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PA.I.I.K3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct th...

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Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct these occurrences.

Bottom line

Porpoising is a pitching oscillation; skipping is a bouncing motion across the water.

FAA references

  1. Seaplane Handbook Chapter 4: Porpoising and skipping — FAA-H-8083-23
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