Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

FAA references

Knowledge

• CA.IV.J.K1: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
• CA.IV.J.K2: Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
• CA.IV.J.K3: When and why glassy water techniques are used.
• CA.IV.J.K4: How a glassy water approach and landing is executed.

Risk management

• CA.IV.J.R1: Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance.
• CA.IV.J.R2: Water surface/condition.
• CA.IV.J.R3: Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.
• CA.IV.J.R4: Collision hazards.
• CA.IV.J.R5: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• CA.IV.J.R6: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• CA.IV.J.R7: Gear position in an amphibious airplane.

Skills

• CA.IV.J.S1: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• CA.IV.J.S2: Make radio calls as appropriate.
• CA.IV.J.S3: Scan the landing area for traffic and obstructions.
• CA.IV.J.S4: Select a proper approach and landing path considering the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards.
• CA.IV.J.S5: Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintai
• CA.IV.J.S6: Maintain manufacturer’s published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, ±5 knots.
• CA.IV.J.S7: Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.
• CA.IV.J.S8: Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, and slow to idle taxi speed.
• CA.IV.J.S9: Maintain directional control throughout the approach and landing.