Aerial Platform Operations

Duration:
1 Day (8 Hours)

AMMUNITION:
700 Rounds
(*No Green Tip Ammo*)

PRICE:
$2500

DESCRIPTION

Ridgeline is pleased to provide our clients with the once in a lifetime opportunity to learn aerial interdiction techniques while aboard a MD600N (#LittleBird). In this one-day course, students will fly (8) missions totaling over 1-hour of flight time per student. Each flight will increase in complexity as students take techniques taught in the classroom and immediately put them into practical application. Following each flight the students will be individually debriefed and ground training conducted in preparation for the next mission, culminating in a final scenario based exercise.

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PREREQUISITE / NEXT COURSE:

Prerequisite: This is a Unique Experience course. This course, put on in partnership with Last Shadow TX, is designed to provide the unique experience of shooting from an aerial platform and learning the fundamentals of aerial operations. To maximize student flight time this course is being limited to just 8 students per class date. Students should be extremely confident in their abilities, equipment and fundamentals if they plan to attend this class. All students are expected to conduct safe operations.

Subjects Covered:

Gun and Equipment Setup
Aircraft Safety/Emergency Procedures
Aircraft Control and Communications
Aerial Platform Firing Techniques
- Rigging
- Positions
- Lead/Lag/Holds

Equipment List:

SAFETY:

Eye Protection
Ear Protection

FIREARM REQUIREMENTS:

Semi-Automatic Rifle w/RDS or LPVO (Cal. .223/5.56, .300BLK, 7.62×39, .308/7.62mm ONLY)
Suppressors are HIGHLY encouraged
2 point Sling
(4) 30rd Magazines

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT:

Low Profile Chest Rig or Equivalent, capable of holding min (3) 30rd Magazines
Battle belts will NOT be worn in the aircraft
Athletic/Outdoor Footwear
Weather Appropriate Clothing/Gloves (Cold/Rain/Mud)
Note Taking Material

The Following Items are ALLOWED and/or RECOMMENDED

SUPPORT GEAR:

Gun Cleaning Kit
Gun/Optic Tools
Batteries for LPVO/RDS
Batteries for Ear Pro
Anti-Fog for Eye Pro

NICE TO HAVES:

Sun Block
Chapstick
Insect Repellent
Handwarmers
Cooler with drinks
Lunch/Snacks
Camp Chair/Stool

Our Reviews

This is the second class I have signed up for. I travel 1600 miles round trip to come to Ridgeline and that should tell you everything you need to know about how I feel about the value and experience of training here.

The Mid Range Carbine class I took at Ridgeline was the most fun, and I think the most beneficial class I have ever taken.

In addition to what we did in the class, I left with a great base of things to work on. Can’t wait to get back to Ridgeline again soon!

I wish I had taken this class when I was a newer shooter so I didn’t have to unlearn so many bad habits. I would recommend the classes here to anyone!