Originally Posted by
43Inches
Generally for ditching the idea is landing with minimal rate of descent, rather than absolutely minimal airspeed. Getting too slow can cause you to drop onto the surface which will result in very rapid decelleration and more chance of flipping. Of course too fast and you also risk much more damage. The POH usually has ditching advice so have a good read, you most likely will not have the time to look at it when the real thing happens.
So pretend you're flying a seaplane, huh? Thanks heaps, 43I - will do.
