AI.V.E.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Procedures for various types of taxiing and sailing.
Procedures for various types of taxiing and sailing.
Bottom line
Approval must be obtained prior to moving an aircraft or vehicle onto the movement area during the hours an Airport Traffic Control Tower is in operation.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| Not more than 10 minutes before proposed taxi time, for participating pilots in pre-taxi clearance programs | Pre-taxi call |
| A 5 knot current can offset a 25 knot wind, for a seaplane of average size at idle power | Current vs wind |
FAA references
- AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-9) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AIM 5-2-1 (Pre‐taxi Clearance Procedures) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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