Here's our latest project - a turbine-powered "Northstar." The basic shape is the same, but it has been enlarged by about 130% and highly modified for turbine power. Its got an AMT-180 airstart, 8611 servos, Futaba FASST, and 100 oz of fuel on board. Dry weight is just under 18 lbs.

It was built by Don Koonce here in Richmond and I supplied the turbine and RC gear. We know its a bit "unusual" looking so to say, but seaplanes are rarely "graceful." The original has a lot of flat surfaces that didn't look like they would be strong enough in the larger version, so they were angled for more strength. It looks like it will fly OK though...

Hopefully the test flight will be this coming weekend and it will be on the pond down at the Joe Nall the weekend after that...

Bob