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Old 12th December 2010 | 23:59
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irish seaplane
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Dont ask how I know - but take it from me:

1) Always "drag" the beach first at 30-40kts and go around to assess the depth of your tire tracks- then land.

2) Never land a beach forming part of an estuary

3) Beaches facing the ocean/sea are best

4) Beware of strong Xwinds and steep sidesloping beaches in taildraggers

All good fun, but very easy to make an expensive embarrassing mistake!
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