Helicopter Training / Mountain Flying

Mountain Flying


26.75 clock hours / Course completion: 2-3 weeks

Spring 2012

Objective:

This certificate course is designed to teach students the skills necessary to safely and skillfully operate helicopters in mountainous Class G airspace. The student will gain all the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the Mountain Flying Certification Test as administered by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Description:

Ground lessons discuss mountain weather, helicopter performance in mountains, geographic and aerodynamic hazards, the psychological aspects of mountain flying and survival techniques. The flight portion will focus on low altitude maneuvering, approach and departure procedures, high altitude confined flying, snow flying techniques (as seasonably available), off airport landings and emergency procedures.

faa requirements:
Hold a Private Pilot rating helicopter/rotorcraft
FAA medical certificate
Pass the ULA practical examination
course includes:
10.5 hours dual VFR flight training (R44)
11 hours ground instruction
5.25 pre/post flight