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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
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1.
b. Qualification Requirements. The PC must be designated, in writing, by the commander.
2-2. MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1 and TC 1-210.
b. Qualification Requirements. The aviator will be qualified according to AR 95-1 and TC 1-210. He also must be designated, in writing, by the commander.
2-3. UNIT TRAINER
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1.
b. Qualification Requirements. To be a UT, the aviator must--
(1) Receive training in the areas in which he will instruct.
(2) Complete a UT evaluation given by an IP, SP, or IE as outlined in paragraph 8-3.
(3) Be designated, in writing, by the commander. The designation will specify areas of training in which the UT may teach.
2-4. INSTRUCTOR PILOT
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1.
b. Qualification Requirements. The aviator will be qualified according to AR 95-1. He also must be designated, in writing, by the commander.
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
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1.
b. Qualification Requirements. The aviator will be qualified according to AR 95-1. He also must be designated, in writing, by the commander.
2-6. INSTRUMENT FLIGHT EXAMINER
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1.
b. Qualification Requirements. The aviator will be qualified according to AR 95-1. He also must be designated, in writing, by the commander.
NOTE: The information in the note to paragraph 2-4b applies.
2-7. MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT EVALUATOR
a. Prerequisites. The aviator must meet the requirements stated in AR 95-1 and TC 1-210.
b. Qualification Requirements. The MP seeking ME designation will be qualified according to AR 95-1 and TC 1-210. He also must be designated, in writing, by the commander.
(1) Grade slips. A copy of the initial evaluation grade slip for ME duties will be forwarded to Assistant Commandant, US Army Aviation Logistics School, ATTN: ATSQ-LES-M, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5431.
(2) DOES-designated MEs. The Director of Evaluation and Standardization, US Army Aviation Logistics School, will identify MEs in the field who show exceptional abilities in maintenance test flight standardization. These individuals will be selected during DA flight standardization visits and will receive a designation from the DOES.
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
a. Initial NVG qualification training will be conducted according to TC 1-210 and this ATM. Before undergoing NVG qualification training, an aviator must be qualified and current in the aircraft. He also must complete the training within 45 consecutive days. Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show recommended academic and flight training requirements.
Vision, depth perception, and night vision orientation
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Figure 2-1. Initial NVG qualification academic subjects
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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.
b. Before the first NVG training flight, the aviator must undergo a 1-hour training period in the CWEPT, the AH64CMS or, at night, in a static aircraft. The minimum tasks the aviator must perform are aircraft emergency procedures, NVG emergency procedures, and cockpit teamwork. This training period and, if applicable, the NVG flight evaluation may be applied toward the 10-hour flight minimum required for NVG qualification. Those tasks which the aviator must perform during NVG qualification training are listed in Figure 2-3. After the aviator completes the training, his proficiency will be determined through a flight evaluation or continual evaluation by an NVG IP or SP.
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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.
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Figure 2-4. Additional-aircraft NVG qualification training guide