https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid= ... y=CNj73IQH

Ok, I think I fixed this link...

Can't see the video. They want me to sign in. Ah hates Google!

Joe, I think you must have linked to a private document that was sent to you through your Gmail account? If it shows up your Google Docs, you can make it public and re-link.

Was it the video of the amphib Cessna going ass over teakettle in the water?

Zane,

I think it's a series of pictures of a single Otter amphib going endo on ampibs, after landing in the water gear down. I've seen it a couple places, and it's been circulated as a PPT when I've seen it.

MTV

Yea, I changed the link, I hadn't seen it before.

Here it is again... It's a series of pictures..

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid= ... y=CNj73IQH

That hurts to watch.....what a bummer.

A shame to have to see that but everyone got out ok.
This is why I should consider fixed penetration skis.

And that is one of the major reasons I don't have amphibs. More than likely that was a professional pilot, he just screwed up, like any mortal can do. The girl in the headset telling you wheels up or down, does not have a hammer to make sure you do it properly. They were lucky to be in shallow water, if out deeper the survival rate would probaby have been much different. Steve

The video was taken in Bisscarrosse, France during last years May 13-16 HydrAvions event.

A customer and now good friend of mine was there with his 206 amphib and saw it happen, that incident helped him with his gear checks also.Have a look at Martin's European seaplane adventure from last summer, i helped him buy the 206 and he trained in my C185 then transitioned to his 206. Martin has also traveled the world and lived on a 60 ft sail boat for the last 15-20 years, now moored in Barcelonia, a very interesting, adventurous and fine guy! I know of too many that have either gear down - water or gear up- land, some were instructors also so it don't matter on what experience level you are at, it only takes 1 distraction! I keep thinking about having amphibs on my 185 but for the price i can have my 180 on wheels also for less $$. Steve - you can have a 185 on aerocets and a 182 on wheels, best of both worlds!

I forgot to put Martin's website, it is www.frogfeetaviation.com He is working on it yet, he has some good stories to tell about his adventures also!

Brian, I did have a 182 for transportation and the 185 for fun for a few years. After moving up here, I only want to fly floats or skis and after a year, decided I could not justify keeping the 182 for the occasion trip south. You are right, the extra cost of amphibs would almost buy the 182. There are times I wish it was still around, but I can say the same about a certain Super Cub that Portage Creek now owns. Steve

Brian, Your buddy Martin must have quite the life. He also must be a master at cutting through red tape.

Marty - Martin has done very well for himself and if there is a way, he will find a way do it!
Steve - 185 for XC, i flew my cub down to FL, 14 hours, fun but got cub A$$ second afternoon, glad it is here though!