CHAPTER 4—Seaplane Operations – Preflight and Takeoffs
Preflight Inspection 4-1
Starting the Engine 4-3
Taxiing and Sailing 4-3
Idling Position 4-3
Plowing Position 4-4
Planing or Step Position 4-4
Turns 4-5
Sailing 4-8
Porpoising 4-9
Skipping 4-10
Takeoffs 4-10
Normal Takeoffs 4-12
Crosswind Takeoffs 4-12
Controlled Weathervaning 4-13
Using Water Rudders 4-14
Downwind Arc 4-14
Downwind Takeoffs 4-14
Glassy Water Takeoffs 4-15
Rough Water Takeoffs 4-16
Confined Area Takeoffs 4-16
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