Hi, I know this has gone around in the past, but I have two friends with a dinner bet on this one. Of course it is about the Ercoupe on floats. Does anyone have the REAL answer on this one. At Oshkosh one year I visited the EDO float booth and talked to an old guy (sure) there. He said that on the day of the FAA test, The Coupe went out of control and the pilot had to bail out. Therefore no certification. That does not mean to say that they never attached them and flew anyway, but it sure was not legal. I guess the bet should come down to Did they fly, or were they certified. ? Next. Where did all of the photos with floats come from. There are lots of them.They sure look authentic but Photoshop is a wonderful tool. Does anyone know of any Coupe that has flown legally or illegally.
I have done several drawings with floats attached, but I have an artist's license and do anything I feel like. (Almost) What say... Bill Coons
