Take part in one of our webinars, no matter where you are!

We take up three challenging topics that play a central role in the everyday life of a Helicopterpilot. The webinars contain a lot of illustrative material and many tips and tricks.

We make sure you get all essential information in a short time. The duration of a webinar is about 1.5 hours.

Vuichard Special – 26th April 2021

Vuichard Safety Program

Webinar 1 – Vortex Ring State Recovery with Vuichard Technique: the better way out!

Topic: What do you usually don’t know about the Vortex Ring State

The main objective of the session is to present the Vortex Ring State Recovery developed by Claude Vuichard providing the basic fundamentals but furthermore all the insights about the VRS and its recovery. Main message is to provide more in-depth knowledge about the VRS, the recovery techniques and primarily how to prevent entering into a VRS as a core habit

Syllabus

Review Vuichard Recovery for VRS escape; drivers & factors for the VRS; physics and fundamentals; signs of a VRS and techniques to prevent entering in a VRS

Target audience

Helicopter Pilots from student to high skilled professionals

Duration

approx.1.5 hours including Q & A Session

Available dates

Check an available date on our webinar registration page

Webinar 2 – Human factors as a driver for helicopter incidents and how to overcome them

Topic

How to avoid Human Errors in Helicopter Operations

Description

The main objectives of the session are to discuss the human factors which causes incidents and accidents such as negative transfer and perception errors, stress and pilot skills but also how to overcome these factors with techniques and procedures which will lead to a significant reduction of accidents.

Syllabus

The main message is to generate a broad awareness for how to identify human based errors and how to counteract them with specific techniques. Participants get the insights of how human factors are influencing a safe operation and how countermeasures will create more safety for pilots.

Target audience

Helicopter Pilots from student to high skilled professionals

Duration

approx.1.5 hours including Q & A Session

Available dates

Check an available date on our webinar registration page

Webinar 3 – Advanced Vuichard Techniques: Autorotation & Quick Stop

Topic

Introduction to advanced Vuichard Operational Safety Procedures

Description

The main objectives of the session are to generate a broad awareness for Vuichard advanced flying techniques for Vuichard  Autorotations and Quick Stops. Pilots who operates in challenging environments should know about these Vuichard Techniques. The techniques ensures a safe landing in autorotation even in difficult landing zones and quick stop in short distance without disappearing in the sky.

Syllabus

Introduction of the operational procedures of the Vuichard Autorotation techniques for mountain operations, in confined area and at night and during aerial work (HVD) as well as the introduction of the Vuichard Quick Stop Technique

Target audience

Helicopter Professional Helicopter Pilots

Duration

approx.1.5 hours including Q & A Session

Available dates

Check an available date on our webinar registration page

Webinar Information

  Register for your webinar on our page

  Webinars are held in English unless stated otherwise

  You can participate on any device; make sure you have a stable and fast internet connection and headphones are recommended

  Please note date and time is Central European Time (summer: UTC + 2 / winter: UTC + 1).

  We charge a token fee of CHF 10.00; payments are possible with Paypal and credit cards (no refundable)

We look forward to see you online very soon!