ORIGINAL: rickburnout666
Just getting back into things, and want to know, if anyone knows (i'm sure someone out there does) What speeds do the planes reach before take off, .40 engine + high wing trainer, plane weight 8lbs approx,
hope someone can help, thanx
its just going to depend on the plane, the airfoil/weight/drag of the floats/ect
but at eight pounds (heavy for a .40 sized trainer) id guess maybe 25-35 mph
my 5.5lb trainer will take off at about 15-20 mph (on land), its a spad so its a little higher than some.
the tower trainer rtf, im guessing will fly at 15 mph, maybe less.
what is the reason behind this?