Upset Recovery Training In Collegiate Flight Programs

Abstract

Loss of control in flight has been a factor in a number of aircraft accidents in both commercial and general aviation. Although the frequency with which these accidents occur is small, the results are often fatal in nature. Both the aviation industry and regulating bodie s have seen the trends in accident statistics and support the inclusion of training for pilots in the skills necessary to handle these occurrences. Upset recovery training provides the skills necessary to recognize and recover from critical flight situations that can occur.