Although the hour requirements in the POIs do not apply, the training objectives do. During flight training, the aviator is trained to proficiency in the base tasks identified in Chapter 5. Minimum flight time will not be less than ten hours. A minimum of one hour of night and one hour of hooded flight instruction will be conducted in the aircraft. More efficient training and learning retention will result if flight training is completed without interruption.
Realism is important in qualification flight training.
To achieve it, commanders must ensure that training includes operation of the aircraft at or near maximum gross weight. Training in night operations must include locating and operating all aircraft lighting equipment. It should also include takeoffs and landings with minimum runway or field lighting appropriate for the mission and ambient light conditions. Instrument training for the Reserve Component is accomplished in the UH-1 aircraft. Initial NVG qualification training will be conducted according to TC 1-210 and this ATM and will consist of a minimum of ten hours of flight time.