TC,
Think it through for a minute.
The idea is to get it on the surface and get out.
Without bags it may float but not for long. You have no idea how long.
You need to get out of the thing. It will probably float for the same amount of time upright or on its side or inverted.
Getting out while the blades are rotating is NOT an option.
Stop the blades quickly - make a conscious decision.
It worked like a charm for the machine in NZ as the pilot has quoted that this is what he did.
How many robinson/schweizer pilots have done ditching trials, I ask?
And how many that have done ditching trials have flown a Robinson or Schweizer?
They probably dont have to. But if they do end up ditching for whatever reason this is the procedure. i.e. least worse case. Its in the Flight Manual.
I contest the described advice wholeheartedly
And so you may as we clearly understand you are entitled to an opinion like anyone.
I am just quoting the RFM as published.