Astro Explorer – UPRT

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Upset prevention and recovery training is becoming a hot topic in aviation. It is recognized as one of the most effective ways to prevent loss of control in-flight incidents, which led to the 2019 FAA mandates for commercial aviation. Now, flight department managers in business aviation are beginning to take note of how UPRT can protect their passengers and flight crew. Join Brian Lester in this miniseries as he shares insights collected from interviews with upset prevention and recovery training experts.

Astro Explorer is an original series providing in-depth coverage of subjects for the Business Aviation Channel. Our mission is to inspire, educate and share the excitement of aviation. The Astro Explorer is supported by the Astro Aviation Alliance. To learn more about their program, go to AstroAviation.com

Is Simulator Training Enough?

Duration: 6:49

In this video, Brian Lester discusses one of the common misconceptions about Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. (Is simulator training enough to prepare for an upset?)

Is UPRT Really Necessary for Pilot Safety?

Duration: 6:32

In this video, Brian Lester continues to explore the topic of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training by answering the question, Is UPRT really necessary for pilot safety?

Can UPRT Help My Career?

Duration: 7:18

In this video, Brian Lester explorers the subject of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training even further by discussing how UPRT can benefit a pilot professionally.

Owner | Operators Guide to UPRT

Duration: 6:56

In this video, Brian shares pertinent information regarding Upset Prevention and Recovery Training with aircraft owners and operators. We wanted to put together a quick and concise episode geared toward the owners and operators because currently UPRT is not mandatory, and in many cases the owners or flight department managers are the ones deciding if a pilot is going to go to additional training.


Upset prevention and recovery training is becoming a hot topic in aviation. It is recognized as one of the most effective ways to prevent loss of control in-flight incidents, which led to the 2019 FAA mandates for commercial aviation. Now, flight department managers in business aviation are beginning to take note of how UPRT can protect their passengers and flight crew. Join Brian Lester in this miniseries as he shares insights collected from interviews with upset prevention and recovery training experts.

Astro Explorer is an original series providing in-depth coverage of subjects for the Business Aviation Channel. Our mission is to inspire, educate and share the excitement of aviation. The Astro Explorer is supported by the Astro Aviation Alliance. To learn more about their program, go to AstroAviation.com