PBY experiences?

[uscra112]

Can anybody offer experience on E-powered PBYs under 72" span? Wing loadings, power loadings, etc? I want to start planning one that will be ROW only, no wheels, but will have working tip-float retract. Not for competitions, just for fun. Is the Kyosho BARF worth a look?

[jfrabat]

I don't know anybody who's actually flown one, but a fellow club member is in the process of building one. I know he IS using retracts on his, but I am not sure of many of the details for his plane. I do think he plans on using twin S400's on it. Hs e-mail address is raymondtoledano@hotmail.com. I know he is still experimenting on exaclty what the setup will be, but maybe you two can exchange some ideas!

Best regards,

Felipe Rabat