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PA.IV.J.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane perfo...

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Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance.

Bottom line

Always perform glassy water landings with power. Use flaps, throttle, and pitch to control the glidepath and establish a stabilized approach at the recommended approach airspeed.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  9. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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