rcaddict Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 hi do the position of these floats look about right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 First impression, move the float back, two to three centimetres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Second impression, try it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Your step looks to be vertically under the 'kink' in the lower fus., which is where mine is. Compare and contrast: Tried and tested... PS - works superbly on snow too! Edited By Mike T on 17/03/2018 17:28:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 As a starting point I believe the step is usually under the C O G or 10mm behind .This enables it to get up on the step and rotate. But as Don suggested - try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 A black art. But a float plane lifts exactly like a trike. No interesting moments. Edited By Don Fry on 17/03/2018 19:12:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Fry Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Not too sure about that touchdown procedure Percy. A flat high speed touchdown, produced a float tip close to the top of a ripple. A slow flop, is a slow flop. A normal trike like touchdown works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rcaddict Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Mmmm - had a test flight !! - looks like these blue foam floats are too heavy @ 530g compare to a white foam set @ 170g that I have (albeit a 100mm shorter), flight was very erratic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 More likely that the floats have moved the cg back a bit, a common problem when converting a land plane. I would advise that you balance the model at the most forward point recommended in the instructions as a starting point. Ideally, add any required weight to the nose of the floats so that when you convert back to wheels you don't have to remember to take the weight out again. The Wot 4 should cope ok with the extra weight, though. It may stall at a slightly higher speed but it won't be a problem so long as you are aware of it. Having said that, if you have the opportunity to reduce the weight then that's good, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Some years back I was a member of the Reading club and they had float plane flying events some members Wot 4s on floats. The floats were made from eps by one of the members then skinned with thin ply. All flew well. I believe the same floats were used for Puppeteers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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