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AA.III.B.S11FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 20...

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During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point (ASES, AMES). In addition, for AMES, the touchdown is within the first one-third of the water landing area.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point (ASES, AMES). In addition, for AMES, the touchdown is within the first one-third of the water landing area.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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