HobbyZone Champ floats.

[Lancer31]

As spring approaches, I am getting ready to try out our new inflatable kayak as the "mother-boat" for our floatplanes.
First we have a set of floats for my Champ. I have flown it once before with these floats, but now I have added water rudders, so we'll see how that goes

[Jim Casey]

It may just be the picture, but th floats seem to be mounted a little too far aft. Put the step under a point at 40% of the wing chord. or about 1/2"-3/4" behind the balance point if that's easier to locate. Also make sure the plane balances as per the instructions: Usually: on the spar.

[Lancer31]

Originally Posted by Jim Casey

It may just be the picture, but th floats seem to be mounted a little too far aft. Put the step under a point at 40% of the wing chord. or about 1/2"-3/4" behind the balance point if that's easier to locate. Also make sure the plane balances as per the instructions: Usually: on the spar.

Here's a different picture.

[Jim Casey]

Aha! Perfect!

[Lancer31]

I built them from these plans. Just starting another pair, for the wife's Playmate.