Explore the S211's features that enhance UPRT delivery and vastly increase training effectiveness.
Let's delve deeper into the features of the S211 and how it enhances the delivery of UPRT. Much greater detail on this content is available at the original article here.
Teaching UPRT with the S211
The S211 offers several advantages in teaching UPRT and increasing training effectiveness. Its autopilot feature allows instructors to set up realistic scenarios that expose pilots to conditions where they can witness deteriorating conditions, enhancing upset awareness and prevention.
Selectable Control Feel and Pitch Control
The S211's selectable aileron boost and higher pitch control forces compared to a piston aerobatic aircraft provide a more realistic feel, enhancing transferable techniques to a real-world upset in heavier transport category aircraft.
Speedbrake and High Stall Speeds
The S211's speedbrake can be integrated during dive recoveries to optimize energy management during high-speed conditions. Its higher stall speeds compared to most piston aerobatic aircraft provide a more realistic psychophysiological response to stalls in a jet.
Complex Aircraft and Thrust Response
The S211's complexity and thrust delay due to spool up time and the majority of thrust being available in the higher rpm range provide a more realistic training environment. This helps pilots develop the mental discipline and technical skills needed to react effectively in the face of startle and surprise events.
Increased Inertia and Full Curtain IFR Upset Training
The S211's increased inertia and the ability to use a fully enclosed IFR “hood” to obscure external visibility are essential for comprehensive UPRT. These features help pilots develop their 3-dimensional (3D) awareness and pattern recognition, which are essential for early upset prevention.
Garmin Glass Cockpit and Bubble Canopy
The S211's advanced large Garmin G3X touchscreen display and bubble canopy provide an unrestricted field-of-view in the training environment, enhancing pilots' sense of urgency and 3D awareness.
Conclusion
The S211 jet trainer is a powerful tool in the arsenal of UPRT. Its capabilities and features make it an ideal platform for pilots to learn and practice upset prevention and recovery strategies. With APS at the helm, pilots can look forward to mastering the skies with confidence.
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References:
- Delivering UPRT in the APS SIAI-Marchetti S211 Jet Trainer, Part 2 | Aviation Performance Solutions. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://apstraining.com/resource/delivering-uprt-aps-siai-marchetti-s211-jet-trainer-part-2/