Procedures

Question 1

Idle Taxi

Answer 1

CARS checklist (Rudder Down)
No more than 1,000 RPM
Ailerons: Turn in, dive away

Question 2

Plow Turn

Answer 2

CARS Checklist (Rudder Down)
Pick 180 deg reference point
Full power then 2300 RPM
Rudder direction of turn, opposite aileron
Passing 90 deg, stick away from wind 
Neutralize ailerons and rudders downwind
Reduce power as required

Question 3

Step Taxi/ Turn

Answer 3

CARS Checklist (Rudders Up)
Full power till established on step then:
Relax back pressure
RPM: 2000 upwind/ 2100 elsewhere

Question 4

Normal Takeoff

Answer 4

CARS Checklist
Liftoff
Climb out at 60 MPH attitude

Question 5

Normal Landing

Answer 5

WLNOT Checklist
Maintain 60 MPH attitude
Close throttle when landing assured
Level off at 10 ft
Apply continuous back pressure

Question 6

Rough Water Takeoff

Answer 6

CARS Checklist

Pitch up 5 degree higher than normal

Question 7

Rough Water Landing

Answer 7

Approach power off
Level off at 10 ft
Add 1400 RPM
Min airspeed, Nose Up
Power off after touchdown

Question 8

Glassy Water Takeoff

Answer 8

CARS Checklist
Full power
When on step slight left aileron to lift right float
Fly off the left float, then wings level
Positive ROC

Question 9

Glassy Water Landing

Answer 9

Pick LVR
Power off
Normal landing attitude established before or passing LVR
Add 1700 RPM
Allow seaplane to fly itself into water

Question 10

Confined Area Takeoff

Answer 10

CARS Checklist
Position aircraft crosswind
Apply takeoff power until on step
Turn left, when right float breaks the surface make shallow left bank
Climbing left turn until obstacles are clear

Question 11

Emergency Landing

Answer 11

Pitch for 60 MPH
Pick landing area
Approach as required to land in adequate lane

DO NOT LAND DOWNWIND

IF glassy Water, land close to shore

Question 12

Power off sailing

Answer 12

Same stick, opposite rudder, tail points in desired direction

Question 13

Power on sailing

Answer 13

Stick opposite, rudder same, nose favors direction

Question 14

Anchoring

Answer 14

Select suitable area, anchor lines and lengths

Light and heavier anchor of overnight

Question 15

Docking

Answer 15

Check dock for obstacles
Dock upwind so to slow seaplane
One mag and carb heat if necessary
Power off when docking assured

Question 16

Mooring

Answer 16

Ensure anchor compatible with bottom
Bridle to both bow cleats
Water rudders up
Light if overnight

Question 17

Beaching

Answer 17

Survey for the air and when approaching
Paddle if you cannot see shore
Mags off when beaching assured 
After beaching, raise water rudders
Turn seaplane and tie down with wing struts and aft cleats

Question 18

Ramping

Answer 18

Strong winds put water rudders down at ramp
Approach at brisk idle
Mags off when ramping assured

Question 19

Weathervaning Turn

Answer 19

Full same rudder and opposite aileron
Close throttle
Water rudders UP
Passing 90 degrees full aileron into wind