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AA.III.E.S10FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correc...

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Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag.

Bottom line

Establish the optimum planing attitude and allow the seaplane to accelerate to lift-off speed. Hold the elevator control all the way back and apply full power smoothly and quickly, maintaining directional control with the rudder.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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