The Robinson Helicopter Company's Pilot Safety Course is dedicated to elevating pilot safety awareness through comprehensive education and training. Tailored for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters, this course emphasizes adherence to aircraft guidelines and aviation standards. While not a transition course for a specific make or model, the curriculum is designed to deepen pilots' aeronautical decision-making abilities by addressing safety-related topics such as accident causes, prevention techniques, emergency procedures, and FAA regulations. The curriculum also explores human factors, ensuring comprehensive training to enhance overall flight safety.
Participants will delve into key areas such as identifying major causes of helicopter accidents, understanding their origins, and learning effective prevention strategies. The course covers essential sections of the Pilot's Operating Handbook, including limitations, emergency procedures, performance guidelines, and relevant FAA regulations. Throughout, special attention is given to human factors, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safety throughout the training program.
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4 FULL days of classroom instruction and approximately 1.3 hours of flight time.
The flight is with an experienced RHC flight instructor.
Classes are from 7.45 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily.
The first enrollees will fly on Day 3, with the remaining students scheduled for Day 4 (check your confirmation letter for your assigned flight day).
To get the certificate of completion, students must attended the entire course.
Continental breakfast and lunch are provided for each course day (special dietary requests should be made several days in advance).
The Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) and SFAR endorsements are not offered.
All rated pilots with a minimum of 3 hours logged in the chosen Robinson helicopter model (minimum of 5 hours logged if flying the R66).
Student pilots (they must obtain their helicopter rating before attending the course).
Fluent English speakers.
Headset (required on flight day only)
Logbook (required on flight day only)
R22, R44 or R66 POH (recommended but not mandatory)
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