Cherokee 140 on Floats

[Meatservo]

I think it looks neat! They have similar performance to a 172, don't they? I bet it flies just as good as a 170b I flew on floats once. That is to say, not particularly well but fun anyway.

[Meatservo]

Hahaha no Blakey! But when it comes to such a plane I always have a beech in mind

You need to learn how to spell "beach". I have a Beech in mind too, whenever I see a piper on floats, but I don't think that's what you mean

[Rudder Bug]

Thanks for a not intended pun!

[nofixedaddress]

So, 60 Litres of fuel, about 350 lbs between the two of us and the plane performed like a flying washing machine......I won't be flying the plane anymore. Performance or lack there of was dangerously low. Comfort level dropped way low really fast for me and the old gut was telling me its an accident waiting to happen and it won't be me flying it if it does.

So word to the wise, 4 hours was more than I needed to confirm why the plane isn't certified for floats in the first place. No matter how bad anyone needs a paycheck, this plane ain't worth it!

[niss]

Well NFA, I am glad you made that call! It is far better to walk away, then to be carried away.

If he slaps the powerflow exhaust kit on it and bring up the HP it might perform.

[Blakey]

Don't worry, SPAfloats will use it to give float endorsements. Sounds about the same as the one he was using last year!

[albertdesalvo]

Hey nofixed, is that plane on the Holland River now? I thought I saw it driving down Bridge St. today.

[nofixedaddress]

Ya its sitting up on the trailor in the South Simcoe Marina. Thats as far as I would fly it!