Kregg,

The Mendenhall book I mentioned notes those victories by Lt. Cyrus Bettis (USAAS) on wheels and Jimmy Doolittle on floats. The airplane must have been an impressive performer.

I don't know a lot about air racing, but I intend to buy more books and continue to read on the subject. What was the attraction of racing seaplanes... did the Schneider Cup have a huge purse?

I hope you post some photos of that Curtis when you've completed it!

I live in an area surrounded by lakes and ponds. I just built a Unionville Hobby Supply 72" deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver with which to learn float-flying. I've made a couple of test flights on wheels last month when the weather permitted. I'm anxious for spring and my first try with floats. Maybe a Schneider Cup plane will be in my future....


Good flying,
Bob Scott