FAA-S-8081-143-13 C. TASK: GLASSY WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB NOTE: If a glassy water condition does not exist, the applicant's knowledge of glassy water elements shall be evaluated through oral testing. The applicant's skill shall be evaluated by simulating the TASK.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a glassy water takeoff and climb.
2. Selects a takeoff path appropriate to the glassy water conditions.
3. Positions the flight controls for the existing conditions; sets the flaps as recommended.
4. Clears the area, taxis into the takeoff position and aligns the seaplane properly – considering the takeoff path.
5. Retracts the water rudders, when appropriate, and advances the throttle smoothly to takeoff power.
6. Avoids excessive water spray on the propeller.
7. Establishes and maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude, and corrects for porpoising, skipping, and unusual increases in water drag.
8. Lifts off, ensures a positive rate of climb, and avoids inadvertent water contact after lift-off.
9. Accelerates to VY, establishes the pitch attitude for V Y and maintains VY, +10/-5 knots, during the climb.
10. Retracts the flaps after a positive rate of climb is established.
11. Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude.
12. Selects a flight path that will allow a safe return to the water should an engine failure occur.
13. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the takeoff and climb.
14. Complies with noise abatement procedures.
15. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-14 3-14 D. TASK: GLASSY WATER APPROACH AND LANDING NOTE: If a glassy water condition does not exist, the applicant's knowledge of glassy water elements shall be evaluated through oral testing. The applicant's skill shall be evaluated by simulating the TASK.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a glassy water approach and landing.
2. Considers the water surface condition and depth, hazards, surrounding terrain, and other watercraft.
3. Selects the most suitable approach path, landing and touchdown area.
4. Establishes the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, and adjusts pitch attitude and power as required.
5. Maintains a stabilized approach, the recommended approach airspeed, +10/-5 knots, and a touchdown pitch attitude throughout the final approach.
6. Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the touchdown.
7. Contacts the water in the correct pitch attitude and slows to idling taxi speed.
8. Maintains crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing.
9. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-143-15 E. TASK: ROUGH WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB NOTE: If a rough water condition does not exist, the applicant's knowledge of rough water elements shall be evaluated through oral testing. The applicant's skill shall be evaluated by simulating the TASK.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook; FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to rough water takeoff and climb.
2. Selects a takeoff path appropriate to the rough water conditions.
3. Positions the flight controls for the existing wind conditions;
sets the flaps as recommended.
4. Clears the area, taxis into the takeoff position and aligns the seaplane properly – considering the takeoff path.
5. Retracts the water rudders, when appropriate, and advances the throttle smoothly to takeoff power.
6. Avoids excessive water spray on the propeller.
7. Establishes and maintains the smoothest and most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and corrects for porpoising, skipping, and excessive bouncing.
8. Lifts off, accelerates to V Y, establishes the pitch attitude for VY and maintains VY, +10/-5 knots, during the climb.
9. Retracts the flaps after a positive rate of climb is established.
10. Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude.
11. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the takeoff and climb.
12. Complies with noise abatement procedures.
13. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-14 3-16 F. TASK: ROUGH WATER APPROACH AND LANDING NOTE: If a rough water condition does not exist, the applicant's knowledge of rough water elements shall be evaluated through oral testing. The applicant's skill shall be evaluated by simulating the TASK.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilots Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a rough water approach and landing.
2. Considers the wind conditions, water surface condition and depth, hazards, surrounding terrain, and other watercraft.
3. Selects the most suitable approach path, landing, and touchdown area.
4. Establishes the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, and adjusts pitch attitude and power as required.
5. Maintains a stabilized approach and the recommended approach airspeed, (or in its absence, not more than 1.3 VSO), +10/-5 knots, with gust factor applied.
6. Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the roundout and touchdown.
7. Contacts the water in the correct pitch attitude and at the correct touchdown speed – considering the type of rough water.
8. Maintains crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing.
9. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-143-17 G. TASK: CONFINED-AREA TAKEOFF AND CLIMB REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a confinedarea takeoff and climb.
2. Selects a takeoff path appropriate to the confined area.
3. Positions the flight controls for the existing wind conditions;
sets the flaps as recommended.
4. Clears the area and taxies into the takeoff position so as to allow maximum utilization of available takeoff area.
5. Retracts the water rudders, when appropriate, and advances the throttle smoothly to takeoff power.
6. Avoids excessive water spray on the propeller.
7. Establishes and maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and corrects for porpoising and skipping.
8. Makes plowing and step turns into the wind at the proper speed and appropriate radius.
9. Lifts off, accelerates to the recommended obstacle clearance speed, if available and if appropriate, or V X, establishes the pitch attitude for the selected airspeed and maintains that airspeed, +10/-5 knots, until the obstacle is cleared, or until the seaplane is 50 feet (20 meters) above the surface.
10. After clearing the obstacle, accelerates to VY, establishes the pitch attitude for V Y, and maintains V Y, +10/-5 knots, during the climb.
11. Retracts the flaps after the obstacle is cleared or when recommended.
12. Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude.
13. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the takeoff and climb.
14. Complies with noise abatement procedures.
15. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-14 3-18 H. TASK: CONFINED-AREA APPROACH AND LANDING REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a confinedarea approach and landing.
2. Considers the wind conditions, water surface condition and depth, hazards, surrounding terrain, and other watercraft.
3. Selects the most suitable approach path, landing and touchdown area.
4. Establishes the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, and adjusts pitch attitude and power as required.
5. Maintains a stabilized approach, and the recommended approach airspeed, or in its absence, not more than 1.3 V SO, +10/-5 knots, with gust factor applied.
6. Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the roundout and touchdown.
