H-60 Initial and Requalification Syllabus
This book covers the 455th vAEW / H-60 Undergraduate Pilot Training-Helicopter (UPT-H) / Initial Qualification Training (IQT) and Mission Qualification Training (MQT) courses. Currently, there is no transition course established; all 66 vRQS Pilots will have to accomplish and pass all training modules contained herein.
Fundamentals of Flight [FF] Modules
Fundamentals of Flight [FF] is comprised only of lectures. All [FF] module lectures will be compl...
[FF-1] Main Rotor Considerations
Dissymmetry of Lift. There is a difference in lift between the advancing half of the rotor disk a...
[FF-2] Retreating Blade Stall
Retreating Blade Stall. The speed of the airflow over the retreating blade (the blade moving away...
[FF-3] Tail Rotor Considerations
Tail Rotor Considerations. Many pilots do not appreciate the effect that the tail rotor has onpow...
[FF-4] Power
Settling with Power. Settling with power can occur at any airspeed or altitude combinationwheneve...
[FF-5] Slopes and Dynamic Rollovers
Slope Operations. When the helicopter rests on a slope, the mast is nearly perpendicular to the i...
[FF-6] Performance and Energy
G-Loading. Load factor, expressed in Gravity (G) units, is the total load imposed on an aircraft,...
Mission Preparation and Planning [MP] Modules
Effective mission planning establishes the foundation for a well-executed mission. Each crew shou...
[MP-1] Map Preparation
Map Preparation. Carefully review maps to identify obstacles and hazardous terrain. Annotate enem...
[MP-2] Route Selection
Route Selection. Planning a route is often easier if you start from the objective (if known) and...
[MP-3] Night Operations and NVG Considerations
Night Operations. Survivability and success in combat operations are a function of minimizing thr...
[MP-4] Combat Mission Planning Considerations
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Basic Helicopter Maneuvers [BHM] Modules
[BHM-1] Checklist Procedures
BHM-1 Checklist Procedures Time: 1.0 Prerequisites: Course Overview / FF...
[BHM-2] Perform Radio Communication Procedures
BHM-2 Aircraft: Time: 1.1 Prerequisites: Mission Objectives: D...