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USAIG-APS Upset Prevention & Recovery Training

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USAIG PERFORMANCE VECTOR UPRT BENEFIT

The APS-USAIG Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) program generates durable, life-saving skills by developing pilots’ ability to recognize, avoid and recover from virtually any airplane upset, unusual attitude or stall/spin entry condition. The customized 2-day/3-flight course is available for USAIG customers through USAIG’s Performance Vector safety initiative, available to qualifying USAIG policyholders. Through the program, APS instructors deliver a proven academic curriculum integrated with three flights in an Extra 300L aircraft to embed core pilot skills that translate directly to any fixed-wing aircraft.

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UPRT Course Details

In full compliance with the ICAO Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention & Recovery Training and the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, the APS course is a combination of classroom and on-aircraft experience. Eight hours of academics provide a background understanding of aerodynamic principles and develop an awareness of the proper prioritization, methods, and techniques applied in an escalating or fully-developed airplane upset event. Three on-aircraft training flights allow critical real-world practice, illustrating aerodynamic characteristics and providing the human factors training essential to defeat a time-critical, life-threatening airplane upset.

LOGISTICS FOR COURSE BOOKING

USAIG provides course tuition for the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training course unique to USAIG for one pilot. All travel, lodging, add-ons, and other logistical costs are the responsibility of the policyholder.

Courses are offered at the APS Headquarters located at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA). Classes start early morning on Mondays and Wednesdays year-round.

Participant requirements:

  • Maximum Participant Height: 6′ 6″ (190 cm)
  • Maximum Participant Weight: 250 lbs. (113 kg)
  • Must be fluent in English (both comprehension and spoken)
  • Medical fitness is the responsibility of the customer
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Scheduling Your USAIG-APS Performance Vector UPRT

To take advantage of this benefit, enroll in USAIG Performance Vector by contacting your broker, underwriter, or USAIG’s Aviation Safety Programs Director at (212) 859-3856 or by email at safety@usaig.com. After receiving your enrollment confirmation by email, contact APS: 480-279-1881. Please be sure to clarify you are enrolling in the USAIG course.

EXPAND YOUR TRAINING

APS offers the opportunity for policyholders enrolled in the USAIG UPRT course to upgrade to the APS Professional Pilot UPRT course, which adds a fourth Extra 300L flight to address in-flight instrument recovery training and spin awareness training.

Enrollees can also upgrade to add the SIAI-Marchetti S211 Jet Upset Training Enhancement.

Contact APS for information on these upgrades or using your Performance Vector credit towards other APS UPRT programs.

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