-----Original Message-----
From:
mike.davis@dcsol.com
[mailto:
mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 7:43 PM
To:
murphy-rebel@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: RE:float flying was sooooo quiet
Yes, don't forget that you have to submit a
W & B to Transport Canada and
quite possibly a climb test at 1730lbs to be
legal. Initial gear
configuration changes (other than skis)
invalidate the C of A unless this is
done (skis only require you to put a new W &
B in your logs, but you should
submit them to TC anyway to update your file
incase you ever lose your
logs!). Don't give your insurance company an
out by not submitting this
stuff to TC!!!! You may not even have to do
the climb test and should check
with Wayne Juniper in Hamilton
(1-905-679-1360) when you are getting ready
to switch over. He may be happy with just an
updated equipment list and W &
B for the file showing the float
installation, considering the precedented
history of the configuration (using my name
at the start of the conversation
apparently doesn't hurt either when you call
him ;o). There is nothing that
will be sent out from them (TC) to update
your records (ie no new C of A),
they just want the W & B for the file to be
legal. They do not update the
gross weight on the C of A to 1730lbs for
float operations, just as they
don't for the certified world as 5% is a
norm in upgross for floats.
Cheers,
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Patterson" <
apat@istar.ca>
To: <
murphy-rebel@dcsol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 10:28 PM
Subject: RE:float flying was sooooo quiet
Hi Drew !
Presume you already have a float
rating, and have advised
your insurance company when you'll be
switching to floats....
and the new weight-&-balance, etc. to
submit, and other foolishness
to be legal ! (see Wayne's email a while
back on all this !!)
(It's kind of a catch-22 !!!)
You are about to discover a
well-kept secret -- flying the
Rebel on amphibs is Sssssoooooooooo EASY
!!! It's even easier
than a tricycle !! :-) :-)
Couple of cautions - before you
even think about flying,
be sure to taxi long & fast, dragging the
brakes ! They are
smooth & shiny, and don't work worth a
darn until you seat them
in by warming them with a bit of pressure
- this can take a mile
or 2 of dragging & pumping. Do some donuts
both ways in an open
area... The brakes are VITAL to steering
on amphibs, and they
just aren't good enough to keep you out of
trouble until they
get seated !! Once they're ready, you'll
be delighted to find
you can turn on a dime - even tighter than
you could on wheels !!
On takeoff, just lift the nosewheels a bit
& let it fly off.
Next thing is: DRAG CITY !!! The
first approach will
surprise you - it's like a Simonized
crowbar !! Keep the speed up !!
Best to arrive at the runway with an extra
10 mph or so, so you
have a moment to get the nose up so you
can settle on the mains.
It really decelerates quickly !! While I
dislike it as a habit,
you will likely find it a LOT easier to
carry about 1,500+ rpm
on final for the first few...
FWIW, I was taught to "ALWAYS fly
with the gear RETRACTED"
then you only have to decide - lower it
for land, or leave it
for water. And the downwind check, base
leg check, and final
approach checks ALL contain the phrase
"Gear DOWN" at least TWICE
each, and include <touching> AND <looking
at> the gear selector !!
This has saved my bacon a time or 2 !! :-)
Have fun !! You will LOVE it !!
....bobp
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At 11:32 AM 3/31/03 -0500, you wrote:
yesterday. 20knot winds made for a
I was leaving Goderich that my
impulse coupling on my mag. It works
when it's cold. My floats are
garage theres lots of finishing
touches
if I can maintain my current
flying around the first of june.
accepted test flight sequence
when
used to taxiing and flying off
to Orillia lake st.john I think
That way I can check for leaks
the water before I make my first
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