AA.II.D.S8FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Position the flight controls, flaps, doors, water rudders, and power correctly for the ...
Position the flight controls, flaps, doors, water rudders, and power correctly for the existing conditions to follow the desired course while sailing and to prevent or correct for porpoising and skipping during step taxi.
Bottom line
Sailing is a method of guiding the seaplane on the water using the wind as the main motive force. With the engine off, lowering the wing flaps and opening the cabin doors increases the air resistance and thus adds to the effect of the wind.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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