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'step' at the bottom of a float or hull;
       15.        the position of the nose attitude and the 'feel' that indicates the aircraft is planning on the step;
       16.        hazards associated with excessive swells.

DFE8 Floatplane and amphibious aircraft

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an amphibious aircraft on the water and land during normal and abnormal operations.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               DFE8.1 – Extract, interpret, calculate and apply flight performance information
            1.        extract approved flight performance information from AFM or POH, interpret the information and apply the information to:
                   1.          calculate amphibious aircraft take-off and landing weight, and take-off and landing performance; and
                   2.         the phase of flight and calculate amphibious aircraft performance during normal flight operations;
            2.        determine meteorological conditions, tide state, current flow and water state;
            3.         use the information described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) to plan water operations using an amphibious aircraft;
     2.               DFE8.2 – Conduct pre-flight inspection of amphibious aircraft
            1.        conduct pre-flight inspection in accordance with AFM or POH, identify and determine availability and serviceability of equipment required for marine operations ensuring:
                   1.          serviceability of aircraft;
                   2.         suitability and serviceability of equipment carried for amphibious aircraft type and flight circumstances;
            2.        ensure hull and floats do not contain excessive water;
            3.         ensure removal of all aircraft locking devices;
            4.        inspect mooring lines, bumpers, anchors, life jackets and rafts for condition and stowage when appropriate.
     3.               DFE8.3 – Operate amphibious aircraft during all phases of flight
            1.        operate single- or multi-engine floatplane or floating hull amphibious aircraft during all phases of normal and abnormal flight, on the water and the land, to the standards specified for a private or commercial pilot in this MOS for aeroplane class ratings;
            2.        land amphibious aircraft on water with undercarriage retracted;
            3.         land amphibious aircraft on land with undercarriage extended;
            4.        extend undercarriage in water when transiting to land (beaching);
            5.        retract undercarriage in water after taxiing from land to water;
            6.          operate all amphibious aircraft systems, equipment and engines.
     4.               DFE8.4 – Manage abnormal or emergency situations in amphibious aircraft
            1.        identify and confirm abnormal or emergency situation;
            2.        maintain control of aircraft;
            3.         manage or rectify abnormal or emergency situation;
            4.        perform abnormal and emergency actions when applicable;
            5.        perform failed engine procedures in accordance with standards specified in class or type rating requirements.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR;
        3.         cross-wind, headwind and tailwind to the limits of the aircraft;
        4.        approved floating hull aircraft;
        5.        salt and fresh waterways;
        6.          variable sea states;
        7.        confined waterways;
        8.        variable marine traffic;
        9.          maritime regulations and procedures;