Well done DB. Made me smile too
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The Press are looking to jump on anything these days "helicopter". I saw the aircraft as I was taxying out and I thought the floats looked quite colourful.
In my time in the North Sea (and I wont say how long but I started here in early 70's, 1970's that is before anyone says otherwise) I have known several uncommanded float operations on the AS332L (even witnessed one on the ground on the EC225 too) and certainly it is no big deal. Aerodynamically - yes a bit noisy and embarrassing to see, so I am told.
But hey, the Press don't exist on good news do they?
Fly safe guys
