Title:
Safe Mountain Flying - Strategies to Avoid CFIT
Topic:
Essential Planning and Risk Mitigation for Mountain Flying Safety
Speaker(s):
Shelby Rebholtz, CFI
Brief Description:
| Flying in the mountains can be some of the most amazingly beautiful and satisfying flying you may ever accomplish. But it comes with increased risk, and thereby increased responsibility. Every day, pilots who fly in the mountains safely calculate and plan for such risks, and you can too.
Spring weather brings cool temperatures, clear skies and smooth air. It can also occasionally bring the threat of snow and ice, which are good things to learn to respect during trips to airports at higher elevations. Join CFI Shelby Rebholtz for an overview of elements of mountain flying. We’ll look at how terrain and mountain weather patterns affect one another and what that means to pilots of small aircraft. We will discuss how to calculate density altitude and what it means for landing and departing at high-altitude mountain airports. And no mountain flying discussion is complete without emergency preparedness and survival gear.
Join us if you are planning a trip to the mountains or you want to learn more about mountain flying.
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Select Number:
WP15137008
Location of Seminar:
San Carlos Flight Center
795 Skyway Rd
Suite A
San Carlos, CA 94070
Directions to Venue:
Welcome to San Carlos Flight Center and our Safety Seminar Program.
San Carlos Flight Center believes in the philosophy that a good pilot is always learning. Join us to master challenging ground topics, discover new flying destinations, fine-tune radio skills, and learn from industry professionals. With an active in-house speaker bureau and a growing guest-speaker base, we continue to schedule a wide variety of presentations, equipping you with the knowledge to operate more safely.
Join us to view our seminars in person at our facility in San Carlos, located at 795 Skyway Road, Suite A San Carlos, 94070. Seminars will be available to view in person at our facility in San Carlos for free.
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
16
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the San Francisco Bay Area’s most vibrant and innovative flying club, dedicated to advancing general aviation through safety, community, and adventure. Recognized by AOPA in their annual Best Flight School survey, SCFC has earned the title of Distinguished Flight School four years in a row, including in 2024, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence.
As part of its mission to promote safety in general aviation, SCFC hosts regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. These seminars are free to attend in person at our San Carlos facility. Members also enjoy exclusive access to live-streamed events and a comprehensive online library featuring over 500 recorded safety seminars. For more information about membership or online access, visit our website or contact an SCFC Member Services Representative at (650) 946-1700.
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
SCFC thanks our industry sponsors for their generous support, which helps make these educational programs possible. Their contributions play a vital role in advancing safety and knowledge within the aviation community.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents:
