FSX-SE Grumman Goose - Going backwards in water help!

[Avenger2000 3]

I’m having trouble going alongside a water dock and backing up.  I think there is Slew mode but I press ‘Y’ and nothing happens.  Should I see a change on the screen?  Also even if I can get it turned on, I don’t have a number pad on my keyboard so how can I move around?  Any detailed advice would be appreciated.  Thanks.

[charliearon 3,024]

As you have found out, there is no reverse or brakes that will stop you.  Make sure you have the water rudder engaged and S-L-O-W-L-Y approach the dock.

[HighBypass 2,339]

You may want to checkout the Republic Seabee. A lovely, quirky, tadpole looking amphib.... which has a reverse pitch on the prop to make things easier for ground or water handling