A proficient sea plane pilot must know the four stages of the float plane take- off: 1. Displacement, 2. Hump, 3. Planning & Acceleration, and 4. Liftoff. After memorizing these four phases of the float plane take-off, you must develop an understanding of what is occurring and the control effectiveness at each stage of the take-off.
Photo © 1999 Vern Kingsford, Scenic Mountain Air