Pilot Training

H145 Helionix® / BK117 D2

Transition
Training Course
15 Days / 3 Weeks
Ground School 60 Hours (10 Days)
Sim 0 Hours
Flight 7.5 Hours per Student

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SCOPE:

This course will provide a complete Initial Pilot Ground School on the H145 Helionix® Helicopter.
Classroom instruction, the Pilot Training Manual, and various handouts, will provide complete information
for a thorough understanding of the aircraft and its engine and related systems, with emphasis on Flight
Manual usage including Normal and Emergency Procedures for the various aircraft systems and the
aircraft’s Limitations. Practical exercises will be conducted covering the Flight Manual information on
Limitations, Performance Data, and Weight & Balance. Successful completion will be based upon two
examinations: A Limitations Quiz & the Final Exam covering overall course content.

OBJECTIVE:

To instill the fundamental knowledge required to conduct safe ground and pre-flight operations of the
H145 Helionix® Helicopter. Upon successful completion of this course and the H145 Helionix® Transition
Ground School final exam, the student should be able to conduct operations, within the limits of Aircraft
Ground School, safely and efficiently.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Acceptance into this course is based upon these requirements:

• A current FAA issued Helicopter Pilot Certificate

• Valid Medical Certificate

In special circumstances any of the above requirements may be waived with the approval of Airbus
Helicopters, Inc.’s Chief Flight Instructor.

NOTICES:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to notify customer of the occurrence of any force majeure
condition that, in its sole discretion, is the cause of excusable delay. In the event of a force majeure
condition, the services and/or classes will be extended or, if required, rescheduled for the first available
opening. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. will not be liable for any costs, claims, or damages to customer or its
employees arising from delays or interruptions caused by any force majeure condition.

The stated duration of the course is based on two student pilots per course. Additional student pilots may
change the duration of the flight portion of the course. Airbus Helicopters Inc. instructor pilots fly a
maximum of 4.5 hours per day.

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Ground School 60 hours

Day 1

Introduction and General Overview 6.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover registration and orientation to the course, an
explanation of the course outline, Airbus Helicopters Inc. Training School Operations and a
general overview of the helicopter. The general overview will include the main characteristics,
description, main dimensions, airframe reference points, the engine, the main components and
systems, the cockpit layout of the helicopter, malfunctions, and the helicopter operating
publications.

Day 2

Lifting System 3.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the functions of the main rotor drive system, the main
gearbox and its components and lubrication system to include the indicating system, air
circulation, main gear box caution / warning lights, the rotor brake components and operation. The
main rotor, the main rotor blades, the main rotor control assembly, the rotor speed monitoring and
indicating system, the aural warnings and the main rotor and main transmission limitations.

Fuselage 3.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the basic structure of the helicopter including the main
cabin, the floor structure, aft structure, doors, windows, cowlings, and firewalls.

Day 3

Tail Unit 5.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the tail boom, tail rotor drive system, the tail rotor
drive shaft, the tail gearbox, the Fenestron, and tail rotor control failure.

Day 4

Flight Control 5.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the cyclic and collective controls and the tail rotor
flight controls, to include the hydraulic system and SAS systems and associated normal and
emergencies procedures.

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Day 4 Continued

Landing Gear 1.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the landing gear components and their functions, the
mounting and characteristics of the cross tubes and skids.

Day 5

Power Plant 8.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the aircraft fuel system components and operation,
the TURBOMECA Arriel 2E power plant, engine mounting, engine operation, fuel filters, and the
fuel injection system, the EECU, the emergency fuel shut-off, the engine monitoring system, the
engine lubrication system and oil cooling, the lubrication indicating system, and the engine
compartment fire detection system.

Day 6

Electrical System 4.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the direct current power sources, power system
components and their functions, layout of the power system components, power distribution,
external power units, and the systems associated malfunctions and failures as well as caution /
warning lights.

Day 7

HELIONIX 8.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover introduction and overview of the Flight Control Display
System, First Limitation Indications for AEO and OEI, and VMS Parameters to include description
of all components (AMCs, MFDs, etc.), normal pilot operations, emergencies, and pilot trouble
shooting.

Day 8 & 9

AFCS 8.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will consist of an Automatic Flight Control System overview, to
include description of all components (AMCs, APCP, etc.), normal pilot operations, emergencies,
and pilot troubleshooting.

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Day 10

Flight Manual 6.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the flight manual in depth including normal,
emergencies, performance planning, weight and balance, and optional equipment.

Day 11

Final Exam and Course Critique 3.0 hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will include administering an open-book, multiple-choice Final
Exam, with emphasis on use of the flight manual to obtain information, knowledge of basic aircraft
systems, and the practical use of charts associated with the flight manual. A maximum time limit
of four hours is permitted for administering the Final Exam. A critique will be conducted to discuss
the exam questions, to answer any student questions, and to evaluate the course as well as the
course presentation.

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Flight Training 7.5 hours

Day 12 - 15

Flight 1 1.5 hours

Normal Procedures IAW grade sheet

Modes of stabilization
Optional Maneuvers IAW grade sheet

Flight 2 1.5 hours

Optional Maneuvers IAW grade sheet

OEI Operations

Flight 3 1.5 hours

FADEC Fail / FADEC Emergencies

Tail Rotor Malfunctions
Autorotation

Flight 4 1.5 hours

IFR flight, IIMC Procedures, LNAV, LPV, ILS

Flight 5 1.5 hours

Review and Practice previous maneuvers

Engine Ventilation, EPC, Quick Start, etc.

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