Mountain Flying Training
For pilots / owners of Cirrus aircraft (SR20, SR22, SR22TN, SR22T) we offer a specific "Cirrus Mountain Training" based on the EASA requirements "FCL.815 Mountain Rating". Typical content:
Ground School |
VFR Flight |
IFR Flight |
Procedure & Preparation
The training will be conducted by a Platinum Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), helicopter pilot and flight examiner.
It can be conducted either on the customer's own aircraft or on a Cirrus SR22T G5 GTS (fully equipped with Cirrus Perspective) from Salzburg. Optionally, a combination with the annual IFR-Proficiency or VFR-Check for the renewal of the SEP-Class Rating or US FAA BFR/IPC is possible.
The "Mountain Flying Bible" by Sparkey Imeson is recommended for preparation.
Youtube Mountain Flying Online Course
As part of COPA University, two online Mountain Flying courses (in English) were published in 2021.
Additional Information
Recent article on "Cirrus Mountain Flying Accidents" in the Austrian Alps from COPA Magazine:
The Mountain Flying Training can of course also be conducted on other aircraft types (e.g. Cessna, Piper or Diamond) in addition to Cirrus.