Kitfox iii on floats - empty weight

[mdock]

Very interesting... I bought my floats in SC!!! It will be interesting to see how they do in the water. If you buddy has no objections, have him contact me, I'd like to know if they are the same floats.
Thank you,
Matt

[WWhunter]

Hmmm, I think the one's my friend had were red in color. I had looked at them for one of my planes and even though they were nice looking floats, I figured I would be a little under floated. I needed a set for a RANS S7. I have heard a lot of good things on the small Aerocets, with the only downside of them being they are heavy, particularly when a guy is using a lower horse powered plane. All you can do is try them and see if they work for you. Every plane is a little different and maybe he had the wrong pitch prop on. I just remember he tried his darndest to get it off the water to no avail.
Found a set of Full Lotus amphibs so am going to put them on. Ugliest danged float out there but everyone I know that has used them likes their versatility. I do know of another set for sale but they are without rigging. They were on an ultralight and have the 3-wheel gear.
Sadly, you won't be able to speak to my friend. He was killed last fall in a trike accident. Our local EAA Chapter was having a get together and he was giving rides when it happened. Very sad day....he was one of those guys that when you first meet him it was like you knew him your entire life.

[mdock]

I'm very sorry to hear about your friend.

The floats I have are white, hopefully I can give a report next week.
Matt