I know this is mostly a working pilots forum, but I lurk here and get lots of good info. I have 2 weeks set aside in late July to go way north and camp and fish. Usually I go up to Northern Quebec either 100 miles north of LG4 or up near George River (Kangiq....). Thinking about NWT this year or gen...

I let the stats speak for themselves, I fly a 185 on straight floats. Years ago I searched all 180/185 floatplane crashes with the FAA and transport Canada that crashed in the water. I don't have numbers but overwhelmingly the cause of death in the fatalities was drowning, not trauma. Thus I wear a ...

Hey RB-

Sounds like a plan. Call me at 970-946-7630 when you know your plans.

Brad

Hi RB- The identifier is 00C, Animas Airpark, it is a few miles from the bigger municipal airport KDRO. Its not totally on your way, and it means you'll need to cut a bit south afterward for an easy route over the rocks. But it is a cool spot, and you are welcome. I'll be working up at the ski area ...

Hey RB-

Feel free to plan a stop for the night in Durango, CO at 00C. I've got a warm hangar with an apartment that you could crash in, and Durango's a cool spot to visit.

Let me know, your welcome anytime.

-Brad

Headed north this morning, here's our spot: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face ... 0mZtv6OxWk

Weathers not perfect but manageable.

-Brad

So I am planning on departing the North Bay area for Ungava on Monday. The weather outlook seems a bit iffy and the daily forecast in that area has a consistency to it. The forecast for Kangiqsualujjuaq for the next few days is 40% chance of showers and winds 30 km gusting to 50 and 60. A few questi...

That's pretty neat Brad, I like that thing! A bit pricey but who wants to fly a 185 over 900 miles with a canoe strapped outside? How big is the bundle once rolled? Gille When rolled up its like a good size tent. I can easily carry it over one shoulder, and I have a yolk that I can use to portage i...

For my 185 I've opted for carrying my boat inside. Check out http://www.soar1.com/soar_16.htm

It does everything I need a canoe to do and rolls up inside. I'll be taking it north to Ungava in a few weeks.

-Brad

Thanks

Thanks RB! I'll PM you.

-Brad

Whoa, thats awesome RB. I'll check out the topos and find Alains lake. I think the co-op there has Avgas as well. I'll be ready to go in Northeastern Ontario on August 22nd. My plan is to wait for a good weather window, then go for it. Routing looks like: Val D'Or- Lac Pau (Air Sagenay near Caniapis...

Thanks RB, I can't get ahold of Johnie May at any of the numbers listed. I have found Avgas in Kuujuaq for a reasonable price, compared to what Alain at Rapid Lake Lodge is charging. Which Northern Quebec communities are float plane friendly? If I can't get Johnie May where else can I dock in Kuujua...

Good point Charlie, missing some info. I've got a 185 on straight floats, 88 gallon tanks. My bird seems to love cruising LOP at 11-12 an hour at 115kts, which gives me pretty good endurance. One thought I had was Avgas at Schefferville and at Lac Pau is affordable, I could do a shuttle trip up to s...

Thought I'd pick the collective brain out there. I am scheming to head up to the Ungava region of Quebec. It seems smart to use Barnoin River Camp N-58° 33' W-065° 27' as a base and heading on trips from there. First of all gas is $1200 a drum at Barnoin River Camp. Are they my only option in that a...

Thanks for posting this video: http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot ... c_sect=gan It Rocks. And it backs up what the Gami folks had said. I had been looking for backup of the high manifold and different RPM settings in cruise, and wanting to make sure I remembered it right. Get things set up in ...

My Tach is good, though I just tracked down a leak in my MP line. It affected readings at low power (indicated high), not sure what it did at high power. That could be screwing up my numbers.

I hear what you are saying Trey. I know LOP is controversial, I've done the research and I do believe in it though and was wondering if there were any other believers out there who operate on floats. As I recall last summer I tried all sorts of power settings and maybe I was at 25 squared or maybe 2...

I'm curious about the experience of float operators out there stretching their fuel. My 185 has an 0-520, and I've got 6 place EGT and CHT. Last summer I flew numerous cross countrys lean of peak, it seemed with floats in order to keep the nose down I'd end up flying at relatively high power setting...

I've been there and I agree its great. My destination will probably be about 200 miles north of Radisson between Lac a L'eau Claire and the Bay. LG4 adds some mileage to the trip. Also I was going to meet some friends up there and its a long drive on the Trans-Taiga to get to LG4 whereas Radisson is...

I'm looking at some options for flying up north and it seems there are no seaplane bases in or around LG2. Any ideas for getting avgas in a floatplane around there? LG4 is a bit out of the way and it seems like someone would have something in that area (LG2).

Brad

I've been lurking here for a while and have a question for you all to ponder. I've got about 360 hours in my skywagon and 70 on floats. I have no interest in work but I want to develop the skills of a working 185 pilot on floats. My business has been good to me and I now have the time and a budget t...