Helis, February 20, 2018 - The 2018 edition of the Helicopter Weapons Instructor Course (HWIC) and TAC (tactical) exercises of the Royal Netherlands Air Force are taking place between February 5 and 23 at Deelen airbase.
Helicopters participating includes 5 Chinooks, 5 Cougars and 5 Apaches.
TAC focus on teaching crews tactical flying. This requires flying at extremely low altitudes which usually are not allowed in peace time. Meanwhile the HWIC are to train new weapon instructors. These will then train crews at a unit level when returned to their normal assignments.
Helicopters participating includes 5 Chinooks, 5 Cougars and 5 Apaches.
TAC focus on teaching crews tactical flying. This requires flying at extremely low altitudes which usually are not allowed in peace time. Meanwhile the HWIC are to train new weapon instructors. These will then train crews at a unit level when returned to their normal assignments.
Deelen AB See also |
Koninklijke Luchtmacht Royal Netherlands Air Force 
Helicopters Flight School - Training Military 
