Thread: Water Landings
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Old June 25th 08, 02:18 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
brianDG303
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Default Water Landings


Well, I know if I ever am faced with the challenge, the things to do,
not including panic radio calls...
1. Extend the landing gear.
2. Close the air vents.
3. Close spoilers.
4. Land tail first (as always).
5. Hopefully land towards the mainland and not an island, wind and
topography permitting.
6. Hope the insurance is paid up.

Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina, USA


I fly in the mountains a lot and never with water, and I have wondered
about blowing air into the water bags, not a lot but just enough to
make sure they have some air in them. Water wings.