There are some places you cannot fly into, some you shouldn’t fly into, and some you can but probably need to take a few extra considerations with before you do. But why? And how do you know? And what things might happen en-route that lead to you suddenly finding yourself in these places?
This course is all about current conflict zones – the threats they pose and the mitigations we have to help reduce the risk, as well as some background information to broaden your understanding about current conflicts. The aim is to help you build your knowledge and awareness.
By the end of it you should:
- Have an understanding of how risk assessments are carried out
- Know the regions where conflict impacts Aviation
- Understand the risks associated with operations through conflict zones
- Know where to find more (official) information for aviation operators
- Realise how much global politics messes up international flight ops…
Target audiences
- Pilots
- Other aviation folk
Features
- Information on current conflict zones
- Guidance for pilots (and flight planners)
Requirements
- An interest in flight ops
- Some geography knowledge
FAQs
No, it is not. It is designed to help support and encourage those with an interest to develop it further.
It is definitely not meant to be. We aren’t trying to offer a political statement on any of the conflicts, just provide some background information.
Greater awareness and knowledge helps folk understand risks better, and helps them be more proactive in managing and mitigating them.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 26 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- IntroductionA brief introduction to the course and what you’ll cover2
- MH17The event that changed the world (of aviation)3
- RisksThe risks associated with flight over conflict zones6
- MitigationsCurrent industry mitigations4
- Current conflict zonesWhere are the current conflict zones and what is the history of them?8
- The End(Not of the world, hopefully!)4
Instructor
Free
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