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Michael Valentine

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 108

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:37 am Post subject: Floats + 601XL

On this note...   When I first started building I saw the picture of a 601 on floats and loved the idea.  I think I asked about it at the time and the responses I got suggested it was not the best of ideas. I know it is not overly common to put a low wing plane on floats, but I just can't shake the idea.  (I don't even have a seaplane rating, but it is high on the flying wish list.) 



With this thread, I'm just hoping for some people to throw out ideas/experiences that might be relevant to such an idea.



So...thoughts, ideas, experiences?



Thanks, Michael in NH



 On 1/2/07, Ron Lendon <rlendon(at)comcast.net (rlendon(at)comcast.net)> wrote:[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ron Lendon" <rlendon(at)comcast.net (rlendon(at)comcast.net)>



Glad to hear about this development.  How about the 601XL?  Can I get plans?



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Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI

Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder 

http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon



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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:17 am Post subject: Re: Floats + 601XL

This link might head you in the right direction.



http://www.zenithair.com/misc/schneider-cup.html

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Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2704
Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:37 am Post subject: Floats + 601XL

I fly a Kitfox III-A ...Its a  bit of an odd ball either one of the first model III or the last model II.   Like yourself I have always been thrilled at even the sight of the 601 on amphib  floats. 

  

 The down sides to the  configuration as I see it are.  If you are going to remote places with  large rocks forming the shore line beaching the plane could be a problem.   Docking at wharves that have hand rails etc could be the same problem.   pumping out the floats if the plane is still in the water could really be an  aquatic (swimming) event as would be loading float lockers.  Carrying  anything on the struts would be a non event.  

  

 All those items are, to me,  primarily convenience features or inconvenience features.  I think you  will find those who are actually flying their 601s on floats must really like  them....  there are enough of them out there.

  

 If I can ever come up with the  cash I'll order mine the same day..... After all I still have the "Fox" to get  in and out of the rough spots.

  

  

 

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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:41 am Post subject: Floats + 601XL

Hello Michael : I have a 601XL and have looked into  putting it on floats . It is true that if you tie up to a dock there could be  some clearance issues . However , a 601XL on amphibs (4 wheel ) negates the  problem of having to buy gas at expensive Seaplane bases . Indeed I  keep my 601 at an airport where I buy my gas . It is my intent to fish and  if necessary beach the plane . Naturally you avoid a rocky shoreline whether or  not it is a low wing or high wing . 

 I have discussed the issue of low wings verses high  wings with knowledgeable persons who have experience with both . They  pointed out the pros and cons of both and in conclusion it comes down to  personal choice . 

 I live in Northern Ontario and floats would be  nice to have . 

 It is a tough choice , if you already have a low  wing , thats why I will be talking to Mark and Dave about floats for a 601XL  . 

 One more point , the only people who were negative  on low wing floats had no experience with same , go figure

 Best wishes in your choice

 Rick  Tedford         

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   To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com (zenith-list(at)matronics.com) 

   Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:37    AM

   Subject: Floats +  601XL

   



On this note...   When I first started building I saw    the picture of a 601 on floats and loved the idea.  I think I asked about    it at the time and the responses I got suggested it was not the best of ideas.    I know it is not overly common to put a low wing plane on floats, but I just    can't shake the idea.  (I don't even have a seaplane rating, but it is    high on the flying wish list.) 



With this thread, I'm just hoping for    some people to throw out ideas/experiences that might be relevant to such an    idea.



So...thoughts, ideas, experiences?



Thanks, Michael in    NH



   On 1/2/07, Ron    Lendon <rlendon(at)comcast.net (rlendon(at)comcast.net)> wrote:    	  Quote: 	
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Glad to      hear about this development.  How about the 601XL?  Can      I get plans?



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Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI

Corvair      Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder 

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