Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
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floatflyingguy
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Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
Where are there flying clubs that have 185s on amphibs that you can get trained on?
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sheephunter
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
I may be way off base on both of the following opinions but I think that most of the amphib. 180's / 185's are pretty much private or at least not owned by flying clubs??? As well think you might have to look to get your float training on straight floats. From there the main difference with amphibs is to remember where you're landing and where your gear is. "GUMP" Where are you currently located?
Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
Just go to your supermarket and practice with a shopping cart.
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Chuck Ellsworth
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
Great advice......Just go to your supermarket and practice with a shopping cart.
But what is the connection between a C185 on amphibs. and a shopping cart?
The most difficult thing about flying is knowing when to say no.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
They both hold a lot of groceries?. . wrote:Great advice......Just go to your supermarket and practice with a shopping cart.
But what is the connection between a C185 on amphibs. and a shopping cart?
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you!
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Chuck Ellsworth
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
True......but there has to be more to it than that...They both hold a lot of groceries?
......if you want to wreck an airplane the quickest way is give some pilots an amphib. and wait for the accident.
The most difficult thing about flying is knowing when to say no.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
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SeptRepair
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
Maybe because both have four wheels with the front two that caster? I kind of thought it was a funny analogy.. . wrote:Great advice......Just go to your supermarket and practice with a shopping cart.
But what is the connection between a C185 on amphibs. and a shopping cart?
How can you tell which one is the pilot when you walk into a bar?....Don't worry he will come up and tell you.
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sheephunter
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
OK, I give. Obviously a low time guy asks a question and you guys are all over him. I myself am a low time guy that with the limited experience I have would like to help. I am sorry if I should just keep my yap shut and let all of you guys with all of this experience tell it as it is and encourage him just to give up before he starts. (unfortunately I've had several whiskies) Yep, you guys got it. Ye hah
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Meatservo
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
I'm afraid the insurance on a 185 with amphibs would probably be prohibitive for a flying club. I would be extremely surprised to hear of any available for rent in Canada.
., I'm surprised at you. The 185 on amphibs even LOOKS like a shopping cart. For a man with such good spelling...
., I'm surprised at you. The 185 on amphibs even LOOKS like a shopping cart. For a man with such good spelling...
If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself
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Chuck Ellsworth
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Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
Quite true, I owned one in my last charter company and operated it for a couple of years and my average maintenance cost was $65.00 per hour.....most of the problems were with salt water operations, never operated one in fresh water. The airplane was perfect for the work we did but it is an expensive toy to operate.I'm afraid the insurance on a 185 with amphibs would probably be prohibitive for a flying club. I would be extremely surprised to hear of any available for rent in Canada.
Yeh, I guess you have a point.......but to answer the guy who started this thread....it is very unlikely you will find one in a school......if you need a checkout you will probably get it from the company who you get a job with.., I'm surprised at you. The 185 on amphibs even LOOKS like a shopping cart. For a man with such good spelling...
If you are really serious about getting a check out on amphibs. I will have a new Husky on Whipline 2100 amphibs soon...
.....I can give you training but it also is an expensive airplane to operate.
Yeh, I do O.K. for someone who quit school in grade eight......but it is because I want to...For a man with such good spelling...
The most difficult thing about flying is knowing when to say no.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
Re: Training for Cessna 185 Amphib
If your around Toronto, check with Chantal at Springwater in Barrie, 705-722-6209
They do have a C185 on Wips amphibs for checkout.
They do have a C185 on Wips amphibs for checkout.
