Testimonials
Upset Prevention & Recovery Training - Dassault Falcon 50
I head up a Fortune 25 corporate flight department. We are fortunate to have highly experienced, professional flight crews in the cockpits of our aircraft. Most of us would probably rate ourselves as "above-average" pilots and able to handle just about anything thrown our way.
However what I realized after taking the upset recovery training at APS is despite all of our years of flying, recurrent training and such, we really have been woefully unprepared to handle a true upset recovery. 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. Thanks for doing such a great job and I look forward to many more years of training with you.
- Bob Smyth - A Fortune 25 Company: Falcon 50 Jet Pilot (ATP, CFI AMEL FA50, FA10, D328JET), 7200 Flight Hours
October 22, 2011
APS Upset Recovery - Valuable Investment
My four day enhanced upset recovery training was some of the finest training I have received in the past 15 years and over 9000 hours of flying. I would be hard pressed to find a more valuable way to spend our training dollars. This training should be mandatory in pilot certification. My understanding and pilot skill-set development has grown dramatically. Cant wait to return for recurrent.
- Peter Ficher, Gulfstream G550 - 9000-hrs, ATP, CFI
July 8, 2011
Pilatus PC12-Relevant Upset Recovery Training
Gary Hartery, a chief pilot for more than 50 airmen of a government organization in Canada, attended the APS Professional Pilot Upset Recovery Training program in Mesa, Arizona in May 2011. Gary flies the single-engine turbo prop normal category Pilatus PC-12 as part of his professional duties. In the video below, he takes a few minutes to describe his thoughts of upset recovery training value to him as a pilot. Gary discusses his initial apprehension, the value of upset recovery academic training and how those academics tie into the integration of on-aircraft loss of control in-flight mitigation strategies. Please take a few moments of your time to consider his recommendations to all pilots, just not Pilatus PC-12 flyer ...
- Gary Hartery, 9000-Hour Chief Pilot (600-Hrs Pilatus PC-12)
June 1, 2011
Transfer of Skill: Gulfstream Upset Recovery Training
A Gulfstream G550 Chief Pilot discusses transfer of skill in on-aircraft upset recovery training using an aerobatic airplane within a highly regimented course of specialized training offered at APS. Mr. Bob Leahy has flown Gulfstreams for 30 years and graduated from the APS 3-Day Professional Pilot Upset Recovery Training program in May 2011. Please take a few minutes to hear Bob's opinion on transfer of skill and how his perception of value changed during the course ...
- Bob Leahy, 30-Year Gulfstream Chief Pilot (Currently G550)
May 24, 2011
Diamond DA-40 Stall/Spin Awareness
Dr. Albert Gusenbauer came all the way down from Canada to develop his flight skills in stall/spin, upset prevention & recovery training and to spend a few extra days to take advantage of some customized aerobatic instruction. As a relatively new 250-Hour pilot, Albert clearly communicates the value of the APS training strategies and methods to pilots of all skill levels. It was a great pleasure having Dr. Gusenbauer join our team for an entire week in April 2011. Here are a few of his comments ...
- Dr. Albert Gusenbauer, 250-Hour Diamond DA-40 Pilot
May 18, 2011
Gulfstream G550 Upset Recovery Training (Video)
Bob Davis, a corporate pilot with Silver Stream Aviation LLC and an Exec Jets pilot, participated in the APS Professional Pilot Upset Recovery Training on-aircraft program this week and graduated yesterday. Bob was interested in leaving a few comments to be communicated to other pilots of all skill-levels in relation to being prepared for the Loss of Control In-Flight threat as a professional airman. Here are those comments, please take a few minutes to review Bob's message ...
- Bob Davis - 15,000 Hour Gulfstream G550 Pilot
May 7, 2011
Recurrent Loss of Control In-Flight Training
This is my second time doing this training. With hindsight, I found the second training provided me with a better retention of the information. The new part was the instrument recovery training. That was a huge confidence builder. Budget and time permitting, this training should be done every couple of years. A special word of recognition to [my instructor]; As a former aeronautical engineer ( 25 years ago ) I was most impressed with his communication skills and the way his passion and patience foster a positive learning environment. He [made] some relatively complex concepts easy to understand. In closing, a good word must go to [the sales staff], the voice over the phone is, in many ways, the first impression we have of APS.
The whole APS team is great and I hope to be back a third time in the not so distant future.
- Jean Morin - Private Pilot, Commercial Multi IFR, Cessna T182T, 1450 hrs
February 5, 2011
Importance of Rudder Control in Upset Recovery
WOW! The course was excellent. [The APS Instructors have] the ability to explain seemingly complex material in a manner that anyone can understand. As a pilot with most of my experience in helicopters, [the instructor] was able to make me fully understand the importance of rudder control and coordinated flight. The entire organization maintained the most professional standards during the conduct of daily business.
- Mark Kranz, SC Army National Guard, C-26, 3700 hrs
January 29, 2011
Upset Recovery is Fundamental to Professional Pilot Training
As a military pilot in Italy, I have been trained to react in a flexible way while remaining focused on the mission objective. In addition, my military training addresses how to react effectively when an unexpected or sudden event occurs in flight.
In my opinion, the APS courses in upset recovery training are fundamental and critical to professional pilot training, whether those career pilots are military or civilian. The professionalism and preparation of the APS instructors, and the structure of the course itself, lead each pilot (even the less experienced ones) to augmenting their aviator skills to quickly recognize a stall, unusual attitude and even a developing spin. As important as awareness and recognition, the course gives graduates an ability to effectively apply strategies to efficiently and consistently mitigate these situations by regaining and maintaining aircraft control while returning the airplane to a stable 'normal' flight condition.
I highly recommend attending the integrated on-aircraft and full flight simulator APS upset recovery course; I'm thoroughly convinced the culminating hands-on CRM upset recovery experience in the level D simulator is essential for every multi-crew, multi-engine pilot.
Overall: Excellent | Booking: Excellent | Service: Excellent | Staff: Excellent | Flight: Excellent
- LT Giorgio “Ghost” GALASSO - Italian Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft Pilot: 3000hrs BR-1150 “Atlantic”
January 20, 2011
Upset Recovery Training at its Best
This was the best and most professional training I have ever experienced-for anything. It's also a total blast!
To think how many lives have been lost simply because a pilot or crew lacked the responses this training provides.
Thank You!
P.S. 'Straight and level' has certainly lost it's luster.
EVALUATION / RATINGS
Overall: Excellent
Booking: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Flight: Excellent
- Andrew Menlow, Oregon State Police: 7500 Hrs; ATP, CFII, Comm. SEL - King Air 200, C-185
January 15, 2011