Cockpit and Classroom Training Videos by APS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.