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Old 2nd Sep 2008, 20:40
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Many flying boat types...
Land on the water (wheels retracted, as you might expect).
Slow to a stop.
Extend wheels.
Taxi up onto the land, via an inclined ramp.
If you visit Puerto Pollensa in North Mallorca in the early summer, you can watch the Canadair fire bombers doing this after their practice sorties in the bay.

Best free entertainment in Europe for anyone who appreciates low level handling.