Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
To explore mountain flying more check out our Safety Spotlight: aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-advisors-and-safety-briefs/mountain-flying
Circa 1991. Pulled from the AOPA Air Safety Institute archives, this VHS introduces pilots to the challenges of mountain flying and offers ways to minimize the associated risks. Mountain flying can be an exhilarating experience. It also demands special skills. Factors that increase risk even in flatland flying, like density altitude, night, weather, and wind, can turn a normal mountain flight into a dangerous trip. Mountain flying is best learned through flight training from an experienced mountain flying instructor and hands-on practice.
Other "From the Archives" episodes:
"The Terrible Truth About Wire Strikes" - youtu.be/MKdUfrUWNJs
"Single Pilot IFR" - youtu.be/N4smrN6ApL0
To explore mountain flying more check out our Safety Spotlight: aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-advisors-and-safety-briefs/mountain-flying
Circa 1991. Pulled from the AOPA Air Safety Institute archives, this VHS introduces pilots to the challenges of mountain flying and offers ways to minimize the associated risks. Mountain flying can be an exhilarating experience. It also demands special skills. Factors that increase risk even in flatland flying, like density altitude, night, weather, and wind, can turn a normal mountain flight into a dangerous trip. Mountain flying is best learned through flight training from an experienced mountain flying instructor and hands-on practice.
Other "From the Archives" episodes:
"The Terrible Truth About Wire Strikes" - youtu.be/MKdUfrUWNJs
"Single Pilot IFR" - youtu.be/N4smrN6ApL0
