Official HT-28 Hellions Lucky Instructor Patch — Helicopter Training Squadron 28 Embroidered Patch
Lucky enough to teach — skilled enough to fly anything.
Helicopter Training Squadron 28 (HT-28), the "Hellions," is a United States Navy helicopter training squadron operating under Training Air Wing Five at NAS Whiting Field, Florida. HT-28 flies the TH-57 Sea Ranger, the Navy's primary and intermediate rotary-wing training helicopter, and is responsible for producing the next generation of helicopter pilots for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
This "Lucky Instructor" variant patch recognizes the experienced aviators who serve as flight instructors with the Hellions — seasoned pilots who guide student aviators through the challenging rotary-wing training syllabus. Instructor pilots at HT-28 teach everything from basic helicopter aerodynamics and hovering to instrument flight, formation flying, and emergency procedures. The "lucky" designation is a nod to the superstition and humor that pervade military aviation culture, where every safe flight is considered a blend of skill and good fortune. Graduates of HT-28 go on to fly operational helicopters across the fleet, from MH-60 Seahawks to CH-53 Super Stallions.
Perfect For: HT-28 instructor pilots and graduates, TH-57 Sea Ranger aviators, Training Air Wing Five alumni, rotary-wing aviation enthusiasts, and military patch collectors who appreciate instructor-specific insignia.
Hellion-trained and fleet-bound — rotary wings start here.
