In reading all this and thinking how sophisticated technology is getting, wouldn't it be neat if there was a camera looking a 1/4 to 1/2 mile ahead that could sense where the touchdown will be and have the gear in the correct position. Then, if the pilot remembered, he could visually check to make sure. I've flown a 185 on amphibs twice(with an instructor) and both times the gear was my main thought but as forgetful as I am, I'd probably forget at some point.