Following closely behind the National Transportation Safety Board’s successful Loss of Control Inflight Roundtable, Phoenix-based Aviation Performance Solutions said a key reason LOC-I continues to be such a persistent and lethal threat to aviation safety stems from a number of misconceptions that continue to be either neglected or go unrecognized by agencies and organizations.
APS Creates Critical Issues Addendum to NTSB LOC-I Roundtable
Key Takeaways:
- Loss of Control Inflight (LOC-I) remains a persistent and lethal threat due to neglected misconceptions, despite an international consensus on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) recommendations.
- Flight simulators alone are insufficient for comprehensive UPRT, as they struggle to accurately model complex upset aerodynamics (e.g., slipping/skidding stalls) and fully prepare pilots for the physiological and cognitive demands of an unexpected upset.
- Current pilot licensing standards do not adequately address the LOC-I threat, with Aviation Performance Solutions advocating for comprehensive in-aircraft UPRT, a recommendation supported by international bodies and the FAA's own LOCART ARC.
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