Pilots of Mi-28N “Night Hunter” helicopters of the Southern MD practice detection and identification of ground and air targets in complex weather conditions at nighttime.

In the course of the flights, the pilots are to meet qualification standards in detection and identification of armoured hardware, helicopters and low-flying aircraft using night vision devices.

Mi-28N will carry out complex flight elements at nighttime at extra-low altitudes of up to 5 m over the ground.

The flight training will involve pilots of 1st and 2nd class with total number of flight hours equal to 500.