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CA.IV.A.S6aFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES)

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES)

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES).

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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