High Altitude Operations
The course covers the topics of flight operations at high altitudes, above 25,000 feet.
Duration: 30 min
ABOUT THE COURSE
Flight operations above 25,000 feet (FL250) are considered to be at high altitudes. In this course, we highlight the risks with those flights and what you can do to reduce the risk of for example hypoxia. A final test completes the course and a course completion certificate will be sent automatically to you.
Course contents
Definition Factors affected by altitude Total drag curve Speed slower than Vmd High altitude thrust Coffin corner Time of useful consciousness – TUC Loss of cabin pressure Pre flight and procedures Hypoxia
CRM Winds and windshear / Jet streams Cosmic radiation Operational considerations
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 user. Evidence of account sharing, commercial use, or excessive use will result in the early termination of the license.
REGIONAL STANDARD AND SUPPORT
This course is developed for all types of flight operations above 25,000 feet. References FAA AC 120-61B, AC61-107B, ICAO Doc 9868, FAA AC 120-111,109A. NTSB
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