7. Contacts the water in the correct pitch attitude.
8. Maintains crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing.
9. Completes the appropriate checklist.
I. TASK: FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a forward slip to a landing.
2. Considers the wind conditions, water surface condition and depth, obstructions, surrounding terrain, and other watercraft.
3. Selects the most suitable approach path, landing and touchdown area.
4. Establishes the slipping attitude at the point from which a landing can be made using the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed; adjusts pitch attitude and power as required.
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5. Maintains an appropriate ground track aligned with the landing path and an airspeed which results in minimum float during the roundout.
6. Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the recovery from the slip, the roundout, and the touchdown.
7. Contacts the water in the correct pitch attitude.
8. Maintains crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing.
9. Completes the appropriate checklist.
J. TASK: GO-AROUND REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a go-around.
2. Makes a timely decision to discontinue the approach to landing.
3. Applies takeoff power immediately and transitions to the climb pitch attitude for VY, +10/-5 knots.
4. Sets the flaps to the appropriate setting, if applicable.
5. Maintains takeoff power and best rate-of-climb airspeed to a safe maneuvering altitude, then sets power and transitions to the airspeed appropriate for the traffic pattern.
6. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the climb.
7. Complies with noise abatement procedures, as appropriate.
8. Flies the appropriate traffic pattern.
9. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-14 3-20 V. AREA OF OPERATION: Change 1 PERFORMANCE MANEUVER 4/28/97 TASK: STEEP TURNS REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual; Seaplane Supplement.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to steep turns.
2. Selects an altitude that will allow the task to be performed no lower than 1,500 feet (460 meters) AGL.
3. Establishes the manufacturer’s recommended airspeed or if one is not stated, the examiner may designate a safe airspeed not to exceed VA.
4. Rolls into a coordinated 360° turn; maintains a 45° bank, ±5°;
and rolls out on the entry heading, ±10°.
5. Performs the task in the opposite direction, as specified by the examiner.
6. Divides attention between seaplane control and orientation.
7. Maintains the entry altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters), and airspeed, ±10 knots.
FAA-S-8081-143-21 VI. AREA OF OPERATION:
GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS A. TASK: RECTANGULAR COURSE REFERENCE: AC 61-21.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a rectangular course.
2. Determines the wind direction and speed.
3. Selects the ground reference area with an emergency landing area within gliding distance.
4. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at traffic pattern altitude, at an appropriate distance from the selected reference area, 45° to the downwind leg, with the first circuit to the left.
5. Applies adequate wind-drift correction during straight-andturning flight to maintain a constant ground track around the rectangular reference area.
6. Divides attention between seaplane control a nd the ground track, and maintains coordinated flight.
7. Exits at the point of entry at the same altitude and airspeed at which the maneuver was started, and reverses course as directed by the examiner.
8. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
B. TASK: S-TURNS REFERENCE: AC 61-21.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to S-turns.
2. Determines the wind direction and speed.
3. Selects the reference line with an emergency landing area within gliding distance.
4. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at 600 to 1,000 feet (180 to 300 meters) AGL, perpendicular to the selected reference line, downwind, with the first series of turns to the left.
5. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius half-circle on each side of the selected reference line.
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6. Divides attention between seaplane control and the ground track, and maintains coordinated flight.
7. Reverses course, as directed by the examiner, and exits at the point of entry at the same altitude and airspeed at which the maneuver was started.
8. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
C. TASK: TURNS AROUND A POINT REFERENCE: AC 61-21.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to turns around a point.
2. Determines the wind direction and speed.
3. Selects the reference point with an emergency landing area within gliding distance.
4. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at 600 to 1,000 feet (180 to 300 meters) AGL, at an appropriate distance from the reference point, with the seaplane headed downwind and the first turn to the left.
5. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius circle around the selected reference point with a bank of approximately 45° at the steepest point in the turn.
6. Divides attention between seaplane control and the ground track, and maintains coordinated flight.
7. Completes two turns, exits at the point of entry at the same altitude and airspeed at which the maneuver was started, and reverses course as directed by the examiner.
8. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
FAA-S-8081-143-23 VII. AREA OF OPERATION:
NAVIGATION A. TASK: PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to pilotage and dead reckoning.
2. Follows the preplanned course solely by reference to landmarks.
3. Identifies landmarks by relating surface features to chart symbols.
4. Navigates by means of precomputed headings, groundspeeds, and elapsed time.
5. Corrects for and records the differences between preflight fuel, groundspeed, and heading calculations and those determined en route.
6. Verifies the seaplane's position within 3 nautical miles of the flight-planned route at all times.
7. Arrives at the en route checkpoints and destination within 5 minutes of the ETA.
8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±15°.
9. Completes all appropriate checklists.
B. TASK: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to navigation systems and ATC radar services.
2. Selects and identifies the appropriate navigation system/facility.
3. Locates the seaplane's position using radials, bearings, or coordinates, as appropriate.
4. Intercepts and tracks a given radial or bearing, if appropriate.
5. Recognizes and describes the indication of station passage, if appropriate.
6. Recognizes signal loss and takes appropriate action.
7. Uses proper communication procedures when utilizing ATC radar services.
8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).
FAA-S-8081-14 3-24 C. TASK: DIVERSION REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to diversion.
2. Selects an appropriate alternate landing si te/airport and route.
3. Diverts promptly toward the alternate landing site/airport.
4. Makes an accurate estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel consumption to the alternate seaplane base/airport.
5. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±15°.
D. TASK: LOST PROCEDURES REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to lost procedures.
2. Selects the best course of action when given a lost situation.
3. Maintains the original or an appropriate heading and climbs, if necessary.
4. Identifies the nearest concentration of prominent landmarks.
5. Uses navigation systems/facilities and/or contacts an ATC facility for assistance, as appropriate.
6. Plans a precautionary landing if deteriorating weather and/or fuel exhaustion is imminent.