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keystone(at)gci.net
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:01 am Post subject: 801 float kit

Hi



I am working on installing Full Lotus Floats on my CH 801.  To put it on floats I need to double 8F7-8.  The additional piece is made from 0.040 6061T-6 the same dimensions as the original.  Or the two can be replaced with one made from 0.063 of 6061T-6.  This increases the strength of the fuselage between the lower engine mounts to accept a float attachment points at the lower engine mounts.



The rear float mounts are simple to install off the main landing gear.



I just wanted to throw this out for anyone that is still working on the fuselage that has thoughts of floats in the future.  It is easer to install this part when constructing the plane than after it has a few hours in the air.  



I am still amazed with the support I am receiving from ZAC.  I ask them about attaching floats from one of their competitors and they send me design drawings on how to attach floats to the 801!  



Thank you Nick!



More pictures and observations to come!



Bill Wilcox



Valdez, Alaska



N801BW



227.5 hrs



Finished and flying the bigger tail with VGs.  



Working on attaching the floats (after Feb 1).  



I need them on by March 1 so I can go caribou hunting on floats used as skis!  Life is good!

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