Cockpit and Classroom Training Videos by APS

2009: "This is my second time attending training at APS for emergency maneuvering and recovery. It is no exaggeration, this is the best flight training I have received in my career!!! The skills that were taught and reinforced have given me the confidence to handle an aircraft in an unusual attitude and recover it safely

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Full Size Video: Click Here Download the Entire 2009 CAST Report by Boeing in PDF: Click Here PRE-AMBLE EXPLANATORY CONTENT PER "2009 CAST REPORT" LINK ABOVE... The accident statistics presented in this summary are confined to worldwide commercial jet airplanes that are heavier than 60,000 pounds maximum gross weight. Within that set of airplanes, there

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Please review the video training sessions below for a detailed overview of the meaning of the V-G Diagram as it relates to upset recovery, stall/spin and unusual attitude training in any fixed wing aircraft. Clarke “Otter” McNeace, VP – Flight Operations Aerobatic, Upset Recovery & Spin Training Instructor Director of Flight Training / Check Pilot

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Client Feedback - May 2009 "Having previously completed the 6 mission, in-aircraft, Enhanced Emergency Maneuver Training and more recently the level D Full Motion Simulator Only - Jet Upset Recovery Training programs at APS Emergency Maneuver Training, I can describe the training experience as truly exceptional. As a current Fortune 200 Falcon 50/50EX business jet

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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.

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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

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In a Spiral Dive, I've head it said to reduce g-loading prior to rolling in an 'over bank'. Does 'over bank' mean more than 90 degrees banked or does it include say 60-90 degrees of banking? The reason for the question is related to the Push-Power-Roll mantra ... does it really apply a spiral dive where the bank angle is less than 90 degrees? The Spiral Dive is a bank problem so shouldn't it be primarily a roll with aileron and rudder to fix it, not 'pushing' first?

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Please take a few moments to listen as a Gulfstream G550 Chief Pilot discusses transfer of skill in on-aircraft upset recovery training using an aerobatic airplane. 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.

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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

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An Exec Jets pilot participated in the APS Professional Pilot Upset Recovery Training on-aircraft program this week and graduated yesterday. He 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 ...

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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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Bryan Burks with ALPA speaks on research and on-going advancements in upset prevention and recovery training in the aviation industry. Groups addressed include the FAA Stall Stick Pusher Working Group, CAST, EASA 60-Second Group and the RAeS ICATEE. ALPA makes a resolution to integrate the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid ...

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The Crew Resource Management (CRM) aspect of Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) is particularly challenging due to the wide spread inconsistency of UPRT in the commercial aviation industry. Although there is value in one crew member being comprehensively trained in the airplane upset/stall discipline, the addition of another crew member in the decision making

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If you speak to any upset recovery instructor you can find who teaches a true fully comprehensive all-attitude all-envelope upset recovery program, they will tell you flight hours, ratings, certificate level and aerodynamic book study makes very little difference in how practically prepared civilian pilots are to deal with a significant airplane upset scenario. Exceptions do exist but they are extremely rare.

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The video below provides a brief overview of how to navigation our online course titled Preparing for Practical Upset Recovery Training. As a monthly subscription program it allows pilots from around the world to participate in the industry's most comprehensive online course in upset recovery ever created. We continually update the course and even provide

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The understanding of how wing shape dramatically effects stall characteristics and resulting aircraft behavior is another critical element of upset recovery and stall/spin training techniques. In the video clip below, Clarke "Otter" McNeace, discusses the general concepts of wing design as they relate to a comprehensive upset recovery training program.

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At APS we see our typical formation training students requiring a minimum of 5-days and around 10-hours of flight training to become comfortable with the basics of Formation Flying. With that said, there are some "natural formation pilots" ... they just aren't human. Enjoy!

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This video takes just a few minutes to give clients preparing for training a few tips how to be best prepared. Clarke "Otter" McNeace (Director of APS Flight Training) discusses the All-Attitude Upset Recovery Technique, expected flight schedule and how to physically/mentally prepare for a fun challenge.

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The understanding of how wing shape dramatically effects stall characteristics and resulting aircraft behavior is another critical element of upset recovery and stall/spin training techniques. In the video clip below, Clarke "Otter" McNeace, discusses the general concepts of wing design as they relate to a comprehensive upset recovery training program.

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The V-G Diagram is a relatively unfamiliar diagram to most non-military pilots. However, it's full understanding and practical implication is absolutely critical to upset recovery and stall/spin training techniques. In the video clip below, Clarke "Otter" McNeace, discusses this diagram's value to a comprehensive upset recovery training program.

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Core Upset Recovery Concepts for Professional Jet Pilots Quick Reference Guide | Video Options: Full-Size Streaming Video Video Downloads: MPEG-4(~23MB) or WMV(~26MB)

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This video prepares clients for taking the APS online upset recovery course using the CAE Learning Management System. APS President, Paul BJ Ransbury, takes you through the various unique navigation features of the program for students to better understand the designs enhancements to ensure key learning concepts are emphasized.

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For years, our clients at APS have been trying to convince us to put our academic program online. Well, we were finally convinced to do so. November 2009 is our hallmark launch date for this extensive course of video training. It is truly excellent with host video, animations and instructor-led explanations of many difficult concepts. Have a look at this 25 minute course preview to get a sense of the course ...

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The Total Lift Equation is an important component in the development of a pilot's ability to academically understand the founding principles of upset recovery and stall/spin training techniques. In the video clip below, Clarke "Otter" McNeace, discusses the Total Lift Equation in general and correlates its value to a comprehensive upset recovery training program.

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