Avoid Controlled Flight into Terrain Accidents
About this FAASafety Wings Course
Avoid Controlled Flight into Terrain Accidents
Emphasizing the need for training and currency when flying in mountainous areas. .
Teaching Points:
- Pilots of all certificate levels are prone to CFIT accidents.
- Most General Aviation CFIT accidents occur during the day and half occur in VMC.
- Pilots must accurately assess the risk associated with each flight and plan accordingly. They must also continuously reassess risk en route and commit to alternate plans before they are in a state of emergency.
Also to be presented is the maintenance topic of Cylinder and Crankcase Through bolts.