Update  October  2006

Batts changed to 3S LIPOs, 2100mAh. Motors now 400/7.2v. Props cut down to 5" to avoid overload on motors.     Easy conversion.

Weight now 40 oz.......14 oz per sq ft

Flight video      http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=588274

Original notes      

     First flight 1994....Span 59"....49oz....18 oz per sq ft....2 * Speed 400/6v....master 6*4....8 * Panasonic2000....Ail & elev controls....Mostly Balsa....   

      My first electric scale model. Still as good as new; infact, better, with recent batteries. The inner props freewheel. Floats fold back on ground contact.