Mountain Flying Fixed Wing (English)

[@wesd1830]

However, if I were to force a landing in only partially snow topped terrain, I would most likely choose a lower valley or clearing near the base of a hill (all the while getting a good sight picture of my surroundings early in the descent). Of course, the lower terrain provides these added benefits: 1)warmer, 2) more likely to locate moving water, and 3) more opportunity to build fire and shelter. Thanks to all for allowing my 2 cents...great video!!!

[@azcountry6064]

Excellent information. As I fly in the Sierra's, with many mountains in excess of 12,500 ft and several pushing 14,000 ft, this is very useful information.

[@wesd1830]

Well done gentlemen and ladies...as a career International Ferry Pilot (in mostly light aircraft), I have spent thousands of hours practicing the very techniques that you teach in this intro to mountain flying. Might I ad one small, important, and often overlooked, bit of basics to the

[@Timmay46]

Excellent, easy to understand, common sense instruction. Well done, thank you.

[@wesd1830]

This will allow me (the victim) the opportunity to maintain better situational awareness as to my surroundings. Such as: eyesight of towns, roads, spotting and signaling approaching aircraft, and better VHF reception in the event that you still have a Comm radio.

[@scottbradley5482]

Nice video. I noticed that sometimes the plane is flying with 1-notch of flaps and other times the flaps are up. How should I include managing the flaps while mountain flying? oops. I got the answer at 20:30. Thanks for the help.

[@claudelependu5240]

From Utah I can appreciate this nice video. It's informative and very important. Nice scenery and accent too. My Cheetah Cat and I thank you.

[@caspertghost2176]

Great video, very informative...currently mountain flying in the Pyrenees, Southern France.

[@wesd1830]

"Emergency Procedures" section: As with any flight, I am particularly aware of my terrain when preplanning a forced landing. For instance: if I am traveling along snow covered glaciers or mountains, such as 37:30, I would likely choose to force the landing along a long, up sloping ridge at a higher elevation.

[@ClaudioPedrazzi]

Thanks for sharing. Very well done and informative

[@malcolmp5245]

Great instructional well made video. Thanks for all the useful information.

[@pierremergon]

nice video

[@zulukilocharlie]

Great video! Ka pai!