Seaplane or Amphibian
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200; Flight Crew Total 13500; Flight Crew Type 80
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
Takeoff clearance was received for Runway 33. Upon reaching approximately 40 feet AGL after takeoff the aircraft experienced a partial loss of power. I began a return to Runway 15; however as power began to return I performed a teardrop; short approach; to Runway 33 to achieve a better runway landing position.Time did not permit [to advise ATC] while airborne. However; I did report that I had a partial power loss; and that I was returning to the field. Some transmissions may have been partially blocked. The Tower recognized that I had a time critical situation and assisted by clearing the runway. I performed a landing on Runway 33 without further incident. I contacted the Tower to [talk about the situation] post facto.
SeaRey LSX Experimental Pilot reported a partial loss of power on takeoff and returned for landing.