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Looking for an RC float plane?A set of RC floats can turn most any bird into an RC float plane! If you're looking for RC airplanes designed with a fuselage that actually floats in the water like a boat, check out the RC Seaplanes page. Just about any RC airplane can be transformed into an RC float plane by replacing the landing gear with a set of pontoon-like floats. RC floats are also great for landing on the snow! You can buy RC airplanes already equipped with floats, or you can buy a set of RC floats to replace the standard landing gear of your favorite RC plane. Popular RC Float PlanesBelow are some of the more common RC float planes. If you know of another, by all means please share it with us! HobbyZone Super CubWith a wingspan of nearly 4 feet, the HobbyZone Super Cub is perfect for a beginner RC pilot interested in flying an RC float plane. This is a very stable RC airplane and is one of the few trainers out there with such realistic scale features. 
It comes completely ready to fly with standard landing gear. Once you learn the basics and are comfortable with flying, you can swap out the stock landing gear with this set of RC floats specifically designed for the HobbyZone Super Cub RTF! That is... if you have the nerve! I highly recommend this RC airplane if you're new to the hobby looking for a float Plane. E-Flite J-3 Cub 25 ARF
With a wingspan of over 6 feet, the E-Flite J-3 Cub 25 is a powerful electric version of the J-3 Cub. Although it comes with standard landing gear, E-Flight has a set of pontoon floats specifically designed for this airplane. E-Flite's 25-Size Fiberglass ARF Floats are much more sophisticated than the HobbyZone Float set. The E-Flight RC floats are equipped with a servo controlled water rudder and ventral fin for precise control of water taxiing. Although they are designed for the J-3 Cub, these floats are used with other RC airplanes as well. Red Crown Crane
The Red Crown Crane is another very popular ready to fly float plane. It's nearly the same size as the HobbyZone Super Cub, actually the wing span is a couple of inches shorter. The big difference between the Red Crown Crane and the HobbyZone Super Cub is that the Crane is a four channel RC airplane with aileron and rudder control. The Super Cub is a three channel airplane with rudder but no ailerons. GWS Beaver
The GWS Beaver is a very affordable float plane with wingspan of 39.8". It actually comes with wheels and can easily be transformed into an RC float plane with the GWS Airplane Float Kit described below. There are tons of these on eBay, and I've even seen them offered as an ARF with brushless motor, servos and floats for under $70 bucks! See what's available below. Be sure to click "view all" to see if you can find a GWS Beaver with floats. If not? No problem... Just pick up a set of GWS Floats! Popular Float KitsThere are RC float kits available to fit just about any size RC airplane. Wipe the dust off and breath new life into that lonely abandoned bird at the back of your hanger with a set of RC floats! GWS Airplane Float Kit - GWS FLOAT-535
If you want to transform a small electric parkflyer into an RC float plane, the GWS Airplane Float Kit is a cheap solution. These are the floats used with the GWS de Havilland Beaver described above, but can be used with just about any RC airplane of similar size. People use them with everything from slow sticks, tiger moths, super cubs, you name it. E-Flite RC 25-Size Fiberglass ARF Water Landing Floats
The E-Flite RC 25-Size Fiberglass ARF Water Landing Floats are 28" long and are designed for electric RC airplanes up to 6 lbs. This set of floats come with pre-bent wire struts and a yellow covered pre-built ventral fin to match E-Flite's J-3 Cub. As you can see, this set of RC floats includes a water rudder assembly as well. Although these RC floats are tailored to the E-Flite J-3 Cub 25 ARF, they are commonly used with a variety of electric RC airplanes of similar size. Great Planes .40-.60 Fiberglass ARF Sport Floats
Great Planes .40-.60 Fiberglass ARF Sport Floats allow you to convert just about any 40 to 60 size airplane into an RC float plane. This is a perfect way to breath new life into that trainer that's been sitting in the back of your hanger collecting dust! These floats are designed for any RC airplane that weights between 5 to 9.5 lbs. This set of floats comes with a water rudder that can be controlled by an additional servo, or it can be controlled by the existing rudder servo with the included pushrod. This allows for precise control of your RC float plane while floating on take-offs and landings. This float kit also includes a ventral fin that attaches to the bottom of the tail end of the fuselage to keep your airplane tracking straight while in the water. U.S. AirCore Deluxe Explorer Floats 36
The 36" long U.S. AirCore Deluxe Explorer Floats are designed for any 40 to 60 size RC airplanes up to 7lbs. These are good quality floats, but don't have the water rudder or ventral fin like the Great Planes Floats. If your looking for a quick and easy way to convert your favorite 40 to 60 size bird into an RC float plane, this is a very affordable option. RC Float Plane on RealFlight
Many people would love to put a set of floats on their RC airplane, but are too chicken to try it. The thought of seeing their pride and joy cartwheeling across the water destroying the electronics and possible floating away never to be seen again is enough to scare the most seasoned flyer away! Real Flight G.4 will give you the confidence you need to land and take-off from the water. It definitely saves money and frustration by learning on the computer before putting your airplane at risk. Top of RC Float Plane Page If you think RC float planes are cool, you should check out the RC Flying Boats! Related Pages
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