Wed, Jan 19, 2011
North Slope Borough Search And Rescue Aviation Unit Initiates
FAA Approved Training
North Slope Borough's Search and Rescue Aviation Unit has
selected NVIO Systems Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based
Training (CBT) to kick-start the rollout of a comprehensive night
vision program that will provide strategic capabilities to enhance
performance during night operation and realize organizational
goals. The mission of NSB's Search and Rescue Department is to
increase the safety of all of its residents by providing safe,
rapid and reliable airborne response which includes aero medical
evacuation, search and rescue, and other emergencies.
The harsh environment that NSB works in makes NVGs a natural to
mitigate risk. However, to effectively and efficiently utilize NVGs
to their full potential requires an advanced understanding of night
vision equipment, maintenance processes, and operator handling
procedures to enhance safety and operational capabilities of an
organization. NSB has engaged Night Flight Concepts, a leading
provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, to support the
end-to-end NVG program. Night Flight Concepts will work with
NSB to plan, equip, train and support their NVIS program, using the
unique and flexible NVIO NVG CBT to support initial and recurrent
training needs.
The NVIO NVG CBT is an Internet-based FAA approved blended
training system featuring instruction on NVG system capabilities
and limitations, operational concepts and requirements, equipment
parts familiarization, and NVG operations and maintenance
procedures. Collaboration between Night Flight Concepts and
Gladstone Aerospace Corporation, the NVIO CBT was
designed to help optimize NVG training support programs for
operators and maintainers helping to train individuals to standard
and maintain competency faster and easier than using traditional
methods
"Reliable, quick and efficient training for our pilots and
crewmembers is one of the backbones of our training philosophy,"
stated NSB's Chief Pilot Pat Patterson. "Using the NVIO NVG CBT not
only provides initial and recurrent training, it also allows for
automatic standardization of the training and 24/7 access because
of its delivery system, which is a plus for a SAR flight
organization - particularly in our remote location."
More News
Terminal Radar Service Area Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all IFR and participa>[...]
Very High Frequency (VHF) The frequency band between 30 and 300 MHz. Portions of this band, 108 to 118 MHz, are used for certain NAVAIDs; 118 to 136 MHz are used for civil air/grou>[...]
“From approximately November 2021 through January 2022, Britton-Harr, acting on behalf of AeroVanti, entered into lease-purchase agreements for five Piaggio-manufactured airc>[...]
Also: Virtual FLRAA Prototype, IFR-Capable Autonomous A/C, NS-32 Crew, Golden Dome Missile Defense Bombardier announced that the first production Global 8000 successfully completed>[...]
Aero Linx: The 1-26 Association (Schweizer) The Association’s goal is to foster the helpfulness, the camaraderie, and the opportunity for head-to-head competition that is fou>[...]
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.29.25): Terminal Radar Service Area
See All