Rc 3 seabee, n6709k, came off of the republic production line in june 1947 as serial number 992. Complete package for fsxsp2 with full moving parts, 2d and vc panel, check and ref lists. Steam edition comes fully loaded with 7 hd paint schemes, an original checklist, an owners manual, and a parts catalogue. Steam edition depending on your weather settings which means its the perfect time to try. The republic seabee amphibian was one of the most unusual airplanes to appear on the postworld war ii. Navy placed orders for several thousand seabees for war time airsea rescue duties but these orders were cancelled when japan surrendered in august 1945. By jeanpierre brisard and bob may premier aircraft design. Republic rc3 seabee at the cradle of aviation museum. Republic rc3 seabee amphibian for fsx fly away simulation. The rc 3 seabee was designed by percival hopkins spence spencer, an aviation pioneer who built his first hang glider in april 1911.
Republic seabee is a small flying boat and also has. Com, and for those who dont have or are looking for that perfect low, slow easy stretch out and take the sunday cruise type plane, look no more, you found it. The original seabee prototype used a 175hp franklin engine and first flew in 1944. If you have available any stc papers for republic rc 3 seabee stc listed or not listed here we would appreciate scans or pdf copies that we could add to the above stc list. Most accidents with seabees were due to pilots landing with landing gear in wrong position. If you know about historic seabee stcs not listed here, please tell us all about it. Feb 27, 2020 the republic rc3 seabee was an allmetal, pusher motor amphibian produced in the 1940s by republic aircraft. Pt 1542 s7 85237 fsx aircraft liveries and textures. This file is a vr conversion of the republic seabee rc3 by denis design. Kc flight shop presents the republic rc 3 seabee, an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by percival spencer in 1944. The seabee web site is also providing resources for seabee owners, pilots and enthusiasts. About this content built in 1946, the unique seabee amphibian was a product of legendary aircraft designer percival h. This is the famous republic seabee with performance modifications.
Complete package for fs2004 with full moving parts, 2d and vc panel, check and ref lists. Apr 04, 2021 republic rc 3 superbee amphibian this is the famous republic seabee with performance modifications. The seabee continues to be used by air charter companies and amongst private owners. Republic, better known for their military planes, commenced manufacture of the unusual rc 3 seabee amphibian in 1945 and ceased in 1947 after 1,060 units had been made. Classic green republic seabee for fsx fly away simulation. Republic rc3 seabee from kcfs and my twitter include hd quality textures 2048 x 2048. Republic seabee rc3 vr conversion general aviation xplane.
Soaring above the beautiful hawaiian islands novawing24 takes the controls of the republic rc3 seebee from kc flight shop. Kc flight shops version of the republic rc 3 seabee for fsx. At the end of world war two republic began building the seabee, a civilian amphibian, for what was seen as a booming market for new civil aircraft. The republic rc 3 seabee built in its pondhopping splendor by dennis simanaitis.
If you are here because of the new microsoft flight simulator there are two places you will want to visit. These aircraft have top speeds of 490 to 505 mph ground speed at critical altitude. Jul 28, 2015 posts tagged republic rc 3 seabee splash into the seabee. Fsx republic rc3 seabee amphibian welcome to perfect flight. Republic, better known for their military planes, commenced manufacture of the unusual rc3 seabee amphibian in 1945 and ceased in 1947 after 1060 units had been made. Complete package for fsx sp2 with full moving parts, 2d and vc panel, check and ref lists. Republic seabee zsbee sn 2 was the first seabee imported to south africa. With his son as a passenger, he personally delivered the aircraft to hyde field, maryland, on september 6, 1984.
Download this manual and access the complete library. Republic rc3 seabee airplane flight manual for the republic model rc 3 model uc1 twin bee airplane flight manual parts catalog of the seabee rc 3 seabee owner manual. The republic rc 3 seabee is an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by percival spencer and manufactured by the republic aircraft corporation. Fs2004 republic rc3 superbee amphibian propeller aircraft.
Lycoming go480 315 hp engine, 3 blade fully reversible hartzell propeller, wing tip extensions. Navy placed orders for several thousand seabees for war time airsea rescue duties but these orders were cancelled when japan surrendered in august. Aerosoft kcfs republic rc3 seabee fsx p3d simmarket. Your seabee news, information, stories and photos will be highly appreciated. Today, more than 60 years after production ended, the seabee is still the most popular amphibian on the usedmarket and now available as a virtual model for your fsx and p3d flight simulator. The seabees development is unusual since it was designed for sport general aviation and was subsequently purchased by several military services for air rescue services. Flight simulator x aircraft repaints, textures and modifications.
