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AA.I.H.S4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Identify marine navigation aids.

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Identify marine navigation aids.

Bottom line

Inland waters are divided visually from international waters by buoys in areas with frequent ocean traffic. The familiar rotating beacon is used to identify lighted seaplane landing areas at night and during periods of reduced visibility; however, the colors alternate white and yellow for water landing areas.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
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