The Coot Amphibian
The Coot is a homebuilt amphibian that features high-lift wings which fold for trailering and which do not require flaps. They emerge from the mid-hull for superior ground effect during water take-off and landing. Because the wing roots (sponsons) rest on the water, there is no need for wing-tip floats. The low wing also allows for a relatively low engine location, with a low center of thrust, as well as safe and easy handling during step-taxiing.
There is no “kit”, but various parts, partially built projects, as well as flying Coots may be available through the Coot-Amphibian-Aircraft group on groups.io, and the Coot-builders newsletter.
For Coot plans (including Construction Notes & Photos), the three Coot books (The Coot Story, The Coot in a Nutshell, The Essential Coot), or past issues of the Coot-builders newsletter, download the ORDER FORM, check off what you want and contact:
Andrew Wayne, Editor-in-Chief
The Coot-builder’s Newsletter
1511 Fell Ave N.E.
Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
Phone: (256) 585-8965
Email: svtanstaafl2@gmail.com
