RHC Director of Flight Safety Bob Muse
Day 1
Having attended a few factory-created courses over the years, I soon learned this was like no other OEM-taught course in which I’d participated. The first day began with an intense review of some select training-related accidents. “We saw a pilot go down a familiar path in most of the accidents we investigated. We want to identify and show those red flags to those providing instruction in our airframe,” Muse said. I wasn’t alone in my initial assessment of their dedication to this course; fellow DPE Ben Fouts, owner of Mauna Loa Helicopters, attended the first iteration and said, “The level of detail
they provide on the accident reviews allows us to start at the scene and work our way back to see just how training deficiencies led to the event.”
Day 1 continued with Maillet providing in- depth instruction on the Robinson rotor- head design and many other systems. His passion for teaching was evident in every detail he presented, and the custom graphics and material developed for the new course were second to none. Day 1 ended with an in-depth discussion on wire strikes and the importance of teaching the topic to students. This was followed by a full review of the day, seeking feedback from all attendees on
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what should be added to or removed from the curriculum. One of the impressive ideas of the course design is that each day is structured to end on a human- factors concept. I wasn’t the only one with appreciation for the human-factors elements incorporated into the course. Neil Jones of Quantum Helicopters, a DPE of more than 25 years who has administered more than 3,500 practical tests, was one of the first eight people to participate in the first course. He said, “It was evident they put a lot into the course. Our industry can be very hazardous if not done correctly, and they are very sincere in trying to improve safety.”
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