A-UPRT

???? Training Objectives

1. Prevention – Recognize conditions leading to an upset (stall cues, automation issues, energy mismanagement).

2. Recovery – Safely return the aircraft to controlled flight from:

   • Nose-high / nose-low attitudes

   • High bank angles (unusual attitudes)

   • Stalls and incipient spins

   • Overbank / inverted conditions (in aerobatic aircraft)

3. Human Factors – Overcome instinctive but incorrect reactions (like pulling instead of unloading).

4. Manual Handling Skills – Build confidence and precision when automation is unavailable.

???? Training Environment

• On-Aircraft Training: In aerobatic trainers (e.g., Extra 300, Slingsby T67, CAP 10, MDM-1 Fox) to expose pilots to real G-loads, disorientation, and upset dynamics.

• Full Flight Simulators (FFS): Airline-type scenarios (icing-induced stall, wake turbulence encounter, automation surprise, windshear).

• Ground School: Aerodynamics refresh, human factors, accident analysis, and recovery theory.

???? Benefits

• Reduces risk of Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I).

• Builds confidence in extreme situations.

• Trains pilots to respond with the correct recovery technique under stress.

• Enhances safety culture by emphasizing prevention first, recovery second.

✅ In short:

Advanced UPRT is high-level, hands-on training (both in classroom and cockpit/simulator) that equips pilots to handle rare but dangerous situations — unusual attitudes, stalls, spins, and automation-related upsets — with skill, confidence, and resilience.

• UPRT (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training): A program mandated by ICAO and EASA (and strongly recommended by FAA) for commercial and airline pilots to reduce Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) accidents.

• Advanced UPRT: Goes beyond basic recovery skills, providing in-depth, scenario-based training in aerobatic-capable aircraft, simulators, or both.

???? Objectives

1. Prevention – Recognize early warning signs (angle of attack, energy state, flight path deviations).

2. Recovery – Apply correct techniques to recover from:

   • Stalls and stall-induced spins

   • Nose-high / nose-low upsets

   • Unusual attitudes (e.g., inverted, steep dives, extreme banks)

3. Startle & Surprise Management – Training under stress to improve decision-making.

4. Manual Flying Proficiency – Skills to handle aircraft without reliance on automation.

???? Objectives

1. Prevention – Recognize early warning signs (angle of attack, energy state, flight path deviations).

2. Recovery – Apply correct techniques to recover from:

   • Stalls and stall-induced spins

   • Nose-high / nose-low upsets

   • Unusual attitudes (e.g., inverted, steep dives, extreme banks)

3. Startle & Surprise Management – Training under stress to improve decision-making.

4. Manual Flying Proficiency – Skills to handle aircraft without reliance on automation.

1. Purpose of Advanced UPRT

• Improve situational awareness in abnormal attitudes.

• Teach correct recovery techniques for stalls, spins, and unusual attitudes.

• Reduce the risk of Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) accidents.

• Build confidence and decision-making skills under high-stress conditions.

2. Components of Advanced UPRT

1. Theoretical Knowledge

   • Aerodynamic principles of stalls, spins, and control limits.

   • Factors contributing to LOC-I.

   • Energy management and aircraft performance during unusual attitudes.

2. Simulator Training

   • High-fidelity flight simulators replicate extreme attitudes safely.

   • Scenarios include:

     • High-speed upsets

     • Deep stalls

     • Engine-out situations

     • Wind shear and turbulence

   • Focus on correct control inputs and recovery sequences.

3. Flight Training (Optional in some programs)

   • Light aircraft or aerobatic planes to practice:

     • Full stalls

     • Spin recovery

     • Nose-high and nose-low unusual attitudes

   • Emphasis on precision, timing, and smooth control inputs.

3. Key Recovery Techniques

• Push-Pitch, Roll, Thrust (PPRT): For advanced scenarios

  • Push the control to reduce angle of attack

  • Roll wings level

  • Adjust thrust as needed

• Energy Awareness: Managing airspeed and altitude to prevent secondary upsets.

• Automation Management: Understanding when and how to disengage autopilot and rely on manual control.

4. Psychological and Decision-Making Training

• Startle and surprise recognition: Training pilots to respond calmly under sudden upsets.

• Threat and error management: Recognizing errors before they escalate.

• Confidence without overreliance: Encouraging safe decision-making under pressure.

5. Certification & Compliance

• ICAO and EASA recommend UPRT as mandatory for commercial airline pilot training.

• Advanced UPRT may count toward Type Rating or recurrent training credits.

• Flight schools often combine academics, simulators, and flight exercises.

2. Objectives of Advanced UPRT (EASA)

1. Upset Prevention

   • Recognize and avoid situations leading to stall or unusual attitudes.

   • Proper energy management and automation use.

2. Upset Recovery

   • Apply attitude awareness.

   • Execute recovery techniques within safe operational limits.

3. Upset Management under Pressure

   • Manage startle and surprise.

   • Make correct decisions in high-stress situations.