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AI.VII.K.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Purpose of and procedures for a rough water takeoff and climb.

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Purpose of and procedures for a rough water takeoff and climb.

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During rough water takeoffs, open the throttle to takeoff power just as the floats begin rising on a wave. To correct this situation and to prevent a stall, smooth elevator pressures should be used to set up a fairly constant pitch attitude that allows the seaplane to skim across each successive wave as speed increases.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
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