Wheel skis

Jr.CubBuilder · Post by **Jr.CubBuilder** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 6:39 pm

Does anyone know of any fixed wheel penetration skis out there for the 170? Anybody have any thought's on using such a set up?

n3833v · Post by **n3833v** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:00 pm

I thought I might want a simlar ski for mine. TrickAir has that style but I don't know how hard it is to get approval.

http://www.trickair.com/
John

Jr.CubBuilder · Post by **Jr.CubBuilder** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:14 pm

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

jrenwick · Post by **jrenwick** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:46 am

Jr.CubBuilder wrote:Does anyone know of any fixed wheel penetration skis out there for the 170? Anybody have any thought's on using such a set up?

Not exactly what you're asking for, but maybe close: AeroSki Mfg. Co. in Brooten, MN makes a mechanical (non-hydraulic) wheel penetration ski that can be lowered once in the air, then you have to raise them manually once you're on the ground. Or so I'm told -- I haven't seen them myself, and I couldn't find a photo on the web. Their phone number is (320) 346-2285.

Best Regards,

John

mit · Post by **mit** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:35 am

Landis is working on one. They are working on approval for putting them on cubs. Call them and see what they say about a 170 installation.

spiro · Post by **spiro** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:41 am

Landes has made fixed wheel penetration skis for cubs (2500) and 180/185's (3600) for many years. I think Tim may be referring to a smaller version of their new 4000 hydraulic ski.

http://www.airglas.com/light_aircraft/

paul

n3833v · Post by **n3833v** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:20 pm

Here is a reply from TrickAir:
Hello John,

We are very close to getting our approval but we are still not there. I have been working directly with the ACO in Chicago and we are making good progress. Iâ€™m told that all our process specs. and material qualifying plans will be approved for conformance this Friday. Then itâ€™s a matter of having the tests and processes witnessed by the FAA or a D.A.R. Iâ€™m hoping a couple of weeks and weâ€™re done. We will up date the web site with any approvals to let everyone know.

Thank you,

Rick Discher

Thought this might help.
John

mit · Post by **mit** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:03 pm

spiro wrote:Landes has made fixed wheel penetration skis for cubs (2500) and 180/185's (3600) for many years. I think Tim may be referring to a smaller version of their new 4000 hydraulic ski.

http://www.airglas.com/light_aircraft/

paul

I think your right and you spelled Landes correctly too.... Thanks Paul

mrpibb · Post by **mrpibb** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:40 pm

Plan on spending about 7500 when they get approval, I saw them ( trickair) at oskosh, nice setup though.

Jr.CubBuilder · Post by **Jr.CubBuilder** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:27 pm

Nope, I'm just dreaming about a ski plane.

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