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3. Positions the flight controls for the existing conditions; sets the flaps as recommended.
4. Clears the area, taxies into the takeoff position, and aligns the seaplane properly – considering the takeoff path.
5. Retracts the water rudders, when appropriate, and advances the throttles smoothly to takeoff power.
6. Avoids excessive water spray on the propellers.
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 V Y, establishes the pitch attitude for V Y, and maintains that airspeed, +10/-5 knots, during the climb.
10. Retracts the landing gear and flaps after a positive rate of climb is established.
11. Maintains takeoff power and best rate-of-climb airspeed to a safe maneuvering altitude, then sets climb power and transitions to the recommended climb airspeed.
12. Selects a flight path that w ill 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.
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.
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5. Maintains a stabilized approach, the recommended airspeed, or in its absence, not more than 1.3 V SO, +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.
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 glassy water conditions.
3. Positions the flight controls for the existing wind conditions;
sets the flaps as recommended.
4. Clears the area, taxies into the takeoff position, and aligns the seaplane properly – considering the takeoff path.
5. Retracts the water rudders, when appropriate, and advances the throttles smoothly to takeoff power.
6. Avoids excessive water spray on the propellers.
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 that airspeed, +10/-5 knots, during the climb.
9. Retracts the flaps after a positive rate of climb is established.
10. Maintains takeoff power and best rate-of-climb airspeed to a safe maneuvering altitude, then sets climb power and transitions to the recommended climb airspeed.
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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.
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 V SO, with gust factor applied, +10/-5 knots.
6. Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the roundout and touchdown.
7. Contacts the water in the correct pitch attitude, 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-8081-144-15 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 advan ces the throttles smoothly to takeoff power.
6. Avoids excessive water spray on the propellers.
7. Establishes and maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and corrects for porpoising and skipping.
8. Makes plowing and step turns at the proper speed and appropriate radius.
9. Lifts off, accelerates to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed, if available and if appropriate, or VX, 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 4-16 H. TASK: CONFINED-AREA APPROACH AND LANDING REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook; FAA- Approved Seaplane Flight Manual.
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.
FAA-S-8081-144-17 I. 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. Retracts the flaps to the appropriate setting.
5. Retracts the wing floats after a positive rate of climb is established.
6. 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.
7. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the climb.
8. Complies with noise abatement procedures, as appropriate.
9. Flies the appropriate traffic pattern.
10. Completes the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-14 4-18 V. AREA OF OPERATION: Change 1 PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS 4/28/97 A. 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 3,000 feet (920 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.
NOTE: For applicants electing not to demonstrate competency in TASKS B, C, and D, multiengine privileges will be limited to VFR only. If the applicant elects to demonstrate competency in TASKS, B, C, and D, but then demonstrates unsatisfactorily one or more of those TASKS, the applicant will be issued a “Notice Of Disapproval of Application” for the practical test. After the flight test is initiated, the applicant shall not be permitted to revert to the “VFR only ” option.
B. TASK: ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (BY
REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS) REFERENCES: FAR Part 61; AC 61-21, AC 61-27; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to engine failure during flight (by reference to instruments).
2. Recognizes engine failure, maintains control, and utilizes the recommended emergency procedure.
3. Sets the engine controls, reduces drag, and identifies and verifies the inoperative engine after simulated engine failure.
4. Establishes the recommended best engine inoperative airspeed.
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5. Banks toward the operative engine as required for best performance, trims the seaplane, and maintains control.
6. Attempts to determine the reason for the engine malfunction, if appropriate.
7. Simulates feathering the propeller of the inoperative engine.
8. Monitors the operating engine and makes adjustments as necessary.
9. Follows the checklist to verify procedures for securing the inoperative engine.
10. Demonstrates coordinated flight with one engine inoperative (propeller at zero thrust), including—
a. straight-and-level flight.
b. turns in both directions.
c. descents to assigned altitudes.
d. climbs to assigned altitudes, if the seaplane is capable of climbing under the existing conditions.
