Philippine Air Force Helicopters Night Flying

The never breaking sky sound at night that brought by PAF (Philippine Air Force) helicopters that were patrolling city of Zamboanga that makes residents to speculate that there is a military operation.

It may disturb some people as the chopper shatters the serenity of night. For others, it may be perceived as another firefight between government troops and armed threat groups. But people should not be worried about the PAF helicopters flying at night especially in vicinity of Zamboanga City.


NVFR (Night Visual Flight Rules) Proficiency or Night Flying is a flying proficiency programs of 205th THW (Tactical Helicopter), unit of Philippine Air Force tasked to conduct heli—lift operations in support to ground units of Armed Forces of Philippines and the Philippine National Police. The said proficiency program aims to train our pilots and aircrew of the Tactical Helicopter Wing for its night flying missions using the UH—1 helicopter known as Huey.


Night Flying Proficiency conducted within and outside of an aerodrome upon the approval of Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force and after proper coordination with concerned agencies. The flight was conducted using NG (Night Vision Goggles) among aircrew every three days when no night mission has been performed. 

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