Goal
The objective of the course is to understand how to manage physiological/psychological aspects and how to develop the skills and resilience required to learn appropriate recovery techniques during unexpected and unusual flight situations (upsets).
Pre-requisites
Hold at least a PPL(A) licence or higher or be enrolled in an ATP(A) integrated course.
Theoretical Course
5 hours of theoretical instruction delivered in classroom and/or distance learning mode.
- Review of basic aerodynamics typically applicable to transport category aircraft upsets, including case studies of accidents with potential or actual upsets.
- Aerodynamics related to the aircraft and exercises used in practical training;
- Possible physiological and psychological effects of a failure, including the surprise effect and the drag effect;
- Strategies to develop resilience and mitigate the startle effect.
- Memorising the appropriate procedures and techniques for damage recovery.
Practical Training
3 hours flight time minus transfers to/from the work area, with aerobatic aircraft and a qualified FI.
Aircraft used
Cessna C150 Aerobat
