Aviation Dictionary

FLOATS-ON-SKIDS

A type of helicopter float design where the floats sit on top of the fully functional skids. During water opera-tions, the floats support the weight of the aircraft, and on hard surfaces the skids support the weight of...

Dictionary Term

FLOATS-ON-SKIDS

Definition

A type of helicopter float design where the floats sit on top of the fully functional skids. During water opera-tions, the floats support the weight of the aircraft, and on hard surfaces the skids support the weight of the aircraft.

References

Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024