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AA.II.D.K7dFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Night taxi and sailing operations

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Airport/seaplane base procedures, including: d. Night taxi and sailing operations

Bottom line

Takeoff at night over a large body of water can create a “black hole” effect and require the pilot to immediately shift to control by instruments.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (pp. 2-15–2-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. 14 CFR 91.129 (Operations in Class D airspace.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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