AA.III.FFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with rough water approach and landing. Note: If a rough water condition does not exist, the applicant must be evaluated by simulating the Task. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Water conditions that cause no difficulty for small boats can be too rough for a seaplane. Avoid downwind landings on rough water or in strong winds.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-7) — FAA-H-8083-23
Knowledge
- AA.III.F.K1: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
- AA.III.F.K2: Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
- AA.III.F.K3: Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
- AA.III.F.K4: When and why rough water techniques are used.
- AA.III.F.K5: How to perform a proper rough water approach and landing.
Risk management
- AA.III.F.R1: Selection of the approach path and touchdown area based on airplane limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
- AA.III.F.R2: Go-around/rejected landing.
- AA.III.F.R3: Collision hazards.
- AA.III.F.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AA.III.F.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AA.III.F.R6: Gear position in an amphibious airplane.
Skills
- AA.III.F.S1: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- AA.III.F.S2: Make radio calls as appropriate.
- AA.III.F.S3: Ensure that the landing gear and water rudders are retracted, if applicable.
- AA.III.F.S4: Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path
- AA.III.F.S5: Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintai
- AA.III.F.S6: Maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed with gust factor applied, ±5 knots.
- AA.III.F.S7: Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.
- AA.III.F.S8: Contact the water at the correct pitch attitude and touchdown speed.
- AA.III.F.S9: Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control application during the landing while remaining alert for a go-around should conditions be
- AA.III.F.S10: Maintain positive after-landing control.
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