Pre-requisites
This course is limited to US citizens working for US organization or to organizations with approved Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA).
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Course Learning Outcomes
Anticipated Course Learning Outcomes
a. Be familiar with:
- Basic aerodynamics typically applicable to airplane upsets in transport category airplanes, including case studies of incidents involving potential or actual upsets.
- Aerodynamics relevant to the airplane and exercises used in the practical training.
- Possible physiological and psychological effects of an upset, including surprise and startle effect.
- Strategies to develop resilience and mitigate startle effect.
- Memorizing the appropriate procedures and techniques for upset recovery.
b. Understand:
- How to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of dynamic upsets in airplanes.
- The appropriate recovery techniques and strategies and develop the necessary competence and resilience to be able to apply them.
c. Know:
- Strategies to mitigate psychological and physical effects associated with upsets.
- How to recognise upsets.
- How to apply correct recovery techniques from specified upset scenarios.
Topics to be Covered
- Introduction Aerodynamics and Limits
- Propulsion Stability
- Energy Management and Lift Vector Control Basic Maneuver Toolbox
- Recovery Techniques Human Factors
- Environmental and Mechanical Case Studies
- Wrap-Up
Specific Course Information
a. Course Content:
The UPRT courses are developed in accordance with:
b. Academic Lecture Hours are shown in the following table, in the sequence typically scheduled. Course coordinators have latitude to vary the sequence if required.
Academic Subjects | Hrs |
Introduction | 0.5 |
Aerodynamics and Limits | 1.0 |
Propulsion | 1.0 |
Stability | 1.0 |
Energy Management and Lift Vector Control | 0.5 |
Basic Maneuver Toolbox | 0.5 |
Recovery Techniques | 0.5 |
Human Factors | 0.5 |
Environmental and Mechanical | 0.5 |
Case Studies | 1.0 |
Wrap-Up | 0.5 |
Total: | 7.5 |
c. Instructional Laboratory Hours
Laboratories |
Hrs |
Egress Training |
1.0 |
Cockpit Familiarization – Jet only (Back Seat) |
0.5 |
Cockpit Familiarization (Front Seat) |
1.0 |
Total: |
2.5 |
d. Reports and Exams
Reports and Exams | # |
None | 0.0 |
Total: | 0.0 |
e. Flying Hours
Flights | Pilot |
Heavy Aircraft UPRT (Jet or Turboprop) | 1.0 |
UPRT Introduction (Optional) | (1.0) |
UPRT Advanced Handling (Jet or Turboprop) | 1.0 |
UPRT Advanced Upset (Jet or Turboprop) | 1.0 |
Total: | 3.0 (4.0) |
Process of Evaluation
In accordance with EASA FCL.745. Advanced UPRT course – aeroplanes, the course is considered to have been satisfactorily completed if the trainee is able to successfully:
- Apply strategies to mitigate psychological and physical effects;
- Recognize upsets;
- Apply correct recovery techniques from specified upset scenarios.
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