Training Syllabus

229th Assault Helicopter Battalion
1stCavDiv
UH-1h Standard Operations Training

This syllabus outlines the the training qualification hierarchy of the 229th.

There are 4 qualifications or stages per the two primary aircraft:

• Basic Wings (BW)
• Mission Qualified (MQ)
• Senior Wings (SW)
• Master Wings

The Objectives and demonstrable Competencies for each designation are outlined below. These training requirements are based on selected "TASKS" from the Uh-1h ATM.

In the sections that follow you will find a link to the corresponding ATM Tasks printed in original form for reference.

To expedite your Basic Wing training, each of the listed competencies and requirements in that section is followed by a breakdown of the relevant ATM Tasks in a concise readable format. Yah, "Cliff Notes"

In time, the same will be offered for Senior Wings, including the Mi-8. Other aircraft depending on demand.

INDUCTION

New member induction

Objective: To introduce new members to the 229th AHB training, SOP’s and expectations

Competencies expected: At the end of this session the member will

 -be aware of the 229th website and where to locate reference documentation.
 -be aware of the Battalion training program and how this is linked to their experience and skill.
 -be aware of Company training program.
 -be aware of the Battalion office bearers, their roles and responsibilities.
 -be aware of Company office bearers & senior pilots and their responsibilities.

BASIC WINGS TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

Basic Wings – Aircraft Start

Objective: Perform an engine start and ready the aircraft for operational flight as per Task 1024 UH-1h ATM 2007 & 229th SOP.

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

 -an understanding of the main aircraft instruments, controls and systems.
 -correct aircraft start-up procedures (not auto-start).
 -making ready all equipment and systems for operational flight.

Basic Wings – Hover power check

Objective: Perform a hover power check as per Task 1028 UH-1h ATM 2007.

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate bringing his craft to a 5’ stationary hover.

Basic Wings – Perform hovering flight.

Objective: Perform hovering flight as per 1038 UH-1h ATM 2007.

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

 -bringing his craft to a stationary hover in ground effect, for 1 minute.
 -a hovering turn around the masthead maintaining an appropriate rate of turn.
 -forwards and sideways hovering flight at a speed no faster than a walking pace.
 -Taxing from ramp to runway in the hover at a speed similar to a walking pace.
 -Air taxi flight below 100’ at a safe airspeed for the altitude and conditions.

Basic Wings – Perform a VMC take-off

Objective: Perform a visual meteorological conditions take-off as per Task 1040 UH-1h ATM 2007

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

 -from a hover, smoothly accelerate the aircraft through ETL whilst maintaining an appropriate hover height and desired ground track relative to the conditions.
 -obtaining and maintaining the desired climb speed (60kts) and rate of climb.

Basic Wings – Perform VMC flight manoeuvres

Objective: Perform VMC flight manoeuvres as per Task 1052 UH-1h ATM 2007

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

 -climbing and stopping the rate of climb to maintain a stable altitude, speed and direction ± 100’ of desired altitude.
 -accelerating and de-accelerating airspeed whilst maintaining a stable altitude.
 -90 degree turns <30 degrees of bank with roll-out ± 10 degrees of desired heading.
 -decent and ascent at approx 500’fpm with a stable airspeed.
 -entering in and departing from a traffic pattern.
 -A runway landing.

Basic Wings - Perform VMC approach

Objective: Perform VMC approach as per Task 1058 UH-1h ATM 2007

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

 -selection of a suitable landing area (analyse suitability, barriers, wind, approach path, touchdown point, escape routes, and take-off direction).
 -that sufficient power exists for the type of approach/landing desired.
 -a constant approach angle clear of obstacles to desired point of termination (hover) or touchdown(surface).
 -a rate of closure appropriate for the conditions.
 -maintaining ground track alignment with the landing direction, as appropriate.
 -aligning the aircraft with landing direction below 50 feet or as appropriate for transition from terrain flight.
 -selection of departure path for go-around during approach.
 -selection of a tentative escape route.
 -a safe landing.

