Helicopter Training / External Load Training

External Load Training


Spring 2012
30.5 hours / Course completion: 2-3 weeks

Objective:

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to safely and effectively transport external loads in different scenarios. Students will gain the knowledge to successfully complete the External Load Test as administered by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Description:

The ground portion of the class will focus on the basics of controlling a load, load rigging, safety procedures and an introduction to the Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual. Flight training concentrates on flying aircraft with vertical and side references with no load attached, controlling helicopters with a 50ʼ and 100ʼ lines, and operating around pinnacles, ridgelines, and in confined areas.

faa requirements:
Hold a Commercial Pilot rating in helicopter/rotorcraft
FAA medical certificate
Pass the ULA practical examination
course includes:
15 hours dual VFR flight training (R44)
8 hours ground instruction
7.5 pre/post flight