From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 16): AW-109 pilots, crew to master deck landings
Prior their deployment to the two Gregorio Del Pilar frigates currently in service, the Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday announced that the pilots and the crewmen of the newly-arrived AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters will undergo proficiency on making approaches and deck landings.
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, Navy spokesperson, said that this will be done once the AW-109s are commissioned into service this month.
These specialized training will be conducted by deck landing qualified pilots and crewmen of the Navy, he said.
Fabic added that he expects AW-109 pilots and crewmen to quickly master this skill as they are already experienced airmen and considered among the best as they were selected to attend the six-month training course in Cesto Calende in Italy early this year.
The two Gregorio Del Pilar frigates are capable of handling and servicing helicopters as they are equipped with a retractable hanger and flight deck at the stern.
The AW-109s are expected to increase the range and surveillance capabilities of the two ships once in service.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=597219
Prior their deployment to the two Gregorio Del Pilar frigates currently in service, the Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday announced that the pilots and the crewmen of the newly-arrived AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters will undergo proficiency on making approaches and deck landings.
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, Navy spokesperson, said that this will be done once the AW-109s are commissioned into service this month.
These specialized training will be conducted by deck landing qualified pilots and crewmen of the Navy, he said.
Fabic added that he expects AW-109 pilots and crewmen to quickly master this skill as they are already experienced airmen and considered among the best as they were selected to attend the six-month training course in Cesto Calende in Italy early this year.
The two Gregorio Del Pilar frigates are capable of handling and servicing helicopters as they are equipped with a retractable hanger and flight deck at the stern.
The AW-109s are expected to increase the range and surveillance capabilities of the two ships once in service.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=597219