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PA.I.I.K1dFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Direction and strength of water current

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as: d. Direction and strength of water current

Bottom line

Current is movement of the water itself and affects drift, taxiing and docking.

FAA references

  1. Seaplane Handbook Chapters 1–6 — FAA-H-8083-23
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