HELICOPTER NVD TECHNIQUES

COURSE APPROVAL
Vantage Aviation, approved by FAA or Host nation authority.
TARGET POPULATION
Security Forces and parapublic.
PREREQUISITES
Qualified, current and experience helicopter pilot with spare capacity.
Holding an in date medical examination.
English spoken and written skills at least ICAO Level 4.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To enable the applicant to conduct all flight profiles and responsibilities using NVD equipment including flying and non-flying pilot roles where applicable and to navigate accurately using NVD equipment.
COURSE DURATION
3 weeks.
GROUND TRAINING
5 Days.
FLIGHT TRAINING
10 Days to achieve at least 6 night flights.
TRAINING SEQUENCE
The course can be conducted abroad using the client’s own approved aircraft.
COURSE COMPLETION
On completion the students will be issued a certificate approved by Vantage Aviation.
COURSE CONTENT
The Ground training includes human factors, flight safety and environmental considerations, Night Vision Device (NVD) principles, basic and advanced flying techniques, flying and non-flying pilot and crew responsibilities, emergency handling and navigation techniques.

Flight training includes NVD familiarisation, flying and non-flying pilot roles, crew responsibilities, general and emergency handling skills and navigation techniques.

Ground and flight phases will include assessments.