Float question

[PapuaPilot]

Has anybody used AirComp brand floats on a Kitfox or done the research to see if they would work?

[av8rps]

I know quite a bit about floats, but do not recognize that name. Any pictures of what they look like? Or their website?

[PapuaPilot]

There is a new / never used set of the SF1800 amphibious floats for sale on Barnstormers. I am wondering if they could be installed on my KF5.

There isn't a lot of info at the website and they haven't answered the phone yet. They do have a 2017-2018 price list, so it appears they are still in business. I will continue to attempt to contact them today.

These floats are different then most amphib floats. They have tailwheels (two wheels at the back of the floats), so the only part that retracts are the main wheels. They claim it won't flip over if they are landed gear down in the water.

One concern would be getting enough angle of attack for takeoff because the tailwheels limit the deck angle. I am guessing the aircraft will need to mounted
with at least 5 degrees additional nose up.

FYI I have lots of float experience in C-208 and C-206, most of it on the Wipaire 8000 & 4000 amphib floats.

Here is the website:
http://www.aerocompinc.com/floats/floats.htm

Here are some pictures of their floats:

[fastfred]

[Try contacting this guy. Ken Smith .harborsport@hotmail.com

He mostly just does light sport float set up. He set up my KF7 for them

[PapuaPilot]

He mostly just does light sport float set up. He set up my KF7 for them

What kind of floats do you have Fred?

[fastfred]

waterborne Float system