The Definition of Mountain Flying

Any technique involving:

• the manoeuvring of an aircraft

• between, over or around terrain or

• resultant weather

• that is, or could be perceived as being,

• an obstacle to the aircraft flight path

Minimum Heights for VFR Flights

Not less than;

• 500ft vertically above and
• 150m horizontally from
• any obstacle, person, vessel, vehicle or structure

Why is there Mountain Flying Training

• Mountainous terrain covers over 60% of NZ 

• Terrain is a consideration in the majority of GA flights in NZ 
• Terrain is a factor in aircraft accidents and incidents 
• To apply some basic principles for improved awareness, decision making and safe flight.