Courses And Webinars Targeted To Pilots Of All Skill Levels
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has released a series of online resources designed to help pilots avoid Loss-Of-Control (LOC) accidents, which have been identified by the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) the predominant accident category; consequently, loss of control has become a special emphasis area for the FAA.
The GAJSC conducted a detailed analysis of fatal general aviation accidents for the period 2001–2010. Simply stated, loss of control (LOC) refers to airplane accidents that result from situations in which the pilot should have maintained, or regained aircraft control, but did not. LOC is subdivided into two types: loss of control-in flight (LOC-I) and loss of control-ground (LOC-G).
SAFE says the resources should expand and improve understanding of the loss of control issue. They include:
Maintaining Aircraft Control – Becoming a safe, competent pilot requires proficiency in myriad physical and mental abilities. Regardless of a pilot’s certification level, constant practice and refinement are needed to maintain those hard earned skills. This paper, co-authored by SAFE members and LOC Subject Matter Experts Randy Brooks, Jeff Edwards, Janeen Kochan, Paul Ransbury, and Rich Stowell, introduces pilots to key LOC terminology and concepts.
Avoiding Loss of Control – Online course by the FAA Safety Team
Maintaining Aircraft Control (and How to Avoid Loss of Control) – Webinar by EAA/IAC
FAA Safety Briefing – March/April 2012 issue dedicated to LOC awareness & prevention
Guidelines for Pilots Seeking All-Attitude Training – Document by Rich Stowell
GAJSC Fatal Accident Data Set, 2001–2010 – Puts the magnitude of LOC-I into perspective
Upset Prevention & Recovery Training Association – For more information
Preventing Loss of Control Accidents Flight Instructor Open Forum material will soon be available in the Members-Only Resource Center.
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