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Existing Pilot Training Establishes Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) as the #1 Fatal Risk You Face on Every Flight.

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UPRT customized for how, where and what you fly

APS Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) ingrains the time-critical, counter-intuitive skills necessary to solve life-threatening airplane upsets that precede Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), the number one fatal threat to air safety. Each customized APS UPRT course is designed, tested, and certified to the Every Pilot In Control Solution Standard (EPIC-S2), ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness in upset training.

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“It's foolish to think that things will always just go so smoothly...”
Lowell Neal
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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“I think this training is absolutely invaluable—from a private pilot to a fighter pilot to an A380 captain.”
Martin Sevigny
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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“I think I’ve learned more in three days about upset recovery than I have in 30 years of flying.”
Sean Korba
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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“In the civilian world, there’s no training like this we ever experience that gives us the ability, the understanding, and certainly the technique to recover from something that could happen to us in a situation that we’re left with very little options, if none at all.”
Joe Macey
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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“...We take the things that we learn here—the procedures—and we apply them directly.”
Bert Close
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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“I've been given those tools, given the confidence to identify a situation—get myself out of it methodically...”
Jonathan Stewart
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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“I'm a better pilot today than I was five days ago...”
Steve Lapriore
Professional Pilot Upset Training
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Why APS?
the Global Leader in UPRT.

At APS, we're driven by a singular purpose: We Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely. With over 25 years of proven expertise, our training methods have saved hundreds of lives. Discover why APS is the industry leader in UPRT.

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WHY UPRT?
Mitigate Your #1 Fatal Risk

Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) is the number one cause of fatalities across all sectors of aviation. Because LOC-I is known to occur and is almost always catastrophic, it is a risk that must be mitigated and should be addressed in every Safety Management System (SMS). Learn how to evaluate your risk of LOC-I.

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Brian Perrin
19 Jun 2025
“Absolutely the most valuable training I’ve ever had as a professional aviator. Phenomenal every time.”
Frank McGrath
26 May 2025
“Without a doubt, this is the type of training which one prays they will never have to put into practise. But, I have have been flying commercially for 35 years and have had a licence for longer than that and I must say this was the 4 most valuable days of training in an airplane that I have ever had!! All aspects of the training are logical, ...”
Rain Vasquez
11 Mar 2025
“Invaluable training! Although the mechanics of an unusual attitude recovery can be replicated in the sim, there is simply no substitute for practicing them in an actual aircraft. APS provided an excellent training environment to experience stalls, unusual attitudes and spin recovery all under the supervision of very experienced and friendly ...”
Paul Roddy
28 Feb 2025
“Just home from a 4-day training event at APS. All three pilots in our flight department have now completed the same course (Jet Pilot Integrated Upset Training plus High Altitude) and the experience was exceptional for each of us. The attention to detail in all facets of the operation are noteworthy. The people working and running APS are what ...”
Rafael Ricardo
25 Feb 2025
“Very nice and professional environment and operation. Excellent team from reception to instructors. Very well designed and structured training program and maneuvers sequence during all lessons. I had a great deal of experience and knowledge exchange! Thank you all APS Team!”
Stelios Voutsinos
27 Jan 2025
“Professional and customer oriented training. Excellent program that would benefit any pilot. Looking forward to the recurrent training!”
Shawn Disarufino
10 Dec 2024
“Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Very informative classroom instruction amplified by the practical experience in the aircraft. I highly recommend this training to every professional pilot, regardless of experience level. By the way it was also a lot of fun! Thanks APS”
Brian Knauss
10 Dec 2024
“Great experience and great instructors. Beneficial for any pilot to learn advanced aerodynamics and experience it real time in a aircraft rather than simulator.”
Vito Mokhtar
19 Sep 2024
“The passion, the drive, the level of care and knowledge, it’s unmatched, it’s unbelievable, you walk in a pilot, you come out a hella of a confident pilot, exceptional client services, thank you for all you have taught me.”
Kesuma Suprobo
12 Sep 2024
“An incredible experience! The staff is extremely professional and the facilities are top notch! The training that they provide here is invaluable and lifesaving. The instructors were very experienced and had a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all for the training! I left knowing more and feeling more confident!”
Nick Harwood
3 May 2024
“A great group of people all around! The training was a blast and I learned a ton! I hate to say it but I was surprised at how much I learned. As a large cabin Gulfstream pilot I've certainly been through Flight Safety and the like a few times but have never looked at upsets and the recovery strategy like this. Most importantly, we put it into ...”
Andrew Alper
1 Apr 2024
“I am an owner operator of a CJ3+. I have been fortunate to have a lot of high quality training over my 45 years of flying. The four days I spent with APS in Mesa are easily the best aviation training I have experienced. The program is highly structured but the environment is relaxed, welcoming and friendly. I had three instructors all of whom ...”
Sean Johns
7 Mar 2024
“One of the most professional schools I have been fortunate enough to attend in my career. I take this type of training deadly serious and found it was very beneficial. I flew with “Duke” and he could not have been a better advanced instructor. All of the people at this school went out of their way to make it absolutely an amazing experience. Great ...”
Trevor Rowley
29 Feb 2024
“I am so grateful I was able to complete this training. I wish every pilot could do it! Life saving stuff. The recovery model is brilliant; simple and applicable to basically any situation and aircraft. Also, “Monty” is the absolute MAN! Thanks APS!!”
Monty Cox
6 Jan 2024
“First, let me say that APS offers truly invaluable training material. I am leaving with a stronger understanding of the upset recovery procedures as well as the aerodynamic principles of stalls and spins. After completing their program, I feel that I am a more confident, competent, and [most of all] a safer pilot. I can not recommend their upset ...”
Mark Smidt
13 Dec 2023
“Very good and very beneficial training for anyone of any experience level and type of flying. Most people don’t want to address worst case scenarios or don’t want to make the investment in it but I would highly recommend training with APS. They have developed a solid strategy for avoiding and recovering from loc-I and impart the knowledge and ...”
Paul Farrah
29 Sep 2023
“I've spend 2 intensives days with ground school and 4 flights in an Extra 300. Being a single engine PPL with low hours was at first quite intimidating given the air exercises required to go through the upset prevention and recovery training. The team at APS (Admin, Flight Ops, and Instructors) is outstandingly welcoming and made my experience so ...”

Key Resources

Startle Surprise Human Factors Video
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Upset Recovery: Startle, Surprise, Survival—Reacting Right When Seconds Matter

Discover how effective UPRT prepares pilots to manage startle and surprise—predictable disruptors in flight. Learn why cognitive resilience is essential to upset recovery.

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Go-Around - UPRT
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Go-Around – Not Plan B | Why Timing, Training & Discipline Matter

Learn how scenario-based training empowers pilots to execute go-arounds with clarity, confidence, and split-second decisiveness when it matters most.

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The Rudder
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The Rudder: Critical, Powerful, and Often Misunderstood

AI analysis reveals profound insights from pilot feedback on UPRT, highlighting its transformative impact on both experienced and low-hour pilots.

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APS at Airborne Public Safety Conference
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Public Safety Pilots: Loss of Control In-flight Risk Assessment at APSCON 2025

Public safety pilots can visit APS at APSCON 2025 to assess their LOC-I risk and explore customized UPRT solutions.

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