The advanced UPRT course is designed to meet the requirements of Part-FCL 745.A

The course comprises:

• 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction;
• pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings;
• 3 hours of dual flight instruction with a suitably qualified FI(A) ref FCL.915(e)
• On completion of the UPRT course, applicants will be issued with a certificate of course completion.

• To understand how to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of dynamic upsets in aeroplanes;
• To develop the necessary competence and resilience to be able to apply appropriate recovery techniques during upsets.
• Emphasise physiological and psychological effects of an upset and develop strategies to mitigate those effects;
• The recovery techniques used during the course will where possible, be compatible with techniques typically used for transport category aeroplanes.

• A review of basic aerodynamics typically applicable to aeroplane upsets in transport category aeroplanes, including case studies of incidents involving potential or actual upsets.
• Aerodynamics relevant to the aeroplane and exercises used in the practical training, including differences to aerodynamics
• Possible physiological and psychological effects of an upset, including surprise and startle effect;
• Strategies to develop resilience and mitigate startle effect; and memorising the appropriate procedures and techniques for upset recovery.