ALAR/CFIT

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) remains the leading cause of aviation accidents worldwide and most CFIT accidents occur during the approach and landing phase. As new developments in aircraft technology increase a pilot's awareness of terrain, it is not guaranteed protection from a CFIT or an Approach and Landing Accident (ALA).

Learn how to protect yourself with FlightSafety's Approach and Landing Accident Reduction and Controlled Flight Into Terrain (ALAR/CFIT) course. Whether you've been flying for years or are relatively new to aviation, ALAR/CFIT training is a necessity in safe aircraft operation. After all, today's flight might not be like the last.

This course provides pilots with the knowledge of how easily a flight crew can fall into the traps of a terrain conflict. Included are examples of the common mistakes that have been made in past accidents, and the keys to avoid such errors in the future.
The course includes the following topics:

• Introduction and Definition of ALAR
• Missed Approaches or Go-arounds
• ALA Categories and Risk factors
• Situational Awareness
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Briefings and Callouts
• Regulatory Guidance
• Altimetry
• Human factors
• Air Traffic Control
• Flight Crew Complacency
• Automation
• Recommended Solutions
• Training
• A Primary "Golden Rule"
• Examination

• Learn how CFIT can be identified and managed to improve the safe operation of modern aircraft
• Develops flight crew proficiency in recognizing and reducing the risks associated with approach and landing accidents
• Beneficial to those who operate single-pilot
• Interactive, engaging, and self-paced
• Developed by experienced pilots, flight instructors, and TAWS experts
• When approved by a POI, it will satisfy the requirements and recommendations for CFIT training worldwide
• Available anytime and anywhere via the internet
• Employs an operationally-oriented, scenario-based approach that reflects FlightSafety's experience with CFIT training
• Resource documents available for download
• Course provides extra features such as a search engine, glossary, bookmarks, notepad and more
• Obtain a FlightSafety Certificate of Completion

• Price: $295 USD /person
  
  
  • ALAR/CFIT can be purchased on its own or as part of the Enrichment Library or the IS-BAO/Safety Library
• Target Audience: Pilots
• Regulatory Requirements: When approved by a POI, it will satisfy all known requirements and recommendations for CFIT training worldwide
• Duration: 2.0 hours
• Delivery: 100% web-delivered and self-paced
• Credit: Once you have completed the course and successfully passed the test, you are awarded a FlightSafety International certificate of completion. If you are an existing FlightSafety customer, you can also pick up your record of training in myFlightSafety.