Attention:
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Discuss Waivers airman certification standards
Student Actions:
- Complete assigned reading (see content above)
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with water and seaplane characteristics, seaplane bases, maritime rules, and aids to marine navigation
- References: AIM; Chart Supplements; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-23 (Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM; USCG Navigation Rules
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
CA.I.I.K1:
The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as:-
CA.I.I.K1a:
Size and location. -
CA.I.I.K1b:
Protected and unprotected areas. -
CA.I.I.K1c:
Surface wind. -
CA.I.I.K1d:
Direction and strength of water current. -
CA.I.I.K1e:
Floating and partially submerged debris. -
CA.I.I.K1f:
Sandbars, islands, and shoals. -
CA.I.I.K1g:
Vessel traffic and wakes. -
CA.I.I.K1h:
Other characteristics specific to the area. -
CA.I.I.K1i:
Direction and height of waves.
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CA.I.I.K2:
Float and hull construction, and its effect on seaplane performance. -
CA.I.I.K3:
Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct these occurrences. -
CA.I.I.K4:
How to locate and identify seaplane bases on charts or in directories. -
CA.I.I.K5:
Operating restrictions at various bases. -
CA.I.I.K6:
Right-of-way, steering, and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operation. -
CA.I.I.K9:
No wake zones.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
CA.I.I.R1:
Local conditions. -
CA.I.I.R2:
Impact of marine traffic. -
CA.I.I.R3:
Right-of-way and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operations. -
CA.I.I.R4:
Limited services and assistance available at seaplane bases.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
CA.I.I.S1:
Assess the water surface characteristics for the proposed flight. -
CA.I.I.S2:
Identify restrictions at local seaplane bases. -
CA.I.I.S4:
Describe correct right-of-way, steering, and sailing operations. -
CA.I.I.S5:
Explain how float and hull construction can affect seaplane performance. -
CA.I.I.S6:
Describe how to correct for porpoising and skipping.
Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
- Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
- The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
- Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page