The Mi-171A2 helicopter training program for the Berkut State Airlines crew also included 60 hours of theoretical classes.
The crew of the Berkut State Airlines, Kazakhstan underwent annual retraining under the supplemental professional training programs for the Mi-171A2 helicopter. It was held at the aviation training center of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of the Rostec State Corporation). The training program for the Berkut State Airlines crew also included 60 hours of theoretical classes.
During the training, special attention was paid to the design and flight operation of the Mi-171A2 helicopter, its systems and units as well as the rotorcraft’s flight characteristics. The training program included a study of aviation and radio-electronic equipment, practical aerodynamics, navigation, aviation meteorology, aviation communications and radiotelephony, and flight safety management systems.
“Such training allows us to improve our skills and knowledge gained during initial Mi-171A2 helicopter crew trainings held as part of the supply contract. The authorized body of civil aviation of the Republic of Kazakhstan has validated the enterprise’s aviation training center. According to the Kazakhstan aviation rules, pilots from this country should annually improve their skills in order to ensure flight safety”, said Nikolay Kolesov, Director General, the Russian Helicopters Holding.
The training program covered an analysis of the causes of civil aviation accidents for the last calendar and current year. It also focused on studying the use of rescue equipment and practicing the crew’s actions in emergencies. Upon completing the training, the pilots from Kazakhstan received advanced training certificates based on the exam results.
The first Mi-171A2 helicopter was delivered to Kazakhstan in early 2019. The Mi-171A2 helicopter is the most modern modification of Mi-8/17 type aircraft. The use of a digital onboard equipment package on the Mi-171A2 helicopter, designed according to the “glass cockpit” concept, makes it possible to reduce the crew to two members.
