Finally got the 172H on 2250 floats

[Robert Bradbury]

After 1.5hrs of flying 7 take-offs and landings all I can say is................................................ ."I want my T back!"

Maybe it's the two year absence and much heavier aircraft
that is making me feel nervous, not sure. The T had a nice
light feel whereas this is very heavy. I always felt like I had
an out with the T during the landing whereas this thing feels
like your completed committed to land once you flare. It's
going to take some getting use to for sure.

OK, now ready for the spam can assult, bring it on!

[bashibazouk]

Re: Finally got the 172H on 2250 floats

Robert,

no snarky comments from here. I'm not seaplane rated, so I can't address the difference between the ships in that regard, but I've experienced something similar with a friend's Maule M4-220c. The Taylorcraft and that beast are so totally different, it's not even close.

When you pull power on the Taylorcraft, she soars majestically and gradually descends. Pulling power on the Maule immediately converts it into a chunk of stone. You fly the wing on the Taylorcraft with minimal power. The Maule is hurled into the air with the mighty 220 hp Franklin and a constant speed prop.

The approaches are completely different, too as you describe. You can float a long way in the Taylorcraft. Floating is not an option, power off in the Maule.

Give it time. I think you've find it's different, but still satisfying. For me the Taylorcraft might not be practical, but it's relaxing. I think you have to sacrifice a little of the "leisureliness" for load-carrying ability and speed.

All the best,

Josh

[Robert Bradbury]

Re: Finally got the 172H on 2250 floats

Robert,

no snarky comments from here. I'm not seaplane rated, so I can't address the difference between the ships in that regard, but I've experienced something similar with a friend's Maule M4-220c. The Taylorcraft and that beast are so totally different, it's not even close.

When you pull power on the Taylorcraft, she soars majestically and gradually descends. Pulling power on the Maule immediately converts it into a chunk of stone. You fly the wing on the Taylorcraft with minimal power. The Maule is hurled into the air with the mighty 220 hp Franklin and a constant speed prop.

The approaches are completely different, too as you describe. You can float a long way in the Taylorcraft. Floating is not an option, power off in the Maule.

Give it time. I think you've find it's different, but still satisfying. For me the Taylorcraft might not be practical, but it's relaxing. I think you have to sacrifice a little of the "leisureliness" for load-carrying ability and speed.

All the best,

Josh

I flew another 1.5 hrs last night and now I have a different story. I think it
was the two year absence combined with the heavy feel that made me nervous. Anyway, I am feeling very comfortable with the ship now it is a
great flier. Your last sentence is spot on btw, that is exactly the case.