The course will provide licensed pilots with the necessary skills to anticipate safe flying within mountainous areas, including valleys, strips, and high altitudes, in accordance with ICAO Annexes 2,3,4,6 Part II,14, and 15. 

After successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare Navigation and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Flight Plan;
• Perform runway analysis for safe short takeoffs/landings;
• Characterize safe in valley and ridge crossing maneuvers including valley turns;
• Manage high altitude requirement use of oxygen and the risk of hypoxia;
• Manage emergency situations in mountainous areas.

• Module 0: Introduction
• Module 1: Flight Preparation
• Module 2: SOPs for all phases of flight
• Module 3: Aircraft Performance in Mountainous areas

1. Licensed Commercial Pilots flying in mountainous areas.

1. Licensed Private Pilots flying in mountainous areas;
2. Military Pilots flying in mountainous areas.

For primary target population:

1. Valid Commercial Pilot License.

For secondary target population:

1. Valid PPL License or Military Pilot ratings.