Hey there HF.
Yes your right mate Iv'e been IIMC many a time with a trainee on NVD's as you can do that sort of stuff in a level 5 Full Flight and mission simulator with the wx set up for the just the sort of thing you are talking about with low risk and infinite training outcomes.
As for re-reading my wx minimas, think we'll save that for the "tad emotive punters". Sounds like you think ten years is a long time to be flying-There's always one.
Sorry to hijack your 120 thread.
Yes NVD would make NVFR much safer but this is not the only issue here. The industry needs to get serious when it comes to these missions. Along with the NVD's you need other bits and pieces such as Auto Pilots, SAS Systems, 2 Engines and another pilot to hold the sticks while you nav, and a GPS that is worth is extra AUW.
ACFT then need to be fitted with NVG compatible lighting and SOP's need to be drawn up to cover procedures (goggle up degoggle and goggle failure below LSALT), these need to be tied in with your own local rules and regs. NVG's require a fair amount of servicing and need to be stored in a climate controlled environment for best longevity.-Lots to think about.
The point is you can't just go and buy a pair off the shelf and then and expect you can operate in a similar vein to the way you operated yesterday.
NVGs sure help but lots of infrastructure required and robust training required to prevent the CFIT you were talking about.
Again IMHO
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