Back to Basics: Army Revamps Flight School After Deadly Crashes

Back to basics: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.

U.S. Army Overhauls Pilot Training Amid Safety Concerns

The U.S. Army is launching an overhaul of its pilot training program aimed at restoring fundamental flying skills and improving safety, Defense News reported. The changes come as Army leaders have acknowledged growing concerns about pilot readiness following fatal incidents—including the January 29 collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C. According to Defense News, as part of the reva…

US Army accelerating trainer replacement process. - RotorHub International

The US Army is looking to replace its UH-72As in the training role with simpler aircraft to teach flying “the old fashioned way”. Image US Army The US Army which is planning to replace its H145 based UH-72A Lakotas in the primary training role has issued a notice which sheds more light on its acquisition plans. According to the notice, the Army is looking to industry to “provide solutions and methodologies that cover contractor provided academic…