CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN - CFIT / ALAR


Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) mishaps remains one of the largest threats to aviation today. In the CFIT Online Course, the course covers the definitions and terms related to CFIT mishaps. The course covers the history of the development of systems, like GPWS and EGPWS, that are used to avoid this type of incident. The course then covers in-depth examples of the types of incidents as well. The predominant factors of loss of situation awareness and poor CRM are covered extensively. Following this, the course covers methods to reduce the chance of a CFIT incident by explaining types of errors, for example, altimeter error, communication errors etc. The course then explains step by step procedures and their need to be carried out without hesitation. Courses are constantly monitored and updated when major changes in authority documentation are released.


Course Info

Course CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN - CFIT / ALAR
Exam Yes
Number of Questions 10
Passing Grade 80
Course Duration 00:44:45
Availability 180 Day
Regulatory Compliance FAA / EASA / CAA and Compliance with IOSA audits

Price: € 70.00



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Content of the Course

COURSE START
INTRODUCTION
Definitions and terms
The Cfit/Alar threat
Cfit/Alar history
CAUSES OF CFIT/ALAR MISHAPS
Loss of lateral / vertical situation awareness
Breakdown of crm in the cockpit
Communication error
Altimeter error
REDUCING CFIT/ALAR MISHAPS
Position / altitude awareness
Correct communication procedures
Altimeter procedures
CFIT/ALAR ESCAPE PROCEDURES
Proper procedures
Timeliness of the procedures
SUMMARY
COURSE END