B747 CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN – CFIT – ALAR

Course Information

Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) mishaps remains one of the largest threats to aviation today. In the CFIT Online Course, the course covers the definitions and terms related to CFIT mishaps. The course covers the history of the development of systems, like GPWS and EGPWS, that are used to avoid this type of incident. The course then covers in-depth examples of the types of incidents as well. The predominant factors of loss of situation awareness and poor CRM are covered extensively. Following this, the course covers methods to reduce the chance of a CFIT incident by explaining types of errors, for example, altimeter error, communication errors etc. The course then explains step by step procedures and their need to be carried out without hesitation. Courses are constantly monitored and updated when major changes in authority documentation are released.

Content of the Course

Slide 71 Duration 00:44:40 Exam Yes
  • COURSE START
  • INTRODUCTION
    • Definitions and Terms
    • The CFIT/ALAR Threat
    • CFIT/ALAR History
  • CAUSES OF CFIT/ALAR MISHAPS
    • Loss Of Lateral / Vertical Situation Awareness
    • Breakdown of CRM In The Cockpit
    • Communication Error
    • Altimeter Error
  • REDUCING CFIT/ALAR MISHAPS
    • Position / Altitude Awareness
    • Correct Communication Procedures
    • Altimeter Procedures
  • CFIT/ALAR ESCAPE PROCEDURES
    • Proper Procedures
    • Timeliness of the Procedures
  • SUMMARY
  • COURSE END