In the second episode in this three part series, this episode starts us on a journey of understanding the the ground theory portion of upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT). Leading this discussion is Andrea Germanetti, an experienced airline captain and UPRT instructor. This broad discussion includes flight dynamics, threat and error management, the element of surprise, and the importance of spin training.
Thank you to Sporty's for sponsoring this episode.
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Resources:
IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training: https://www.iata.org/contentassets/b6eb2adc248c484192101edd1ed36015/gmbp_uprt.pdf
FAA Advisory Circular 120-111 - Upset Prevention and Recovery Training: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_120-111_CHG_1.pdf
IACO Airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Aid for Transport Category Airplanes: https://www.icao.int/safety/loci/auprta/index.html
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook - Chapter 4 - Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/events/SW/SW03/2020/SW0399989/Maintaining_Aircraft_Control_-_Upset_Prevention_&_Recovery_Training_06_afh_ch4.pdf
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Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Part 1 w/ Andrea Germanetti
The first in a three part series, this episode starts us on a journey of understanding the concepts, theories, and benefits of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). Leading this discussion is Andrea Germanetti, an experienced airline captain and UPRT instructor. In this first episode, we explore what is UPRT, what is an upset, the value of flight instructors seeking UPRT, and how to select a quality UPRT provider.
Thank you to Sporty's for sponsoring this episode.
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The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Joe Clark
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In this episode of The Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton is joined by Joe Clark. With a lifelong passion for writing, Clark has been a frequent contributor to Mentor magazine. Listen to him tell his story on how he combined his passions of writing, flying, and teaching into a long career. This lively conversation starts with Clark's early career and moves through family struggles before settling into retired life instructing in his Aeronca Champ. Clark is also the owner of Bluewater Press. NAFI members receive 15% off all aviation fiction and non-fiction books from www.bluewaterpress.com. Be sure to visit the NAFI membership platform at my.nafimentor.org and navigate to the member benefits area to access the promotion code.
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Aviation Insurance Claims: Lessons for Flight Instructors w/ Kim Skipper
If you aren't a NAFI member yet, please join us at https://www.nafinet.org. Podcast listers receive a $10 discount on their new or renewal membership. The code is at the end of the episode.
In this episode of More Right Rudder we welcome Kim Skipper from Avemco Insurance Agency. Skipper has been with Avemco since 1987 and is highly credentialed in the insurance industry. She's seen a lot of insurance claims. Throughout this conversation she'll tell us stories of the unusual claims and we'll discuss what flight instructors can do to educate pilots on tips and techniques to avoid these types of claims. Hang on until the end for some funny claims involving the animal kingdom.
Thank you to AOPA and Avemco for sponsoring this episode!
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Understanding Flight Training Security Rules
In this episode of the More Right Rudder podcast we are joined by Julean Thorpe. She is the manager of flight training security programs at the TSA. Thorpe and her team joined us at NAFI Summit in January 2025 at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This episode was recorded live at the event. This conversation starts with a brief history of flight training security rules, and then moves into the current policy. We talk about the new website registration requirement and security coordinator position, changes to security awareness training frequency, and the new procedures for training non-U.S. citizens. NAFI thanks Thorpe and her team for taking the time to join us for this episode and all of their efforts to keep the CFI community informed.
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TSA Flight Training Security Program: https://www.fts.tsa.dhs.gov/home
Thank you to AOPA for sponsoring this episode:
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