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AA.III.E.S7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Set and confirm takeoff power.

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Set and confirm takeoff power.

Bottom line

During rough water takeoffs, open the throttle to takeoff power just as the floats begin rising on a wave. Opening the throttle to takeoff power just as the floats begin rising on a wave prevents the float bows from digging into the water and helps keep the spray away from the propeller.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  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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