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AI.V.E.S4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Depart the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in a safe manner, considering wind, current,...

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Depart the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in a safe manner, considering wind, current, traffic, and hazards.

Bottom line

Before taxiing into a confined area, carefully evaluate the effects of the wind and current, otherwise the seaplane may be driven into obstructions. The current may be a help or a hindrance, or change from a help to a hindrance when the pilot attempts to change direction.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-9) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-11) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AIM 4-1-9 (Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AIM 4-3-24 (Use of Aircraft Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  6. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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