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PA.IV.I.R5FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. 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)
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
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