AI.II.L.K1cFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
c. Surface wind
Characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as: c. Surface wind
Bottom line
By its nature, glassy water indicates no wind, so there are no concerns about which direction to land, no crosswind to consider, no weathervaning, and obviously no rough water. Unless the winds are light, a downwind landing is seldom necessary.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| less than 5 knots, with ample room, landing downwind could save taxi time | Downwind wind |
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-5) — FAA-H-8083-23
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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