Trainees practice take-offs and landings, as well as hovering maneuvers, in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thai Ba Dung / Tuoi Tre
Two helicopters, a Mi-18 and a Mi-171, were parked on the apron of Air Regiment 930 on the morning of December 25.
Following orders from higher command, flight trainees, dressed in full military uniform, climbed into the cockpits.
This marked the second flight sortie of the 2026 training season at Air Regiment 930.
Officers, soldiers, and pilots of Air Defense Division 372 prepare for a helicopter take-off.
Under the motto ‘Endure the Sun, Overcome the Rain,’ trainees from Air Force Officer’s College of the Air Defense - Air Force Service remained steadfast in their training, even in challenging weather conditions.
Becoming a helicopter pilot requires trainees to undergo particularly demanding training programs.
The first hours of actual flight practice are always the most significant moments that leave lasting impressions and memories for every aspiring pilot.
A Mi-18 helicopter prepares to start up ahead of a practical flight training sortie in rainy weather.
A representative from Air Regiment 930 said that flight operations were organized in a strict, disciplined manner, fully compliant with regulations and carefully matched to each pilot’s level of proficiency.
Command, coordination, and flight control were carried out in a scientific and precise way, while preparation was conducted thoroughly and methodically.
As a result, the regiment successfully completed 100 percent of its planned flight missions, meeting all requirements and maintaining absolute safety.
In the central region of Vietnam, officers and soldiers of Air Regiment 930 under Air Defense Division 372 are widely regarded as a familiar and trusted presence.
Wherever they operate, they consistently leave a strong and positive impression on local communities.
A trainee practices flying a helicopter.
During recent natural disasters such as storms and floods, helicopters from Air Regiment 930 were seen hovering above isolated areas surrounded by floodwaters or landslides, delivering relief supplies to stranded residents.
Currently, the regiment is equipped with multi-purpose Mi-18 and Mi-171 helicopters operating across the central and Central Highlands regions.
Stationed in Da Nang, Regiment 930 bears the dual responsibility of maintaining combat readiness and safeguarding the airspace, while also being prepared to carry out sudden and demanding tasks such as search and rescue, disaster relief, force deployment, and coordinated combat operations.
As such, the effective use of personnel and equipment is a matter of special attention for the regiment’s leadership and command.
A pilot instructs a trainee to perform a helicopter take-off.
Da Nang International Airport is seen from the compartment of a Mi-18 helicopter.
Helicopters undergo strict checks to ensure absolute safety before and after each flight.
A flight instructor guides a training pilot on operating a military helicopter.
After a training flight, officers move the helicopter into the hangar.
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