OK3Air offers Mountain and Back-Country Flight Training

Utah is one of the most beautiful places in the world to fly. It’s vastly diverse landscape offers everything from classic alpine mountain landscapes to isolated red rock canyon country. Whether you are a pilot who wants to understand the basics of mountain flying and sharpen your skills or you are someone who wants to take advantage of every kind of flying Utah has to offer, OK3AIR can help. We are here to give you a foundation of awareness and a thorough understanding of what Mountain, Canyon, and Backcountry Flying is all about.

Mountain and Backcountry Flight Training Course Overview:

• Pre-Flight Considerations
• Mountain Meteorology
• Performance and Density Altitude
• Flight Planning and Enroute
• Off-Airport Operations
• Arrival and Landing
• Contingencies and Emergency Procedures

Mountain and Backcountry Flight Overview:

• Short/Soft Field Takeoff Review
• Ridge Crossings
• Slow Flight and Canyon Speed
• Canyon Turns
• Downdraft Avoidance Maneuvers
• Short/Soft Field Landing Review
• Backcountry Strip Takeoff/Landing

Our Mountain-ready Training Aircraft:

•  2005 Cessna CE-172SP
   - Garmin G1000
   - IO-360 180 h.p.
   - 120 kts. TAS
• 2004 Cessna CE-T206H
   - Garmin G1000
   - TIO-540 310 h.p.
   - Tip Tanks, Cargo Pod
   - 150 kts. TAS