REAL-WORLD TRAINING
I had the opportunity to attend the new R66 Transition Course this past summer, and it did not disappoint. Suffice it to say, I have previously attended “factory schools”, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the experiences, as I always value the opportunity to dig deep into aircraft systems. That said, I found the R66 course took a distinctly different approach compared to many other transition programs. While
traditional transition courses tend to
focus primarily on systems, the R66 course was designed to go further by emphasizing the operational knowledge that directly supports safe, real-world operation.
To say that the course instructional team,
consisting of Guillaume and RHC Instructor Pilot Anton Immler, covered the aircraft systems in detail would be an understatement. Still, their delivery also encapsulated the connection between the various systems and the aircraft’s limitations and emergency procedures. I found this approach to be a tremendous gain, not only for a gee-whiz technical understanding but also for providing a clear appreciation of the rationale behind the normal and emergency procedures listed in the R66 flight manual.
I found that the course had minimal downtime, and when a question about a part, component, or specific system came up, we could easily go out onto the factory floor to see that particular part. Another breath of fresh air was that the RHC team went much more in-depth with the performance charts than I have become accustomed to in other training programs. I have observed firsthand, as a pilot examiner, that this correlation leads to more meaningful training and a better understanding, which better prepares pilots to apply what they have learned in the real-world environments they may encounter.
Another academic core-element of the course focused on airworthiness and regulatory requirements, aiming to ensure that pilots completing the course will leave with a firmer grasp of both the safety and legal responsibilities associated with operating the aircraft. Familiarity with airworthiness documents such as Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Alerts is utilized during the course to further strengthen attendees’ operational understanding of the R66.
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