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AI.VII.G.R5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

If climbout over the terrain is not easily within the seaplane’s capabilities, be certain there is sufficient room to make a gentle turn back over the water for climb.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  7. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  8. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  9. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  10. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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