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PA.IV.H.S13FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Apply elevator control as necessary to stop in the shortest distance consistent with sa...

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Apply elevator control as necessary to stop in the shortest distance consistent with safety.

Bottom line

When the seaplane is definitely on the water, close the throttle and maintain the touchdown attitude until the seaplane begins to come off the step. Once it begins to settle into the plowing attitude, apply full up elevator to keep the nose as high as possible and minimize spray hitting the propeller.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
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