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AA.VIII.B.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction ...

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If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind.

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-10) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. SEA ch. 9 (p. 9-6) — FAA-H-8083-23
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