MISSION QUALIFIED

– Perform multi aircraft operations

Objective: Perform multi aircraft as per Task 2010 UH-1h ATM 2007

Competencies expected: The pilot will

 -participate in a formation flight briefing in accordance with 229th SOP.
 -demonstrate flying in simple trail and staggered right formations in position 2
 -demonstrate reacting to loss of visual contact in accordance with the 229th SOP.
 -take off, level flight and a normal landings whilst in trail and staggered right formations.
 -maintaining loose separation (6-10 RD) and correct stack.
 -flying in positions 2 and 3 in right positioned formations.
 -maintaining position when the flight changes from one formation to another.
 -an awareness of the procedures and actions if the formation receives enemy fire.
 -knowledge of 229th SOP regarding the use of lights, signals and communications in formation flight.

MQ – Communication Skills

Objective: The pilot will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively as a member of a flight and solo if in the vicinity of other aircraft.

Competences expected: The Pilot will demonstrate

 -229th radio application theory, installation & configuration.
 -UH-1h radio equipment knowledge and operation.
 -knowledge of 229th brevity and standard radio procedures including pre-flight.
 -in-flight frequency changes whilst in formation flight.
 -simultaneously operating radios on 2 separate networks, command and flight.

SENIOR WINGS TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

Training criteria:
    - Winds not to exceed 5 m/s – 10 knots
    - spawn at apron, cold start
    - temperature not to exceed 35C
    - full fuel tanks & no weaponry

11. Senior Wings - Navigate by Pilotage and dead reckoning

11.1. Objective: Navigate by Pilotage and dead reckoning as per task 1044 UH-1h ATM 2007

11.2. Competencies expected: Using the tools available in DCS, the pilot will plan a route and by pilotage and dead reckoning demonstrate

11.2.1. maintaining orientation within 500m

11.2.2. arrive at check points / destination near to ETA

12. Senior Wings - Running Landings

12.1. Objective: Perform a running landing as per task 1066 UH-1h ATM 2007

12.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate running landings by

12.2.1. selecting a suitable landing area

12.2.2. maintaining ground track alignment with the landing direction

12.2.3. maintaining a constant approach angle clear of obstacles to desired touchdown point.

12.2.4. touchdown aligned with landing direction ± 5 degrees, at / slightly above effective translational lift (ETL).

13. Senior Wings - Select LZ, PUZ & HA reconnaissance

13.1. Objective: Perform recon. of LZ, Pick up area and Holding Areas as per task 2067 UH-1h ATM 2007

13.2. Competencies expected: Using the tools available in DCS, the pilot will demonstrate

13.2.1. map, photo, or visual reconnaissance.

13.2.2. that the landing zone (LZ) is suitable for operations and provide accurate and detailed information to supported unit if applicable.

13.2.3. Visually confirm the LZ suitability on initial approach.

14. Senior Wings - Slope Operations

14.1. Objective: Perform slope operations as per task 1062 UH-1h ATM 2007

14.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate slope operations by

14.2.1. Selecting a suitable landing area.

14.2.2. knowing the slope landing limitations.

14.2.3. maintaining heading ±5 degrees.

14.2.4. maintaining drift ±1 foot until touchdown and then no drift allowed.

15. Senior Wings - Simulated Engine Failure

15.1. Objective: Perform simulated engine failure as per task 1074 UH-1h ATM 2007

15.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate this task at a height above 400’ by

15.2.1. recognising the emergency, determining the appropriate corrective action and performing all immediate action procedures required

15.2.2. selecting a suitable landing area

15.2.3. correctly terminating this manoeuvre as directed by the IP

16. Senior Wings - Terrain Flight De-acceleration

16.1. Objective: Perform terrain flight de-acceleration as per task 2036 UH-1h ATM 2007

16.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate this by

16.2.1. accelerating to a given speed and maintaining a heading alignment with the selected flight path

