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Old 23rd Mar 2018, 10:38
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they've all turned turtle in relatively calm seas for whatever reasons.
Reason being the location of the floats are low down on the airframe, presumably to try and keep the cabin above the water line. If we had some lateral thinking and prioritise keeping the airframe upright instead but allow it to sink a little, say put the floatation system on the roof and nose instead.
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