FLOAT RIGGING
RIGGING KITS / PACKAGES
Aircraft Floats Mfg. now offers NEW generic RIGGING KITS for all sizes of Full-Lotus floats. Our kits include streamlined spreader bars and struts, top-of-the-line machined aluminum fittings and aircraft-grade hardware.
Each kit includes two 7-foot spreader bars (may be cut-down to desired length during installation); streamlined strut material; all fittings to join the struts to the spreader bars; all hardware for the provided fittings; plus cross-cables with turnbuckles, shackles and hardware (see sample "Packing List" here). Not included are the custom fitting needed to mate the top of the struts to the fuselage/airframe.
Note: These kits are generic in nature and are not intended for a specific aircraft type or model. Study the contents of these packages carefully before ordering to ensure individual kit components are compatible with your aircraft as well as with the planned float installation. If you don't need everything from the packing list, we sell individual kit components separately for custom installations (see here for details, including pictures). For "package deals", we offer two distinct sizes of Rigging Kits, for aircraft of different weight (MTOM):
Note: These kits are generic in nature and are not intended for a specific aircraft type or model. Study the contents of these packages carefully before ordering to ensure individual kit components are compatible with your aircraft as well as with the planned float installation. If you don't need everything from the packing list, we sell individual kit components separately for custom installations (see here for details, including pictures). For "package deals", we offer two distinct sizes of Rigging Kits, for aircraft of different weight (MTOM):
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Note: Aircraft-specific rigging packages that may have been offered by Full-Lotus Manufacturing in the past (prior to 2012) are no longer offered by AFM Inc.
RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS - ALL
Aircraft Floats Mfg. has started the process of creating mounting instructions - including drawings - for a variety of common home-built and ultralight designs. To assist us with this effort, you may send us the dimensions of your successful set-up (using AFM rigging components) and we will prepare Full-Lotus installation drawings to help owners of your type of aircraft when they install their own floats. Our mission is to make it quick and easy for pilots to turn their aircraft into a floatplane! Call for details or to send dimensions...
Aircraft Floats Mfg. has started the process of creating mounting instructions - including drawings - for a variety of common home-built and ultralight designs. To assist us with this effort, you may send us the dimensions of your successful set-up (using AFM rigging components) and we will prepare Full-Lotus installation drawings to help owners of your type of aircraft when they install their own floats. Our mission is to make it quick and easy for pilots to turn their aircraft into a floatplane! Call for details or to send dimensions...
RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS - MONO FLOATS
Installing the single MONO float to an aircraft fuselage will differ with every aircraft type and model. AFM does not supply mounting instructions for the main float, so it is best to contact your aircraft manufacturer/designer for guidance with this. If appropriate, our machined mounting components (see below) can be ordered individually to assist with installation. While we do not offer ready-made kits for installing the sponsons, we have detailed instructions (see partial sample at right) on how these can be installed. These instructions can be used to position and fasten the sponsons and well as to fabricate necessary mounting components. |
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INDIVIDUAL RIGGING / MOUNTING COMPONENTS
If you do not wish to order the complete RIGGING KIT (above), you may purchase individual fittings and components to incorporate into your own custom installation. Individual parts are also sold for repairs and maintenance. Click HERE for list and prices of individual Rigging Components.
If you do not wish to order the complete RIGGING KIT (above), you may purchase individual fittings and components to incorporate into your own custom installation. Individual parts are also sold for repairs and maintenance. Click HERE for list and prices of individual Rigging Components.