16.2.2. maintaining the tail clear of all obstacles

16.2.3. decelerating to a given airspeed or to a full stop without climbing significantly

17. Senior Wings - Hover Out of Ground Effect

17.1. Objective: Perform a hover out of ground effect check as per task 1030 UH-1h ATM 2007

17.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate this by

17.2.1. establish a stable hover altitude of 50 feet or above surrounding obstacles whichever is higher

17.2.2. determine if aircraft power and controllability are sufficient for manoeuvres requiring OGE hover power

18. Senior Wings - Sling Loads

18.1. Objective: Perform sling load operations as per task 2048 UH-1h ATM 2007

18.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate this by

18.2.1. ensuring the aircraft will remain within gross weight (GWT) and centre of gravity (CG) limitations.

18.2.2. landing close to a load, manual hook up, determining sufficient power is available, take off and maintain trim flight above 100’ agl

18.2.3. performing a hover and automatic pick-up, take-off and maintain trim flight above 100’ agl

18.2.4. ensuring a constant approach with the load safely clearing obstacles and terminate over the intended point of landing and perform a vertical descent until touchdown with release of an undamaged load

ENHANCED MISSION TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

Pre-requisite: MQ

Trainer: IP, AMC, MW or Company Commander

Training Co-ordinator: Company Commander

Certification pre-requisite: Senior Wings

Certification by: IP or AMC or MW nominated by Company Commander

Reference: 229th SOP,

19. EMT – Advanced Formation Skills

19.1. Objective: The pilot will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in advanced formation flight activities

19.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

19.2.1. an awareness of flight leads responsibilities

19.2.2. maintenance of correct position within formations

19.2.3. skills necessary to fly lead position and navigate where necessary

19.2.4. formation flying in NOE, Contour and Low Level modes

19.2.5. maintaining any position, tight, close and loose, Heavy left & right, Vee, Staggered left & right, Echelon left & right

19.2.6. running landings in formation

19.2.7. accurate and effective threat calls using both clock and cardinal / intercardinal points or bearing when receiving fire

19.2.8. effective use of communications and specific brevity terms

19.2.9. a good awareness of gunship tactics used when supporting transport formations

20. EMT – IFR, Night flight & Adverse weather

20.1. Objectives: The pilot will develop the knowledge and skills to fly IFR and in adverse weather conditions.

20.2. Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

20.2.1. effective use of NVG when taking off, flying a standard pattern

20.2.2. effective us of NVG in formation flight and simulated operational landings

20.2.3. using cockpit instruments to fly a defined course with 30 degree turns and land at a declared location in low visibility (Min: 800m horizontally & 300’ cloud ceiling)

20.2.4. in winds 35-40 knots, taking off, flying a standard traffic pattern and completing a safe landing

20.2.5. in winds 35-40 knots, in formation, taking off, flying a route which includes NOE, Contour & Low Level modes followed by landing in a restricted LZ

MASTER WINGS TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

21. Perform normal flying operations whilst wearing Night Vision Goggles

Objective: The pilot will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform normal flying operation in darkness whilst wearing night vision googles.

Competencies expected: During DCS hours of darkness the pilot using night vision googles will demonstrate the successful completion of ANY tasks selected from the Basic or Senior Wings Certification programmes.

Note: Master Wings is still waiting on NVG devlopment by DCS.

AIR MISSION COMMANDERS TRAINING & WORKSHOP

Air Mission Commander WORKSHOP

Objectives:

The pilot will develop the knowledge and skills to lead a flight in both operational and non operational roles.

The pilot will develop the knowledge and skills to plan and lead a mission at any command level

Competencies expected: The pilot will demonstrate

 -an understanding and application of all flight lead responsibilities in planning and execution of both training and operational environments.
 -internal flight comms control and other net comms interaction at periods of high workload.
 -undertaking all upper command roles and mission / air assault planning procedures.
 -plan and deliver a flight briefing utilising METT-TC.
 -plan & deliver a full mission briefing.