Task I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

18 elements

• CA.I.I.K1
  The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as:
• CA.I.I.K1a
  Size and location
• CA.I.I.K1b
  Protected and unprotected areas
• CA.I.I.K1c
  Surface wind
• CA.I.I.K1d
  Direction and strength of water current
• CA.I.I.K1e
  Floating and partially submerged debris
• CA.I.I.K1f
  Sandbars, islands, and shoals
• CA.I.I.K1g
  Vessel traffic and wakes
• CA.I.I.K1h
  Other characteristics specific to the area
• CA.I.I.K1i
  Direction and height of waves
• CA.I.I.K2
  Float and hull construction, and its effect on seaplane performance.
• CA.I.I.K3
  Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct these occurrences.
• CA.I.I.K4
  How to locate and identify seaplane bases on charts or in directories.
• CA.I.I.K5
  Operating restrictions at various bases.
• CA.I.I.K6
  Right-of-way, steering, and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operation.
• CA.I.I.K7
  Marine navigation aids, such as buoys, beacons, lights, sound signals, and range markers.
• CA.I.I.K8
  Naval vessel protection zones.
• CA.I.I.K9
  No wake zones.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

• CA.I.I.R1
  Local conditions.
• CA.I.I.R2
  Impact of marine traffic.
• CA.I.I.R3
  Right-of-way and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operations.
• CA.I.I.R4
  Limited services and assistance available at seaplane bases.