Lowleveldevil
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Hi I am building a cub looking for input on floats. Is 2200 enough or is 2400 a better choice. Does anyone have any performance ideas or figures. Comparing Montana 2400 or 2200 to Whipeline 2100s. Any input appreciated.
The early Montana floats did have shimmy issues with the nose wheels. Montana was very responsive and corrected the issue. There were two sets here that did shimmy. After the fix, no more....I have also heard at least two folks who were not pleased with the Mt float on the ground. Shimmy and steering issues. ...
Bill
Are you using a kit or building from scratch? Since your objective is high gross and amphib floats, I would recommend long squared wing tips with long flaps. My flaps are 110" long and are worth every inch. It has 180 hp on EDO 2000 floats and cruises at 105 mph or more if I increase the prop pitch. As high as 120 mph, I wish it had a constant speed prop.Hi I am building a cub looking for input on floats. Is 2200 enough or is 2400 a better choice. Does anyone have any performance ideas or figures. Comparing Montana 2400 or 2200 to Whipeline 2100s. Any input appreciated.
Are you using a kit or building from scratch? Since your objective is high gross and amphib floats, I would recommend long squared wing tips with long flaps. My flaps are 110" long and are worth every inch. It has 180 hp on EDO 2000 floats and cruises at 105 mph or more if I increase the prop pitch. As high as 120 mph, I wish it had a constant speed prop.
If memory serves, the hydraulic power pack for the Wip floats weighs 18 pounds. There’ll be a few more pounds for lines, fluid, etc.
Float planes like wing, as Pete noted. Lots of wing.
MTV