COMM.IV.J — Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a glassy water approach and landing.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

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

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• CA.IV.J.R1Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance.
• CA.IV.J.R2Water surface/condition.
• CA.IV.J.R3Planning for go-around and rejected landing.
• CA.IV.J.R4Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• CA.IV.J.R5Low altitude maneuvering including, stall, spin, or CFIT.
• CA.IV.J.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• CA.IV.J.R7Failure to confirm gear position in an amphibious airplane.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

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