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AI.VII.I.S4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Clear the area, select appropriate takeoff path considering surface hazards or vessels ...

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Clear the area, select appropriate takeoff path considering surface hazards or vessels and surface conditions.

Bottom line

Verify that the takeoff will not interfere with other traffic, either on the water’s surface or in the air. Be certain the departure path allows sufficient room for safe terrain clearance or for a wide climbing turn back over the water.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AIM 7-6-14 (Flying in Flat Light, Brown Out Conditions, and White Out Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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