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PA.IV.L.S10FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, considering the type of rough water.

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Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, considering the type of rough water.

Bottom line

In general, make the touchdown at a somewhat flatter pitch attitude than usual. Reduce power as the seaplane settles into the water, and apply back pressure as it comes off the step to keep the float bows from digging into a wave face.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-7) — FAA-H-8083-23
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