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Old 27th Mar 2018, 16:59
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GrayHorizonsHeli
 
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I realize that the float situation was a contributing factor to why the aircraft rolled. I've installed 2 of these float systems, and found the cables and boxes to be hokey at best. I think the design could have been better. But alas, somehow, this one was rigged incorrectly or something wasn't right, and failed to activate the right float. There is a transfer line, but clearly there isn't enough capacity in one bottle to fully fill all six bags, or at least transfer enough to the opposite side fast enough. Perhaps more time would have helped, maybe not.
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