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AI.VII.J.S7FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch...

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Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.

Bottom line

At approximately 200 feet above the surface, adjust the power to provide a constant descent rate of no more than 150 feet per minute. Maintain the touchdown attitude, airspeed, and rate of descent until the seaplane contacts the water.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AIM 6-3-3 (Ditching Procedures) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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