The Inside Loop — May 2015
Flying from Water
As I write this, winter weather has finally given way to warmer temperatures, and the International Aeromodeling Center here in Muncie, Indiana, is populated with happy modelers putting in some of their first flights of the year.
Float flying and RC boating should soon follow, as the nearby pond continues to thaw. Given that many enjoy flying from water, I am excited to share our "Semiscale Floatplane Roundup." This feature puts three float-equipped foam models from three manufacturers to the test.
We have previously presented similar articles on RC flight simulators and foam-safe glues, but this is our first comparison of aircraft. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts about this type of article.
Semiscale Floatplane Roundup
The roundup evaluates three foam floatplanes from different manufacturers, comparing handling, build quality, and suitability for water operations.
SkySkimmer
If balsa aircraft and building are more to your liking, read Clark Salisbury’s "SkySkimmer" feature about a model purposely designed for flying from water. Beyond the article, a flight video and a list of required materials can be found online and in the digital edition.
Retro RC 1913 Eastbourne Monoplane
For those who enjoy building, be sure to read our review of the Retro RC 1913 Eastbourne Monoplane. You can learn more about Retro RC in this month’s "About Us" installment and enter for your chance to win an Eastbourne Monoplane kit.
The Toledo R/C Expo
This year’s Weak Signal’s Toledo R/C Expo was held April 10–12 in Toledo, Ohio, at the SeaGate Convention Center. I’m writing this in mid-March and plan to attend the show to conduct several interviews with manufacturers and distributors showcasing their latest products. As in previous years, online coverage will be available at www.ModelAviation.com and should be viewable by the time you read this.
In closing, I leave you with the salutation made popular by Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, who is sadly no longer with us: Live long and prosper!
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
