RE: Can't get off the water with Float Plane
I had two successful takeoffs today. I kept full up elevator from taxi to takeoff. This kept the floats back on their heels, and the plane lifted off. It also tracked straight in the water. I think I need to increase the angle of attack for the wings. But, as I get better with the controls, I will have more success. Holding more up during taxing allows me more straight tracking, but I can't turn as sharp. I also think having full up until takeoff speed and then letting off a little will help. The floats are probably not mounted the best, and may never be. I'm learning how to better use the elevator to control the angle of attack and getting it to lift off.
Here are some pics. Thanks