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needs
night operations using night vision devices involve a greater level of risk to the overall safety of the flying mission.
whilst the use of night vision goggles (nvgs) has allowed aircraft to expand their operations at night, they have some significant limitations to be managed. nvgs do not allow aircrew to fly at night with impunity - and do not "turn night into day".
failure to appreciate the limitations and potential illusions involved with the use of nvgs can be fatal. the key to minimising these significant risks is a structured programme of night vision training for aircrew to:
identify and minimise the risks of visual illusions and disorientation
techniques for tactical night flying and improved target acquisition
discussing the problems associated with landing and flying close to built-up areas
night operations in marginal weather conditions
recognition of visual illusions at night with and without nvgs
risk mitigation and understanding the limitations of nvg use in both permissive and non-permissive environments
needs
solution
the nightfox nvts is a complete system that introduces students to the hazards of nvg operations. this state-of-art lecture facility meets all the pre-requisites for ground training prior to actual nvg flight.
training remains a very important part of mission qualification. too often with ever increasing pressures on budgets training becomes less attractive as procurement of military equipment assumes a greater importance than “equipment for training” the nvts provides a cost effective solution that provides a structured training approach for this very important operational capability which is equally valid for both military and civil operations.
structured in accordance to both nato and non-nato regulations.
meets the civilian requirements for ground training i.e. police and helicopter emergency services
systems approach to training with didactic and practical instruction
visual acuity measurements using optometric assessments
certification according to national regulations
solution
benefits
nvgs do not allow aircrew to fly at night with impunity - and do not "turn night into day". learn handling and limitations of night vision goggles.
night flight by definition involves operating in an environment in which there is a lack of good quality outside visual cues for the aircrew to use as references during flight
the key to minimising the ever-present risks, and ensuring successful night operations, is a structured programme of integrated night vision training for aircrew
night vision training system