11. Demonstrates engine restart in accordance with recommended procedures and completes the appropriate checklist.
12. Maintains the specified altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); the specified heading, ±10°; and the specified airspeed, ±10 knots.
13. Maintains the specified angle of bank, ±10°; rolls out on the specified heading, ±10°; and levels off from climbs and descents within ±100 feet (30 meters).
C. TASK: INSTRUMENT APPROACH – ALL ENGINES
OPERATING (BY REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS) REFERENCES: FAR Part 61; AC 61-21, AC 61-27; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a published instrument approach with all engines operating (by reference to instruments).
2. Displays efficient cockpit management procedures throughout the approach.
3. Sets up for the approach by tuning and identifying the correct navigation frequencies and by selecting the correct course(s).
4. Communicates with the appropriate ATC facility and transmits using recommended phraseology.
5. Complies with an actual or simulated ATC IFR clearance, ATC advisories and instructions.
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6. Maintains the specified altitude within ±100 feet (30 meters) and the specified airspeed within ±10 knots, prior to reaching the final approach fix.
7. Establishes a rate of descent that will ensure arrival at the MDA or DH with the seaplane in a position from which descent to a landing on the intended landing area can be made, straight-in or circling.
8. Allows, while on the final approach course, no more than three-quarter-scale deflection of the localizer and glideslope indications, nor more than 10° deflection (full scale deflection) after intercepting the VOR or NDB final approach course.
9. Avoids descent below the MDA or exceeding the visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category when circling.
10. Executes the published missed approach procedure at the missed approach point or complies with instructions from ATC at the designated missed approach point.
11. Completes all appropriate checklists.
D. TASK: INSTRUMENT APPROACH – ONE ENGINE
INOPERATIVE (BY REFERENCE TO
INSTRUMENTS) REFERENCES: FAR Part 61; AC 61-21, AC 61-27; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a published instrument approach with one engine inoperative (by reference to instruments).
2. Displays efficient cockpit management procedures throughout the approach.
3. Sets up for the approach by tuning and identifying the correct navigation frequencies and by selecting the correct course(s).
4. Communicates with the appropriate ATC facility and transmits using recommended phraseology.
5. Complies with an actual or simulated ATC IFR clearance, ATC advisories and instructions.
6. Recognizes engine failure, maintains control, and utilizes the recommended emergency procedure.
7. Sets the engine controls, reduces drag, and identifies and verifies the inoperative engine after simulated engine failure.
8. Establishes the recommended best engine inoperative airspeed.
9. Banks toward the operative engine as required for best performance, trims the airplane, and maintains control.
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10. Establishes and maintains the recommended flight attitude and configuration for the best performance for all maneuvering necessary for the instrument approach procedure.
11. Attempts to determine the reason for the engine failure, if appropriate.
12. Simulates feathering the propeller of the inoperative engine.
13. Monitors the operating engine and makes adjustments as necessary.
14. Follows the checklist to verify procedures for securing the inoperative engine.
15. Maintains the specified altitude within ±100 feet (30 meters) and the specified airspeed within ±10 knots, prior to reaching the final approach fix.
16. Establishes a rate of descent that will ensure arrival at the MDA or DH with the airplane in a position from which descent to a landing on the intended landing area can be made, straight-in or circling.
17. Allows, while on the final approach course, no more than three-quarter-scale deflection of the localizer and glideslope indications, nor more than 10° deflection (full scale deflection) after intercepting the VOR or NDB final approach course.
18. Avoids exceeding the visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category when circling.
19. Completes a safe landing and all appropriate checklists.
FAA-S-8081-14 4-22 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 correc tion during straight-andturning flight to maintain a constant ground track around the rectangular reference area.
6. Divides attention between seaplane control and 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.
6. Divides attention between seaplane control and the ground track and maintains coordinated flight.
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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.