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Old 03-26-2008 | 07:19 PM
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what size floats for a sig senior ? and engine ? thanks
Old 03-26-2008 | 07:33 PM
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The floats should be 75 to 80 % the length of the aircraft.
Old 03-26-2008 | 10:23 PM
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I have flown a Hobbistar with floats ( see thread http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_64...tm.htm#6463033 for more detail and video clips ). It has a 71 inch wingspan and I used 42 inch floats - works great. Use an engine in the upper recommended range to deal with the extra weight.
Old 03-26-2008 | 10:35 PM
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Here is a pic of it and use this link for a nice video of it and shot from it : http://www.rcuvideos.com/item/5TL190RP4Y7PGWTH
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Old 03-27-2008 | 04:31 AM
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A friend of mine ( who is an excellent builder) was given a G&P Sales PBY for a retirement present............he claims it is the biggest P.O.S. he has ever seen in a kit and will probably pitch it....................
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I know I am a year behind reading this. I just discovered this site. Did your buddy build the kit? I have access to a lake and am looking for another water kit. If your buddy didn't build and still has it wuold he be willing to sell it ? Dan
Old 12-24-2009 | 01:31 PM
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Original post is 4/18/2002.

Sea & float planes should be as LARGE as possible due to open areas of the water & the waves.

Size matters.

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