Those weren't my words for you to quote, however I do agree with them, as I do with bladecracks edit.
humingfrog;
Out of interest what training and currency requirements do the police have for undertaking mountain flying?
I hope this answers your question hf.
If I may refer to CAP 612
--------------------------
3 Line Training Sequences (Including Initial Line Training)
3.1 Introduction
Pilots undergoing line training may be totally unfamiliar with their new operating environment, or they may be experienced in a role and be simply undergoing type conversion. Training Captains should adapt the syllabus accordingly.
Pilots will have completed the following requirements before line training begins:
Approved conversion course including Operator Proficiency Check
Inclusion of aircraft type in the appropriate licence.
3.2 Ground Syllabus
The following subjects will be covered:
Landing sites
Heliport dimensions
Identification of sites
Landing and take-off techniques
Obstacle clearances
Sloping ground landings
Emergency area dimensions
Crash and rescue equipment
Lighting requirements
Aircraft operating weight
Overland operations
Nature of task
Standard routes
Global Positioning System (GPS, area navigation and
flight planning)
Map preparation and reading
Nature of terrain
Manoeuvring and limited power technique
Power assessment
Diversions, bad weather and safe routes
Let down aids and procedures
Weather minima and forecasting
Minimum heights
Position reporting
Radio and nav procedures
Freight handling
Standard fuel loads and reserves
Autorotation techniques
Rescue organisation
Aircraft equipment
Radio and navaid installations
Emergency packs
Emergency locator beacons
Load configurations
Passenger handling including PA and visual signals
Crash procedure and evacuation
Cargo tie-downs
Particle separators
Aircraft blanks
Gust locks
Tie downs
Aircraft performance
Local climate and topography
Prediction of performance
Limitations of temperature and height
Relevance of avoid curve areas
FOD, dust and debris
Compressor washing
Power assurance procedures
Topping and acceleration checks
Practical instruction
Fuel testing
Air/ground distress signals
Fire, smoke and light signals
Survival techniques
Aircraft overnight security
Documentation
Calculating payloads/load sheets
For specialist roles, variations will be covered in the appropriate part of the Operations Manual.
Initial Line Training and Initial Line Check
The initial line training is carried out on a flight, with only CAA approved passengers. It is mainly concerned with the operational role including landing and take-off techniques and practice at sites which afford restricted access and space and with significant obstacles. The conduct of route flying which involves knowledge of topography is also essential and will include emergencies such as engine failure and autorotation. The instruction should include the following:
Departure from base
Standard take-off techniques
Conforming with track and altitude conventions
ATC liaison
En route
Use of radio, navaids and maps
Position reporting and Communications
Appreciation of weather and wind
CRM
Destination
Visual let down
Approach and landing techniques
Manoeuvring and obstacle clearance
ATC liaison
Take-off techniques
Limited power techniques
Confined area techniques
Fuel uplifts
Departure procedures
Return to base
Let down procedures including bad weather
Parking areas
Documentation and security
Part D (Training)
Police Operations
Pilots new to police operations will require Initial line training in the use of the aircraft for particular operations such as pursuits and surveillance, also in the operation of standard police role equipment such as thermal imaging/T.V. systems, searchlights and public address systems. This training shall be of not less than 3 hours duration of which not less than 1 hour shall be at night, this period may include the Initial Line Check. Line consolidation flying consisting of four sectors (normally of not less than 40 minutes in length), should then follow, the last of these sectors may constitute the
Final Line/Area Competency Check.
Pilots new to units with operating areas containing unfamiliar environments such as mountainous terrain, or airspace with complex ATC structures, shall require a period of line consolidation training prior to commencing operational flying at the unit, the nature and extent of the training will depend on the individual pilot's background and experience.
----------------------
Now if you would like to know specifics, you'll have to ask to see the Part 2's held by units such as PSNI, North Wales, Dyfed Powys & Strathclyde.
