After graduation from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, student Robin Spaulding hopes to use her skills as a pilot to make a positive difference in the world. She’s already a dedicated member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Women in Aviation, and a pilot passionate about aviation safety. Spaulding survived a September 2018 nighttime training accident in Alaska in which she became disoriented on a moonless night and lost control of a Cessna 206. Others might have given up flying at this point, but the event motivated Spaulding to seek additional training.
APS Awards Upset Training Scholarship to an Accident Survivor
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Robin Spaulding survived a serious 2018 training accident where she lost control of her aircraft due to disorientation, but instead of being deterred, she became more motivated to enhance her safety skills.
- Her exceptional resilience, increased passion for aviation, and proactive approach to self-improvement earned her a scholarship for a Professional Pilot Upset Training (UPRT) course from Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), designed to mitigate Loss of Control In-Flight.
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