Floatplane

Mate check insurances before you proceed, you maybe so shocked you won't go ahead. Rgs FP

But do they do amphibs? Rgs FP

Please do, I'd be very interested Rgs FP

It was the company you speak about! Just don't think much of some of their staff, I'm not risking my 100k plane with them thats for sure. I think it's pretty obvoius to pay out on a bike than a 200k a/c .

Hi Turboplanner, Never heard that one before but I like it! :thumb_up: Makes sense too, however as stated earlier that needs to be placed or agreed to in writing between insurer and insurance company, trust me with what I witnessed recently with a mates plane (that crashed) would make your hair curl, especially when they "insurance company" try to dodge the bullet. The moral to this story is - know what you're insured for, because end of the day, they do try "not to pay out" and they in turn should know thier product, it was clear to me they didn't! Regards FP

Water Operation 'grey area' Ok, I heard the reason there was an issue, checked myself and sure enough this guy was correct, there is a problem with some insurance policies especially for those 'not covered for water ops'. Like most, one considers water ops (and its risk factor) when actually "on the water" like if your taxing or about to takeoff and hit something like a boat, pier etc. The trouble is and the example I was given was - if you took off from Rose Bay, crashed on short final at Perth Airport (yes an amphib we're talking about) then you would "NOT" be covered for flight because you conducted "water operations"! yet the definiation of Flight 'internationally" is either a) when under under power or b) when final cabin door is closed thus even water ops your covered under these terms. It does open up a can of worms I must say - and if you check CASA's defination of 'airborne' for single engine and twins its amazing what you find. Some say, it's airborne when 50' above the surface/ground, others say its the height equal to its wingspan!. Personally I take the risk on the water, if its rough I don't land, if there is traffic (water) I go somewhere else thus reducing the 'risk factor' BUT when airborne I expected to be covered which it appears we are not. My policy is now fixed thanks to this guy, took a bit via my brooker but my advice - check policy and if need be, find another before its too late! Happy Flying - I think FP

I'm bringing in a 40' container with a Husky & amphibs from central USA if that helps? Rgs FP

Yep, decided to buy an Husky instead! It came down to that engine folks, I couldn't trust it and when I costed fitting another the whole planned exceeded the Husky price by a long shot. I can convert someone elses's if they want? I have all the spec's, engineers drawings and the like, plus the place to do it. Cheers FP

Have all the data! PM me Rgs FP

Hi there Andrew, I believe it's a J230D FP

It's was a J230D FP

Those guys in Canada are Unrealiable - go your own direction trust me FP

disregard FP

If you look at the picture you'll see front part of cowling has it's own inlet, thats where I put the cooler and it worked a treat. Did you get pictures sent to your pvt address? rgs FP

Howdy, Why did you remove the spads? Mine operated as a floatpane, never had issues except for overheating which was overcome by moving the oil cooler, apart from that she was a beauty. PM me with pvt email and shall do, puting over here is way too hard :-) rgs FP :pokerface:

Just loved it :-)

G'day, Just sent container from West coast = $6200 40' though - cheap! FP

It's about money :-) FP

I built one, it runs perfect the way it is, why change? Regards FP

Yes it should, and personally very concerned about my policy now as it's an amphib like the other guys! FP

Can't fill out 'missing pieces' I'm sorry at this stage, as I understand it's currently going through the legal process. He gave me some free advice which I'm taking and having a lawyer check over my policy, to date I beleive it has similiar issue, so if mine is, I reckon there must be more! Check it out is what advice I give you, before something happens. rgs FP

FYI For those that have insurance with xxE or perhaps others (as they most probably underwrite them anyway), you may want to double check your policy because there seems serious issues which "should something unfortunately happen" they will not pay BUT when challenged in court they haven't a leg to stand on , so my advice - find someone else ASAP or clear up any issues before the event! Don't ask, not allowed to say - yet! FP

I agree with you FP

G'Day Jaba Probably getting right done to tick tacks now, but 'open water swells of 1 foot' would be fine in any sea/floatplane as the it's the swell that causes problems not really the size of the wave (well hang on). Let me explain - most swells I've seen (being an ex-surfer, plus I still sail boats in the ocean as well) definately have been high, obvoiusly one must keep away from breaking waves like surf, but if the waves were 50' you could still land (be a brave person) as the distance between those swells are normally around 100' or more . One lands on it's crest, certainly not infront of the oncoming crest. Again, I don't recommend it but it can be done, however in Port Phillip Bay the swell is around 20' (on those windy days) thus the term 'choppy conditions' pretty much represent the conditions here, in the ocean though it's different and very much survivable, rivers? well thats totally different of cause. Up your way of really rough days, one lands on the 'sheltered side of an Island/reef or river and I'm not surprised the Buccy has a limitation, but its mainly due to that engine pod you'll find, least thats what I remember it to be. Regards FP