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CA.IV.J.S7FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch...

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Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.

Bottom line

Always perform glassy water landings with power. At approximately 200 feet above the surface, raise the nose to the attitude normally used for touchdown, and adjust power for the constant descent rate.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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