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Primary

"Where the adventure begins!" 

primary1.jpg Welcome to Lear Siegler Services, Inc. and the Primary flight Division.

Primary is where pedestrians start the journey to becoming Army Aviators. In this initial phase of training, the student is introduced to rotary wing flight procedures and techniques. Tasks range from aircraft pre-flight inspections to the performance of advanced emergency maneuvers, such as touchdown autorotations.

A strong foundation in rotary wing flight fundamentals is critical for advancement into the advanced helicopter weapon systems, such as the AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, UH-60 Blackhawk, and the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. Primary Division is where this strong foundation and adventure begins.

 

Structure

 

Primary
  •  Number of Training Days: 40
  •  Hours of Instructions: 4.5 hours flight simulator 48.9 hours TH-67
  •  Numbers of Exams: Three: Pre Solo Exam, Supplement Exam and a Primary Exam. Expect daily quizzes and no notice written exams.
  •  Total Course Hours: 53.4 includes an end of stage check ride (1.0 hour).

Instruction Overview
Primary Instruction

  • Primary instructors Integrate the aerodynamic principles of rotary wing flight, and flight control systems with actual on hands on flight instruction in basic and advanced flight maneuvers including pickup and landing to a hover; hovering flight, hovering turns, Straight and level flight, climbing and descending turns, traffic patterns VMC takeoffs and approaches, shallow approaches and running landings and Autorations; low level, hovering, standard and with 180 degree turn, simulated engine failure at a hover and in flight, hydraulics off procedures, simulated tail rotor malfunctions.

  • Primary Instruction also includes and integrates the initial elements of crew coordination, Aircraft systems, Airspace surveillance, Visual flight rules and procedures, Aero medical factors, aviation life support systems, crew mission briefings, weight and balance, radio communications and other subjects necessary for the safe and professionally trained aviators to the proficiency standards set by the US Military.

 

Contacts

Director, Primary Division
Bob Price (Bio)
(334) 255-8687
robert.allan.price@conus.army.mil

Assistant Director, Primary Division
Frank Wynne
(334) 255-8540
frank.a.wynne@conus.army.mil 


Flight – Flight Cdr

 

  • Ranger
    Dave Heath
  • Freedom
    Joseph Rallo
  • Charger
    Bill Priutt
  • Viking 
    Al Cooper
  • Cutter
    Ken Wright  
  • Bandit
    Pat Pestotnik
  • Stingray
    Butch Faust
  • Raven
    Mike Gibbons

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