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Two Alaskans - one eaking out the last of ski season and the other, able to operate only off Anchorage's Lake Hood with outlying lakes still iced over.

Looks like a great day for flying! And a great place to do it.
Which settup weighs more, wheel skis or floats? ( assuming the floats are pumped dry)

Looks like a great day for flying! And a great place to do it.
Which settup weighs more, wheel skis or floats? ( assuming the floats are pumped dry)

Ask an expert, like Flying Trucker.  Never had the pleasure of owning either.

Looks like a great day for flying! And a great place to do it.
Which settup weighs more, wheel skis or floats? ( assuming the floats are pumped dry)

I would assume the floats still weigh more.

[color=#000000]Great shot.

Good morning all...

Great shot Dave...I feel the urge again...

For interest take a look at this site:

http://www.wipaire.com/index.php

and they will be pleased to answer any questions they can and if they can't answer your question they will direct you in the right direction.

The weight of skis and floats are shown along with price of the unit and installation price.

I think many of you will get an eye opener when you check out the price of some amphibious floats here, they cost more than many light aircraft, cars, boats and homes...

It is a wonderful site full of useful information if you take the time to read it and again these are very helpful professional folks who do not mind anwering questions.

Hope this helps Steve...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

Thanks, Doug. Great site!