[Dr. Franklin]

In the world of military helicopters, 500means you are ready for your Helicopter Aircraft Commander check ride.

According to this report, the Army is now hedging on the pilot having attained 500 hours: "She had more than 450 hours of flying under her belt, according to the Army."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/01/capt-rebecca-lobach-army-pilot-killed-crash/78130730007/

[xone]

Still good enough for a copilot.