No flight ever goes exactly as planned—and that’s why contingency procedures are your safety net. In S3E17 of Sky Commander Academy, we cover how to prepare for the unexpected with alternate landing sites, return-to-home (RTH), and emergency termination protocols that keep your operations safe, compliant, and professional.

In this episode:
🛬 Alternate landing sites – how to pre-identify safe landing zones in case your primary site becomes unavailable
🏠 Return-to-Home (RTH) – setting smart RTH parameters for altitude, route, and conditions to minimize risk
⚠️ Emergency termination – when and how to shut down an aircraft deliberately to prevent greater danger
🗺 Mission planning integration – weaving contingency options into your checklists and flight briefs
🎯 Exam essentials – what Transport Canada expects you to know about contingency planning for Advanced and Complex ops
💡 Pro tips – field-tested strategies for picking alternate sites, configuring failsafe settings, and running pre-flight contingency drills

Contingency planning isn’t about expecting failure—it’s about being ready when it happens. Build these procedures into your operations, and you’ll fly with the resilience and confidence of a true professional.

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