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AI.VII.H.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

Pilots should be aware that a spin recovery will take considerable altitude; therefore, it is critical that corrective action be taken immediately. Terrain that rises faster than the seaplane can climb is an obvious consideration, both for the eventual takeoff as well as in case of a go-around during landing.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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