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Advanced UPRT Course

Advanced UPRT Course (AUPRT) – EASA FCL.745.A

Professional-Grade Resilience for the Modern Flight Deck

While our standard Upset Recovery Training provides an essential foundation for all pilots, the Advanced UPRT (AUPRT) Course is designed specifically to meet the rigorous safety and regulatory standards of EASA Part-FCL.745.A This course is a mandatory prerequisite for pilots moving toward their first multi-pilot type rating or high-performance single-pilot complex aeroplanes. However, it is also the gold standard for any pilot seeking to master the psychological and physiological demands of flight at the edges of the envelope.
Advanced UPRT Course Info

What is an Advanced UPRT Course?

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) is a specialized curriculum designed to give pilots the tools to recognize, prevent, and, if necessary, recover from an airplane upset. An airplane upset is defined as an unintentional situation where the aircraft exceeds the parameters normally experienced in line operations or training—specifically, pitch attitudes greater than 25° nose up or 10° nose down, bank angles greater than 45°, or flying at speeds inappropriate for the conditions.

The core goal of this course is to replace the Startle Factor—that moment of cognitive paralysis during a sudden emergency—with a calm, practiced, and effective recovery response.

Why Advanced UPRT?

Modern commercial aviation is incredibly safe, but Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) remains a leading cause of fatal accidents. The Advanced UPRT course goes beyond basic “unusual attitude” recovery. It focuses on developing resilience—the ability to maintain cognitive function and precise control during the intense “startle and surprise” of a genuine aircraft upset. By training in our fully aerobatic Decathlon 8KCAB, you will experience the actual G-loads and sensory shifts that simulators cannot replicate, ensuring your recovery skills are reflexive rather than theoretical.

Advanced UPRT Course Structure & Requirements

Our Advanced UPRT syllabus is built to comply with FCL.745.A and is divided into two comprehensive blocks.

    1. Comprehensive Ground School
      Our theoretical instruction goes beyond the basics to ensure you understand the “why” behind the physics of flight. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to:
        • Main Causes of Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I): Analyzing why LOC-I remains the leading cause of fatal accidents in commercial aviation.
        • Flight Fundamentals & Aerodynamics: A deep dive into the relationship between the Angle of Attack (AoA), energy state, and load factors.
        • Swept Wing Aerodynamics: Understanding the unique handling characteristics and stall progressions of high-performance wings.
        • High Altitude Operations: Managing the “Coffin Corner,” Mach effects, and thin air aerodynamics.
        • Accident Review: Case studies of past upsets to learn from real-world scenarios and prevent history from repeating itself.
    2. Practical Flight Training
      The flight portion of the course consists of three intensive flights in our fully aerobatic Decathlon 8KCAB. These missions are designed to build your confidence through exposure to environments that a simulator simply cannot replicate.


      Your training will cover:

      • Stalls & Spins: Recovery from both incipient and fully developed stalls and spins.
      • Extreme Unusual Attitudes: Mastering recoveries from severe nose-high, nose-low, and inverted positions.
      • Simulated Wake Turbulence: Learning the immediate inputs required to counter a vortex-induced roll.
      • Simulated Mountain Wave Upset: Managing the rapid updrafts and downdrafts found in high-terrain environments.
      • Trim Failure Recovery: Techniques for maintaining control during runaway trim or jammed stabilizer scenarios.

Prerequisites for Training

To enroll in the Advanced UPRT course at Scott Gorski Aviation, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • FAA Pilot License: You must hold a valid FAA Private (PPL), Commercial (CPL), or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
  • Medical Certificate: A valid and current FAA Medical Certificate is required. We recommend a Class 1 or Class 2 medical for pilots pursuing professional career paths.
  • English Proficiency: Ability to communicate effectively in English (minimum ICAO Level 4 equivalent).

Course Cost & Duration

  • Duration: Typically 2–3 days.
  • Price: $1,800 – $2,200
  • Includes: All ground instruction, 3 hours of dual flight time in the Decathlon, and a Certificate of Completion meeting FCL.745.A standards.

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