AA.VII.G.S9FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Touch down at an acceptable point on the landing surface. During round out and touchdow...
Touch down at an acceptable point on the landing surface. During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point (ASES, AMES). In addition, for AMES, the touchdown is within the first one-third of the water landing area.
Bottom line
During round out and touchdown, the pilot must contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point for ASES and AMES. For AMES, the touchdown must additionally be within the first one-third of the water landing area.
FAA references
- FAA-S-ACS-11A AA.VII.G.S9 — FAA-S-ACS-11A
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SAFO 19001 — SAFO 19001
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