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
a. An aviator is designated RL 3 when he meets the criteria in TC 1-210 or paragraph 1-1b of this manual. Figure 3-1 is a guide for developing a refresher academic training program. Figure 3-2 is a guide for developing a refresher flight training program.
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 |
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Figure 3-1. Refresher academic training guide
Flight Instruction | Hours |
Local area orientation | 2.0 |
Demonstration and practice of base tasks | 6.0 |
Flight evaluation | 2.0 |
Total hours | 10.0 |
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NVS Instruction | Hours |
Demonstration and practice of NVS tasks | 8.0 |
Flight evaluation | 2.0 |
Total hours | 10.0 |
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Instrument Instruction | Hours |
Flight or simulator training | 8.0 |
Instrument evaluation | 2.0 |
Total hours | 10.0 |
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Gunnery Instruction | |
Flight or simulator training as outlined in TC 1-140 |
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Figure 3-2. Refresher flight training guide
b. Units may use applicable USAAVNC lesson plans, ETPs, and POIs to conduct academic training. They may obtain these materials by writing to Commander, US Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-TDI-D, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5035 or by calling commercial (205) 255-3283/5990 or DSN 558-3283/5990.
3-2. NIGHT TRAINING
a. Unaided Night Flight. Task requirements are listed in Chapter 5 (Figure 5-1) and are indicated by an N in the night system iterations column. Night considerations are in Chapter 6.
b. NVG Flight. TC 1-210 discusses NVG refresher training. Figure 3-3 is an NVG refresher training guide.
Subject | Hours |
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 evaluation3 | 2.0 |
Total hours4 | 8.0 |
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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. |
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Figure 3-3. NVG refresher training guide