Originally Posted by
planenutzz
I have a 1/4 scale Cub fitted with the OS FT-160 twin, more than enough power for both wheel and float flying. I have flown it on the floats a couple of times.
Suggest you use on board glow system and keep the engine a couple of clicks rich, they do not like being leaned for peak RPM as I have learned. Dead sticks on climb out are not fun.
Convert it to gas and CDI ignition. No more dead sticks, less mess and cost less to fly.