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Joel Dacus - Nov 14,2011
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I have just looked at the new and very expensive ($411,000) Akoya amphib by Lisa Airplanes(French). Seems to me that this amphib has many engineering design flaws. I'd really like to hear what all the Sea Rey owners think of this new addition to the "rich man's amphib toy collection" ?Here's what I see right off the bat:1. Suicide canopy if she flips. How do you get an electric flip canopy open under water?2. Tail seems very heavy with aft mounted engine.3. Once in water it would bob and roll as there is no wing mounted pontoons.4. Lots of electric gadgets to break. 5. Gear retract is floating in water lots of leaks6. Hydrofoil easily broken with logs and rocks in lakes7. No wing struts places lots of pressure on wing mounts8. Center of gravity being aft could be tough in a stall spinWould appreciate anyone's comments on this aircraft.Check it out at: www.lisa-airplanes.com Joel<!-- >'"><br><font color=red size=6>' or > missing in user HTML. Please fix the HTML.</font> -->
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