The safety of Wipline floats has always been a top priority. Wipaire’s amphibious gear advisory system, well-known for its “Gear is up for water landing” and “Gear is down for runway landing” annunciations, has long been standard equipment on all amphibious Wipline floats. The laser gear advisory system, in contrast, remains quiet when the landing gear and detected surface are in agreement. The laser becomes active at approximately 400 feet above ground level and compares the gear position with the detected landing surface. In the event of a mismatch, the system reminds the pilot to “Check gear” around 50 feet above the surface, allowing the operator to initiate a go-around to address the gear position. In the event of a laser malfunction, the system controller will revert to the standard gear advisory voice annunciations.
| The Laser Gear Advisory is now included with all new amphibious float sales and is available for purchase separately. The laser system may be installed in the field or at Wipaire in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact your sales representative for installation details for your aircraft. If you have more questions or would like to purchase the new laser gear advisory system for an existing float installation please don’t hesitate to contact us! |
At about 400 feet above ground level while preparing for landing the Laser Gear Advisory detects if you are over a water or land surface. After detecting the surface a light illuminates on the gear advisory display indicating either land or water surface.
At about 50 feet above ground level and below a certain speed if your gear is in the correct position for the landing surface there will be no further alerts and the surface landing light will remain lit to help advise your landing.
If the gear position is incorrect for the landing surface (or an asymmetrical gear position is detected) then a alert will sound. An audio alert of “check gear” will be repeated indicating that a go-around should be initiated and the gear position checked and adjusted. This alert may also be triggered if a water surface is very shallow, has large or dense debris or is extremely choppy. These may all be good reasons to reconsider your landing location.
Wipaire offers a selection of propellers from Hartzell and McCauley. These include upgrades and replacement props both new and used.
| Part # | Make | Model |
| F3R00006 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 |
| F3R00006 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 |
| F3R00006 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 |
| F3R00006 | Hartzel | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 |
| F3R00006 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 |
| F3R00006 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 |
| F3R00012 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 TURBO Engine |
| F3R00012 | Hartzell | HC-F3YR-1RF/F8468A-2R/SM23 TURBO Engine |
| C3F00123 | Hartzell | PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R/SM7 |
| G3F00013 | Hartzell | PHC-G3YF-1RF/F8468A2RSM25 |
| C3F30240 | Hartzell | HC-C3YF-1N/NG8301-1/SM7 (3 BLADE TRAILBLAZER FOR 185) |
| P2033909-54 | McCauley | 2A34C203/90DCA-10 |
| P4024809-03 | McCauley | D3A34C402/90DFA-10 |
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Ready for a prop upgrade? Maybe the Hartzell Trailblazer carbon fiber composite propeller is just what you’ve been missing! Benefits of the Trailblazer propeller include a significant weight reduction, improved take-off performance and no RPM limitation. This propeller is truly a powerhouse that will help you get the best performance possible out of your aircraft.
The Trailblazer prop pulls hard and really performs. It’s an improvement in every regard, from weight to thrust to climb performance, and that makes it a great prop for any performance application, whether on floats or wheels. Its shape and design also make it a quiet prop, which keeps your neighbors happy.
For the 208 and 208B with PT6A-114, -114A engine
Propeller model: HC-B3TN-3AF 106 inch diameter 3–bladed, steel hub propeller
The pitch lock system is approved for Caravans with the 3-blade McCauley 3GFR34C703/106GA-0 propeller installed under Supplemental Type Certificates SP033376CH and SA03379CH.
Pitch locks provide additional safety by improving the close-quartering control of a floatplane, which is critical when docking. The pitch locks prevent the propeller from going to high pitch automatically upon engine shutdown.
Ready for a prop upgrade? Maybe the Hartzell Trailblazer carbon fiber composite propeller is just what you’ve been missing! Benefits of the Trailblazer propeller include a significant weight reduction, improved take-off performance and no RPM limitation. This propeller is truly a powerhouse that will help you get the best performance possible out of your aircraft.
The Trailblazer prop pulls hard and really performs. It’s an improvement in every regard, from weight to thrust to climb performance, and that makes it a great prop for any performance application, whether on floats or wheels. Its shape and design also make it a quiet prop, which keeps your neighbors happy.
Wipaire is proud to manufacture the industries leading floats. Wipline floats are available for a variety of aircraft in both seaplane and amphibious configurations.
American Champion
Cub Crafters
Piper
Quest
Wipaire is most often known as being the leading designer and manufacturer of Wipline floats. In reality, Wipaire has been engineering and building the highest performing and most popular aircraft modifications since 1960. We offer a long list of the industry’s finest performance enhancing modifications and factory upgrades for a variety of aircraft.
The Wipline 2100 float is the best performing float on the market in this category. It has outstanding handling qualities and is capable of supporting aircraft with gross weights up to 2400 pounds.
Now included at no additional cost on new Wipline float purchases, and avilable for retrofit on Wipline-equipped aircraft.
