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PA.IV.L.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned waterway.

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Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned waterway.

Bottom line

The seaplane pilot can usually choose a takeoff or landing direction directly into the wind. A seaplane pilot needs to be able to read wind direction and speed from the water itself. Waves and swell move, and their movement must be considered in addition to the wind direction.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-7) — FAA-H-8083-23
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