CFIT Prevention

Our lessons on controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) explain the problem and raise awareness of the risk of such accidents. We also introduce countermeasures and strategies to aid in the prevention of CFIT accidents. The operational characteristics, capabilities and limitations of GPWS are explained in relation to CFIT prevention. We describe the different escape maneuver techniques that may be used to prevent CFIT accidents and incidents, as well as how to respond to TAWS warnings in the absence of standard operating procedures.

6 lessons:

1. Situational awareness Part 1

2. Situational awareness Part 2

3. Contributing factors

4. GPWS capabilities and limitations

5. Escape maneuvers

6. Scenario