The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features

Commercial Pilot Airplane ACS › I. Preflight Preparation › I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine

The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as: a. Size and location b. Protected and unprotected areas c. Surface wind d. Direction and strength of water current e. Floating and partially submerged debris f. Sandbars, islands, and shoals g. Vessel traffic and wakes h. Other characteristics specific to the area i. Direction and height of waves