by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Insights
Military helicopters do not remain in the configuration in which they entered service. Software changes, avionics are upgraded, mission systems evolve, new weapons and sensors are introduced, threats change and operational experience drives the development of new...
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Insights
Night Vision Goggles have transformed military helicopter operations. They allow crews to operate at low level, use remote landing sites and conduct missions in levels of darkness that would previously have imposed significant limitations on rotary-wing operations....
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Insights
A military flying training system will ultimately only be as good as the instructors delivering it. Aircraft, simulators, courseware and training infrastructure are important, but none of them compensate for weak instruction. Equally, a relatively modest training...
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Insights
Good aircraft handling is the foundation of military helicopter operations, but it is not the end state. At some point during a military pilot’s development, the emphasis has to move from simply operating the helicopter accurately to using the aircraft, its crew and...
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Insights
There is nothing inherently wrong with using civilian helicopter training as part of a military flying training system. In fact, for many air forces it makes considerable sense. The regulatory framework is established, the training organisations already exist,...
