Aircraft in detail-The Republic Sea Bee.

**wonwinglo** · 08-12-2005

Designed by that doyon of amphibious aircraft P.H.Spencer,the Sea Bee has become a classic,well ahead of its time in terms of technology this aircraft has a strong following world-wide.

As a model subject it has a lot to offer,a simple wing with 'Clark Y' section,adequate tail area with a large cabin space,the centre of gravity could be easily preserved by placing radio etc below the floor keeping it well forward,the fuselage could be easily built in two halves incorporating the lower sponson and the upper deck,a very attractive subject for flying over land or water.

Republic Sea Bee.
Plans were published by the Aeromodeller as a free flight design by Harold Towner,were available from Nexus,current status not known ?.

Republic Sea Bee of the Israeli Air Force.

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation Corporation

Address

Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA

Model

RC-3 Seabee

Seats

4

Approved Type Certificate No.

A-769-1

Issue Date

July 1, 1946

Tentative Issue Date

September 16, 1946

Fuel Capacity

75 US gal

**wonwinglo** · 08-12-2005

Oil Specifications (Below 20 F)
SAE 20

Max Time Between Oil Changes
25 hrs

Model (Standard)
Aeromaster

Blades
2 x wooden

Diameter
84 in

Model (Reversible Option)
Hartzell HC12x20-2

Blades
2 x L8427 wooden

Diameter
84 in

Pitch
+18 deg to -12 deg (reverse)

Max Structural Cruise Speed (Vno)
117 mph TIAS

Max Maneuvering Speed (Va)
133 mph TIAS

Never Exceed Speed (Vne)
148 mph TIAS

Max Flaps Extended Speed (Vfe)
105 mph TIAS

Cruise Speed (Vc) @ 75% pwr
103 mph

Approach Speed (Vref)
80 mph IAS

Stalling Speed (Vs0) - Gear/Flaps Down
58 mph IAS

Stalling Speed (Vs1) - Gear/Flaps Up
66 mph IAS

Best Rate of Climb Speed (Vy)
75 mph IAS

Rate of Climb (Sea Level)
700 ft/min

Service Ceiling
12 000 ft

Range at Cruising (71 US gal)
520 miles

Take-off Distance - Land
800 ft

Take-off Distance - Water
1000 ft

Take-off Time - Water
25 secs

Landing Run - Land
400 ft