This is from Ed Westwood's plans, published in RCM, Feb 95. The 31 was the last of a series of low wing floaters designed by Ernst Heinkel in the '20s and 30s. Ed says it's easy to fly and quite aerobatic, which is why I chose to build it after having the plans for at least two years. (Didn't have all the requisite skills until recently.)

He used a geared Cobalt 035, but says you can also use a .10, so I've got it set up for my LA. If it needs more punch, a Magnum .15 fits on the same holes.

Had to use a wing jig for the wing and all tail surfaces, due to mostly symmetrical airfoils. I built wing, stab and fin in one piece, and then sawed the ailerons, elevator and rudder off. Never did that before. Kinda fun. Fuse is mostly sticks, and very tedious, but interesting to build.

Fuse is not quite completely framed up, but that and the floats should be finished next week.

Should have her done in time to test fly as the ice retreats from Lake Cadillac.