COMM.IV.K — Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a rough water takeoff and climb.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.IV.K.K1Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
• CA.IV.K.K2VX and VY.
• CA.IV.K.K3Appropriate airplane configuration.
• CA.IV.K.K4Appropriate use of rough water takeoff and climb technique.

Risk Management

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

• CA.IV.K.R2Effects of:
  • CA.IV.K.R2aa. Crosswind
  • CA.IV.K.R2bb. Windshear
  • CA.IV.K.R2cc. Tailwind
  • CA.IV.K.R2dd. Wake turbulence
  • CA.IV.K.R2ee. Water surface/condition
• CA.IV.K.R3Abnormal operations, to include planning for:
  • CA.IV.K.R3aa. Rejected takeoff
  • CA.IV.K.R3bb. Engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
• CA.IV.K.R4Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• CA.IV.K.R5Low altitude maneuvering including, stall, spin, or CFIT.
• CA.IV.K.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.IV.K.S1Complete the appropriate checklist.
• CA.IV.K.S2Make radio calls as appropriate.
• CA.IV.K.S3Verify assigned/correct takeoff path.
• CA.IV.K.S4Ascertain wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators.
• CA.IV.K.S5Position flight controls and configure the airplane for the existing conditions.
• CA.IV.K.S6Clear the area, select an appropriate takeoff path considering wind, swells, surface hazards, or vessels.
• CA.IV.K.S8Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag.
• CA.IV.K.S9Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s).
• CA.IV.K.S10Lift off at minimum airspeed and accelerate to VY ±5 knots before leaving ground effect.
• CA.IV.K.S11Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions.
• CA.IV.K.S12Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
• CA.IV.K.S13Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.