Mountain Course Includes:

22 Hours of advanced helicopter mountain flying procedures training which includes:

• High altitude wind finding procedures including identification of Anabatic, Katabatic, convective and mechanical winds

• Introduction to long line slinging and vertical reference flying

• The circle & figure 8 reconnaissance

• Determining precise landing spots

• Contour flying

• Mountain approaches and take-offs

• Saddle, ridge, ledge, and pinnacle landings

• Mountain heli-pads and platforms

• Cirques and steep sloping valleys

• Deep snow landings and whiteout procedures

• Illusions and positive airspeed control

• Boundary air movement

Comprehensive ground school helicopter training manual which includes:

• Mountain topography and formations

• Mountain weather and winds

• Ice field and cirque weather

• Reconnaissance approach and departure techniques

• High density altitude and helicopter performance

• Physiological and psychological factors and facts