Originally Posted by
PiperCameron
Because: (1) I can't seem to find anyone willing to let me land their perfectly good aeroplane in the drink and (2) I don't want to get my feet wet.
1. Do a float endorsement, if you can't land something made for water successfully then keep your one that's not well inland as it's not going to be any easier. In any case the float flying will get you familiar with the water and how planes even made for landing on it should really not do it (but we do anyway because it's fun).
2. Wear waders, feet will be dry, but you'll look like a tool.
I think the main point anyway was to have a chat with an experienced instructor about what to do in a ditching.