"High-lift" floats

Model Airplane News, Apr 2001 by Chianelli, Chris

Sea Commander's new fiberglass, gull-wing floats were a huge success at the last giant Shuswap Float Fly. The new design tunnels the flow of water back through a 12-degree step, allowing the plane to pick up speed and take off more quickly. A sharp, built-in chine on the front outboard edges eliminates the need for spray rails, and its flat-top design incorporates a band of core mat that runs two-thirds of the way along the top surface. This allows modelers to choose any simple, sport mounting system. The floats range in length from 36 to 46 inches, are pressure-checked for leaks and come completely joined with airtight bulkheads. You can also get a package that includes an optional spreader bar. As a bonus, the floats are shipped with drawings of simple mounting systems.

Commander R/C Models, Langley Airport #7-5333-216 St., Langley, British Columbia, Canada V2Y 2N3; (604) 514-3027; (604) 514-3028; www.seacommander.com.