BC Helicopters -
Career College
BC
Helicopters -Career College is
now offering advanced helicopter training in Canada through
our mountain flying course approved by BC FOREST SERVICE and
the HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION of CANADA
This
course includes:
* 22 hours of advanced helicopter training mountain flying
procedures,
* comprehensive ground school helicopter training manual
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The
22 hours of flying include the following...
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High altitude wind finding procedures including
identification of Anabatic, Katabatic, convective
and mechanical winds.
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Introduction to long line slinging and vertical
reference flying.
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The circle & figure 8 reconnaissance.
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Determining precise landing spots.
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Contour flying.
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Mountain approaches and take-offs
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Saddle landings
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Ridge & ledge landings
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Pinnacle landings
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Mountain heli-pads and platforms
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Cirques and steep sloping valleys
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Deep snow landings and whiteout procedures
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Illusions and positive airspeed control
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Boundary air movement
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Our
comprehensive ground school manual includes the
following..
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Mountain topography and formations
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Mountain weather and winds
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Ice field and cirque weather
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Reconnaissance approach and departure techniques
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High density altitude and helicopter performance
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Physiological and psychological factors and facts
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