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CHAPTER 3

REFRESHER TRAINING

The refresher training program is designed for an RL 3 aviator. It enables the aviator to regain proficiency in all base tasks. This chapter lists refresher training requirements and provides guidelines for developing refresher training programs.

3-1. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Subject

Aircraft systems, structure, and airframe
Precautionary measures and critical conditions
Avionics
Weight and balance
Operational limitations and performance planning charts
Flight planning, to include DOD FLIP
Instrument departures, en route navigation, and reporting
Instrument approaches
Local SOPs and regulations
Airspace regulations
Night vision systems
Weapon systems
Ground and air safety
Aircraft operator's manual written examination

Figure 3-1. Refresher academic training guide

Flight InstructionHours
Local area orientation2.0
Demonstration and practice of base tasks6.0
Flight evaluation 2.0
Total hours10.0

NVS InstructionHours
Demonstration and practice of NVS tasks8.0
Flight evaluation 2.0
Total hours10.0

Instrument InstructionHours
Flight or simulator training8.0
Instrument evaluation 2.0
Total hours10.0

Gunnery Instruction 
Flight or simulator training as outlined in TC 1-140

Figure 3-2. Refresher flight training guide

3-2. NIGHT TRAINING

SubjectHours
Academic training1
AH64CMS, CWEPT, or static aircraft
training period2
1.0
Demonstration and practice of NVG tasks
(Figure 2-3) and any mission
tasks designated by the commander
5.0
Flight evaluation32.0
Total hours48.0

 
1Academic training should include the subjects shown in Figure 2-1.
2If conducted in an aircraft, the training must be done at night.
3This may be a continual evaluation.
4The total time may be reduced to no less than 4.5 hours of actual flight time based on the IP's or SP's recommendation concerning the aviator's proficiency. It may include the NVG flight evaluation but not the AH64CMS, CWEPT, or static aircraft training period.

Figure 3-3. NVG refresher training guide