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Old 04-23-2004 | 06:28 AM
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Gryphon
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Default RE: Good beginner seaplane

I forgot to mention, the plane I used was a Hangar 9 Ultra stick 60 with a Thunder Tiger 120 Pro on it (1100ma battery and 6 O.Z. of lead in the rear to get it to balance).

Bad for beginners due to:
It has Zero Dihedral angle = means level wings, so it does not correct itself back to level.
It has full symmetrical wings, not flat bottom like a trainer.

The Co-Pilot handled it. The instructors were having a fit seeing me (a total beginner) with that thing.
Well I know I was wrong to do what I did, but since you are intent to go out on your own against every advice, the Co-Pilot will surely help.

Good luck; let me know if you get it and how you liked it.