“As your heart rate goes up, your IQ goes down. We have to prepare pilots with a degree of intensity they’re going to see in the real world.”
In this episode of Pilot’s Discretion by Sporty’s, Randy Brooks, EVP of Flight Operations at APS and a top Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) expert, joins host John Zimmerman for a fascinating discussion on Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I). Randy delves into why LOC-I remains the leading cause of aviation fatalities despite technological advancements, explaining how UPRT offers pilots essential tools to mitigate this risk. He also highlights the critical difference between upset training and aerobatics, emphasizing the critical real-world skills UPRT provides and the importance of teaching these skills in a building block manner that makes them accessible to pilots of all experience levels. Check out this episode for expert insights that could redefine how you think about aviation safety!
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