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SKIPPING

Successive sharp bounces along the water surface caused by excessive speed or an improper planing attitude when the seaplane is on the step.

Dictionary Term

SKIPPING

Definition

  • Successive sharp bounces along the water surface caused by excessive speed or an improper planing attitude when the seaplane is on the step.

References

  • Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024