N.O.E. - Nap of the Earth

Six official U.S. Army helicopter programs designed for the "pro" and the serious aviation enthusiast. Includes: 1) Introduction to N.O.E...Overview of N.O.E. close terrain flight techniques. 2) Flight and Down-Wind Flight Maneuvers: Pre-flight, high threat, OGE, hover check, quick stop, masking-unmasking coordination with friendly forces. 3) Survivability: Crash anticipation, clothing protection, boots, gloves, helmet. 4) High-Threat Environment: Soviet surface-to-air missiles, identifying Soviet systems, varying threats at altitude. 5) Visual Problems-Night Vision: How to avoid blind spots, visual scanning, fix of altitude on peripheral vision. 6) Cardinal Rules - Attack Helicopters: Heroism and courage not enough for a Huey Gun-Ship pilot in Nam. Details tactics and 12 cardinal rules for Attack Helicopters in battle environment.