On 24 October 2025, Oleksandr Samokhlib, a teacher at the Air Transport Department of the Kremenchuk Flight College of the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, held a scientific seminar on ‘The use of composite materials in the construction of modern helicopters’ for first-level (bachelor's) students majoring in 272 Aviation Transport, the educational and professional programme ‘Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft and Aircraft Engines’. The seminar was attended by 8 students of the group TMdms-23-1b:
Rostislav Shchehlov, Ihor Popenko, Andrii Chernysh, Oleksandr Klymenko, Dmytro Khodin, Mykhailo Siedov, Oleh Shulika, Vladyslav Ostapchuk.
The scientific seminar covered issues related to the use of composite materials in the construction of the latest aviation technology, namely the H-125, H-145, and H-225 helicopters operated by the aviation units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, which perform such functions as aeromedical evacuation, rescue operations, maintaining public order, anti-terrorist and special operations, protecting state borders and maintaining road safety.
Specific examples of the use of composite materials such as Nomex, which is a combination of heat-resistant aramid fibre with other materials, were considered. For example, Nomex Aramid Kevlar Honeycomb is a standard for lightweight non-metallic composite structures used in the construction of fuselage components. The participants also addressed the specific features of composite materials, discussed the pros and cons of their use, and the further development and improvement of materials used in aircraft construction.
The students actively discussed the topic of the seminar, asked questions and received answers to broaden their knowledge in the field of composite materials. During the seminar, multimedia equipment was used to visually demonstrate the use of the latest materials in helicopter design.