Seven student pilots have begun their training as professional pilots with DRF Luftrettung’s Academy in Bühl. The seven cadets will undergo a two year course leading to a CPL(H)/IR. The group were also on hand to welcome the latest addition to the the Academy’s training fleet an R44 Raven II which was delivered to the DRF Luftrettung Operations Centre at Karlsruhe/Baden Baden airport. Commenting on the programme Dr. Peter Huber, Executive Board member said: “The launch of our new course is a milestone for DRF Luftrettung. Having been offering special training courses for experienced pilots within our Approved Training Organisation for almost twenty years, we are adding an important element with the new basic training. Our aim is to pass on our expertise to third parties and, as one of Europe’s largest air rescue organisations, make a further contribution to aviation safety”.
In addition to the normal flight and ground training elements of the CPL(H) training cadets will also undertake training with the DRF’s technical and medical departments to ensure the fullest possible knowledge of rescue and HEMS operations.
Following on from the ab initio phase of training candidates will move on the specific elements flight training with successful cadets offered co-pilot positions.
