Pictures from off the road, and land (56k warning)

[ZeroPapaGolf]

Yeah, I know. I was just curious if they started them in feather (as opposed to full forward) to prevent the airplane from moving forward in the water.

Oh, I see what you're saying. Hmm, good question.

 

[Flying Bison]

Any reason why the landing gear is down in the water?

 

[Polar742]

Nice shots :beer:

Third thread of pics I've looked at, and the third of which I've seen airplanes I want to fly but I can't.


Hrmmph.....There's always the lotto.

 

[c172captain]

SICK ride!!!

 

[Adler]

Yeah, I know. I was just curious if they started them in feather (as opposed to full forward) to prevent the airplane from moving forward in the water.

Honestly, I've never paid much attention to it. I know they are in feather on startup, but I don't know if the engine requires it or if its done for water handling. I'll ask.

Any reason why the landing gear is down in the water?

Water was shallow, and it helps keep the plane in one spot.

 

[slushie]

That just looks so weird with the jets on it!