This in-depth mountainous terrain course will include numerous landings on pinnacle areas with extra attention to detail. After just a few hours you will be confidant in your decision making and have a better idea of all the different factors that go into landing in rough, rugged, terrain.
- You will have a better sense of wind factors
- You will have better spot selection
- Your decision making process will improve, reducing your risk factor when flying in the mountains
- You will learn about severe down drafts and up drafts associated with mountain flying
- You will inherently become an all-around more aware pilot
During your mountain training you will receive:
- 3 hours Ground instruction covering; wind factors, performance factors, temperature factors, causes of down-drafts, pinnacle operations, spot selection techniques, and decision making.
- 5 hours flight instruction covering; wind factors, performance factors, temperature factors, causes of down-drafts, pinnacle operations, spot selection techniques, and decision making.
Cost break-down:
- Dual Instruction_____________________| 5 hr @ $280.00/hr |_____________________$1,400.00*
- Ground Instruction___________________| 3 hr @ $40.00 / hr |_______________________$120.00*
TOTAL____________________________________________________$1,520.00*/**
*These Figures are estimates and depending on personal aptitude and motivation levels prices will vary.
** If you are enrolled in a professional pilot program you will already receive this training at no additional cost.
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