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07-18-2015, 06:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chicago
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dumb idea or not
I hate making choices! I want tooo much. I am learning the 14 is a great aircraft in many ways. I can see making regular 500 mile trips to see my kids and inlaws(  ). But I also have a home on a lake 100 miles north and want a float plane. So here is the question. Would the thought of a 14 on floats be dumb? I am sure I would give up 25 MPH in cruise. 2 mission specific planes would be tooo expensive. Truth is the trip to the lake would happen much more often so I think I will do the math on flight time for a traditional floatplane VS. a 14.
Any thoughts?
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07-18-2015, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
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It can and has been done with RV-7, but typically a low wing does not make a very practical float plane.
Think about how you would get out and guide the aircraft to a dock.
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07-18-2015, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Stuart, FL /Hartford, CT/Virgin Gorda,BVI
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what lake do you want to fly to? there may be some grass strip options close by. 
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07-18-2015, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 671
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Glasair Sportsman?
There's a Glasair Sportsman parked in a hanger near me. It's a high wing and has floats and conventional gear. Don't know if it's true, but supposedly you can swap out in an hour and the x-country performance is similar to the RV's. They advertise an airframe kit price in the $50K range. John
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07-18-2015, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 19
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I guess that is possible, Lake Koshkonong WI. Just outside of Fort Atkinson.
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Originally Posted by turbo
what lake do you want to fly to? there may be some grass strip options close by. 
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07-18-2015, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 353
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"There's a Glasair Sportsman parked in a hanger near me. It's a high wing and has floats and conventional gear. Don't know if it's true, but supposedly you can swap out in an hour and the x-country performance is similar to the RV's. They advertise an airframe kit price in the $50K range. John"
56K for the airframe alone, and there's a LOT of fiberglass.
Sounds like it would indeed fit the mission well.
I can't afford one 
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07-18-2015, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 671
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I wonder if the amphibious floats for the Glasair could be adapted to the RV?
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07-18-2015, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: La Porte texas
Posts: 11
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try looking at a bearhawk
http://bearhawkaircraft.com think this will work better for you
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