Dont Be Upset

David Jack Kennys article on upset training (Undoing An Upset, November) was excellent. A year or so ago, my son and I spent a day with Patty Wagstaff in St. Augustine, Fla. We took ground school and two flights each. Not inexpensive, but not outrageous either. We got unbelievable training and spent much of the day in spins and inverted. Back at the hotel that night, we just looked at each other and said, Wow! Were both much better pilots following the experience.

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, January 02, 2019 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Upset training is highly beneficial and effective for pilots, greatly enhancing their skills and safety.
Precision in scientific terminology is crucial for aviation publications, as exemplified by a critique on the misuse of "momentum."
Professionalism in flight planning and radio communication is paramount, addressing issues like missing flight plans, proper phraseology, and knowing essential frequencies.
Preflight action requires pilots to plan for "alternatives" (FAR 91.103), which is distinct from the formal "alternate airports" required for IFR flight plans (FAR 91.169).

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David Jack Kenny’s article on upset training (“Undoing An Upset,” November) was excellent. A year or so ago, my son and I spent a day with Patty Wagstaff in St. Augustine, Fla. We took ground school and two flights each. Not inexpensive, but not outrageous either. We got unbelievable training and spent much of the day in spins and inverted. Back at the hotel that night, we just looked at each other and said, “Wow!” We’re both much better pilots following the experience.

Jim West