---------------------------------------------------------- Seaplane-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 06/03/07: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:23 AM - Re: Float rigging (Joel) 2. 11:51 AM - float rigging (Peter C) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:23:01 AM PST US Subject: Seaplane-List: Re: Float rigging From: "Joel" Hi Peter, Your rigging information was informative and your take off video impressive, but I was unable to locate your geometry page. My Kitfox 5 has just completed FAA phase 1 on wheels and my used Aerocomp 1400 amphib floats have been repaired and cleaned up. Any assistance you can provide regarding geometry and rigging would be appreciated. Thanks! do not archive -------- Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912 ULS Aerocomp amphibs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=116154#116154 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:51:13 AM PST US From: "Peter C" Subject: Seaplane-List: float rigging Joel I haven't finished the geometry write up but will soon. The main numbers that seem to work are fuselage datum or centerline inclined aout 3 degrees to float and step at or a little aft of the most rearward cg. There is a wide range of float stances and height above the float. If you already have the spreader bars then you will probably go with that. The Murphy rebel sits 31.5 above the float; one guy dropped that to 29; mine are at 24; many other Rans at 20 and the first one I had on Full Lotus was maybe16 or 18 (too squat looking. The dual water rudders on these Murphys are the best, shortest diameter turning I've ever had and so I would try to go with two rudders. Want some of my parts or strut material? Peter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message seaplane-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Seaplane-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/seaplane-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/seaplane-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.