UPRT

Civil Aviation Training Leader Forum

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Industry Topic 5 – UPRT

Thursday 29th July 2021

12:00pm UTC / 13:00pm BST / 14:00pm CEST

 

We have discussed Upset Prevention and Recovery Training in working groups and conferences for more than a decade. One would think that since the implementation phase is active and most authorities have mandated UPRT, there would be little interest in further discussion. Nonetheless, based on the survey for the HoT meeting, UPRT is indeed an area with implementation challenges, and sometimes unintended shortcomings, in applying the regulations.

The first question is finding the right balance between compliance and competency. The sometimes complex and exhaustive regulatory requirements can be so confusing for some that the training quality suffers. It appears to be challenging to some to develop a compliant programme while also providing meaningful training. There must be enough time to train both basic skills as well as realistic scenarios, which in fact validate the basics.

The on-aircraft training requirements remain a complex subject for ATOs. Finding suitable aircraft, qualified instructors, and understanding the various authorities’ needs can make it difficult. Instructor qualifications are paramount!

UPRT is ongoing training, not a one-shot effort. Academics are the basis, and the programmes should focus on prevention first, but also devote enough time to recoveries. Upsets are rare, but their startle-effect can rapidly escalate the pilot’s stress levels. Instructor training is key to success, and instructors should adapt training to individual needs. Take the necessary time to get it right, or it is time wasted!

“Regulations are more like a shopping list of approved ingredients. Ultimately, an operator must prepare the meal for the pilots through qualified chefs (instructors); authorities must ensure proper nutrition and avoid food poisoning. The ‘poisoning’ refers to ‘negative training transfer’, and it should be in everyone’s best interest to avoid it.” – Dr. Advani.

Dr. Sunjoo Advani, President of IDT and former chair of the ICATEE working group that drafted the UPRT regulation, will present in the webinar the results of an industry expert working group.