Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor (Airplane) • ACS Area XIV, Task B

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Instructional Knowledge:
    0:25
    Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    0:15
    Part 4, Skill Demonstration and Teaching:
    0:30
    Part 5, Guided Teaching Scenario:
    0:20
    Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Present a teaching scenario in which learner safety or understanding depends on effective instruction in seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES (Airplane Single-Engine Sea), AMES (Airplane Multiengine Sea)).
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands anchoring, docking, mooring, and ramping/beaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Materials

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review the reference materials, applicable airplane limitations, and the instructor applicant's prior lesson preparation.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    • Present the attention getter and motivator.
    • Review Area of Operation XIV, Task B, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands anchoring, docking, mooring, and ramping/beaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • Part 2, Instructional Knowledge:
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply selection, approach, line handling, attachment, and securing procedures for mooring a seaplane under expected wind, current, tide, wave, and water-level changes. (AI.XIV.B.K1)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply docking preparation and approach, including wind and current planning, speed control, engine shutdown, line handling, fender use, and passenger safety. (AI.XIV.B.K2)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply anchoring-area selection, anchor and rode requirements, setting and checking the anchor, swing clearance, and provisions for changing conditions. (AI.XIV.B.K3)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply beaching and ramping procedures that account for shoreline, bottom condition, slope, water depth, wind, waves, tide, hull or float protection, and departure access. (AI.XIV.B.K4)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply a seaplane-specific postflight inspection and accurate documentation of in-flight and postflight discrepancies and servicing requirements. (AI.XIV.B.K5)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply recognition, prevention, and correction of common seaplane post-landing errors. (AI.XIV.B.K6)
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Manage post-landing activities and distractions so water maneuvering, engine shutdown, line handling, inspection, and securing tasks are completed in the proper order. (AI.XIV.B.R1)
    • Have the learner identify and comply with seaplane-base security, access, escort, key, and aircraft-security procedures, when applicable. (AI.XIV.B.R2)
    • Brief and supervise passengers during docking, beaching, ramping, and disembarkation, keeping them clear of propellers, water hazards, moving aircraft, vehicles, and restricted areas. (AI.XIV.B.R3)
    • Require the instructor applicant to model risk controls, intervention points, and discontinue criteria while teaching.
  • Part 4, Skill Demonstration and Teaching:
    • When anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and forecast changes, then use anchors and lines of adequate number, strength, and length. (AI.XIV.B.S1)
    • When not anchoring, approach the dock, mooring buoy, beach, or ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed while accounting for water depth, tide, current, and wind. (AI.XIV.B.S2)
    • Complete and verify the appropriate post-landing, shutdown, and securing checklists. (AI.XIV.B.S3)
    • Conduct a postflight inspection and accurately document discrepancies and servicing requirements. (AI.XIV.B.S4)
    • Secure the seaplane for wind, waves, current, tide, and changing water level, or apply appropriate land-based parking and securing procedures to an amphibious airplane. (AI.XIV.B.S5)
    • Analyze common errors, demonstrate effective corrections, and assess the applicant's ability to teach those corrections. (AI.XIV.B.S6)
    • Coach simultaneous explanation, demonstration, observation, error correction, and, when airborne, positive aircraft control.
  • Part 5, Guided Teaching Scenario:
    • Lead the guided scenario.
    • Evaluate instructional organization, technical accuracy, risk management, learner engagement, and every applicable ACS element.
  • Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    • Review the lesson objective, instructional strengths, risk-management decisions, and items requiring additional practice.
    • Present the re-motivation and closure.
  • Update instructor records and the instructor applicant's training record, as required.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Assign a post-landing operation with changing wind or current, passengers, an unfamiliar dock or anchorage, and a reported discrepancy; require the applicant to set priorities and control water, ramp, and security hazards. (AI.XIV.B.R1) (AI.XIV.B.R2) (AI.XIV.B.R3)
  • Have the applicant select and teach the appropriate anchoring, docking, mooring, beaching, or ramping procedure; complete checklists and inspection; document discrepancies; and secure the seaplane for changing conditions. (AI.XIV.B.S1) (AI.XIV.B.S2) (AI.XIV.B.S3) (AI.XIV.B.S4) (AI.XIV.B.S5) (AI.XIV.B.S6)
  • Introduce a realistic learner error, misconception, change in operating conditions, or external pressure and require the instructor applicant to adapt the lesson.
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique tied to the ACS knowledge, risk management, and skill elements.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Student Actions

  • Complete assigned readings and prepare a lesson plan with objective, content sequence, teaching aids, assessment, and completion standards.
  • Teach the applicable knowledge elements accurately and in learner-appropriate language rather than relying on rote recitation.
  • Identify, assess, mitigate, and teach the risks associated with the task.
  • Demonstrate or explain each applicable skill while maintaining positive control, observing the learner, and correcting errors appropriately.
  • Use effective questions, check learner understanding, conduct a learner-centered assessment, and perform an instructor self-assessment.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: The evaluator must select Task A (ASEL, AMEL) or Task B (ASES, AMES).
  • Task B: Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES).
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands anchoring, docking, mooring, and ramping/beaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Knowledge 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.B.K1:
    Mooring.
  • AI.XIV.B.K2:
    Docking.
  • AI.XIV.B.K3:
    Anchoring.
  • AI.XIV.B.K4:
    Beaching/ramping.
  • AI.XIV.B.K5:
    Postflight inspection, recording of in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
  • AI.XIV.B.K6:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 3 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.B.R1:
    Activities and distractions.
  • AI.XIV.B.R2:
    Seaplane base specific security procedures, if applicable.
  • AI.XIV.B.R3:
    Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
Skills 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.B.S1:
    If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane’s security.
  • AI.XIV.B.S2:
    If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind.
  • AI.XIV.B.S3:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • AI.XIV.B.S4:
    Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.
  • AI.XIV.B.S5:
    Secure the seaplane considering the effect of wind, waves, and changes in water level, or comply with applicable after landing, parking, and securing procedures if operating an amphibious airplane on land.
  • AI.XIV.B.S6:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) helps learners build sound judgment, technical competence, and safe operating habits.

  • Closure:

    • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
    • Assign study materials for the next lesson.