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Pic of the new float plane (kind of)

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Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:36 pm

Pic of the new float plane (kind of)

As some of you know, I bought my new float plane last month. Here is a pic of it. Doesnt look like much now, but float kit is going on any day as well as new 8068 82" 3 blade prop. Aerocet 3500's going on in the spring. Only gotta wait 6 months now #-o

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Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:42 pm

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Nice Garth! Is that a '74? What engine?

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Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:46 pm

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'74P - Texas Skyways 0-520 - 280 HP :)
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Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:54 pm

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Beauty Garth!!
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Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:26 pm

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gear wrote:'74P - Texas Skyways 0-520 - 280 HP :)



Nice! Gonna make a great float plane!

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Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:57 am

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I can see some furture world class fishing trip around God's lake and Northern Sask!!
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Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:25 pm

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Nice you got the new wings, winter will be gone before you know it. Check your pm's.

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:37 pm

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What all is involved with putting in a float kit?

Those 3500 floats should provide lots of floatation. What are you expecting for cruise speed?
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Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:55 pm

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The seaplanes west float kit includes heavy duty motor mounts, wire stiffening cross braces and float fittings installed on the aircraft. I'm expecting cruise speeds in the 115 knot range minimum at around 65% power. Is it spring yet? [-o<

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