ElectriFly Grumman G-44 Widgeon Maiden Flight

[codyputman]

great place for water flying looks like :) i love me some lake flying :) looks like it needed some elevator trim for the take off? nice job flying !

[TinkerManRC]

@codyputman Yes as I took off I had to pull more elevator then I expected lol thanks for the cool comment.. Tim

[WTFLYR]

@TinkerManRC Better to play it safe, than take off too early. You were probably busy hitting digital up-trim inputs at 90mph, while working the elevator at the same time. LOL, been there done that! I'm sure it's a lot easier now, now that you've found the settings.

[TinkerManRC]

@WTFLYR You are right on the money, I'm looking forward to the next flight .. Thanks for this cool comment..Tim

[wn6904k]

From the first takeoff, looks to fly from the water just like the real thing. The real widgeon requires some back pressure on the wheel to keep it from bouncing. But un-like the model the real one will also throw water over the pilots window (and into the props) as it gets up on the step. Great video, thanks for posting, got any new stuff on the plane?

[TinkerManRC]

@wn6904k Hi Yes I would have to agree, I have not had a chance to get the airplane up again but will here soon.. Thanks for your cool comment ,,Tim

[N152CF]

Do you have any photos of the mods you did to fit the 480's.  How difficult was the mod?

[TinkerManRC]

@N152CF I don't have any photos of the mods, Its not to bad I had to move the engine mount bulkhead back about a inch and remove some bulsa with a dremel tool. Then re-glue the firewall back in..Check the motor spacing to the cowl before you reset the bulkhead back in place at its new location.. Good luck and I can take a photo of it to show you..Tim

[N152CF]

@TinkerManRC

Thanks for the quick response. I'd love to see photos, as I will be putting my widgeon together soon. I run the 480 on a corsair and I'd love to do that mod. I only have a dx5e and want to to get a new radio. What do you think is the best value out there? Are you using a Spektrum? I can't tell from the video. Also, what did it take to get the CG fixed?

[TinkerManRC]

@N152CF Sure you bet any time, I'm using the JR9503 the DX8 seem to be a good radio for the price but not sure what your looking to spend. The DX7 as well.. The airplane GG was right in the numbers from waht I can remember.. Thanks ..Tim

[pec0309]

Hi, very nice review!, Are those the three blade props for the PArkzone Corsair??

[TinkerManRC]

@pec0309 Yes, you are correct, Thanks for a very cool comment..Tim

[pec0309]

@TinkerManRC Thank you for answering. One more question. Did you had to customize the or cut anything to fit the 480 motors?

[TinkerManRC]

@pec0309 Great question

Yes I had to move the motor mount bulkhead back to install the motors it was not to bad but will require a little work but it is easy..Thanks for asking and great question..Tim

[rcpilot451]

nice bouncy takeoff aha:)

[TinkerManRC]

@rcpilot451 Yes I will let the airplane get up on step and stay up on step longer before going airborne.. Thanks for visitng and commenting..Tim

[bluegoosesafari]

thanks tim ! i looked it up and can not get one till feb ...it seems they are back logged...regards jody

[TinkerManRC]

@bluegoosesafari Hi Jody

I did not know this, it may seem to be a popular RC Airplane, thnaks for visitng and commenting, Hope you find one soon.. Your going to enjoy it..Thanks..Tim

[bluegoosesafari]

hey tim, i want one so bad but i am worried about power issues i have not had good luck with electrics ... what engines did you use ? did it have enough power ....thanks jody

[TinkerManRC]

@bluegoosesafari Hi Jody

Great Question

I installed the E-flite 480 1020KV motors and the airplane flys fantasic. Yes it has great power to get off the water. Good luck if you get one. She is one nice RC-Airplane..Tim

[roastedghost]

That plane is beautiful. Nice job on the maiden, also. Thanks for sharing.

[TinkerManRC]

@roastedghost Hi Thanks sure you bet glad you enjoyed..Tim

[sdjb111]

WOW Tim, that was COOL. Got to get to get one. But then again still have'nt done the maiden on my GP Cat. Trouble is I live in the southwest and there are not alot of lakes around here. Once agian Tim just an awsome review my friend. Always look forwrad to yoyr reviews. Keep up the good work. Hope to add some flitevids of my stuff soon.

[TinkerManRC]

@sdjb111 Sure you bet, thanks for the comment and kind works I do appreciate it .. Tim

[Bart8309]

Nice video Tim , when are you gonna get it up again to record some nice touch and goes ??

Really enjoy watching all your reviews and flying video's , this one and the E-Flite Beaver video's are my favorite.

Keep up the good work

Greetz from the Netherlands,

Bart

[TinkerManRC]

@Bart8309 Bart, soon if the weather holds out. Glad you enjoyed and I sure do appreciate your cool comment. Nice.Tim

[MrBnowak]

I would do a Chalk's Ocean Airways paint job, nice plane

[TinkerManRC]

@MrBnowak I agree I may do a Goose and do that paint scheme. Thank you for commenting..Tim.

