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Citarbia, T67 Firefly and Robin 2160 aerobatic aeroplanes are ideal |
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Training is conducted by FIC instructors with UPRT experience |
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Spinning is part of the UPRT instructor training course
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General
Instructors wishing to give Basic UPRT instruction as part of the CPL(A) / ATPL(A) / MPL(A) pilot training courses do not require any specific qualification
Instructors wishing to teach on the Advanced UPRT course (FCL.745.A) shall be qualified in accordance with FCL.915(e) and complete a training course at an ATO
Part FCL references for the UPRT instructor course:
FCL.915(e), AMC1 FCL.915(e), AMC2 FCL.915(e), GM1 FCL.915(e), AMC1 FCL.915(e)(2)
Prerequisites
Prior to completing the UPRT instructor course the instructor shall:
(a) have complied with FCL.915(b)
(b) have at least 500 hours of flight time as pilot of aeroplanes, including 200 hours of flight instruction
(c) within 6 months preceding the start of the course, should have completed a pre-course assessment with an instructor holding the privilege in accordance with FCL.915(e)(1) to assess their ability to undertake the course
In addition to the above requirements it is recommended that candidates either hold an aerobatic rating for aeroplanes or have equivalent experience
Ground Training
There are 7 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction on the UPRT instructor course. The subjects are given below:
* Completion of a flight risk assessment
* Resilience-building strategies, managing startle and surprise and physiological effects of developed upsets
* The limitations and type-specific characteristics of the aeroplane used for training
* The importance of adhering to the scenarios that have been validated by the training programme developer
* Instructor techniques to induce and manage startle and surprise
* Upset recognition and recovery strategies
* Disorientation
* Distraction
* Immediate recognition of student pilot errors
* Intervention strategies
* Delivery of the theoretical knowledge instruction of the advanced UPRT course
The theoretical knowledge training shall be integrated with the flight training so that the maximum benefit is gained from time spent in the air
Flight Training
There are 4 hours of dual instruction on the UPRT instructor course. The flight exercises are given below:
* Recovery from nose high upsets at various bank angles
* Recovery from nose low upsets at various bank angles
* Recovery from spiral dive
* Recovery from stall event
* Recovery from incipient spin
* Recovery from spins (GM1 FCL.915(e))
The flight training shall be integrated with the theoretical knowledge training so that the maximum benefit is gained from time spent in the air
Assessment
There are no flight tests or theoretical knowledge examinations associated with the UPRT instructor course. The candidate will be continuously assessed in accordance with AMC2 FCL.915(e) and AMC1 FCL.920(b)
On successful completion of the UPRT instructor course the instructor will be been issued with a course completion certificate and the instructor's logbook will be endorsed by the ATO Head of Training detailing the FCL.745.A privileges
Recency
The UPRT instructor privileges for FCL.745.A shall only be exercised if instructors have, during the last year, received refresher training at an ATO during which the competence required to instruct on the Advanced UPRT course is assessed to the satisfaction of the Head of Training
Refresher Training for UPRT Instructional Privileges
The objective of the refresher training is for the instructor to maintain or to re-obtain, as applicable, the level of competence required for instructing on the Advanced UPRT course
The content of the refresher training shall:
(a) consist of elements from the initial UPRT instructor training course
(b) be determined by the ATO on a case-by-case basis, considering the needs of the individual instructor and taking into account the following factors:
(i) the experience of the instructor
(ii) the amount of time elapsed since the instructor provided instruction on the Advanced UPRT course for the last time
(iii) the performance of the instructor during a simulated UPRT training session comprising exercises from the Advanced UPRT course. During this simulated training session, another instructor qualified in accordance with FCL.915(e) should play the role of the student on the Advanced UPRT course
(c) take into account the factors listed in (b) above, the ATO may also count the simulated training session in (b)(iii) above as refresher training without the need for further refresher training sessions, provided that the instructor demonstrates that he or she already possesses the required level of competence
(d) be entered in the instructor's logbook and should be signed by the Head of Training of the ATO
Requirements for Instructors providing UPRT Instructor Training
(a) Instructors holding the UPRT instructor privilege may act as instructors on the UPRT instructor course, provided that they:
(i) have 25 hours of flight instruction experience on the Advanced UPRT course
(ii) have completed an assessment of competence for this privilege
(iii) comply with the recency requirements (see Recency)
(b) These privileges shall be entered in the instructor's logbook and signed by the examiner
References
ICAO Doc 10011 Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training First Edition 2014
FAA AC 120-111 Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (free online)
Aircraft Upset Prevention Recovery Training Aid (AUPRTA) (free online)
AP3456 Royal Air Force Manual Flying (volume 1 only - Principles of Flight)
Part FCL, 1 AMC and GM
Instructor Manual (Part FCL edition)