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AI.VII.I.S11FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordanc...

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Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions.

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Once the seaplane lifts off, establish a positive rate of climb to prevent inadvertently flying back into the water. When a safe airspeed is achieved, establish the pitch attitude for the best rate of climb (VY) and complete the climb checklist. Depending on the airplane’s altitude and airspeed, it is wise to retract the flaps intermittently in small increments to allow time for the airplane to accelerate progressively as they are being raised.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 9, Configuration (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. SEA ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
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