THE RIGHT WAY UP

DOWNUNDER

with Rich Stowell

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

28 JUNE - 2 JULY 2024

Addressing

Loss of Control in Flight

including

Delivering UPRT for the Flight Instructor

THIS EVENT MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS

Since before the dawn of flight, Loss of Control In-Flight (LOCi) remains by far the biggest cause of fatal accidents in aviation.

Occasionally a LOCi event is something that can happen with no warning whatsoever however, in a large majority of cases there is ample warning, and the pilot simply does not recognise the onset, failing to take the appropriate preventative action. Understanding the consequences of inappropriate pilot inputs, “Startle & Surprise”, and undertaking training for events that may call for counter-intuitive control inputs, could make the difference in ensuring survival.

Key commercial airline accidents such as Colgan Flight 3407 and Air France 447 were the drivers for ICAO to develop DOC 10011 which provides a foundation to combat LOCi through structured Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). Regulators worldwide have issued guidance material on this subject and mandated training for Air Transport pilots, but NOT for General Aviation, despite almost every UPRT symposium, workshop and conference identifying the root cause of LOCi as inadequate abinitio and advanced flight training.

The very first flight training syllabus was developed back in 1917 by Major Robert Smith-Barry (RFC) and when compared to what we teach today the structure remains very similar. Since Robert Smith-Barry prepared his pilots for WW1 we have learnt so much about how aircraft fly, Human Factors, Threat and Error Management and energy management. Why then does LOCi remain the #1 cause of fatalities in aviation?

The answer requires us to analyse - WHAT are we teaching,

and HOW are we delivering pilot training?

MOVING FORWARD

Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) is leading the world by developing a syllabus of flight training which will include LOCiPT content to each element of pilot training from Flight #1 – Effects of Controls onward. This commitment to improving the pilots “Primacy” will produce a safer, and more competent pilot.

While a welcome start, publishing training exercises in an approved syllabus will not be enough. Unfortunately, LOCi accidents with a flight instructor onboard are one of the highest instances of LOCi, further reinforcing the flaws in “HOW” we are teaching pilots. Instructors need to be trained not only in LOCi awareness, prevention, and recovery themselves, but also how to deliver the training safely and effectively.

Some LOCi exercises can be performed in an LSA or “Normal Category” aircraft,
but many cannot.

Strike Aviation Training (SAT) has driven UPRT for General and Recreational Aviation here in Australia, and is now working with CASA and RAAus, to help develop an appropriate UPRT Flight Training Instructor framework that will address and improve “The How” by incorporating UPRT elements throughout initial and further training.

To keep the momentum going, SAT is hosting Rich Stowell, one of the world’s leading experts on ”Spin Recovery” and “Emergency Manoeuvre Training”.   In fact, Rich has been called one of the architects of modern UPRT.

Stowell is a recognized subject matter expert in loss of control in light airplanes.  He has been a panellist at two events hosted by the NTSB in Washington, DC, and worked as an expert witness for the Department of Justice Aviation, Space, and Admiralty Litigation Section.

More information can be found about Rich as attached or at https://www.richstowell.com/

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

  • PUBLIC WORKSHOP

    Open to all pilots who fly anything with wings this event is something not to be missed.

    Come and learn from “The Master” to improve your knowledge and skills so you can be a safer, more confident, and competent pilot.

    No matter if you have 10 or 10,000 hours, these is always something new to learn.






    DATE 28 JUNE 2024
    TIMES 0800 - 1700
    VENUE Caboolture Aero Club
    COST $99
    CATERING Not provided

  • FLY WITH RICH STOWELL

    Private 1 on 1 coaching sessions are available with Rich.

    Limited spaces available, so secure your private session early.

    Each session includes up to 1 Hour in our 8KCAB Decathlon or Fuji FA200-180 (subject to weather & aircraft availability)

    NOTE: Flights may be limited to pilots who are already licenced “on-type”, due to Rich’s pending licence validation process as administered by CASA.


    DATES 29 - 30 JUNE 2024
    TIMES Choose when booking
    VENUE Strike Aviation Training
    COST $990
    CATERING Not provided

  • CREATING BETTER PILOTS OPEN FORUM

    INDUSTRY PARTICIPANT

    The open forum invites industry stakeholders from the following 3 groups to sit together to brainstorm potential solutions to the perceived problem.

    141/142 Training Providers

    GA First Job Providers

    Airline Operational Representatives

    This is not a “Bitch-Fest”, but an opportunity to work together with the goal of improving our industry.

    DATES 1 - 2 JULY 2024
    TIMES 0800 - 1700 DAILY
    VENUE Caboolture Aero Club
    COST $299
    CATERING Light lunch

  • CREATING BETTER PILOTS OPEN FORUM

    OBSERVER

    The forum is open to any person with an interest in the development of our aviation industry.

    Observers will not be permitted to engage with the activities but will have an opportunity to share ideas and ask questions in the last session on the 2nd of July.






    DATES 1 - 2 JULY 2024
    TIMES 0800 - 1700 DAILY
    VENUE Caboolture Aero Club
    COST $199
    CATERING Light lunch

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UPRT

Loss of Control In-Flight (LOCi) is by far the biggest cause of fatal accidents in aviation. Currently, UPRT is NOT mandated or even regulated by CASA or RAAus, however ICAO and regulators world-wide have published specific guidance material. 

To find out more about LOCi click the button below

Contact Us

Paul Strike
0412970855
paul@flyingsigns.com.au

Hangar 105a, McNaught Road
Caboolture Airfield
Caboolture QLD