Night Vision Goggles for Helicopter Pilots

<p>Night Vision Goggles for Helicopter Pilots is written by Captain Mike Becker one of Australia's most</p><p>experienced helicopter instructors. With over 16000 helicopter flight hours and recipient of the Captain John</p><p>Ashton Award for Flight Standards and Aviation Safety by the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators of</p><p>London Mike's experience provides invaluable insights and real hands-on knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Mike Becker has been operating a helicopter flight school since 1995. As Chief Pilot and Head of Training</p><p>Operations Mike has managed and operated a fleet of over 20 helicopters while employing a team of more</p><p>than 30 instructors to deliver over 10000 turbine training hours per year. This book captures his experience</p><p>as Chief Pilot and Chief Flight Instructor and the breadth of knowledge of the team of flight instructors who</p><p>over the years have contributed to the continual improvement of this book.</p><p>This experience is evident in this practical hands-on guide to NVG civilian operations. It is written by a</p><p>helicopter pilot for a helicopter pilot and demystifies the world of NVGs.</p><p><br></p><p>The information and teaching material in Night Vision Goggles for Helicopter Pilots covers the issues of</p><p>sourcing and using NVGs understanding how they work and operate dealing with unique hazards and risks</p><p>flight planning for NVG operations crew resource management considerations helicopter emergencies and</p><p>establishing safe and regulatory-compliant operational systems. New terms like Omnibus Gen III ANVIS 9</p><p>microchannel plate lumen photocathode infrared chicken-wire and more are clearly explained and</p><p>simplified.</p><p><br></p><p>Although a technical theory book it is written in plain English with easy-to-understand explanations</p><p>supported by many photographs illustrations and diagrams.</p><p>This book is a ground-breaking world-first comprehensive text. It is a must for the new and current NVG</p><p>helicopter aviator bringing you out of the dark and into the light in terms of the depth of knowledge required</p><p>for civilian NVG operations.</p>