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This course typically includes 14 hours of ground instruction
and approximately 9 hours of dual flight instruction.
This course has been
"Approved" and is the recommended Mountain Flight training
school by the Bureau of Land Management Office of Fire &
Aviation.
The FAA has reviewed the program for content and operation and
found it to meet all requirements for the FAA Pilot Proficiency
program. In addition, the course meets requirements for
the Pilot's Bi-Annual Flight Review.
McCall Mountain
Canyon Flying Seminars, LLC
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SEAT’s
Course Outline Topics
Preparing for
Mountain/Canyon Flight
Section A: Preparing
the Aircraft Specific to Mountain/Canyon flying
Section
B: Preparing the Pilot
Stabilized Canyon Configuration
Turn Radius vs Airspeed
Emergency Canyon Turns
Mountain and
Canyon Meteorology
Section A: General
Mountain Meteorology
Circulation and
Pressure Patterns
Orographic
Influence
Solar
Influence
Combinations of
Orographic and Thermal Influence
Wind and
Waves
Section B: Canyon
Meteorology
Diurnal Effect
Convergence
Effect
Venturi Effect
Turbulence
Fire Weather and
Smoke Management
Section
A: Fire Weather in Complex Terrain
The effects of aspect and elevation on
humidity and temperature
Wind & Wind composition
Winds of most concern
The effects of slope inclination angle
and wind on fire behavior
Fire-induced winds
Visibility Limitations
Navigation in
Mountain and Canyon Areas
Section A: Flight
Planning
Section B: Types of
Drainage Navigation
Ridge Crossing
Descending In to Confined Drainage
Contouring Flying
Density Altitude
and Aircraft Performance
Section A:
Determining Density Altitude (DA)
Section B: Reduction
in Engine Horsepower due to DA Increase
Section C: Power
Loading and Weight Reduction
Weight
Reduction Needed to Gain Equivalent Power Loading at a Higher
DA
Section D: Takeoff
Performance
Section E: Landing
Performance
Section F: Climb
Performance
Target
Observation
Section
A: Entry Path
Section B: Area
selection
Section C: Abort
Stagey
Flying the
Mountains and Canyons
Section A: Descent,
Approach, and Landing
Descents
Flying the
Approach
Go-Arounds
Use of Flaps
Takeoff Roll
Climb Out
Emergencies and
Forced Landings
Section A:
Precautionary and Forced Landings
Precautionary
Landings
Forced Landings
Please call to inquire about pricing for special groups.
Thank you!
208-634-1344
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