German Army Aviators School
Encyclopedia
The German School of Army Aviation (Heeresfliegerwaffenschule) based at Bückeburg
, is one of the schools of the German Army
and is responsible for the training and development of the German Army Aviation Corps' personnel and equipment. Furthermore, the basic training of helicopter pilots of the other components of the German Armed Forces
also takes place at the School of Army Aviation.
The School of Army Aviation was founded on 1 July 1959 and based first at Mendig
before being transferred on 12 January 1960 to its current location at Bückeburg Air Base
, utilising the facilities of RAF Bückeburg, constructed by the Royal Air Force
in 1946 and closed in the mid-1950s.
and the position of General of the Army Aviation Corps (General der Heeresflieger). The School is structured in:
Staff of the German Army's Central Medical Services
, amongst which are a high-ranking flight surgeon
and flight psychologist
, are also incorporated into the school.
Apart from the actual flight training, modern high-end flight simulators
are extensively used during the training of future military helicopter pilots.
Together with the French Army Light Aviation
the Franco-German Training Centre TIGER in Le Luc-Le Cannet-des-Maures
was established, solely dedicated to provide flying instruction on the new helicopter Eurocopter Tiger
.
Bückeburg
Bückeburg is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, on the border with North Rhine Westphalia. It was once the capital of the tiny principality of Schaumburg-Lippe and is today located in the district of Schaumburg close to the northern slopes of the Weserbergland ridge...
, is one of the schools of the German Army
German Army
The German Army is the land component of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Following the disbanding of the Wehrmacht after World War II, it was re-established in 1955 as the Bundesheer, part of the newly formed West German Bundeswehr along with the Navy and the Air Force...
and is responsible for the training and development of the German Army Aviation Corps' personnel and equipment. Furthermore, the basic training of helicopter pilots of the other components of the German Armed Forces
Bundeswehr
The Bundeswehr consists of the unified armed forces of Germany and their civil administration and procurement authorities...
also takes place at the School of Army Aviation.
The School of Army Aviation was founded on 1 July 1959 and based first at Mendig
Mendig
Mendig is a municipality in the district Mayen-Koblenz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated approx. 6 km north-east of Mayen, and 25 km west of Koblenz.Mendig is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde Mendig....
before being transferred on 12 January 1960 to its current location at Bückeburg Air Base
Bückeburg Air Base
Bückeburg Air Base is located northeast of the city of Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, Germany....
, utilising the facilities of RAF Bückeburg, constructed by the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
in 1946 and closed in the mid-1950s.
Organisation
The head and commanding officer the German School of Army Aviation has the rank of Brigadier GeneralBrigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
and the position of General of the Army Aviation Corps (General der Heeresflieger). The School is structured in:
- Staff
- Support Group
- Technical Maintenance Department
- Development Group
- Instruction Group
Staff of the German Army's Central Medical Services
Central Medical Services
The Bundeswehr's Joint Medical Service is a part of the German Armed Forces but explicitly no new branch of arms. Medical personnel of all three branches were assigned to a centralized authority which was installed to concentrate their capabilities. However these troops remain members of their...
, amongst which are a high-ranking flight surgeon
Flight surgeon
A flight surgeon is a military medical officer assigned to duties in the clinical field variously known as aviation medicine, aerospace medicine, or flight medicine...
and flight psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
, are also incorporated into the school.
Apart from the actual flight training, modern high-end flight simulators
Flight simulator
A flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and various aspects of the flight environment. This includes the equations that govern how aircraft fly, how they react to applications of their controls and other aircraft systems, and how they react to the external...
are extensively used during the training of future military helicopter pilots.
Together with the French Army Light Aviation
French Army Light Aviation
The French Army Light Aviation is the aviation service of the French Army.-History:The French Army Light Aviation was established on 22 November 1954 for observation, reconnaissance, assault and supply duties.-Composition:...
the Franco-German Training Centre TIGER in Le Luc-Le Cannet-des-Maures
Le Cannet-des-Maures
Le Cannet-des-Maures is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.-References:*...
was established, solely dedicated to provide flying instruction on the new helicopter Eurocopter Tiger
Eurocopter Tiger
The Eurocopter Tiger is an attack helicopter manufactured by Eurocopter. In Germany it is known as the Tiger; in France and Spain it is called the Tigre.-Origins:...
.
Units
| Name of unit | Based at |
|---|---|
| Staff HQ | Bückeburg |
| Instruction Group A (flying instruction) | Bückeburg |
| Instruction Group B (non-flying instruction) | Bückeburg |
| Training Centre C (flying instruction) | Celle Celle Air Base Celle Air Base is a military airbase of the German Army. The airfield is situated southwest of the city of Celle, Lower Saxony, Germany. It was opened in 1934 and has been in military use ever since... |
| Army Aviation Test Squadron 910 | Bückeburg |
| Research And Development Group | Bückeburg |
| Technical Maintenance Department | Bückeburg |
| Franco-German Training Centre | Le Luc - Le Cannet-des-Maures |
See also
- Army Aviation SchoolArmy Aviation SchoolAn Army Aviation School is a military educational establishment responsible for the training and development of the personnel and equipment of the aviation element in those armies that have a separate aviation branch.- Tasks :...
- German Army Aviation Corps
- History of the German Army Aviation Corps
- German ArmyGerman ArmyThe German Army is the land component of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Following the disbanding of the Wehrmacht after World War II, it was re-established in 1955 as the Bundesheer, part of the newly formed West German Bundeswehr along with the Navy and the Air Force...
- Army aviationArmy aviationArmy Aviation refers to aviation-related units of a nation's army, often described as an air corps. These units are generally separate from a nation's dedicated air force, and usually comprise helicopters and light support fixed-wing aircraft....