Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) presents its annual scholarship for the Professional Pilot Upset Training program to a deserving pilot just embarking on their aviation career.

This scholarship represents not just a financial grant, but also an opportunity for unparalleled training, mentorship, and the chance to join a community of pilots who are dedicated to leading the industry in excellence and safety. This opportunity is open to any pilot who is currently enrolled or recently graduated from a pilot training program.

• Must apply by April 1, 2024
• Every qualifying pilot who applies for the scholarship will receive free access to the APS online UPRT training course bundle: Upset Training Fundamentals

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated (6 months or less) from a Part 141 Flight School. Or, a student in good standing, or recently graduated (less than six months) from an accredited college/university in the United States that is a member of the University Aviation Association
• Must have a minimum of a Private Pilot Airplane and Instrument Certificate
• Must have a current Class III or better Medical Certificate at the time of training
• Must be pilot current at time of training
  • IFR or Landing currency is not required
  • Must be a US Citizen, or meet current TSA aviation training requirements
  • Must complete and submit the attached application with supporting documents by the cut off date of April 1, 2024
  • Winner will be notified May 20, 2024
• Must have the financial ability to pay for transportation, lodging, meals during the training period
• Scholarship only covers the cost of the training program
  Must complete training by December 31, 2024
• 2024 APS Upset Prevention & Recovery Scholarship Application

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) trains pilots to avoid aviation’s most lethal threat—Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I)—through intensive, integrated academic, on-aircraft, and simulator instruction. The world’s most trusted and experienced airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) training provider, APS serves thousands of pilots each year through locations on three continents with a singular focus to help pilots bring everyone home safely.

Each year, APS offers a scholarship for a Professional Pilot Upset Training program to deserving pilots just embarking on their aviation careers. APS has successfully trained 1000’s of professional pilots in fully comprehensive upset recovery skill development, more than any other training organization. APS offers comprehensive LOC-I solutions with industry-leading web-based, on-aircraft, and full-flight simulator upset recovery and prevention training programs.

UPRT is dedicated pilot training developed specifically to mitigate the risk of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), aviation’s biggest threat to air safety. UPRT trains pilots to develop the often counter-intuitive skills necessary to recognize and prevent or recover from an unexpected airplane upset. In addition to helping pilots develop these life-saving skills, UPRT also helps pilots improve general manual handling skills and develop mental strength. Upset Prevention and Recovery Training saves lives, and it also looks great on a resume. Pilots with Upset Prevention and Recovery Training can show not only that they are specially trained and prepared for an unexpected upset situation, but also that they are dedicated to safety as well as excellence in flying.

Source: APS
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