Suggested Literature for A.S.E.S. Rating
Set yourself up for success.
By familiarizing yourself with the FAA-H-8083-23 Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, you will be prepared for your first day of Airplane Single Engine Sea training. We recommend reading and familiarizing yourself with Chapters 1-6 and 8 , as well as memorizing the Vspeeds for our Cessna 172M.
CIGARS and FCARS are two flowchecks that are important to familiarize yourself with before starting your A.S.E.S. training. Being familiar with these two acronyms and the Vspeeds will save you time and money and allow you to focus on the techniques and skills specific to flying floatplanes.
Taxi Flowcheck
C.I.G.A.R.S.
Check flight controls
Istruments
Check all instruments
Fuel selector both, mixture rich, primer locked
Trim set for takeoff
Power to 1700 RPM, check mags, carb heat check, engine instruments green arc, suction green arc
1. Doors and windows latched
2. Seat belts and harnesses secure
3. Cessna Before Takeoff Checklist reviewed
Before Take Off Flowcheck
F.C.A.R.S.
Set to 10°
Carb heat cold
Area clear of water and airborne traffic
Water rudders up
1. Doors and windows latched
2. Seat belts and harnesses secure
3. Make radio call
Before Landing Flowcheck
G.U.M.P.S.
Fuel selector both, mixture full rich, primer in and locked
Undercarriage down and welded
Mixture full rich
*No fuel pump and fixed pitch propeller
1. Doors and windows latched
2. Seat belts and harnesses secure
Cessna 172M Vspeeds
Vspeeds
10 kts
47 kts
44 kts
Vx – Best Angle of Climb
55 kts
66 kts
60-70 kts
70 kts
Normal Approach Speed:
Flaps 0° 80 kts
Flaps 10° 75 kts
Flaps 20° 70 kts
Flaps 30° 65 kts
85 kts
96 kts
91 kts
86 kts
128 kts
160 kts
Cessna 172M Approach and Landing Profiles
Early on Downwind Leg
2,400 RPM
Fly 80 kts
Perform GUMPS Checklist
Carb heat
ON. Check for ice.
If no ice, Carb Heat OFF.
Make radio call
Abeam Touchdown Spot
Reduce power to 2,000 RPM
Below 85 kts (Vfe)
Extend 10° flaps
PITCH and TRIM to maintain 75 kts
Base Leg
Reduce power to 1,700 RPM (*or as necessary)
Unless you’re too low on glidepath
Extend flaps 20 °
PITCH and TRIM to maintain 70 kts
Final Approach
Power as necessary to maintain glidepath
PITCH and TRIM to maintain 70 kts
If time allows, make radio call
For rough water and confined area landings
On final, flaps 30°
PITCH and TRIM for 65 kts