ADVANCED TRAINING

Advanced helicopter pilot training is invaluable for enhancing both safety and operational proficiency, ensuring that pilots stay ahead of the curve and possess the necessary skills to handle complex flight environments.

TURBINE TRANSITION

The purpose of the course is to give pilots an introduction into how to safely operate turbine powered helicopters and specifically how their operations differ from piston powered aircraft. Some of the elements we cover include:

  • Power management

  • Hot, High and Heavy Operations

  • Weight & Balance

  • Confined Areas

Although we teach in the Bell JetRanger much of what we cover is applicable to any turbine powered, light helicopter (R66, MD500, EN480 etc).

The course includes:

  • A total of 5 hours flight training in the Bell 206 JetRanger

  • 5 Hours ground instruction covering turbine engine theory and operation, hazards, emergency procedures

  • Written exam

  • A flight review as per CFR 61.56

  • Course completion certificate


LOW LEVEL OPERATIONS

Our low level operations course is designed to enhance pilot safety and skills when operating below 500ft AGL. It focuses on the unique challenges and hazards associated in this high-workload environment

The course includes both flying and ground training that includes:

  • Maneuvering at low level

  • Planning low level operations

  • Risk Management

  • Low level navigation

  • Situational awareness and wire strike avoidance

  • Low level emergencies

The course is ideal for:

  • Pilots who routinely operate below 500ft AGL

  • New pilots considering a career in utility operations and patrol

  • Any pilot looking to expand their flying skills


ADVANCED OFF AIRPORT OPERATIONS

This is what helicopters do! Getting into and out of confined areas safely really allows a helicopter pilot to leverage the unique capabilities of their aircraft.

The course includes both flying and ground training that includes:

  • Preflight planning

  • Assessing off-airport landing area suitability

  • Enhanced high and low reconnaissance techniques

  • Steep approach and maximum performance take off variations

  • Helicopter performance

  • Risk Management

  • Situational awareness and wire strike avoidance

The course is ideal for:

  • Pilots who intend to operate out of unprepared off airport environments

  • Any pilot looking to expand their flying skills


FLIGHT REVIEWS

Required every 2 years, as per CFR 61.56… a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include:

  • (1) A review of the current general operating and flight rules of part 91 of this chapter; and

  • (2) A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.

The flight review presents and excellent opportunity to sharpen your piloting skills and refresh your knowledge. We are available to conduct flight reviews at our facility or yours, in our aircraft or years.

FOR MORE INFORMATION. ON ANY OF OUR ADVANCED TRAINING OPTIONS CONTACT US AT INFO@HAVENSAVIATION.COM.