Pic taken at Lake Selmac,
not far from BTE.
Bruce's Comments: Bob
has built several V60s, and
this one is his masterpiece.
Sorry, I don't have any
details on the twin engine
modification - Bob's an
experienced builder and he
did all the changes himself.
K&B .61 with Sportster Muffler, 13x5 Propeller.
On wheels, it weighs
6 lbs. 14 oz.
Ultracote covering
33" Gee Bee floats - Ken says "they worked great."
BTE float design
V60 on Floats
Lake Selmac, Oregon 2006
BTE floats are a simple balsa and lite-ply design, covered in Monokote. Note the sub fin added for extra yaw stability. Others have shown that it's not totally necessary, but it looks good to me and the plane flies great. Touch-and-go's forever!
Sorry for the grainy, night-time pic, but is a truly unique V60!
- Schneider Racer
- Electric Power
- Control Line