Spruce Goose. Could it fly ?

[Fantome]

Whatever personal opinions may be about the man and his failings, because he loathed to hear his behemoth called anything but the H-4 or Hercules, as a mark of respect, she should be referred to thusly.

Never be one to give a dog a bad name. Unless your arm is hanging off at the elbow.

[sandiego89]

Looking at the film footage it seems to me that the aircraft was lacking in lateral control; when comparing with other large flying boats they seem to get both floats out of the water early on- the Goose just stumbled along one wing low.

I think cross wind could be a factor. Many flying boats do the same thing. Remember she was not at full up weight during the one flight, so only having one float off the water is not alarming.

[longer ron]

Whatever personal opinions may be about the man and his failings, because he loathed to hear his behemoth called anything but the H-4 or Hercules, as a mark of respect, she should be referred to thusly.

The Hughes Thusly - excellent name sir

Almost as good as the A400 Grizzly

[Rosevidney1]

It might surprise readers to know that a Flight Manual was produced for the Kaiser-Hughes HK-1. So much effort for one brief flight!