Hey guys whats your opinion on baumann andibs on a c-172?

Our 172 has a fixed pitch 180hp lycoming, powerflow exhaust and vg's

What would be the best anfib floats for it?

Were trying to weigh our options and find out whats best


*also*
It has also been brought to my attention, that a float kit, isnt included, and it is quite a bit more money to have one installed on a 172, what does it consist of?


Thanks again
Tom

Don't have an opinion right now but will in a month. Friend is picking up a C-172 on Baumann amphibs to use commercially. The airplane has an 84 inch MT C/S prop and Sportsman STOL with an Avcon 180 conversion. Well see how she runs.

(having owned Baumann's in the past, they're hard to beat)

Brad







For Tahoe you need this 170B with twin Ray-Jay turbos...

BRD,

Is that Jeff in that photo? There was also a Cessna 175 with a 180HP Lyc. on Baumanns in PR last year. If I remember correctly one of their pilots saind it was a great combination with a good usefull load as far as Amphibs goes.

Keith

I have heard there were a few 175's with Franklin 220's that were pretty good on floats also. Not sure who had the STC. Of course there are a quite a few 170's that are Franklin powered that have been good off the H2O. The straight tail 175 is an often overlooked, unappreciated performer,,, once you get rid of the geared powerplant.

Hey Keith,

Yeah that's Jeff brokering the airplane. The current owner is moving up to a 206. This is over in Longville.

Joe B also has that 175 you were talking about for sale but wants mucho' more $$$ for it. For the price I'd rather have the 172.

Brad

What is involved in putting a float kit on a 172 with out a factory one?

Thanks
Tom

Can't really answer you on what is involved. I remember them telling me there were doulblers and the typical brace that goes in the view of the winshield. More to it than that.....what I remember the most was the cost!!! Seems it was going to be close to $10K!!!! Too much for my blood.