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Fairbanks, AK.
I guess I stuck my foot on it in another thread. How about some thoughts-comments-experiences on aircraft float design for performance? Just casual with links if available.
I can start with EDO 1400's - early models had no boosters and were often outperformed by the smaller earlier 1320's. Low powered aircraft need all the boost they can muster to get airborne. Boost being reduced friction between the water and float surfaces (sides and bottoms). So, EDO added boosters - shaped metal riveted to the aft of the forward bottom in front of the step. Apparently helped enough to improve takeoff and keep the model competitive. See image below with boosters installed from a screen grab.
Any other do's, don'ts, or comments?
Gary
I can start with EDO 1400's - early models had no boosters and were often outperformed by the smaller earlier 1320's. Low powered aircraft need all the boost they can muster to get airborne. Boost being reduced friction between the water and float surfaces (sides and bottoms). So, EDO added boosters - shaped metal riveted to the aft of the forward bottom in front of the step. Apparently helped enough to improve takeoff and keep the model competitive. See image below with boosters installed from a screen grab.
Any other do's, don'ts, or comments?
Gary