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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.

 

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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

 

 

 

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208-634-1344

  

 

 
 

PO Box 1175, McCall, Idaho  83638 - 208-634-1344 Fax: 501-634-1348

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