Pilot Proficiency

Prevailance Aerospace Turns Training Upside-down

Wednesday, September 07, 2016 at 12:52 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) is critical for pilots, as loss of control remains a leading cause of fatal aviation accidents, often due to incorrect reactions or the "startle effect" during unexpected inflight events.
Prevailance Aerospace provides specialized UPRT, taught by former military aviators, uniquely utilizing real aerobatic aircraft (like the Extra 330LX) which can be brought directly to customer locations.
Training in an actual airplane is emphasized because it delivers a visceral, psychologically impactful, and realistic experience that simulators cannot fully replicate, building true confidence and muscle memory for effective upset recovery.
The training methodology focuses on teaching pilots to deliberately analyze an upset situation (uncouple, neutralize, analyze, act) rather than reacting instinctively, thereby preventing panic and enabling correct recovery procedures.

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