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Ski and float landing gear

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There are several ways of mounting floats and skis on model airplanes and modellers have a choice between two- and three-ski configurations. Riggings include an elastic band and a stranded wire whose positions should be changed when reconfiguring from two or three skis and vice-versa.

Author: Wilson, George, Jr.
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
Models, Airplanes, Airplane reproductions, Amphibian planes, Amphibious aircraft

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Landing-gear ABCs

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The design and construction of effective landing-gears for model airplanes are discussed. These include how to effect a torsion-bar landing gear support, a discussion of wheel alignment and camber, mounting considerations and a discussion of effective materials for landing gears.

Author: Wilson, George, Jr.
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998

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Float flying for fun

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Model seaplanes are classified into floatplanes, built by adding floats to land model planes, and flying boats, available in kits or may be built from scratch. Hull or float design should minimize power-robbing water sprays to the propeller.

Author: Wilson, George, Jr.
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1997

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Subjects list: Methods, Models and modelmaking, Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft, Landing gear, Models (Toys), Design and construction
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