khodges,

The Rascal is okay as a float plane, not as easy to handle in the water as others I've flown (such as a Senior Kadet). The 72 is not nearly as overpowering as you would think at 5000 ft altitude. It was a tight squeeze, had to hollow out one "cheek" to clear the throttle linkage. I wish they would put a normal cowl and engine mount on it like they have on the 110.

By the way, I replaced the aluminum engine mount plates with steel. The aluminum fatigues and breaks no matter what engine you are using.

Greg