AI.VII.K.S5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Position flight controls and configure the airplane for the existing conditions.

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Position flight controls and configure the airplane for the existing conditions.

Bottom line

The objective in a rough water takeoff is similar to that of a rough or soft field takeoff in a landplane: to transfer the weight of the airplane to the wings as soon as possible, get airborne at a minimum airspeed, accelerate in ground effect to a safe climb speed, and climb out. Apply a little more back elevator pressure than on a smooth water takeoff.

FAA references

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