Advanced UPRT Instructor
In accordance with FCL.915.E
Overview
Advanced UPRT Instructor Course
British Aviation Academy is among Europe's most experienced Advanced UPRT and UPRT instructor training organisations — with a long track record teaching upset recovery, flying instructors and specialist aerobatic instructors before FCL.915.E.
Course details
What's included
Advanced UPRT Instructor
Complete the FCL.915.E Advanced UPRT instructor training course at British Aviation Academy. Includes seven hours of theoretical knowledge instruction, four hours of dual flying instruction and a pre-course assessment flight.
- 7 hours theoretical knowledge instruction
- 4 hours dual flying instruction
- Pre-course assessment flight (excluded from course price)
- Course completion certificate and log book endorsement
- Qualifies you to teach the Advanced UPRT FCL.745.A course
Course Details
Structure and Certifications.
Prerequisites
Prior to completing the UPRT instructor course the instructor must:
- Be a Flying Instructor (FI)
- Have at least 500 hours of flight time as pilot of aeroplanes
- Including 200 hours of flight instruction
- Have an aerobatic rating or equivalent experience
- Have completed a pre-course assessment flight with a senior instructor
Following the assessment flight we will discuss your relevant flying experience and recommend any pre-course training required. EASA mandates an aerobatic rating or similar experience — our aerobatic rating course is strongly recommended if you do not already hold one.
Ground training
- All elements contained in the advanced UPRT course
- Delivery of theoretical knowledge instruction of the advanced UPRT course
Additional instructor-specific theoretical knowledge
- Completion of a flight risk assessment
- Resilience building strategies — managing startle and surprise
- How to best build resilience
- How to introduce startle and surprise effectively and safely
- How to manage startle and surprise events
- The limitations and type-specific characteristics of the aircraft used for training
- The importance of adhering to scenarios validated by the training program developer
- Instructor techniques to induce and manage startle and surprise
- Upset recognition and recovery strategies
Disorientation
- Understanding disorientation
- Factors contributing to disorientation
- Techniques for avoidance of disorientation
- Techniques for remedying disorientation
- Understanding weather limitations specific to Advanced UPRT
Distraction
- Understand the significance of distraction
- Understand the snowballing effect of distraction on conduct of Advanced UPRT exercises
- Understand best practice for avoiding distraction
- Understand safety margins necessary to mitigate effects of distraction
Immediate recognition of student pilot errors
- Ensure students understand task and sequence of actions
- Understand what the instructor should be expecting in each scenario
- Identify where student responds incorrectly
- Understand common errors
- Understand conditions that encourage errors
- Understand significance of timely intervention
Intervention strategies
- Understand safety margins
- Anticipate developing situation
- Understand safety pilot role
- Recognise different intervention options
- Understand safety implications
- Understand best teaching solution
Flight training
- Flight instruction on the exercises used in the advanced UPRT course
- Flight instruction on recovery from upsets that could result from students’ mis-handling the aircraft during the advanced UPRT course, including spin recovery
- Contents tailored to the competence of the applicant as demonstrated during both pre-course and continuous assessment
Deliverables and competency outcomes
On successful completion you will:
- Complete a UPRT instructor training course at an ATO
- Be issued with a course completion certificate
- Have your log book endorsed by the Head of Training, qualifying you to teach for the Advanced UPRT FCL.745.A qualification
You must demonstrate:
- The resilience to recover from any feasible upset in the aircraft used for training
- The ability to provide instruction to achieve the objectives of the advanced UPRT course to a wide range of trainees
- The ability to manage the physiological and psychological well-being of students during training
Revalidation & renewal
On successful completion you receive a course completion certificate and log book endorsement by the Head of Training, qualifying you to teach the Advanced UPRT FCL.745.A qualification.
Refresher training for UPRT instructional privileges
Advanced UPRT instructors require refresher training each year at an appropriately certified ATO. The competence required to instruct on the Advanced UPRT course should be assessed to the satisfaction of the Head of Training.
Cost: £500 (unless further training is required)
The objective of the refresher training is for the instructor to maintain or re-obtain, as applicable, the level of competence required for instructing on the advanced UPRT course.
On completion of the refresher training, the instructor’s log book will be signed by the Head of Training of the ATO.
Timeframes
Timelines and Duration.
7
Ground school hours
4
Dual flight hours
~40
Assessment flight (mins)
Costs
Course Pricing.
Course price
£2,800
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Price includes
- 7 hours theoretical knowledge instruction
- 4 hours dual flying instruction
- Course completion certificate
- Log book endorsement by Head of Training
Price excludes
- Pre-course assessment flight (approx. 40 mins, rated at £360/hr)
- Landing fees — £20 per sortie at Fowlmere
- EASA licence training supplement (£30/hour when training for EASA licence)
Frequenty Asked Questions
Your questions answered.
Is this course FCL.915.E compliant?
Yes. Our Advanced UPRT Instructor course is fully compliant with FCL.915.E. On completion your log book will be endorsed by our Head of Training, qualifying you to teach for the Advanced UPRT FCL.745.A qualification.
What are the prerequisites?
You must be a Flying Instructor with at least 500 hours as pilot of aeroplanes, including 200 hours of flight instruction. You must hold an aerobatic rating or equivalent experience and complete a pre-course assessment flight with a senior instructor before the course starts.
What is included in the £2,800 course price?
The course price includes 7 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction, 4 hours of dual flying instruction, a course completion certificate and log book endorsement. It excludes the pre-course assessment flight, landing fees and any EASA licence training supplement.
How much does the pre-course assessment flight cost?
The approx. 40-minute pre-course assessment flight is rated at £360/hr and is not included in the £2,800 course price. Landing fees also apply.
Is there an EASA supplement?
Yes. An additional £30/hour applies when training for an EASA licence.
Which aircraft is used for training?
Flight training is conducted in our Grob 115D2 (G-ROBA) — our preferred platform for Advanced UPRT and instructor training with tandem seating and excellent upset-recovery characteristics.
How long does the course take?
The syllabus comprises 7 hours of ground school and 4 hours of dual flight instruction, plus the pre-course assessment flight. Duration is tailored to your experience — contact us to discuss dates and scheduling.
What is the annual refresher training requirement?
Advanced UPRT instructors must complete refresher training each year at an appropriately certified ATO. Our refresher costs £500 unless further training is required. On completion your log book is signed by the Head of Training.