Mastering Mountain Flying
Flight instructors should encourage their students to attend a quality mountain flying course before attempting flight in mountainous terrain or at high density altitudes.
NTSB Safety Alert Highlights
Mastering Mountain FlyingUnderstanding Flight ExperiencePerform Advanced Preflight After Maintenance
Key Takeaways:
- Pilots should obtain specialized training, consult local experts, and be prepared with emergency equipment before flying in mountainous terrain, understanding the unique risks involved.
- Continuous proficiency is crucial, requiring specific training for aircraft types and advanced systems, and refresher courses after periods of inactivity, going beyond minimum requirements.
- Thorough pre-flight inspections, particularly after maintenance, are essential; pilots must understand normal aircraft behavior to identify anomalies and be prepared to abort takeoff if anything seems amiss.
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