First, I went to the Falcon site and you can order direct from them. The plane with float kit was USD 275 plus S/H.

As for taking off and landing it is a little different. For take offs, I found that you have to gradually increase throttle until the plane gets on step. Then a little up elevator and she pops right out of the water. Don't try to force the take off.

Landings are a bit different too. I found that the floats add enough extra weight on the bottom where if you're not coming in quick enough, the plane acts like a rock falling out of the sky (unless you add flaperons). Your approach has to be low to the water then just set her down lightly. Just remember to take off and land INTO the chop/waves.

The OS 91 can be run pretty much out of the box (after break-in of course). Not a lot of adjustment necessary. The OS runs about USD 210. There are others that cost more and some that cost less. Saito, for example, will cost a little more, it's lighter, but takes a little more break in time and possible adjustment. I'm a big OS fan.

As for the radio, that's the one I use. It runs about USD 250. I love it. Just get a good receiver and servos and you're on your way. I stick with either Futaba Brand or Hitec. I like the Hitec a little better.

By the time you are done, this whole set up will run about USD 900 or C$ 1100. Good luck!!!