Advanced UPRT

What is Advanced UPRT? UPRT stands for airplane ‘Upset Prevention and Recovery Training’ and constitutes a combination of theoretical knowledge and flying training with the aim of providing flight crew with the required competencies to both prevent and to recover from situations in which an airplane unintentionally exceeds the parameters for line operation or training (airplane upsets).

First, ICAO took the initiative to introduce Advanced UPRT, and then in December 2019 EASA made Advanced UPRT a requirement. Preventing loss-of-control saves lives and Advanced UPRT produces better pilots in both recreational as well as professional setting.

Pipistrel’s SW121 is fully approved for Advanced UPRT training, including fully developed intentional spins in all aircraft configurations, power-idle, power-on, full-power, flaps, spoilers, dynamic entry, etc. Having the SW121 in your flight school environment you can cover ab-initio training, advanced training and all aspects of Advanced UPRT courses with one single airplane. What is more, the SW121 needs not be specially prepared for Advanced UPRT training, so your instructors can fly an UPRT lesson right in the middle of ab-initio or navigational sorties, thus maximizing asset utilization and removing the need for utilizing an Extra 300 or a C152 Aerobat that have much higher operating costs.

Have a look at how normal a spin with SW121 looks like:

PIPISTREL VIRUS SW121, EASA-approved for intentional spins and Advanced UPRT training

Many flight schools are already taking advantage of the single-airframe-to-CPL concept with the SW 121:
“The Virus SW is designed for this task. Advanced UPRT, sure, but also much more. It cruises at 2 NM per minute, it climbs at 1000 fpm, it is best between 5000 and 7000 ft, is complex and full of automation. The aircraft is just made to train future commercial pilots”.

– Saso Knez, Instructor and Class 1 Test Pilot

Any Pipistrel SW 121 may be used for Advanced UPRT training, as this capability comes as a part of the standard type certificate.
Learn more about the product here: https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/cruising/virus-sw-121/

To learn why the SW 121 is the best for UPRT and how it can enable your flight schools to train better, safer pilots and elevate your level of service, please read the testimonial of Sašo Knez, Pipistrel Academy’s Chief Instructor:

Sašo Knez: Instructor’s testimonial
(DOWNLOAD .pdf file here)

Upon request, Pipistrel Academy is offering Advanced UPRT courses as a service as well. Send your inquiries to: uprt@pipistrel-aircraft.com