I now think my solution would have resulted in lift-off into a half roll and spectacular splash !
I've always thought that the pilots of these float planes were very brave men. Does anyone have any idea of the length of the takeoff run for the S-6B?
The picture Terry posted of the engine being installed in the S-6B makes you realise how large the engine was for such a small airframe. Imagine a Cessna 150 with a smaller wingspan and a 2350 HP engine!
