AMC1 SPA.NVIS.130(f)(1) Crew requirements for NVIS operations
TRAINING AND CHECKING SYLLABUS
(a) The flight crew training syllabus should include the following items:
(1) NVIS working principles, eye physiology, vision at night, limitations and techniques to overcome these limitations;
(2) preparation and testing of NVIS equipment;
(3) preparation of the helicopter for NVIS operations;
(4) normal and emergency procedures including all NVIS failure modes;
(5) maintenance of unaided night flying;
(6) crew coordination concept specific to NVIS operations;
(7) practice of the transition to and from NVG procedures;
(8) awareness of specific dangers relating to the operating environment; and
(9) risk analysis, mitigation and management.
(b) The flight crew checking syllabus should include:
(1) night proficiency checks, including emergency procedures to be used on NVIS operations; and
(2) line checks with special emphasis on the following:
(i) local area meteorology;
(ii) NVIS flight planning;
(iii) NVIS in-flight procedures;
(iv) transitions to and from night vision goggles (NVG);
(v) normal NVIS procedures; and
(vi) crew coordination specific to NVIS operations.
(c) Whenever the crew is required to also consist of an NVIS technical crew member, he/she should be trained and checked in the following items:
(1) NVIS working principles, eye physiology, vision at night, limitations, and techniques to overcome these limitations;
(2) duties in the NVIS role, with and without NVGs;
(3) the NVIS installation;
(4) operation and use of the NVIS equipment;
(5) preparing the helicopter and specialist equipment for NVIS operations;
(6) normal and emergency procedures;
(7) crew coordination concepts specific to NVIS operations;
(8) awareness of specific dangers relating to the operating environment; and
(9) risk analysis, mitigation and management.
EASA regulations mandate comprehensive flight crew training for night vision imaging system (NVIS) operations. Training covers NVIS principles, equipment, procedures, emergency handling, and crew coordination. Checks assess night proficiency, meteorology awareness, flight planning, and NVIS-specific procedures. Technical crew members require specialized NVIS training.
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