Now included at no additional cost on new Wipline float purchases, and avilable for retrofit on Wipline-equipped aircraft.
| Float Dimensions | |
| Length – Seaplane | 17’7″ (5.36 m) |
| Length – Amphibian | 17’11” (5.46 m) |
| Height – Hull | 1’11” (0.58 m) |
| Width – Hull | 2’5″ (0.74 m) |
| Float Locker Capacity (each) | 50 lbs (22.7 kg) |
| Displacement in Fresh Water | |
| Amphibious Floats | 2,185 lbs (991 kg) |
| Seaplane Floats | 2,323 lbs (1,054 kg) |
| Maximum Flotation | |
| Amphibious Floats | 2,428 lbs (1,101 kg)1 |
| Seaplane Floats | 2,581 lbs (1,171 kg)1 |
| 1) Per FAR 23.751with 80% reserve buoyancy (2 floats) | |
| Weight for 2100 Floats on PA-12 | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 427 lbs (194 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 329 lbs (149 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 258 lbs (117 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 160 lbs (72 kg)2 |
| Aircraft Gross Weight | 1,935 lbs (878 kg) |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| Weight for 2100 Floats on PA-18 Super Cub | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 427 lbs (194 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 329 lbs (149 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 280 lbs (127 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 182 lbs (82 kg)2 |
| Aircraft Gross Weight | 1,776 lbs (806 kg) |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| PA-18 Super Cub Performance on Amphibious Floats | |
| Engine | Lycoming O-320 (160 hp) |
| Take off run (land) | 588 ft (179 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (land) | 1,176 ft (358 m) |
| Take off run (water) | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (water) | 1,294 ft (394 m) |
| Rate of climb (per/min) | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Weight for PA-18 Super Cub with 2,000 lb gross weight kit | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 429 lbs (195 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 331 lbs (150 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 282 lbs (128 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 184 lbs (83 kg)2 |
| Aircraft Gross Weight | 2,000 lbs (907 kg) |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| PA-18 Super Cub at gross weight of 2,000 lbs Performance on Amphibious Floats |
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| Engine | Lycoming O-320 (160 hp) |
| Take off run (land) | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (land) | 1,488 ft (454 m) |
| Take off run (water) | 1,174 ft (358 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (water) | 1,294 ft (394 m) |
| Rate of climb (per/min) | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Weight | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 429 lbs (195 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 331 lbs (151 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 282 lbs (128 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 184 lbs (84 kg)2 |
| Aircraft Gross Weight | 2,300 lbs (1,044 kg) |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| Performance on Amphibious Floats | |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 (180 hp) |
| Take off run (land) | 520 ft (159 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (land) | 1,800 ft (549 m) |
| Take off run (water) | 1,100 ft (336 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (water) | 2,220 ft (677 m) |
| Rate of climb (per/min) | 660 ft (202 m) |
| Weight | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 432 lbs (196 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 349 lbs (158 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 285 lbs (129 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 202 lbs (92 kg)2 |
| Aircraft Gross Weight | 2,250 lbs (1,020 kg) |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| Performance on Amphibious Floats | |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 (180 hp) |
| Take off run (land) | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (land) | 1,429 ft (439 m) |
| Take off run (water) | 913 ft (278 m) |
| Take off over 50 ft obstacle (water) | 1,521 ft (464 m) |
| Rate of climb (per/min) | 953 ft (290 m) |
| Weight | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 438 lbs (199 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 292 lbs (178 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 293 lbs (133 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 142 lbs (110 kg)2 |
| Aircraft Gross Weight | 2,150 lbs (975 kg) |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| Weight | |
| Amphibian System Total Weight | 433 lbs (197 kg) |
| Amphibian Exchange Weight | 296 lbs (134 kg)2 |
| Seaplane System Total Weight | 289 lbs (131 kg) |
| Seaplane Exchange Weight | 152 lbs (69 kg)2 |
| 2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight. | |
| Skyhawk Model | Gross Weight | Engine | Propeller |
| 172, 172A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L | 2,220 lbs (1,007 kg) | Stock | Stock |
| 172A, B, C | 2,350 lbs (1,066 kg) | Lycoming O-360 (180 BHP) / Lycoming IO-360 (180 BHP) | *** |
| 172I, K, L, M, N | 2,300 lbs (1,043 kg) | 172 I, K, L To have Penn Yan Aero STC SA332GL | McCauley 1A200/DFA8243 FP |
| 172P | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | 172 I, K, L To have Penn Yan Aero STC SA332GL | McCauley 1A200/DFA8243 FP |
| F172D, E, F, G, H | 2,200 lbs (998 kg) | Stock | Stock |
| F172K, L | 2,220 lbs (1,007 kg) | Stock | Stock |
| F172M, N | 2,300 lbs (1,043 kg) | Stock | Stock |
| F172P | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | Stock | Stock |
| 175 | 2,350 lbs (1,066 kg) | Stock | Stock |
| 175 | 2,350 lbs (1,066 kg) | Lycoming O-360 (180 BHP) / Lycoming IO-360 (180 BHP) | *** |
| *** Propeller: McCauley 1A200/DFA 8243 FP, McCauley 1A200/WFA 8243 FP, Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF/F8477-4 Constant Speed, Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF/F8477-4 Constant Speed | |||
