Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

In this Controlled Flight Into Terrain course you will learn about CFIT definition, main purpose in the decision making process, Situational Awareness, Altimeter setting, Air Traffic Control, Flight Crew Complacency, Ground Proximity Warning System, SOP, Stabilized approach, Automation, Communication, Briefings and Callouts, Importance of CFIT training program and CFIT Escape Maneuvers.

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DURATION

~ 35 minutes

INTENDED FOR

Flight Crew
Flight Instructors 

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

ICAO, COSCAP, EASA, FAA, TSO 

Learning Objectives

Understand that EGPWS must be followed together with correct sequence regarding recovery procedures
Historic perspective on introduction on relevant aircraft systems
Introduction to different EGPWS modes
Run-through of relevant CRM, ATC, Procedure and SOP issues
Final responsibility for terrain clearance as well of being last line of defence
Screenshot showing Controlled Flight Into Terrain course for the airline flight crew and instructors.
Screenshot showing Controlled Flight Into Terrain course for the airline flight crew and instructors.
Screenshot showing Controlled Flight Into Terrain course for the airline flight crew and instructors.
Screenshot showing Controlled Flight Into Terrain course for the airline flight crew and instructors.
Screenshot showing Controlled Flight Into Terrain course for the airline flight crew and instructors.

Contents of the course

1. Case Study, Flying Tiger Line Flight 66 & American Airlines Flight 965

2. ATC, Safe Altitude and position awareness, Altimeter incl. Settings unit

3. SOP, Procedural incl. stabilized approach, Descent, Approach, Landing and automation

4. CRM, Human Factors (complacency), Training Aspects, prevention including GPWS
and EGPWS and finally correct handling of escape maneuver performed by the flight crew
Rev. 28th November, 2017

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Course References

ICAO Annex 6 Part I Amendment 21 and 27: Operation of Aircraft – International Commercial Air
Transport – Aeroplanes

ICAO Annex 6 Part II Amendment 22: Operation of Aircraft – International General Aviation –
Aeroplanes

COSCAP-South East Asia Advisory Circular No. CSEA 001 – Guidance for Operators on Training
Programmes for the use of Terrain Awareness and Warning System

COSCAP-South East Asia Advisory Circular No. CSEA 019 – Reduced Effectiveness of TAWS/
EGPWS Equipment

EASA IR-OPS CAT.IDE.A.150 TAWS

EASA IR-OPS AMC1 & GM1 to CAT.IDE.A.150 Glideslope Deviation

EASA IR-OPS GM1 to CAT.OP.MPA.290 TAWS Flight Crew Training Program

FAA FAR 121.354

FAA FAR 135.154

TSO-C151b TAWS