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AA.II.D.K5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Sailing elements and techniques and when sailing should be used.

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Sailing elements and techniques and when sailing should be used.

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Sailing is a method of guiding the seaplane on the water using the wind as the main motive force. Since the seaplane automatically aligns itself so the nose points into the wind, sailing in a seaplane usually means moving backward.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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