Getting Wet in the Aviat Husky

Friday, March 01, 2002 at 10:00 AM ET

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Aviat Husky on amphibious floats

Key Takeaways:

Amphibious floats allow the best of land and water worlds. Just be sure not to land on water with the wheels extended.

The Husky’s panel is equipped for some exotic IFR flying, a stark contrast to what Robert discovered in the cockpit of the 1941 J3 Cub.

For certification on a particular airplane, a single float must be able to displace 90 percent of the max gross weight in fresh water.

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