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 2018 nighttime training accident after becoming disoriented and losing control of her aircraft.
- Instead of ending her flying career, the harrowing experience deepened Spaulding's passion for aviation safety and motivated her to seek advanced training.
- Her perseverance and proactive approach to improvement earned her a scholarship for a Professional Pilot Upset Training course at Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), focusing on preventing Loss of Control In-Flight.
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