Hello Jim Casey,

I have a GP BIG STIK 60 ARF to put together and I will be doing a tailwheel mod during contruction. I also will be adding reinforcement for a rear main for floats. I have a new set of sig floats (41.5" length) and would like to use them on the big stik. I know in a previous thread in 2002 you mentioned the float length for this plane should be 45" nominal. How critical is that difference?
Also, the main gear width in arf kit seems to be less than 25% of the wing span. Before I buy a matching landing gear, how critical is that to the overall success of the float plane?


Jim, thanks for your help in this and any other float topics for this plane.

Jim Clousing