AA.III.D.S4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision ha...
Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path.
Bottom line
Be certain that the water is sufficiently deep and free of obstructions by performing a careful inspection from a safe altitude. Another technique is to make the final approach over land, crossing the shoreline at the lowest possible safe altitude so that a reliable height reference is maintained to within a few feet of the water surface.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
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