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Brian 'Rotor' Willet Designated Master CFI-Aerobatic

December 16, 2011 by  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRIVIA: Over 10% of the world's Master CFI - Aerobatic instructors work at Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the world's leading provider of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. APS has more Master CFI–Aerobatic instructors than any other flight training provider. Mesa, Arizona - 16 December 2011: Aviation Performance Solutions, LLC is very pleased

AeroSafety World: Guidelines in Upset Recovery Training by APS

Pilot Project: Download this AeroSafety World article in PDF At AeroSafety World: Link to Original Online ASW Version Evolving guidelines aim to correct deficiencies in methods of training for airplane upset prevention and recovery. By Paul “BJ” Ransbury and Janeen Kochan Although debate continues about how best to incorporate upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT)

NTSB Chairman Cites Loss of Control In-Flight as a Primary Threat to Air Safety

November 9, 2011 by  
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Deborah A.P. Hersman, Chairman National Transportation Safety Board The video below shows the recorded opening remarks to the Royal Aeronautical Society's Flight Simulation Group meeting on 9 November 2011 in London, UK. The NTSB chairman encourages the enhancement of flight simulator technology and the prioritization of mitigating the loss of control in-flight threat in aviation

ICATEE Outlines Loss of Control In-Flight Progression

November 6, 2011 by  
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Dr. Sunjoo Advani, Chairman of the Royal Aeronautical Society's ICATEE (International Committee for Aviation Training in Extended Envelopes), provides a very interesting and informative presentation addressing industry challenges, solutions and expected progressions in loss of control in-flight mitigation through enhanced Airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training for the aviation industry.     This video is

Upset Prevention & Recovery Training - Dassault Falcon 50

October 22, 2011 by  
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I started the program as a true beginner in upset recovery and left, perhaps not a master, but certainly a far more capable and better educated pilot. I look forward to continuing to hone my skills at subsequent APS training events.

APS President Speaks in Bangkok, Thailand: Upset Recovery Instructor Standardization Announced

September 21, 2011 by  
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Addressing global full flight simulator instructor standardization in airplane upset recovery training through technology integration. Presented on 21 September 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS 2011) ...

Upset Recovery Brief to Pilatus Owners and Pilots Association (POPA 2011) in Denver, Colorado

A report issued by Boeing in July 2010, and a 2011 general aviation report issued by the GAJSC, identify Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) as the cause of the most crash-related fatalities in both commercial aviation worldwide and US general aviation over the past 10 Years. Summarizing 2 years of focused industry effort on systematically identifying and addressing the Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) problem, the Royal Aeronautical Society's International Committee for Aviation Training in Extended Envelopes (ICATEE), as well as the international non-profit Upset Prevention & Recovery Training Association (UPRTA), presents a 50-minute industry update on recent advancements in commercial aviation upset recovery training efforts.

GAJSC Cites Loss of Control In-Flight as Fatality Leader in General Aviation 2001-2010

The following accident analysis information was presented in the June 2011 Issue of Sport Aviation magazine ... 10-Years of Accidents and Causal Factors THE GENERAL AVIATION JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE (GAJSC) and Safety Analysis Team (SAT) continues to focus on data-driven risks and solutions. To begin that process, the fatal GA accident range of 2001—2010 was

AF447 Update Implying Airbus A330 Loss of Control In-Flight

Excerpt from AF447 Update Report: "The airplane’s angle of attack increased progressively beyond 10 degrees and the plane started to climb. The PF made nose-down control inputs and alternately left and right roll inputs. The vertical speed, which had reached 7,000 ft/min, dropped to 700 ft/min and the roll varied between 12 degrees right and

NBAA Upset Recovery Industry Update CASS 2011

The following presentation was recorded live On Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the NBAA Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar (CASS) in San Diego, California ... Summarizing 2 years of focused industry effort on systematically identifying and addressing the Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) problem, the Royal Aeronautical Society's International Committee for Aviation Training in Extended Envelopes

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