Title:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Several Ways to Prevent it!
Topic:
Risk Management and Aeronautical Decision Making
Speaker(s):
Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAAASTeam Rep
Brief Description:
Accidents occur when a fully functioning aircraft is unintentionally flown into terrain, water, or an obstacle. Despite advances in navigation technology and terrain awareness systems, CFIT accidents still occur and remain a serious safety concern in aviation.
Examine the factors that produce CFIT accidents, including loss of situational awareness, poor weather conditions, navigation errors, and decision-making breakdowns. Participants will review real-world accident scenarios and discuss practical techniques pilots can use to improve terrain awareness and avoid hazardous situations.
Special attention will be given to operating in reduced visibility, mountainous or rising terrain environments, and busy airspace where workload and distractions can increase risk. A good time to improve your awareness and get your questions answered as well!
Select Number:
WP01142601
Location of Seminar:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 PROP PARK WEST
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Directions to Venue:
Easy Access from Balboa Blvd. There is plenty of free parking. Seminar Length is 2 hours.
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Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
43
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Please bring something to take notes with (pencil and paper recommended). Also consider bringing a light jacket, as the seminar is held inside an airplane hangar and it can sometimes be cool.
Speaker Richard Mend ATP SEL/MEL CFI- AI - FAASTeam Rep - Longtime professional instructor in the LA Basin area with a vast amount of experience at almost every local airport. Mr. Mend has been conducting flight and ground training for all ratings over several decades. Besides his hands-on experience he also brings to the table his aircraft mechanical knowledge.
Reserve online here for reservations, and kindly remember to cancel if your plans should change (you can use the same page that you reserved with).
Sponsored by: Mend Aviation and LA Flight Academy
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 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: