15.02.2011
Text: Ukrainian Navy Press Center
Photo by Ukrainian Navy Press Center
Pilots of Naval Aviation Brigade (Saki, Ukraine) performed about 20 training flights over the sea on Feb 11 ().
According to brigade commander Col. Vladimir Khomenko, that was the fifth flights in 2011. Six aerial vehicles took part in the training flights – two aircrafts
Be-12, and one
An-26; helicopters
Mi-14,
Ka-27PS (search-and rescue) and
Ka-27PL (antisubmarine).
Curiously, it was the first time when pilot in command (PIC) of
Mi-14 was a junior officer – 1LT Vitaly Telnykh. In addition, two lieutenants performed flights as PIC assistants of
Mi-14.
During the flights aircrew of
Ka-27PS carried out training tasks on search and rescue of "sufferers" at sea. Also firstly in 2011,
Ka-27PS controlled by brigade commander dropped a life-rescue team. Then the "sufferers" were lifted aboard the helicopter by windlass.
According to Col. Vladimir Khomenko, aircrews of
Ka-27PL practiced antisubmarine activities; aircrafts
Be-12 performed training flights after lifetime-prolongation overhaul, and
An-26 – after scheduled engine replacement.
All training tasks were carried out excellently, reported brigade commander Col. Vladimir Khomenko.
