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PA.IV.L.S9FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch...

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Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.

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. If severe bounces occur, add power and lift off to search for a smoother landing spot.

FAA references

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