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Old 09-24-2009 | 10:17 AM
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Default How difficult to fly off water?

Our club has been asked to provide entertainment at an event by flying off of a pond they have.
I'm thinking of buying floats and trying it out.
If nothing else I'm sure my attempt would be entertaining but what are my chances of my plane surviving?

What would be the best choice for floats?
Cherokee with a OS 46LA
World Models high wing trainer with a TTPro .36 ( that doesnt run that well)
Tiger 60 with a TTPro .61 ( I'm not taking a chance with this one )

So, I think I answered my own question. It would be the cherokee. but it is kinda slow with the 46 LA engine on it. It lifts off the grass fine but will the water be a problem.

Anything I should know about water take offs?

Not sure I'm going to do it but I would like to try something new...


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