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AI.II.L.S3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Identify marine navigation aids.

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Identify marine navigation aids.

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For safe operations, a pilot must be familiar with seaplane bases, maritime rules, and aids to marine navigation. Buoys are floating markers held in place with cables or chains to the bottom. Daybeacons are used for similar purposes in shallower waters, and usually consist of a marker placed on top of a piling or pole driven into the bottom.

FAA references

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