forum just to answer the kind of questions you are asking, and to get you started. Read thru especially the Cunningham article in Randy Linderman's website, or the same article in the seaplane supply website and you'll be 'waay up on the learning curve.
Graeme's advice was good. The "FAQ"(Frequently Asked Questions) site gives you info on how to size floats, where to buy, how to make your own, and other float-specific stuff.
08-31-2010, 06:25 AM
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RE: Want to try the water.
Those small foam supercubs you see out there by hobbyzone I think..are unbeatable. My buddies have them..even when they nose over or flip they seem to float high enough to keep the goodies protected. I think someone even has ready to go floats for them. I think you will be happy with that combo.. I would get the brushless version if it was me..
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09-01-2010, 07:39 AM
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RE: Want to try the water.
This would get you in the air fast and fit the floats you have
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN4550
good luck
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN4550
good luck
