C 172 Amphibian conversion -Diesel plus Group ownership Scotland -any interest?

[CLOUD999]

Thanks guys I really need to fly a Lake sometime to see for myself
Sounds like glassy water landings (almost) every time, being predominantly a jet pilot fully stalled landings are not something I do naturally anyway
Anyway its good to get so many views from people with real experience owning and flying floats / boats.
The old adage " if it floats, flies or f##ks its cheaper to rent" seems to hold true
If it flies and floats .........!!!!

[PH-UKU]

Just to update .... Shares ARE available for amphib flying in the west of Scotland.

See this link , and this little video -

Fiddler's DRAM - Flying a seaplane around Scotland. - YouTube

to put you in the mood.

PM for more details

[Big Pistons Forever]

There is a good reason the aircraft is named "Lake" and not "Ocean" or even "Estuary". Operating this airplane in salt water is going to very substantially increase your maintenance costs.......

[Sam Rutherford]

Why not start with an LSA floatplane?

I had a flight in one in the Congo about 2 months back - amazing machine.

Super Petrel LS

Only 2 places, but full glass cockpit, autopilot - incredible...

And it runs on petrol (perfect for a Scot!).

Cheers, Sam.