Originally Posted by rotornut
In Canada you would be hard pressed to find a low skid 206. That's because most 206s are used in bush work with all sorts of stuff on the ground like rocks and debris that can damage the "bathtub" - underbelly.
Not sure where in Canada you're flying RN, but in the mountains you'd be hard pressed to find a 206 on high gear. The low country tends to see high gear for swamps and areas with tall grass and bushes, but up in the mountians the main requirement is stability as there are seldom any level landings. In deep snow low gear is better too as you can rest the machine directly on the belly. Different gear for different applications.
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