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Old 03-12-2008 | 08:07 PM
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jrf
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Default RE: My First Float Plane

That would depend on the wing loading. As long as the wing loading is under 30 ounces per sq. ft. you should be ok. (25 would be nicer.) At 10 1/2 pounds (after you paint the floats) you wing area needs to be at least 806 sq. in. If it isn't, find a lighter airplane for those floats and a lighter set of floats for that airplane.

I don't think you will enjoy the way an ST 75 flies 10.5 pounds either.

Jim