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PA.IV.I.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Water surface/condition.

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Water surface/condition.

Bottom line

Once airborne, the lack of visual cues to the seaplane’s height above the water can create a potentially dangerous situation unless a positive rate of climb is maintained.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AIM 7-6-14 (Flying in Flat Light, Brown Out Conditions, and White Out Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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