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AI.II.L.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Local conditions.

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Local conditions.

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At a seaplane base, conditions that allow for landing may not be sufficient for takeoff. Glassy water is frequently more dangerous than it appears for a landing seaplane. It is usually a good practice to circle the area of intended landing and examine it thoroughly for obstructions such as pilings or floating debris.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-5) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. RMH ch. 3 (pp. 3-7–3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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