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Discussion in 'Floatplanes and Seaplanes' started by Golden Child, Sep 2, 2011.

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    So I finally gave up on my PBY and bought a set of floats for my HobbyZone Super Cub LP. Before and after pics below. Hoping to get time for a maiden water flight this weekend, but very busy with family (Labor Day weekend), so we'll have to see...

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    That's pretty cool.  You replace the wheels with floats?  If I am seeing this right it's wingspan is a little more than a picnic table?  Is that made of foam?  Would you consider that a beginner plane?
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    This is my Super Cub LP from HobbyZone (http://secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog/hz/HBZ7300.html). It has a 47.7" wingspan (1200mm) and is considered by MOST to be the BEST beginner plane made. It is made from EPO foam so repairs are simple, easy, quick, and most importantly - inexpensive! As far as the floats go, yes, they simply replace the wheels and mount in the same position - SUPER EASY! You can get this plane and all parts, accessories, and hop-ups at Al's Hobby in Medford and at Mild-To-Wild Hobby House here in Grants Pass.
    I have made all the best upgrades to my Cub - brushless motor/ESC, larger landing gear (and now floats), 2.4Ghz radio system, aluminum wing struts, and lower angle-of-attack on the main wing as well as ailerons. This plane mods-up well and is a great one to start with and then upgrade as you go, finishing with an excellent flyer with lots of hands-on experience!
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    Talked the other members of RVF to host another Float-Fly day at Lake Selmac! We'll be flying from campsite 41 in Heron Loop on the west side of the lake. See details in the calendar.
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    Pic from Google Earth showing flight site...

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    Tried to maiden the Water Cub but the floats are harder to control than I had thought. No rudder control on the floats themselves so I had to rely on the plane's rudder, which proved less than adequate to overcome the drag of the floats. Soooo, I'm going to be putting a rudder(s) on the floats. Not sure if I'm just going to make them stationary to keep the plane straight on take-offs and landings, or if I'm going to add a steering servo in the float(s) for taxiing.
    Golden Child, Sep 25, 2011
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