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Old 03-31-2007 | 06:37 PM
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Been toying with the idea of building a small size water plane and the Chea-Pass comes to mind. Anyone have any thoughts on this plane, I know the Herr Aqua star has problems, can't seem to find much on this one. Have a .15 engine in the shop and would like to find a suitable seaplane for it. Any other kits in this size you might suggest ????? Thanks in advance.
Old 03-31-2007 | 07:06 PM
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Every review I have read about it was favorable. I am on record as postulating that if it did not have such a stupid name they would have sold a boatload of 'em.
Old 03-31-2007 | 10:27 PM
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Don't let the name fool you.

Do you know what the name mens??
Old 04-01-2007 | 05:26 AM
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yes I do and it does not imply quality either in design, construction, or flight qualities. And the name does not imply that it is a waterplane.

What would have been wrong with Pond Scooter 10? Merganser? Little Skimmer? Chea-Pass would have been choice# 1,086,419 only slighly ahead of the Skunk-stink or Herpes 34.
Old 04-01-2007 | 01:33 PM
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Well a big "duh" on my part, Jim Casey I now see what you are looking at, they were trying to disguise the word Cheap-ass. Yes it is a bit tacky, but it does fit me for I can be a cheapass. Now if we can get pass the name, anything I should look out for with this kit??? It is not the prettiest plane in the world, but it fits my requirments.
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It is now listed as the Float Plane .10.

I would like to know if anyone has tried it with electric power.

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Old 08-21-2007 | 06:43 PM
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Someone posted step-by-step assembly photos and it is all interlocking, self-jigging. Appears incredibly well designed.

I'm sure electric would be entirely practical with lipos and outrunner. Read the jillions of posts about keeping the ESC dry.
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hi

i have Chea-Pass float plane i got at our swap meet and was needing it CG if anyone knows it.
i have a lot of weight in front look like to much but unsure.

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