Glassy Water Approach and Landing

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.IV.J.K1A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
• PA.IV.J.K2Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
• PA.IV.J.K3When and why glassy water techniques are used.
• PA.IV.J.K4How a glassy water approach and landing is executed.

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

• PA.IV.J.R1Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance.
• PA.IV.J.R2Water surface/condition.
• PA.IV.J.R3Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.
• PA.IV.J.R4Collision hazards.
• PA.IV.J.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• PA.IV.J.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• PA.IV.J.R7Gear position in an amphibious airplane.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.IV.J.S1Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• PA.IV.J.S2Make radio calls as appropriate.
• PA.IV.J.S3Scan the landing area for traffic and obstructions.
• PA.IV.J.S4Select a proper approach and landing path considering the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards.
• PA.IV.J.S5Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach.
• PA.IV.J.S6Maintain manufacturer’s published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots.
• PA.IV.J.S7Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.
• PA.IV.J.S8Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, and slow to idle taxi speed.
• PA.IV.J.S9Maintain directional control throughout the approach and landing.