[PB61234]

Thank you again for sharing your hobby with us all! I especially appreciate your efforts at a fair and balanced review and demonstration!

[TinkerManRC]

@PB61234 Why thanks, I am glad you enjoyed and appreciate your kind words .Tim.

[briguy99]

Very nice! The landing was very sporting :)

[TinkerManRC]

@briguy99 Thanks for commenting and visiting my channel..Tim

[TinkerManRC]

@briguy99 Thank you for the kind words and visiting and commenting.Tim

[cholubaz]

Great looking model Tim! The high speed taxi in the beginning was great and it does look to fly nice too. How do you like it compared to some of the other float planes you have flown?

[TinkerManRC]

@cholubaz Great Question

Thanks for you kind words and I like this one the best, handles well and flies great.. Tim

[RCRedBaron]

Looking good Tim! Nice Maiden buddy! ~~Robert.

[TinkerManRC]

@RCRedBaron Thanks Robert ..Tim

[MaxPowerCE550]

Tim, are the motors 480's or power 25's? Description says one thing but you say another in vid. Awesome looking setup

[TinkerManRC]

@MaxPowerCE550 Hello

Yes, the motors are E-flite 480's, In the video I say 480's. I had to check and make sure I said that. thanks for asking and thanks for visiting and commenting..TMRC.

[tommern89]

Now that's a pretty good looking arf(?) twin you got there, Tim :-)

[TinkerManRC]

@tommern89  Tom

Why thanks and glad you like.Tim

[RxRobbo]

Smooth looking model Tim

[TinkerManRC]

@RxRobbo  How toy doing? thank you.Tim

[burghoorn]

Wow, what a beauty. Flies real scale like. I

[TinkerManRC]

@burghoorn Thank you and glad you enjoyed..Tim

[Blueberry954]

kind of reminds me of a catalina

[TinkerManRC]

@Blueberry954 Yes I agree. L sure would like to build one.Tim

[DCRlive]

yeaah take off from a lake, nice, greet Ray

[TinkerManRC]

@DCRlive

Ray how are you? thanks for the cool comment..Tim

[SlyDawg951]

Nice flight guy a little fast coming in for a while there I thought I was going to see a flip plane in the water :)

[TinkerManRC]

@SlyDawg951

Yes I agree, me too thank you for the grat commet.Tim

[rcpilot451]

two 480s? thats seems like alot of power!

[TinkerManRC]

@rcpilot451

Yes but it seems to fly well. and I wanted a little more power to get her out of the water. Thanks for the comment.

[schiminski]

Great looking plane, well flown! Compliments. Maidend my Dynam PBY Catalina yesterday (my first water flight ever), and had so much fun.

[TinkerManRC]

@schiminski Thats fantastic and great to hear thanks for visitng and commenting..Tim

[landwirt33]

Geiler Flug !!

[TinkerManRC]

@landwirt33  Thank-you

[pilotdynan]

Nice = )

but why aren't you using counter rotating props ?

I'll get the torque away :)

[TinkerManRC]

@pilotdynan

Great question I am not using counter rotating props, The torque was so small from the motors that I really did not notice it. Thanks for asking and visitng my channel.Tim

[poppopscarvinshop]

Very Pretty Aircraft Tim!

Thanks!

[TinkerManRC]

@poppopscarvinshop

wow! Thank you. Tim

[photobart1]

Nice flight

[TinkerManRC]

@photobart1 How are you ? Thank-you..Tim

[youtwoba]

Looks cool, they raffled one off today at our float fly :0)

[TinkerManRC]

@youtwoba Tom

Thanks sounds great. Thanks for the compliment. Tim

[RoboTekno]

Hmm a bit bouncy :P perhaps moving the CG up just a few hairs? Looks great though :D thanks for the videos

[TinkerManRC]

@RoboTekno Yes great point

After I watched the video, I knew it just may need a little more forward CG. I will try that on the next flight. Thanks for visiting and the kind words,Tim

[Skydive4ever]

:-)

[TinkerManRC]

@Skydive4ever  Thanks for the cool comment..TIm

[Blueberry954]

thanks man



[PatBALEX]

Wow Tim!!! That looks great...I always wanted a seaplane...got a couple of ponds in my area, may get one next year...Great job Tink....

[TinkerManRC]

@PatBALEX Hi Pat

Thank you for the compliment. You will really enjoy it if you deside to get one. Thanks again

[areo74]

really nice plane. I always enjoy your videos

[TinkerManRC]

@areo74 Hi thank you for the cool comment and kind words.

[Blueberry954]

great work tim! the plane looks amazing! thumbs up from blueberry

[TinkerManRC]

@Blueberry954 Gus and Dan, hey! thank-you for the comment compliment and thumbs up. Sweet.