Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

1 month access

€49.00

€40.00 net

Description

Gain essential skills in preventing Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) with our CFIT Training CBT. Developed by expert pilots and aviation professionals, this course is designed for aviation specialists, ensuring trainees enhance their situational awareness and decision-making. It provides comprehensive training on managing flight paths to avoid terrain conflicts during various phases of flight. Trainees will gain a thorough understanding of CFIT threats, contributory factors, and effective mitigation strategies, alongside contingency actions for emergency scenarios. Regular knowledge checks and assessments ensure a solid grasp of these critical concepts.

This CBT covers key topics such as recognising terrain awareness risks, optimising situational awareness, and using automation effectively to prevent CFIT incidents. It addresses the challenges posed by complex terrain and operational environments, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flight management. The course aligns with ICAO standards, providing regulatory-compliant and industry-leading training for your organisation's learners.

To learn more about the course:

Controlled Flight Into Terrain _ 1.1 Introduction (2)
Controlled Flight Into Terrain _ 1.2 CFIT Accident Causes (2)
Controlled Flight Into Terrain _ 1.2 CFIT Accident Causes (1)-1
Controlled Flight Into Terrain _ 1.1 Introduction (1)
Controlled Flight Into Terrain _ 1.1 Introduction (4)
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About the course

Course Overview
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Certificate of Completion 
  • 20+ Questions
  • Knowledge Checks
  • Case Studies
  • Final Examination
Learning Objectives
The Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) training course covers critical elements necessary for managing flight paths and ensuring terrain avoidance during various phases of flight:

  • Terrain Awareness and Avoidance: Understand the importance of maintaining situational awareness of terrain and obstacles. Learn how terrain features, altimeter settings, and environmental factors contribute to CFIT risks.

  • Effective Use of Automation: Explore the role of automated systems such as Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS) and Enhanced GPWS (EGPWS). Understand their limitations and the importance of timely pilot interventions.

  • Recognising and Responding to CFIT Threats: Learn to identify early warning signs of potential CFIT scenarios and develop appropriate responses. Understand the contributory factors and human errors that can lead to CFIT incidents.

  • Briefings: Master the importance of thorough pre-flight and in-flight briefings to ensure all crew members are aligned on terrain-related risks and contingency actions. Study how effective communication can prevent misinterpretations and errors that may lead to CFIT incidents.
Benefits & Features
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Expert design by experienced pilots
  • Assessment and progress tracking
  • Accessible on all devices, anytime, anywhere
  • Easy-to-use LMS with expert onboarding support
Intended Audience

This course is designed for aviation professionals seeking to prevent Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) incidents. It focuses on enhancing situational awareness, understanding contributory factors, and applying effective strategies to ensure safe and compliant flight operations.

Regulatory Compliance

This course complies with the training syllabus outlined in the ICAO CFIT Guide.

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