Hi Terry,
I did speak with MAM (Jeff) about this and he wasn't sure but did remember
some extra testing done on an Elite amphib install done some years before.
Jeff sent me a copy of this document which suggest that the rear strut would
likely have to be shortened from the original MAM suggested length of 37 1/4
to increase the angle (nose higher, measured under the wing) relative to the
float deck. Apparently MAM's original set-up is for 2 degrees but should be
greater for better performance ... but still no actual strut length was
given.
I then spoke with Abe in BC. He had built a number of floats at the factory
for MAM and was a good source ... Abe wasn't aware of any problem with the
MAM strut length but admit that he didn't have much to do with the
installation of the floats on the airplane. Abe did check around some more
and got some good info from Keith Kinden of Montana Float Co who has
installed many 1800s on Rebels. Keith suggests to keep the front struts the
same (39 1/2) and install the float / fuse fittings top and bottom. Cut the
rear struts to MAMs suggested (37 1/4) but only install the bottom float
attach fittings leaving the top undrilled until the airplane is lifted in
with the front struts attached. Adjust the angle of the plane until you get
3 to 4 degrees and then cut the top of the rear struts and drill.
This make good sense to me.
I'll forward the info Jeff sent me for those who are interested.
Clay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Dazey" <
dazey@earthlink.net>
To: <
rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 1:58 AM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Amphib float strut lenghts
Hello Clay:
Was following your post of June 4, 2008 below. Haven't seen any response
to the group so far. Have you received any answers to your question
privately? If so, would you care to share the information privately?
Then again, maybe I missed something as I have been having email problems
lately.
Good luck on the float project!
Regards,
Terry Dazey
Rebel 662
or -----Original Message-----
From: Clay Smith <
cbsmith@nf.sympatico.ca>
Sent: Jun 4, 2008 4:48 AM
To:
rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Amphib float strut lenghts
Hey Guys,
My floats are just about done and I'm working now on the spreader bars and
attach struts. I was told by another builder that the strut lengths given
in the manual which is 37 1/2 for rear and 39 1/2 for front are wrong ...
Anybody else notice this?
Thanks for any help.
Clay
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