PA.IV.J.S8FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, and slow to idle taxi speed.
Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, and slow to idle taxi speed.
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. As the floats contact the water, use gentle back pressure on the elevator control to compensate for any tendency of the nose to drop.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
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