Upset, Spin, and Formation / Low-Level / Chase Training


These courses cover subjects that are related to flight test but would be of interest to more than just test pilots.  Any pilot who finds himself outside his aircraft's normal operating envelope, intentionally or inadvertently, would benefit from the upset and spin training programs. The formation/low-level/chase program would benefit pilots whose job requires these specialized skills.  There is no minimum experience level or special rating required for attending any of these courses.



Upset Training
 
(2 days)


This course familiarizes the pilot with what to expect under upset conditions. It is well suited to those who have not flown in aircraft that are cleared for inverted flight or that can depart controlled flight.

This training consists of 3 hours of classroom instruction, one hour of ejection seat familiarization, and one flight in the Aermacchi MB 326 "Impala" aircraft. The course can be completed in one day, however we prefer to give the academics and ejection seat training one afternoon followed by the flight the next morning.

 

Please send inquiries to: Director of Admissions



Spin Training

(2 days)

This course familiarizes the pilot with the unique environment of an aircraft in a classic spin.  Upright and inverted spins are demonstrated and practiced with both pro-spin and anti-spin control inputs.  Different recovery techniques are practiced and evaluated.  This course would be beneficial for a test pilot or acrobatic pilot who will be accomplishing intentional spins or any pilot who might inadvertently encounter a spin.  The first day consists of four hours of classroom instruction, one hour of ejection seat familiarization, and two hours of cockpit familiarization.  The second day consists of two spin flights; one in a DHC-1 Chipmunk, and one in a MB-326 Impala.

 

Please send inquiries to: Director of Admissions



Formation / Low-Level / Chase Training

(2 days)

This course introduces the pilot to the special requirements of these unique flight conditions.  The course consists of three hours of classroom instruction, one hour of ejection seat familiarization, one flight in a DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk and one flight in a MB-326 Impala. The instruction and flight can cover all three of the subjects or can be focused on any area a particular student desires.  The course would be beneficial to any pilot whose job requires formation, low-level, or chase flight.

 

Please send inquiries to: Director of Admissions
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