This title explains the unique difficulties and dangers of mountain flying in small aircraft and how appropriate and precise training in this specialized category can increase safety, proficiency and success in mountain flying operations. Organized by phases of flight - preflight preparation, takeoff, climb, departure, enroute terrain encounters (downdrafts, weather, icing, etc.) navigation, engine management, descent, arrival, and landings, the author combines statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (right and wrong) that real pilots have taken in actual flight scenarios.

Key Features:
Outlines the nature of flight in the mountains
Mountain flight accident statistics and causes
Cites training that offsets mountain flying mistakes
Altitude impact is big factor in mountain flight: details effects on aircraft and on pilots
Hypothermia, dehydration, fatigue related to mountain flying examined
Cold weather operations and precautions outlined
Mountain winds strategies - including reverse-direction anomalous winds
Take-off conditions from airport mountains are reviewed
Mountain-specific strategies and techniques differing from 'flat-land' flying described
Includes search-and-rescue operations procedures.