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I haven't flown (or seen) this airplane in a while but if I remember correctly the vents are part of the O-290 (135hp) conversion and the V brace is one of the visible parts of the optional Cessna float kit. Floats add significant stress to the airframe so additional bracing/strengthening is needed to go from wheels to floats.

@@kevinoaks Makes sense, thanks! Very cool video.

You can get it with the Lycoming IO-360 200hp engines, or the Rotax 915 or 916. Slight differences in the airframe structure to accommodate the different engines. The aircraft performs much better (especially at higher altitudes) and uses much less fuel with the lighter turbocharged engines. Has more useful load too without having to drag around the Lycoming dinosaurs.

This airplane belonged to a float flying club where I was a member. I flew it often but I don't remember the exact specs. The owner has since put it back on wheels and ditched the floats. It was a pretty good performer with 1 person. Not so much with 2. And forget loading it up on a hot day!!

Dan, the take-off run in the video was not rushed or intended to be a demonstration of a maximum performance takeoff. I was simply cruising and enjoying a fun day on the water. One can typically expect a 10-15ish second takeoff run on water if trying for maximum performance. I would be happy to take you for a flight in the Husky if you like. Come see me at Oshkosh or kevin@aviataircraft.com.

About 55mph

@@kevinoaksI can’t fly 55!

The aircraft was borrowed for a week, and it was a few years ago so I don't remember exactly what unit it had in it. It was 160hp. I remember that!

If the weather is super crappy or forecasted to be so, you don't go flying with this airplane. If the water gets choppy you simply land in the choppy water. You fly this type of aircraft on inland lakes where the water is reasonably predictable. This isn't an open ocean bird!

There are no fast seaplanes.

​@RootBeerGMT doesn't the Kodiak 900 do about 200kts?

Lycoming O-290

How's that? Hey, it's a cool plane.

Well, I'm no biologist, but my understanding is that many of the freshwater lakes in Florida have very high algae concentrations. Especially in the summer when water temps are high.

Ok I’m from northern Ontario and the water is very clean so I have never seen that before. Well at least you don’t freeze during the winter

Thanks. I like dumb music, but I like the sound of airplanes even better. I'll leave the fancy editing to the pros!

Hi Tamer. No, unfortunately I do not. The airplane is owned by Jones Bros Seaplanes in Tavares, Florida now. I belonged to their float flying club which included use of this 140. Prior to that though, it was owned by Seaplane Pilots Association President, Steve McCaughey. He knew a lot about the airplane's history. You might find him through SPA.

As with most seaplanes, at some point your feet are going in the water. In the case of the Searey, if you can't put the gear down and taxi up on the shore, you have to get out of the airplane and get wet. Salt water (and salt air) cause a lot of corrosion issues, but with extensive, meticulous preparation and ongoing inspections, it is manageable. If you don't go into salt water, your airplane will last longer but you will miss out on some of the best adventures!

Thanks Kevin! Just making sure I wasn’t crazy. (Well, at least not for that reason.) No doubt, looking forward to some additional ratings to expand that a bit!

@@kevinoaks is it only Searey Elite that's able to taxiing to the beach with its landing gear down?

@@kaikart123 All modern Seareys are amphibious with essentially the same landing gear system.

​@@kaikart123 I do this all the time in flight sim with this plane, great fun 😁

Yes. A sport pilot can get a light sport seaplane endorsement! There is a great video by Paul Bertorelli on this here m.ua-cam.com/video/KQ7LN0hG1tE/v-deo.html

Just the stock size (same size as a standard 172 tire). The hub will handle bigger bush tires, but pushing those bigger tires through the water with the gear down is an issue.

Well, it's no beast off the water, but certainly better than a cub. Maybe a good 15-17 second takeoff in normal conditions with one person. Add a passenger and you can easily double that!

It is an O-290!