The techniques and concepts that make a great captain flying in bush Alaska translate quite well to any type of flying. In general, our method targets taking care of the plane in as many conditions as you can think of- sand, gravel, snow, slush, ice, mud, pavement, wind, no wind, short and long runways, and cross winds. We are addressing “whole pilot” concepts and “whole environment” concepts. We are setting standards and guidelines that ensure safe, stable energy management habits and procedures that put the plane and passengers in a first position of value. We are addressing personality and how to manage yourself, your ideas, and the safety of the flight. Lastly, there is not really any added time or cost for any of this as it is part of the basic experience in the first phase of your training.