FAA-S-8081-6AFAA-S-8081-6A 1-72 E. TASK: ROUGH-WATER APPROACH AND LANDING (AMES) REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21;
FAA-S-8081-1, FAA -S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a rough-water approach and landing by describing -
(a) determination of landing performance and limitations.
(b) review of wind conditions.
(c) how landing area characteristics can be evaluated.
(d) selection of a suitable landing area and goaround point.
(e) terrain and obstructions which should be considered.
(f) detection of hazards in the landing area such as shallow water, obstructions, or floating debris.
(g) configuration and trim.
(h) coordination of flight controls.
(i) a precise ground track.
(j) a s tabilized approach at the recommended airspeed to the selected touchdown area.
(k) timing, judgment, and control technique during roundout and touchdown.
(l) maintenance of positive after-landing control.
(m) use of checklist.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a rough-water approach and landing by describing -
(a) improper use of landing performance data and limitations.
(b) failure to establish approach and landing configuration at appropriate time and in proper sequence.
(c) failure to establish and maintain a stabilized approach.
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(d) improper technique in use of power, wing flaps, or trim.
(e) inappropriate removal of hand from throttles.
(f) improper technique during roundout and touchdown.
(g) failure to maintain positive after-landing control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a rough-water approach and landing from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related a rough-water approach and landing.
F. TASK: CONFINED-AREA APPROACH AND LANDING (AMES) REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21;
FAA-S-8081-1, FAA -S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a confined-area approach and landing by describing -
(a) how to determine landing performance and limitations.
(b) approaches and landings on various types of water areas.
(c) effect of wind and water condition.
(d) selection of a suitable landing area and goaround point.
(e) terrain and obstructions which should be considered.
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(f) detection of hazards in the landing area such as shallow water, obstructions, or floating debris.
(g) configuration and trim.
(h) a stabilized approach at the recommended airspeed to the selected touchdown area.
(i) coordination of flight controls.
(j) a precise ground track.
(k) timing, judgment, and control technique during roundout and touchdown.
(l) touchdown in the proper pitch attitude at the minimum safe airspeed.
(m) how to maintain positive after-landing control.
(n) use of checklist.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a confined-area approach and landing by describing -
(a) improper use of landing performance data and limitations.
(b) failure to establish approach and landing configuration at appropriate time and in proper sequence.
(c) failure to establish and maintain a stabilized approach.
(d) improper technique in the use of power, wing flaps, and trim.
(e) inappropriate removal of hand from throttles.
(f) improper technique during roundout and touchdown.
(g) failure to maintain positive after-landing control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a confined-area approach and landing from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to a confined-area approach and landing.
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PROCEDURESPROCEDURES NOTE: The examiner will select at least TASK E.
A. TASK: ANCHORING (AMES) REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21;
FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of anchoring by describing -
(a) how to select a suitable area for anchoring.
(b) recommended procedure for anchoring in a lake, river, or tidal area.
(c) number of anchors and li nes to be used to ensure seaplane security in various conditions.
(d) hazards to be avoided.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to anchoring by describing -
(a) hazards resulting from failure to follow recommended procedures.
(b) consequences of poor planning, improper technique, or poor judgment when anchoring.
(c) consequences of failure to use anchor lines of adequate length and strength to ensure seaplane security.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously e xplains anchoring from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to anchoring.
FAA-S-8081-6AFAA-S-8081-6A 1-76 B. TASK: DOCKING AND MOORING (AMES) REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21;
FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of docking and mooring by describing -
(a) recommended procedures for docking.
(b) recommended procedures for mooring.
(c) hazards to be considere d when docking and mooring.
(d) procedures to be followed to ensure seaplane security.
(e) requirement for mooring lights.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to docking and mooring by describing -
(a) hazards resulting from failure to follow recommended procedures.
(b) consequences of poor planning, improper technique, or poor judgment when docking and mooring.
(c) consequences of failure to take appropriate precautions to avoid hazards or to ensure that seaplane is secure.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains docking and mooring from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to docking and mooring.
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FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of beaching by describing -
(a) recommended procedures for beaching.
(b) factors to be considered such as beach selection, water depth, current, tide, and wind.
(c) procedures to be followed to ensure seaplane security.
(d) hazards to be avoided.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to beaching by describing -
(a) hazards resulting from failure to follow recommended procedures.
(b) consequences of poor beach selection, poor planning, improper technique, or faulty judgment when beaching.
(c) consequences of failure to take appropriate precautions to avoid hazards or to ensure that seaplane is secure.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains beaching from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to beaching.
FAA-S-8081-6AFAA-S-8081-6A 1-78 D. TASK: RAMPING (AMES) REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21;
FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of ramping by describing -
(a) factors such as type of ramp sur face, wind, current, and direction and control of approach speed.
(b) recommended procedures for ramping.
(c) hazards to be avoided.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to ramping by describing -
(a) hazards resulting from failure to follow recommended procedures.
(b) consequences of poor planning, improper technique, or faulty judgment when ramping.
(c) consequences of failure to take appropriate precautions to avoid hazards or to ensure that the seaplane is secure.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains ramping from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to ramping.
E. TASK: POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES (AMEL and AMES) REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21;
FAA-S-8081-1, FAA -S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Seaplane Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of postflight procedures by describing -
(a) parking technique and procedure (landplane).
(b) engine shutdown and securing cockpit.
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(c) deplaning passengers.
(d) securing airplane.
(e) postflight inspection.
(f) refueling.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to postflight procedures by describing -
(a) hazards resulting from failure to follow recommended procedures.
(b) poor planning, improper technique, or faulty judgment in performance of postflight procedures.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains postflight procedures from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to postflight procedures.