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    Senior Member couleeone's Avatar
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    Default S1-S2 on floats/amphibs?

    Anybody have experience with stock engines S1-S2s on floats?

    Especially on amphibs?

    Further any thoughts on instructing sport cubs on floats?

    I have heard Insurance on float planes is excessive?

    I appreciate any experience you can pass on.

    Geo

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    Default Re: S1-S2 on floats/amphibs?

    Geo,

    I saw no one had replied to this, not sure if you got your answer elsewhere or not but I'll give my 1 1/2 cents.

    I was fortunate enough to be involved with the first installation/flight test program of the original straight float installation on the Sport Cub, so I got to see the first takeoffs and landings of a Sport Cub on floats. It looked really fun, and was quite impressive!

    Here is some videos, I'm sure you've probably seen them already.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh-bwaBZ7Zo

    First Sport Cub S2 take off ever on floats:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIAz_gItLQM

    Ask Tim A about float plane insurance, esp for amphibs. He has been researching that recently...

    Pete D.

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