Upset Prevention & Recovery Training

(UPRT)

Guidance from CAAS

Gerard Peacock

18 Mar 2016

UPRT

- AC References:

ICAO Doc 10011- Manual on Aeroplane UPRT.

ICAO Doc 9868 Pans Training - Chapter 7.

ICAO Annex 1.

ICAO Annex 6.

FAA-AC 120-109 – Stall & Stick Pusher Training.

FAA-AC120-111 – UPRT.

EASA Annex II to ED Decision 2015/12/R.

Teaching UPRT - International Committee for Aviation

Training in Extended Envelopes (ICATEE).

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UPRTBackground:

Since 2001- noticeable increase of aeroplane accidents resulting from

loss of control in flight (LOC-I) events.

There is indication that the flight crews involved in these LOC-I

accidents had responded inappropriately during these events – e.g.

Colgan Air 3407 & Air France 447.

ICAO, FAA and EASA – established need for effective countermeasures

to LOC-I & formed Working Committee.

Conclusions led to the formulation of the first edition of the ICAO Doc

10011- Manual on UPRT.

Operators should adopt UPRT in their training curriculum.

CAAS – AOCR/AC regulation & guidance to operators.

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UPRTAOCR

2.6.13 The training of flight crew in the following areas:

(a) proper flight crew coordination and training in all types of

emergency and abnormal situations or procedures caused by

engine, airframe or systems malfunctions, fire or other

abnormalities;

(b) avoidance of controlled flight into terrain and policy for the use

of the ground proximity warning systems (GPWS);

(c) upset prevention and recovery training; and

(d) knowledge and skills related to visual and instrument flight

procedures for the intended area of operation, charting, human

performance including threat and error management and in the

transport of dangerous goods.

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UPRT is to be incorporated into a pilot’s training as part of:

CPL, MPL and type rating training provided by an ATO;

and

Recurrent training provided by the AOC holder.

ATOs and AOC holders are to update their pilot training

programmes to incorporate UPRT. They are to submit their

UPRT programme and their instructor qualification

programme for approval.

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1. PREVENTION

a) Heightened Pilot Awareness

b) Effective Avoidance

c) Effective & Timely Recovery

2. STANDARDISATION

a) Academic Training – Knowledge & Awareness

b) Practical Training – Skill Sets

i. On Airplane Training (CPL & MPL Stage)

ii. FSTD Training (Operators/ATOs- commercial

turboprops/jets)

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Human Factor Issues

1. Spatial Disorientation (e.g. Somatogravic Illusion)

2. Startle/Surprise

3. Distraction

4. Fatigue

TEM ( PM )

Develop counter intuitive actions for recovery

Develop strategies to minimise the effects of startle/surprise

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INSTRUCTORS

The efficacy of UPRT is dependent on the quality of the

instructor. The ATOs and AOC holders are to ensure that

their UPRT instructors are qualified through an approved

instructional programme. The instructors should possess a

sound knowledge of both the academic and practical

aspects of UPRT.

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Instructors

Academic Instructors.

On-Airplane Instructors.

FSTD Instructors

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ICAO Doc. 10011

UPRT Instructor Training Elements

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FSTD_ICAO 10011

implement standards that require that UPRT in

FSTDs be conducted in an appropriately

qualified device using the highest level of fidelity

available; and

provide conditions, whenever feasible, under

which FSTD instructors are trained and able to

provide feedback in real time using UPRT-

specific debriefing tools of the instructor

operating station.

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It is essential that the training provider ensure that UPRT

instructors have been properly trained to interpret the data

provided by these IOS feedback tools. Satisfactory feedback

should be provided in three principal areas, as discussed

below:

The instructor station should provide adequate feedback and

support of the aeroplane and controls state during upset

prevention and recovery training (UPRT) exercises. This

should include:

(1) FSTD validation envelope

(2) Flight control positions

(3) Aeroplane operational limits

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FSTD Instructors

Understand the capabilities and limitations of the specific FSTDs

used for UPRT;

Understand the VTE of the device in use and the appreciation for

the potential of negative training that may exist when training

beyond the boundaries of this VTE;

Understand specific UPRT-related functionality of the IOS and

other tools;

Must distinguish between generic UPRT strategies and OEM

specific recommendations with respect to their relevance to the

device capabilities and limitations; and

Understand the importance of adhering to the UPRT scenarios

that have been validated by the training programme developer .

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APPENDICES

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Appendices to Advisory Circulars:

Upset training items and training devices required-

academic, on-airplane & FSTD.

Instructor Training Elements –academic, on-airplane

& FSTD.

Stall template –associated rationale.

Upset recovery templates (maneuver-based).

Upset prevention and recovery training templates

(scenario-based)

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THANK YOU

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