Recent innovations in Night Vision Goggle (NVG) technology and affordability have opened up civilian flight operations to the enhanced, safe, night flying operations once reserved for military personnel. With proper training from an FAA-accredited NVG instructor, elite helicopter pilots can now fully realize the benefits of night vision goggles during night flight operations.
Our Night Vision Goggle (NVG) courses offer comprehensive flight and ground training to certified helicopter pilots wishing to gain the proficiency and endorsements necessary to use night vision devices safely and effectively. Our Initial Qualification, Recurrent, and NVG Instructor courses satisfy the requirements of FAR Part 61.31(k)(1-2), 61.57(f)(g) and 61.195(k), respectively. Course curriculum includes advanced flight and ground training in aeromedical factors, operations of night vision equipment, pre/post flight, and normal and emergency procedures while utilizing night vision goggles. Pilots will be required to, while using night vision goggles, meet or exceed the minimum standards set by the FAA Practical Test Standards listed for their current pilot certificate.
Our choice of aircraft is the Bell 206B3 for conducting NVG training, but a Robinson R44 Raven II is available at the student’s request.
Our Night Vision Goggle course is available under FAR Part 61 and Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificates, and can be tailored to the specific needs / mission requirements of our customer.
Recent innovations in Night Vision Goggle (NVG) technology and affordability have opened up civilian flight operations to the enhanced, safe, night flying operations once reserved for military personnel. With proper training from an FAA-accredited NVG instructor, elite helicopter pilots can now fully realize the benefits of night vision goggles during night flight operations.
Our Night Vision Goggle (NVG) courses offer comprehensive flight and ground training to certified helicopter pilots wishing to gain the proficiency and endorsements necessary to use night vision devices safely and effectively. Our Initial Qualification, Recurrent, and NVG Instructor courses satisfy the requirements of FAR Part 61.31(k)(1-2), 61.57(f)(g) and 61.195(k), respectively. Course curriculum includes advanced flight and ground training in aeromedical factors, operations of night vision equipment, pre/post flight, and normal and emergency procedures while utilizing night vision goggles. Pilots will be required to, while using night vision goggles, meet or exceed the minimum standards set by the FAA Practical Test Standards listed for their current pilot certificate.
Our choice of aircraft is the Bell 206B3 for conducting NVG training, but a Robinson R44 Raven II is available at the student’s request.
Our Night Vision Goggle course is available under FAR Part 61 and Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificates, and can be tailored to the specific needs / mission requirements of our customer.
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OUR NIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NVG) COURSES:
NVG INITIAL QUALIFICATION COURSE:
Conducted under FAR Part 61 or Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificate as required for international students.
GOAL:
- To meet all eligibility requirements and gain all necessary training, experience, and proficiency to receive the FAA endorsement required to act as pilot in command of an aircraft using night vision goggles as outlined in FAR Part 61.31(k)(1-2)
PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT:
- Must hold a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate
- Must hold a current FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate or higher, with appropriate ratings or the equivalent certificates issued by a foreign military or national aviation authority
- For U.S. citizens born inside the U.S.
- Provide a valid U.S. passport; or
- A state-issued birth certificate together with a valid government-issued photo ID
- For U.S. citizens born outside the U.S.
- U.S. naturalization certificate with raised seal / certificate of naturalization issued by USCIS together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Original certificate of birth abroad together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship or certificate of repatriation together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID
- For foreign students
- Universal Helicopters provides training to foreign students under our FAA-Approved Part 141 certificates. We can assist with both TSA and SEVIS applications and processing. For more information, please contact us.
COURSE OUTLINE
- You will receive all necessary flight and ground training to satisfy the requirements outlined in FAR 61.31(k)(1-2)
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters written and oral exam
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters flight proficiency exam
- Night Vision Operations must be performed at the level of proficiency for your currently-held pilot certificate
EXPECTED DURATION OF TRAINING:
- 2 days @ approximately 9 hours combined flight and ground training per day
COMPLETION:
- You will meet all eligibility requirements and gain all necessary training, experience, and proficiency to receive the FAA endorsement required to act as pilot in command of an aircraft using night vision goggles as outlined in FAR Part 61.31(k)(1-2). The endorsement will be issued by a Universal Helicopters FAA-authorized NVG instructor.
NVG RECURRENT PROFIENCY COURSE:
Conducted under FAR Part 61 or Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificate as required for international students.
GOAL:
- To meet all eligibility requirements and gain all necessary training, experience, and proficiency to pass the FAA-required proficiency check and receive the endorsement required to act as pilot in command of an aircraft using night vision goggles as outlined in FAR Part 61.57(g)
PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT:
- Must hold a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate
- Must hold a current Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate or higher
- Must have a logbook endorsement to act as pilot in command while using night vision goggles from an authorized instructor per Part 61.31(k)
- For U.S. citizens born inside the U.S.
- Provide a valid U.S. passport; or
- A state-issued birth certificate together with a valid government-issued photo ID
- For U.S. citizens born outside the U.S.
- U.S. naturalization certificate with raised seal / certificate of naturalization issued by USCIS together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Original certificate of birth abroad together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship or certificate of repatriation together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID
COURSE OUTLINE
- You will receive all necessary flight and ground training to satisfy the requirements outlined in FAR 61.31(k)(1-2)
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters written and oral exam
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters flight proficiency exam
- Night Vision Operations must be performed at the level of proficiency for your currently-held pilot certificate
EXPECTED DURATION OF TRAINING:
- 1 day @ approximately 6.5 hours combined flight and ground training per day
COMPLETION:
- You will meet all eligibility requirements and gain all necessary training, experience, and proficiency to pass the FAA-required proficiency check and receive the endorsement required to act as pilot in command of an aircraft using night vision goggles as outlined in FAR Part 61.57(g). The endorsement will be issued by a Universal Helicopters FAA-authorized NVG instructor at conclusion of your proficiency check.
NVG INSTRUCTOR COURSE:
Conducted under FAR Part 61 or Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificate as required for international students.
GOAL:
- To meet all eligibility requirements and gain all necessary training, experience, and proficiency to receive the FAA endorsement required to conduct training for night vision goggle operations as outlined in FAR Part 61.195(k)
PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT:
- Must hold a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate
- Must hold a current Flight Instructor Helicopter Certificate
- Must have a logbook endorsement to act as pilot in command while using night vision goggles from an authorized instructor per Part 61.31(k)
- For U.S. citizens born inside the U.S.
- Provide a valid U.S. passport; or
- A state-issued birth certificate together with a valid government-issued photo ID
- For U.S. citizens born outside the U.S.
- U.S. naturalization certificate with raised seal / certificate of naturalization issued by USCIS together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Original certificate of birth abroad together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship or certificate of repatriation together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID
COURSE OUTLINE
- You will receive all necessary flight and ground training to satisfy the requirements outlined in FAR 61.195(k)
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters written and oral exam
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters flight proficiency exam
- Night Vision Operations must be performed at the level of proficiency for your currently-held pilot certificate
EXPECTED DURATION OF TRAINING:
- 2 days @ approximately 7 hours combined flight and ground training per day
COMPLETION:
- To meet all eligibility requirements and gain all necessary training, experience, and proficiency to receive the FAA endorsement required to conduct training for night vision goggle operations as outlined in FAR Part 61.195(k). The endorsement can be issued at your local FSDO by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector authorized to perform the night vision goggle pilot in command qualification and recent flight experience requirements under FAR 61.31(k) and 61.57(f)(g)
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