Mountain Flying
The Mountain Flying module is designed for pilots flying high performance jet and turboprop aircraft into and out of high altitude airports located in the mountains. Using airports such as Aspen, Eagle, and Telluride as examples, the module includes a review of best practices and considerations for flight planning, mountain weather, the terrain and its consequences for flight operations, density altitude and aircraft performance, approaches and departures, and emergencies during mountainous airport operations. Text and web-linked references are provided.
