Rotary Stream Flashcards
What survival training does helicopter aircrew undertake?
Surely some SERE training, but specifically the Underwater Helicopter Escape Unit at Yeovilton spend a morning trying to egress a submerged helicopter analogue
How long is the first block of AFT for rotary aircraft and what does this consist of?
around 90 hours, which consists of learning the basics of rotary wing flight, implementing elements of EFT into a rotary wing context.
Basic rotary wing skills
beginning on simulators
navigation, flying by instruments, confined area landings, etc. various regimes of flight.
being constantly assessed on these skills, and potentially have to undertake air warning flights.
how long is the second block of AFT for rotary aircraft and what does this consist of?
around 40-45 hours, which introduces senior crewmen to the aircraft
applied flying techniques
adding elements of working in a team
underslung loads, sharing navigation and communication responsibilities
what is the area known as around Shawbury that Juno and Jupiter Helicopters operate in?
Low Flying Area nine - consists of Shropshire and bordering areas - around 80 clearings and various relief airfields.
What trainer teaches students about fighting in the aircraft?
Command Tactics Trainer
What is unique about Helicopter training as pertains to other services
It is tri-service, and therefore encounters with the other services will be more frequent.
how many hours are performed in the final phase of Training at Shawbury?
around 60 hours
Which Squadron perfrom the final phase of training at Shawbury for Rotary wing pilots
60 Squadron - teaching multi-crew and advanced flying techniques
to which school does 60 squadron belong?
No. 1 Flying training school
which squadrons (specifically RAF) belong to No. 1 Flying Training School?
60 Squadron and 202 Squadron
where do pilots go after 60 Squadron?
202 Squadron at RAF Valley for Mountain, Maritime and SAR training. Before progressing onto the OCUs
What is the OCU for Rotary Wing in RAF
28 Sqdn (Chinook and Puma)
which aircraft do 202 Squadron operate?
Jupiter
which aircraft do 60 Squadron operate?
Juno
which AAC and FAA squadrons operate in the Basic rotary training for alongside RAF personnel?
AAC: 660 Squadron (basics)
FAA: 705 Naval Air Squadron (Night Flying, advanced flying techniques)
before moving onto the Command Tactics Centre and work with 60 Squadron
