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Forum: Seaplanes
10-16-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By seaplane

The owner is Al Mrock , and maybe someone from...

The owner is Al Mrock , and maybe someone from the Skymasters ( www.skymasters.org (http://www.skymasters.org) ) could point you in the right direction.

Ralph
Forum: Seaplanes
09-10-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By seaplane

Check with Mark Smith at Sea Plane Supply. I...

Check with Mark Smith at Sea Plane Supply. I talked with him this weekend and he said he has a contact for streamline tubing

Ralph
Forum: Seaplanes
08-17-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By seaplane

Remember at New London I said you have to keep...

Remember at New London I said you have to keep that plane flying because there aren't many around??? Making the flyer says the same thing. KEEP IT FLYING Thanks for the kind words about the...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-06-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By seaplane

I don't know how far you want to travel, but...

I don't know how far you want to travel, but there is a group in New London, Ohio http://www.firelandsfloatflyers.net/club-info.html that has a fly-in in August and they do fly other times also. I...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-08-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By seaplane

The float fly is always the weekend after Labor...

The float fly is always the weekend after Labor Day at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Mich
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-30-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,048
Posted By seaplane

JP1961, I've made over 1200 foam core floats...

JP1961,
I've made over 1200 foam core floats using 3M 78 and I think it is the best glue around. I laminate layers of foam with it and I glue balsa sheeting with it. It has become expensive over...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-30-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,048
Posted By seaplane

I don't know what the copper tape is used for in...

I don't know what the copper tape is used for in stained glass, but the idea just popped into my head one day and I did a search on-line and found it in many places. I don't remember which one I...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-27-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,048
Posted By seaplane

I use sticky backed copper tape on the edges of...

I use sticky backed copper tape on the edges of my templates. It can be purchased from hobby supply places that sell supplies for stained glass makers
Forum: Seaplanes
09-24-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By seaplane

You are welcome Tom and I was happy to see the...

You are welcome Tom and I was happy to see the floats go to someone who would put them to good use. I was happy to see the Kingfisher back in the air both at New London and Brighton. I'm presently...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-10-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,629
Posted By seaplane

RE: fiberglass over foam?

I too had some water based Polyurethane that stayed tacky for way too long. I sprinkled a little baby powder on the surface and rubbed it all over with my hand and the tackyness was gone.
Ralph
Forum: Seaplanes
04-28-2013, 04:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By seaplane

RE: Foam safe adhesives

I've sheeted over 1000 foam core floats and I use 3M 78 spray adhesive which is formulated for foam. It is not easy to find, so in a pinch you could use 3M 77 or 3M 45, but do not let it puddle (...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-24-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,779
Posted By seaplane

RE: Beaver cowl

I have a Unionville Hobbies 96" Beaver and I purchased a cowl from them at a very reasonable price. They also make a 72" so I assume you could purchase one from them. Unionville does not have a...
Forum: Seaplanes
09-24-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By seaplane

RE: About the bottom

The flat bottom floats will get up on step quicker and ride a little higher in the water, but in rough water they will pound the waves, where the vee bottom floats will cut through the waves better...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-07-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By seaplane

RE: Product review: PlaneFun Floats

Thanks to Jim and Rick for the kind words. I must tell you that I did the unthinkable today. I flew my plane on balsa and ply kit floats. I put my old Great Planes floats on my Great Planes Cub...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-19-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By seaplane

RE: Too short ?

I've made several sets of floats for the T-Craft and all were 24". Check my photo gallery at planefunfloats.com , lower left corner.
Seaplane
Forum: Seaplanes
09-15-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By seaplane

RE: floats for the cub

Using the rule of thumb of taking 75% of the fuselage length measured from the prop thrust washer to the rudder hinge line, it looks like 26" floats would be the correct size.
Seaplane[
Forum: AMA Discussions
07-22-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By seaplane

Field Equipment Insurance

Since the AMA insurance does not cover field equipment, I did a search and found a local Farm Bureau Insurance that will insure our 2 Sears riding mowers, a weed eater, and a push mower stored in an...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-14-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,382
Posted By seaplane

RE: Sig LT-40 Float Question

Steve,
I'm happy that it all turned out well. You did a great job of putting it all together.

Seaplane
Forum: Seaplanes
06-10-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,795
Posted By seaplane

RE: Kadet Senior float conversion.

Av8R,
I think 48" is too long. Why carry up the extra weight if it isn't necessary? DO NOT move the floats back and forth till they balance!!! You must place the step directly under the plane's...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-08-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,795
Posted By seaplane

RE: Kadet Senior float conversion.

Av8R,
Yes the 75% rule is a good starting point. And I must stress STARTING POINT. I fly my Senior on my 42" Slim floats which are close to the 75% length, and my brother has flown his on 34"...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-31-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,795
Posted By seaplane

RE: Kadet Senior float conversion.

I've flown quite a few different planes on floats and the Kadet Senior is still my favorite, I think mostely because I can relax more with it than with others. I do have ailerons on mine but no...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-24-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,624
Posted By seaplane

RE: A question on choosing float size...

It looks like you have done your homework well. In doing so, you have stumbled upon the lack of commercially available floats in the right size for your plane, Selecting floats should be like...
Forum: Seaplanes
10-10-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By seaplane

RE: Aqua Duck finally flys

Jim, I've been in contact with Greg at MDA so he knew what I was attempting and I sent him the video last night.
Himat, I'll try to get some photos today. Yesterday my camera batteries were dead,...
Forum: Seaplanes
10-09-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By seaplane

Aqua Duck finally flys

After putting a Mud Duck on floats a couple years ago, I thought the design of the Mud Duck would be easy to convert to a flying boat. Well after numerous trial and error sessions it finally made...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-05-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By seaplane

RE: E Flite Alpha Sport Seaplane Conversion

I agree with Jim, a very clean way to run the pull-pull cables.
Hope you have fun........Ralph
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