Michael Dearden Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I have just completed a JP Tiger Moth 30 (electric version). As I live right on top of a large expanse of usually still water, I was wondering if it would be feasible to convert this little plane to a sea plane?My only near flying site is a pleaying field and the grass is rather long which makes taking off a pain! I presume the design of suitable floats is the only real issue here. Has anybody done this yet I wonder and how successful was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I have seen a couple of them on floats. Hmm, not that specific model though. Alisdair Sutherland has some float design information, I think at www.gvmac.comYou might need a slightly more powerfull motor though for water take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Pretty little model though Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dearden Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks David. Haven't actually flown it yet but anything that looks that good should fly well!!!!The float thing is just an idea with a huge reservoir on my doorstep and only long grass in the area around it. During summer I'm OK as they cut the grass and roll the cricket pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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