S1-S2 on floats/amphibs?

[couleeone]

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

[Pete D]

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.