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One of the most common causes of fatal helicopter accidents is Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) at night. (FlightWeb). The major contributor to such accidents is the pilot's level of situational awareness, or rather – not being able to see where they are going, or what might be in the way of unobstructed flight. As helicopters are routinely used in low-altitude missions – they are frequently required to fly in close proximity to trees, power lines, telephone poles, etc. As such, it is vitally important for the pilot to be able to see and avoid these hazards to navigation. During daylight hours, these hazards pose a minimal risk to flight. However, as the sun sets and the amount of visible light wanes, these same hazards become life threatening.
The reliance on night vision technology has become invaluable in assisting aviators in flying at night. By magnifying the ambient light, Night Vision Goggles (NVG's) and devices reduce the problems associated......

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