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CHAPTER 2

QUALIFICATION TRAINING

Initial qualification training in the AH-64 is conducted at the US Army Aviation Center according to an established program of instruction. Units are not authorized to conduct this training. Individuals completing the course of instruction are trained in basic helicopter, NVS, and weapon system tasks.

Section I. Pilot in Command, Maintenance Test Pilot, Unit Trainer, and Evaluator Prerequisites and Qualification Requirements

2-1. PILOT IN COMMAND

2-2. MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT

2-3. UNIT TRAINER

2-4. INSTRUCTOR PILOT

NOTE: For IP/IE evaluations given by HQDA, the commander will forward a written request for approval of the desired evaluation to HQDA (DAMO-TRS). Per AR 95-1, the request must be sent through the Commander, US Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-ESF, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5214. The aviator's training record must show completion of minimum requirements. It also must include DA Forms 4507-R, 5882-R, and 4507-2-R, if used. (See Chapter 9.) The instructor will sign DA Forms 4507-R, 5882-R, and 4507-2-R (if used) to indicate satisfactory completion of the required training. Initial IP/IE evaluations will be conducted according to paragraph 8-3. Written examinations will be administered as needed. Failure to meet any prerequisite or failure of any portion of an examination will terminate the evaluation. Equivalency reevaluations will not be conducted. An individual who fails any portion of the evaluation must attend the resident course to obtain an initial IP/IE designation.

2-5. STANDARDIZATION INSTRUCTOR PILOT

2-6. INSTRUMENT FLIGHT EXAMINER

NOTE: The information in the note to paragraph 2-4b applies.

2-7. MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT EVALUATOR

Section II. Night Vision Goggles Qualification Requirements

2-8. NVG QUALIFICATION TRAINING

NVG training in the AH-64 will comply with the current Interim Statement of Airworthiness Qualification, AH-64 Helicopter.

2-9. INITIAL NVG QUALIFICATION

Vision, depth perception, and night vision orientation
Hemispherical illumination
Introduction to NVG
Aircraft modification requirements for NVG flight
Night terrain interpretation
NVG navigation, to include map preparation
Night tactical operations, to include lighting
NVG ground and air safety

Figure 2-1. Initial NVG qualification academic subjects

Tasks Hours
Flight planning1  
Before-flight1  
Hovering1.0
Takeoff2.0
Basic flight1.0
Approach and landing2.0
Emergency2.0
Instrument0.5
Special6.5
After-landing1_____
Total hours215.0

 
1Although these tasks apply to flight instruction, they are not considered part of the total flight time.
2The total time may be reduced to no less than 10 hours based on the IP's or SP's recommendation concerning the aviator's proficiency.

Figure 2-2. Initial NVG qualification flight tasks and hours

NOTE: Because of the operating costs associated with the AH-64, it is recommended that initial NVG qualification training be conducted in an aircraft other than the AH-64.

Task
Number
Task Title
1015Perform ground taxi
1016Perform hover power check
1017Perform hovering flight
1018Perform a normal takeoff
1023Perform fuel management procedures
1025Navigate by pilotage and dead reckoning
1026Perform doppler navigation
1028Perform VMC approach
1031Perform confined area operations
1032Perform slope operations
1034Perform terrain flight takeoff
1035Perform terrain flight
1037Perform NOE deceleration
1038Perform terrain flight approach
1053Perform simulated single-engine failure at altitude
1055Perform single-engine landing
1064Perform terrain flight navigation
1068Perform or describe emergency procedures
1083Perform or describe inadvertent IMC procedures/VHIRP
2072Perform emergency procedures for actual or simulated NVG failure

Figure 2-3. NVG qualification training tasks

NOTE: The NVG tasks listed in Figure 2-3 are the only base tasks in which the CPG must be proficient. This allows for base task use of NVG by the CPG to assist in obstacle, terrain, andaircraft avoidance or when the operational FLIR is degraded by local weather conditions.

2-10. AH-64 NVG QUALIFICATION

An aviator who is NVG-qualified in an aircraft other than the

AH-64 must undergo additional NVG qualification in the AH-64. He must complete the requirements in TC 1-210 and the training shown in Figure 2-4.

SubjectHours
Academic training1 AH64CMS, CWEPT, or static aircraft training period21.0
Demonstration and practice of NVG tasks (Figure 2-3) and any mission tasks designated by the commander6.0
Flight evaluation32.0
Total hours49.0

 
1Academic training should include the subjects shown in Figure 2-1.
2If conducted in the 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 œ recommendation concerning the aviator's proficiency.
It may include the NVG flight evaluation but not the AH64CMS, CWEPT, or static aircraft training period. This training must be conducted in the AH-64.

Figure 2-4. Additional-aircraft NVG qualification training guide