hi guys
i fly a 44 with fixed floats.
question from widgeon.
mate all depands, the 44 has the floats attached on top of the skids which are a bit taller that regular height, so landings on land are made on the skid itself, hence, a solid landing on terra firma every time. not sure about the 206 thought i think they are set up differently. as for autos
all mentioned above is pretty spot on. just remember to hold a small mount of aft cyclic upon entering the water. try to land with in 30 meters of shoreline in rivers or dams (if your ever in them) it alows you to gauge drift alot as the water affect from the downwash is a bitch. a tip for all guys flying 44s with fixed floats. be wary of practice water landoing by your self as the machine sits tail heavy and you risk putting the tail rotor closer to the water, or in it during entry.
they are great fun once your used to them.
BP
