Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)

FAA references

Knowledge

• CA.II.E.K1: Airport information resources, including Chart Supplements, airport diagram, and appropriate references.
• CA.II.E.K2: Taxi instructions/clearances.
• CA.II.E.K3: Airport/seaplane base markings, signs, and lights.
• CA.II.E.K4: Visual indicators for wind.
• CA.II.E.K5: Airplane lighting.
• CA.II.E.K6: Procedures for:
• CA.II.E.K6a: a. Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing or sailing
• CA.II.E.K6b: b. Radio communications at towered and nontowered seaplane bases

Risk management

• CA.II.E.R1: Activities and distractions.
• CA.II.E.R2: Porpoising and skipping.
• CA.II.E.R3: Low visibility taxi and sailing operations.
• CA.II.E.R4: Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards.
• CA.II.E.R5: Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.

Skills

• CA.II.E.S1: Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.
• CA.II.E.S2: Use an appropriate airport diagram or taxi chart, if published.
• CA.II.E.S3: Comply with seaplane base/airport/taxiway markings, signals, and signs.
• CA.II.E.S4: Depart the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in a safe manner, considering wind, current, traffic, and hazards.
• CA.II.E.S5: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• CA.II.E.S6: Position the flight controls, flaps, doors, water rudders, and power correctly for the existing conditions to follow the desired course whil
• CA.II.E.S7: Exhibit procedures for steering and maneuvering while maintaining proper situational awareness and desired orientation, path, and position w
• CA.II.E.S8: Plan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions.
• CA.II.E.S9: Abide by right-of-way rules, maintain positive airplane control, proper speed, and separation between other aircraft, vessels, and persons.
• CA.II.E.S10: Comply with applicable taxi elements in Task D if the practical test is conducted in an amphibious airplane.