Feb, 2012 the republic rc3 seabee is an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft which was designed by percival spencer in 1944. Republic rc3 seabee amphibian, photo, technical data, development history. Republic rc3 seabee v0 for xplane 11 fly away simulation. The republic rc 3 seabee was the brainchild of designer percival hopkins. Available from aopa or spa aopa aerospace reports, 8007652336 3 102017. Fsx republic rc3 superbee amphibian propeller airplane. Percival spencer was at the controls when the rc 1 made its first flight. Seabee classic green in your simobjectsairplanes folder in fsx. Kc flight shop republic rc3 seabee gaiidens scroll. The republic rc3 seabee is a fourplace amphibian aircraft. This mod was created by fatherson flight simulator, a member of the simvrlabs club.
The republic rc 3 seabee was the brainchild of designer percival hopkins spence spencer. This web site is dedicated to the memories of percival h. The origin was his s12 air car amphibian, a fabric covered wooden construction, and in late 1943 republic purchased the production rights for the model and started development of an allmetal version dubbed the rc 1 thunderbolt amphibian. Jan 28, 2016 the rc 3 seabee s single sixcylinder engine is mounted behind and on top of the cabin so that the pusher propeller spins about halfway back the length of the fuselage. Kcfs republic rc3 seabee model details fsx hd youtube. If you can handle the default planes in fsx you will have no problem getting. At the time of writing the kcfs seabee is only available as a download from the kc. Jul 28, 2015 today, more than 60 years after production ended, the seabee is still the most popular amphibian on the used market. Complete package for fsxsp2 dx9 graphics with full moving parts, 2d and vc panel, check and ref lists. The fs9 packages work well in fsx too with the provided texture updates. The republic rc3 seabee is an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by percival spencer and manufactured by the republic aircraft corporation in order to meet the anticipated postwar demand for civilian light aircraft republic endeavored to build the seabee as inexpensively as possible while still retaining reasonable performance and range. Jul 17, 2014 i have upload 3 packages to the fs2004 library. At the time, he was 17 years old and constructed it from plans he found in a popular mechanics magazine.
Fortunately, the seabee is a very sturdy airplane and most times the occupants survive accidents. Today, more than 60 years after production ended, the seabee is still the most popular amphibian on the usedmarket and now available. The republic seabee amphibian web site is documenting the history of the republic seabee and the story of her designer, the legend percival hopkins spence spencer. The republic rc3 seabee was an allmetal, pusher motor amphibian produced in the 1940s by republic aircraft. Built in 1946, the unique seabee amphibian was a product of legendary aircraft designer percival h. Steam edition depending on your weather settings which means. Samolot o nazwie seabee to wcale nie byle co w historii lotnictwa. Kc flight shop introduces the republic rc3 seabee an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by percival spencer in 1944. Maccallum purchased the airplane on september 16, 1969 from jul incorporated of hato rey, puerto rico. Kc flightshop introduces the republic rc3 seabee an allmetal. Republic rc3 seabee amphibian corrected microsoft flight. Aerosoft airbus extended a320 russia fsx aircraft liveries and textures.
Kc flight shop introduces the republic rc 3 seabee an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by. On may 15, 1914, spencer made his first powered flight in a curtiss flying boat. Kc flight shop republic rc3 seabee gaiidens scroll the. Kc flight shop introduces the republic rc 3 seabee an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by percival spencer in 1944. The republic rc 3 seabee is an allmetal amphibious sports aircraft designed by percival spencer and manufactured by the republic aircraft corporation in order to meet the anticipated postwar demand for civilian light aircraft republic endeavored to build the seabee as inexpensively as possible while still retaining reasonable performance and range. Navy placed orders for several thousand seabees for war time airsea rescue duties but these orders were canceled when japan surrendered. This folder contains two repaints for the kc flight shop republic seabee, representing. The republic rc3 seabee from kc flight shop includes seven high definition paint schemes and both male and female passengers. Republic rc3 seabee airplane flight manual for the republic model rc 3 model uc1 twin bee airplane.
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