Irish Defense Forces Air Coprs based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin Ireland recently completed Night Vision Goggle Training conducted by Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU).

The Irish Air Corps chose ASU as their sole source provider for 21 sets of ITT F4949 Night Vision Goggles and Pilot and Crewmember Training. The Air Corps operates four Eurocopter EC-135 P-2, T-2 and six Agusta Westland AW-139 in various Military and Public roles including two EC -135 T-2’s dedicated to the support of An Garda Síochána Air Support Unit (Irish Police Force).

In little more than one year, the Air Corps and ASU have completed initial training for 75 pilots and crewmembers, as well as six Night Vision Goggle Flight Instructors. Additionally, the Air Corps and ASU completed training for eight pilots and 16 crewmembers in advanced Night Vision Goggle Flight Training including fast rope, rescue hoist, formation flight and aerial gunnery flying approximately 400 hours of Night Vision Goggle time.

“This has been a yearlong cooperative effort in NVG training and we are pleased and honored to have been a part of the Irish Air Corps effort to enhance safety and increase operational capabilities,” said Chief Pilot for Aviation Specialties Unlimited Justin Watlington.

ASU continues to support aviation safety and remain the Global Leader in Night Vision Technology. For additional information call (208) 426-8117 or email ASU at info@asu-nvg.com

About ASU:

Founded in 1995, ASU’s goal is to implement night vision into the civil aviation market to increase operational safety and improve mission capabilities. Our focus is to provide a turnkey solution to our customers where with one call they can obtain:

• Night Vision Goggles and replacement parts
• Servicing/inspection for your goggles
• NVG Cockpit Lighting solutions installed by our FAA Approved 145 Repair Station Technicians, at our facility in Boise, Idaho or at your facility
• Assistance in cockpit replacement parts provided by our FAA Approved PMA
• Training, both initial and re-current, for your flight crew on the use of night vision in flight via an FAA
• Approved 141 Training Program and/or 135 Air Operator Certificate
• Assistance in establishing Night Vision Programs.

To date, ASU has sold more than 1200 aviator systems within the U.S. ASU is ITT Night Vision’s exclusive authorized service & warranty center and our technicians have been factory trained/certified.