EGPWS (TAWS) & CFIT - Controlled Flight Into Terrain
This course covers topics to reduce the risk of a controlled flight into terrain with the usage of EGPWS ( TAWS).
The course meets ICAO, FAA, and EASA recommendations for training.
Course duration: 40 minutes
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course meets the recommendation for training and is applicable for EASA, FAA, and the other ICAO States. It covers topics such as operational procedures to avoid a controlled flight into terrain as well as the functionality of EGPWS.
The course consists of a presentation followed by a final test. A certificate of completion will be automatically generated after completion.
Course duration: 40 min
License duration: 90 days
You will have 90 days access to the course, you can review the course as many times as you like. License extension? If you for any reason need additional time just get in contact with us.
Course contents
Definition
TAWS Classification
CFIT Statistics
CASA Part 135 Regulation (TAWS/GPWS)
Components
EGPWS Functionality
EGPWS Databases
Terrain Display
Terrain Colors
EGPWS Modes
Mode 1 – Excessive Descent Rate
Mode 2 – Excessive Closure Rate to Terrain
Mode 3 – Descent After Take-off
Mode 4 – Unsafe Terrain Clearance
Mode 5 – Descent below Glideslope
Mode 6 – Advisory Callouts
Mode 7 – Windshear Alerting
Look Ahead Terrain Alerting
Premature Descent Alerting – PDA
Aural Alert Priority
Crew Actions
ASR
SOP and Training
PLATFORM AND USAGE
This course is delivered via the Qrosscheck Learning website. The e-learning course modifies itself depending on your screen, works on both computers and tablets. By purchasing this product you agree that the product will be used by a single individual for personal training and not in a classroom or commercial setting. Evidence of account sharing, commercial use, or excessive use will result in the early termination of the license.
REGIONAL STANDARD AND SUPPORT
ICAO, EASA and FAA training requirement is considered in the course. Course contents reference to QRH, FCOM, FCTM, safety guidance material, ICAO, FAA, EASA and SAE official documentations.
Any questions or technical problems, we have a 24/7 support available.