VAFFU's Helitack Pilot Training Is Outlined Below

1. All Helitack Pilot Candidates Must Have A Heli Pilot Rating

2. Complete the following ground knowledge:​

   1. Admin Rules & Procedures While On The Network

   2. Sequencing

   3. Advanced FTA Procedures & Radio Phraseology For Helicopters

   4. Network Procedures As A Helitack Pilot On VATSIM

   5. Fire Call Formating

   6. Dispatch

3. Schedule A Placement Training Session

4. Fly With The Training Team Online ( Total Hours: 4 )

   1. 4 Hours Of Simulated ​FTA Procedures ( Finding, Creating Center Point Coordinates, ect. )

   2. 3 Hours of Circling Around Terrain At A Specific Altitude ( With and Without Auto Pilot )

   3. 1 Hour of Online Simulated Fire Ops ( Mock Checkride )

5. Apply For A Checkride