ACS AA.III.F

A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.

Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

When and why rough water techniques are used.

How to perform a proper rough water approach and landing.

Selection of the approach path and touchdown area based on airplane limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.

Go-around/rejected landing.

Collision hazards.

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Gear position in an amphibious airplane. 25

Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s).

Make radio calls as appropriate.

Ensure that the landing gear and water rudders are retracted, if applicable.

Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path.

Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach.

Maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed with gust factor applied, ±5 knots.

Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.

Contact the water at the correct pitch attitude and touchdown speed.

Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control application during the landing while remaining alert for a go-around should conditions be too rough.

Maintain positive after-landing control.