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Radio Controlled Amphibious AirplanesRadio Controlled Amphibious airplanes can turn There are primarily three types of radio controlled amphibious airplanes. The first type are airplanes that actually float on their belly like a boat. The second type are RC airplanes with pontoon-like floats in place of standard landing gear with wheels. Then you have contraptions that look like hydro boats, but actually fly! RC Sea Planes
The terms RC seaplanes and RC float planes are used interchangeably. For this discussion, RC seaplanes refer to the type of amphibious airplanes that actually float on their bellies like a boat. Military amphibious airplanes, such as the PBY Catalina seen in the picture, played a huge roll in WWII. Because the PBY Catalina could float, the entire ocean could be utilized as a giant runway allowing it to land literally anywhere. The Catalina rescued thousands of downed pilots throughout the war. This amphibious airplane was also used for carrying cargo and served as an escort for military convoys.
RC Float Planes
A set of RC floats can turn just about any RC airplane into an amphibious airplane. For obvious reasons, RC planes with top mounted wings are the most common choice for installing floats. This is great for beginners interested in landing on the water as trainers are a perfect match for a set of floats. Be sure you have mastered taking off and landing on the ground first! The HobbyZone Super Cub to the right is a perfect example of a trainer with floats. RC Flying Boats
Want to turn some heads? Take an RC Flying Boat to your next outing to the lake. RC flying boats actually look like typical hydro boats. So you can just about image the reaction you'll get when this "boat" takes to the sky... Not only can they fly, some of the larger ones like the F4 Airship to the right can pull off some impressive 3D maneuvers that will totally blow peoples mind when it rises out of the water! Related Pages
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