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Old 28th Sep 2018, 07:59
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Originally Posted by bbrown1664
With one of the engines acting as a sea anchor, it is quite possible that the aircraft is now facing 180 degrees away from where it was originally especially as it was floating at the time. Someone with the FR24 trace may be able to confirm this.
..Exactly..Also a floating plane will turn into the wind..The vertical stabilator will do itīs job..

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