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Old 9th Nov 2017, 21:05
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Originally Posted by AnFI
Peter perfect: "No flotation gear installed I guess ? "

why do you need floats if you have 2 engines?
The purpose of flotation bags is to keep the helicopter afloat and upright in the event of a water landing for a sufficient length of time to allow occupants to escape into life rafts.
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