Enstrom & Floats
I suppose one of the dubious advantages of being in the flying business for 55 years is that a lot of the queries that come up on our forum are really old hat for we COFs * ... especially when considering the Enstrom marque.
Floats on the 28/280 series are a definite 'YES' I flew and certified the float configuration for the CAA certification in 1974 ! She was serial number 176 with the "Air Cruiser" floats. Contrary to what has been noted on this thread, the top speed isn't adversely affected. In fact when I flew G-BBPO, I was surprised to note a small ASI increase ! The Enstrom designer Herb Moseley told me the aerodynamics of the inflated floats required less power than the draggy skid arrangement.
You can tell the float certified version by the repositioned pitot tube now mounted above the cabin nose.
Best wishes to ppruners all,
Dennis K
* Crusty old farts !