CubDriver218
Registered User
Minnesota
Hello,
We currently have EDO 2960 floats on our 1976 Robertson STOL equipped 180 As many of you know the heels are pretty long on these floats and they can dig in if you apply too much back pressure on take off which will prolong your take off run. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the gross weight on 2870s is 3188# and the gross weight on 2960s is 3190. I also believe I read that I can have my 2960s converted into 2870s which is nice since our floats are custom painted to match our beautiful 180. There are a number of reasons I'm wondering about my options for better take off performance out of our floats or what my options are for switching floats. first and foremost the seaplane base I'll now be operating out of is a rather small pond. A lot of guys tell me not to worry about it, but those same guys aren't flying on 2960s and I do not have a ton of time on those floats. (Any STOL techniques are appreciated) I've also been looking at a few lake homes and some are on lakes with only 2000 - 3000 feet of water.
I can't afford aerocets. I'm wondering what floats you guys would recommend for a reasonable price, or what I should do with mine to perhaps enhance performance a bit. I feel like after some time I'll obviously be able to pilot my ship better even with the 2960s but I still have to get out of said pond first.
Thanks,
Richard
We currently have EDO 2960 floats on our 1976 Robertson STOL equipped 180 As many of you know the heels are pretty long on these floats and they can dig in if you apply too much back pressure on take off which will prolong your take off run. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the gross weight on 2870s is 3188# and the gross weight on 2960s is 3190. I also believe I read that I can have my 2960s converted into 2870s which is nice since our floats are custom painted to match our beautiful 180. There are a number of reasons I'm wondering about my options for better take off performance out of our floats or what my options are for switching floats. first and foremost the seaplane base I'll now be operating out of is a rather small pond. A lot of guys tell me not to worry about it, but those same guys aren't flying on 2960s and I do not have a ton of time on those floats. (Any STOL techniques are appreciated) I've also been looking at a few lake homes and some are on lakes with only 2000 - 3000 feet of water.
I can't afford aerocets. I'm wondering what floats you guys would recommend for a reasonable price, or what I should do with mine to perhaps enhance performance a bit. I feel like after some time I'll obviously be able to pilot my ship better even with the 2960s but I still have to get out of said pond first.
Thanks,
Richard