---------------------------------------------------------- Seaplane-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/23/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:14 AM - Re: Seaplane-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 12/22/05 (Malcolmbru@aol.com) 2. 08:04 AM - GSC Inflight adjust PROP (shorty) 3. 08:18 AM - Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP (SESRating@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:14:33 AM PST US From: Malcolmbru@aol.com Subject: Seaplane-List: Re: Seaplane-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 12/22/05 --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Malcolmbru@aol.com mykf2 is a 950 # grose I have a set from wag aro but thay are for a set of 1100 # min and a half set for a zenair 750# I am trying to beef up ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:04:33 AM PST US From: "shorty" Subject: Seaplane-List: GSC Inflight adjust PROP --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "shorty" http://lazair.com/kitfox/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=132&st Stay Tuned for Flight videos soooooooon ----- Original Message ----- From: "shorty" Subject: Re: Seaplane-List: Shortnaked's surprize payload calcs..... > --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "shorty" > > lemme see > > Kitfox 1200 gross > empty 630 lbs on amphibs > add 15 gals fuel - 100 lbs 730 > add 2 - 200 pounders 1140 > 60 lbs left over for case of beer for when we fly to see what you fly > > what do you fly ? > > Shorty > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Perkins" <2scott@bellsouth.net> > To: > Subject: Seaplane-List: Shortnaked's surprize payload calcs..... > > >> --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Scott Perkins <2scott@bellsouth.net> >> >> Shorty, it was third grade math that included addition and subtraction >> that allowed me to make that statement. >> >> Go ahead and subtract the 180 pounds or whatever your amphib float >> setups weigh from your gross and then "SURPRIZE" me with your answer. >> >> Maybe you will "surprize" us with being fully flyable and safe over >> factory spec gross weight ? ? >> >> Scott >> >> //////////////////////////////////////////// >>> --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "shorty" >>> >>> Scott, perhpas you could clue us in to your float experinece to make >>> that >>> statement. >>> >>> I agree that you will cut your useful load but there are many that will >>> surprize you and many are fully flyable and safe dual. >>> >>> A Kitfox or Avid on Floats is a very useful floatplane for 2 people. >>> member you not gonna fit 2 300 pounder in a ealry avid in the first >>> place >>> as >>> the cabin is only 36" wide :) >>> >>> Scott what do you fly ? >>> >>> Shorty >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Scott Perkins" <2scott@bellsouth.net> >>> Subject: Seaplane-List: Floats added -- Msgs - 12/18/05 >>> >>> > --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Scott Perkins >>> > <2scott@bellsouth.net> >>> > >>> > >>> > Remember for most two seater aircraft the extra weight of the floats >>> > equals >>> > the passenger weight. Nearly impossible to fly any other way but solo >>> > with >>> > going way over gross weight. >>> > >>> > There is a yahoo group for Seaplane builders here >>> > >>> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seabuild/ >>> > >>> > It works a little better for photos and files archival etc. >>> > >>> > >>> > >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:18:28 AM PST US From: SESRating@aol.com Subject: Re: Seaplane-List: GSC Inflight adjust PROP --> Seaplane-List message posted by: SESRating@aol.com Does anyone on this list have any experience with Prop Guard? Half of my maintence expense seems to be going into or coming off my prop. Someday I will need to replace it and I'm dreading that day. Happy Holidays to all! Pat Patterson Carolina Seaplanes PA22/20S PS the 82" borer prop sure helps performance but it also picks up the spray.