As you decide to move along in your training, or if you are on the path
to becoming a professional helicopter pilot, the INSTRUMENT RATING
is the next step. This program will train you to depart, cruise,
and land with sole reference to onboard instrumentation. This is a good
investment for all pilots, for both safety and proficiency reasons. BHH
uses a Schweizer 300CBi instrument trainer, fully equipped for all phases
of instrument flight. It is alos the lowest priced instrument trainer
in New England.
Phase I (Attitude Instrument Flying)
This part of your training consists of learning to fly the helicopter
without any outside reference. You will learn the different profiles in
which this model operates. You will also learn to “fly by the numbers”,
following strict power, airspeed and attitude combinations. This is the
biggest transition you will have in your training, as you may find it
quite challenging to fly “with the hood” obscuring all outside
reference. When you have mastered this phase, it’s time to integrate
all this into the next phase.
Phase II (Navigation and Approaches)
Now that you can fly the helicopter under the hood, and communicate with
ATC, it’s time to land! In this phase, we will practice approaches
of different types while you are under the hood. We will cover all the
possible emergency situations you will find as a helicopter pilot operating
in bad weather, without outside reference. You will understand the different
parts of an approach, and see experience the thrill of navigating from
your helicopter pad to a distant airport..all without looking outside!
Good job!
Phase III (Preparation and Checkride)
The last phase consists of reviewing everything learned in the prior
phases, and refining of skills which will pass you through the upcoming
checkride. You have now earned your instrument rating and can progress
on to the next program!
Ground School
BHH also offers a fully structured instrument ground school, the only
of it’s kind in the area! A must for properly passing the instrument
written examination.
