Emergency Sealanding
Hi!!
I've been discussing about this issue for a long time with several experienced pilots. I always ask which is the best attitude of a light plane to face an emergency landing.
Imagine we are in a Cessna 172 towing a banner in a crowed beach and we have an engine fail, the first thing to do is droping the banner in a non crowed area, then best glide speed, and when near to the water, stall speed to face the impact at the minum speed possible.
Then, when have to strike the plane with the water, some people say that the best option is to put the tail first to avoid a roll out and other pilots think it would be better to put first the center of gavity (the wheels) to make the impact softer
Which is the best option? is it the same procedure for tricycles and taildraggers?
Thanks!!