Taxiing and Sailing

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.II.E.K1Airport information resources, including Chart Supplements, airport diagram, and appropriate references.
• PA.II.E.K2Taxi instructions/clearances.
• PA.II.E.K3Airport/seaplane base markings, signs, and lights.
• PA.II.E.K4Visual indicators for wind.
• PA.II.E.K5Airplane lighting.
• PA.II.E.K6Procedures for:
• PA.II.E.K6aa. Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing or sailing
• PA.II.E.K6bb. Radio communications at towered and nontowered seaplane bases

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• PA.II.E.R1Activities and distractions.
• PA.II.E.R2Porpoising and skipping.
• PA.II.E.R3Low visibility taxi and sailing operations.
• PA.II.E.R4Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards.
• PA.II.E.R5Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.II.E.S1Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.
• PA.II.E.S2Use an appropriate airport diagram or taxi chart, if published.
• PA.II.E.S3Comply with seaplane base/airport/taxiway markings, signals, and signs.
• PA.II.E.S4Depart the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in a safe manner, considering wind, current, traffic, and hazards.
• PA.II.E.S5Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• PA.II.E.S6Position the flight controls, flaps, doors, water rudders, and power correctly for the existing conditions to follow the desired course while sailing and to prevent or correct for porpoising and skipping during step taxi.
• PA.II.E.S7Exhibit procedures for steering and maneuvering while maintaining proper situational awareness and desired orientation, path, and position while taxiing using idle, plow, or step taxi technique, as appropriate.
• PA.II.E.S8Plan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions.
• PA.II.E.S9Abide by right-of-way rules, maintain positive airplane control, proper speed, and separation between other aircraft, vessels, and persons.
• PA.II.E.S10Comply with applicable taxi elements in Task D if the practical test is conducted in an amphibious airplane.