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CA.IV.I.S10FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordanc...

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Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions.

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The pilot should ensure that the flaps and landing gear are in the proper configuration for the existing situation. Once the seaplane lifts off, establish a positive rate of climb to prevent inadvertently flying back into the water. A sudden and complete retraction of the flaps could cause a loss of lift resulting in the airplane settling into the ground.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
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