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CA.I.I.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Local conditions.

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Local conditions.

Bottom line

If waves are decaying and setting up certain patterns, or if clouds are reflected from the water surface, the resulting distortions can be confusing even for experienced seaplane pilots.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. RMH ch. 3 (pp. 3-7–3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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