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AA.III.F.S9FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control application during the landing while...

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Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control application during the landing while remaining alert for a go-around should conditions be too rough.

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Reduce power as the seaplane settles into the water, and apply back pressure as it comes off the step to keep the float bows from digging into a wave face. If a particularly large wave throws the seaplane into the air before coming off the step, be ready to apply full power to go around. Whenever landing conditions are not satisfactory, execute a go-around.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-7) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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