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Doug, There was one prototype made of a FloatCoupe, and it flipped and crashed during this test flight, killing the pilot. I have a JPG of it, if you're interested. Leslie Holbrook Alon A2 N161LH (Flying Colors #1) Chester, CT 3B9 >From: "Thompson, Doug" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [COUPERS] Floats for the 'Coupe? >Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 12:32:05 -0500 > >----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any >advice in this forum.]---- > >Okay, I'm relatively new to the Ercoupe family, but I have a question for >those of you who have "been around" for a while. I have seen old >promotional pictures of Ercoupes on floats. I wonder if this is a current, >viable (approved) option for the Ercoupe. If so, is there a minimum engine >or model rating that is required? Is there a known source for floats? Are >they prohibitively expensive? Is there a reason why I would not want to >add >these to an Ercoupe (instability, very poor flight performance, etc.)? > >Thanks for any advice anyone can provide. > >Oh yeah, anyone know of a good Alon A-2 for sale? IFR is fine, but I'm an >engineer and am pretty picky about the little things...(as most good pilots >should be, I guess). > > >Douglas Thompson >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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