Long-Line External Load Training 

At the completion of our long-lining course the candidate will be able to safely conduct long-line external load operations using vertical reference techniques.  The candidate will gain experience using 50-foot and 100-foot length long lines with a remote hook.

Candidates will learn to deliver a remote hook within reach of the receiver and to conduct long-line operations with a loaded line. The candidate will also have the opportunity to learn how to use a water bucket on a 100-foot long-line for fire fighting operations.

The course consists of 3 hours ground school, 6  hours dual flight instruction and 4 hours solo practice.

Ground school consists of the following topics:

• Pertinent Canadian Aviation Regulations
• External load equipment standards
• Pre-flight inspection of equipment
• Sling load rigging techniques
• Hook and load delivery techniques
• Hook and load stabilization techniques
• Ground crew briefing considerations
• Safety procedures
• Flight and load limitations of the aircraft and equipment
• Aircraft performance
• Weight and balance considerations
• The hazards associated with long-line operations 

The 6 hours of dual flight training will include:

• Pre-flight checks and long-line attachment procedures
• Before take-off safety checks
• Helicopter and long-line lift-off techniques
• Departure procedures with long-line and load attached
• Load stabilization techniques during departure
• Hook and load delivery techniques
• Engine failure procedures and other emergency procedures
• Hook and load stabilization techniques during approach and delivery
• Maximum performance techniques during takeoff and delivery
• Precision placement techniques
• Load placement practice using 50-foot and 100-foot lines
• Pick-up and delivery of water using a water bucket (100-foot line)
• Log flying techniques (heli-logging) 

The 4 hours of solo practice will include practice delivering an empty hook, barrel slinging and water bucketing.

Costs

• 10 hours flight training in clients aircraft @ $310 per hour: $3,100
• Study material: $50
• Ground school: $1,200
• Total: $4,350 + tax 

Note:

Client will be responsible for the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals if training is conducted away from base.