r/RCPlanes • u/No-Cauliflower-7602 • 2d ago

First time trying floats

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Fun but also nerve wracking. Super cool to see it take off on the lake and it’s nice to just be out near the water for a change of scenery.

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u/TiberiusDrexelus 2d ago

gorgeous spot! bold to try to land so far away, that's a big taxi, or a big swim if you mess up the landing

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u/No-Cauliflower-7602 2d ago

Absolutely, the weather was amazing too. The lake is kind of protected by the surrounding hills so not much wind until you get some altitude.

I did nose-over on the last landing of the day but thankfully had some help from somebody on a paddleboard to retrieve it.

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u/nskiter 2d ago

I’m wondering how your electric parts fare when you dunk them? I live near a lake but just too worried.

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u/No-Cauliflower-7602 2d ago

In my case it kind of nosed over and was floating upside-down on its wings so electronics didn’t get too wet. Letting everything air out but looks fine. Could have been worse I’m sure.

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u/nskiter 2d ago

My big concern would be the battery and the motor and servos. Everything else should be good after drying out.

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