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Old 02-15-2005 | 11:29 AM
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Turbobeaver
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Default RE: Floats on a trainer

The problem with the Falcon Ready floats is that they lack an efficient anchoring point on the floats themselves.For lack of a better terminology they use nothing better than what looks like a drywall anchoring plugs inserted through holes predrilled in the ABS floats and glued in with epoxy.The core of these floats is merely white polystyrene.There is absolutely no structural integrity in this type of mounting system.The glue joint weakens eventually due to the stress and vibration of float takeoffs/landings and the plugs and screws will just tear right out of the float unexpectedlly.I can't tell you how many times I've been out flying with my friend and his Falcon Ready on floats and one(or both) of the float mounts decides to separate from the aircraft after takeoff,landing and even twice in flight.Those landings were not a pretty picture I tell you[:@].Sure makes for some spectacular blooper footage.I'll take my foamcore or built up floats over these any day of the week thanks.