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Step 2
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Success Tips
• Install the landing gear straps on the
rear float mount with the included
self-tapping screws.
Note: If installing the floats on the original
red and white Super Cub (HBZ7100),
refer to page 9 of this manual for
installation of the rear float mount.
Prior to each flight, make sure ACT is off
and never attempt to fly with the floats with
ACT on.
When flying with floats always take off
and land into the wind. Do not fly off
water when the wind is too high as the
wind causes larger waves and makes the
plane more likely to flip over.
Attempt your first float flight only if the
water is calm with very little wind. When
taxiing in the water always hold full up-
elevator. When starting your takeoff or
just after touchdown, hold up-elevator
to prevent the floats from “digging”
into the water and causing the plane to
flip over.
On takeoff when the floats begin to ride
on top of the water, or get “on step”,
reduce the up elevator input and allow
the plane to build up speed before
lifting off.
When flying off water there is usually a
lot of room to fly, do not try to force the
plane into the water. Let the airplane
settle into the water when landing. If a
float starts to “dig” into the water it will
cause the airplane to veer to one side or
the other. Reduce power immediately
and abort the takeoff.
The floats add weight well below the
airplane and cause a “pendulum” effect
that will change the flying characteristics
of the Super Cub.
