Colleges and Universities Offering Controlled Flight Into Terrain in South Africa

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) refers to an aviation accident where an aircraft, under pilot control, unintentionally crashes into the ground or an obstacle. In South Africa, CFIT incidents have led to significant loss of lives and aircraft. To combat this, specialized training programs have been developed to address CFIT risks. Graduates of CFIT courses possess enhanced knowledge in terrain awareness, situational awareness and flight path management.

Possible career opportunities for CFIT graduates in South Africa include:
1. Aviation Safety Manager
2. Flight Operations Manager
3. Airline Safety Inspector
4. Flight Instructor
5. Aircraft Accident Investigator
6. Aviation Consultant
7. Air Traffic Controller
8. Flight Dispatcher
9. Airport Operations Manager
10. Aviation Training Manager

Institutions Offering Controlled Flight Into Terrain

•  Cranfield Aviation Training, Johannesburg  
  Course content
  
  (i) Legal requirements and limitations
  
  (ii) Warning and pilot responses
  
  (iii) Human factor involved
  
  (iv) Over reliance on equipment
  
  (v) Causes of CFIT accidents
  
  (vi) GPWS
  
  
  Fees: R720 ex VAT
  
  
  Course duration: 1/2 day
•  Africa Aviation Academy, Germiston  
  

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