ksechler, thank you. I'll let you know, either way

bent, I'll be waiting to read your impressions. I guess keeping it straight for takeoff will be easier on floats. Lucky you

Edwin, you are right about the landing gear. I checked it this afternoon and both legs needed a little bending to get the weels back to vertical. I didn't make perfect landings, but I don't think I will get much better than that soon. I might have to change too