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WAR ON LOC-I RESOURCE CENTER

The War on LOC-I is a focused effort to mitigate Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) by equipping flight departments with practical resources to better understand, evaluate and mitigate LOC-I risk. Explore the resources below.

War on LOC-I

EXPLORE THE WAR ON LOC-I RESOURCES

 Executive Resources with One Mission: Reduce LOC-I. 

Build a stronger approach to LOC-I risk mitigation with practical resources for understanding effective UPRT, evaluating training providers and
implementing a sustainable strategy. Explore guidance on training architecture, provider and instructor qualifications, program effectiveness,
recurrence, SMS integration and other critical considerations for reducing LOC-I risk.

UNDERSTAND UPRT APPROACHES

4-Level UPRT Architecture

UPRT Architecture

6-Page guide to industry UPRT architectures and their potentials.

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4-Level UPRT Architecture Book

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An in-depth technical examination of the four UPRT architectures, their capabilities, and limitations. Available by request through an APS UPRT Advisor.

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EVALUATE UPRT PROVIDERS

UPRT PROVIDER ASSESSMENT GUIDE

UPRT Provider Assessment Guide

Assess UPRT provider capabilities and delivery safety and excellence.

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UPRT ELITE INSTRUCTOR ASSESSMENT

Elite UPRT Instructors

Assess UPRT instructor qualifications and expertise.

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INTEGRATED TRAINING

Integrated UPRT

Assess UPRT platform integration across three connected pillars.

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UPRT Training Intensity

UPRT INTENSITY

Assess UPRT program structure to effect resilient skill development.

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UPRT BEST PRACTICES

UPRT Best Practices

Understand the best practices behind effective upset training.

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purpose-built UPRT Platforms

UPRT Platforms

Explore the advantages of different UPRT platforms.

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RECURRENT/LIFE PLAN UPRT

Recurrent UPRT

Evaluate career-long UPRT program efficiency and effectiveness.

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UPRT DELIVERY EXCELLENCE BOOK

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An in-depth technical examination of the six factors that determine UPRT training quality and effectiveness. Available by request through an APS UPRT Advisor.

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IMPLEMENT LOC-I RISK MITIGATION

SMS UPRT

SMS UPRT

Ensure your SMS mitigates your #1 fatal risk.

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LOC-I SMS RISK CONTROL GUIDE

LOC-I SMS Risk Control BOOK

A technical guide to integrating LOC-I risk controls into flight department Safety Management Systems (SMS). Available by request through an APS UPRT Advisor.

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THE WAR ON LOC-I RESOURCE SERIES

12 Executive Resources. One Mission: Reduce LOC-I. 

Follow along over the next 12 weeks, as APS releases a structured series of executive resources designed to help flight department leaders better understand, evaluate, and implement effective Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) risk mitigation. Each resource will address a specific aspect of the decision-making process—from training architecture and provider evaluation to implementation, recurrence, operational integration, and long-term effectiveness. Find the resources below as they become available.

WEEK 1

War on LOC-I Launch and Map
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Learn about the initiative to combat every pilot's #1 fatal threat.   

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The War on LOC-I

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WEEK 2

4-Level UPRT Architecture
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Compare UPRT architectures, and understand their max  potentials. 

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UPRT Delivery Architecture

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WEEK 3

UPRT PROVIDER ASSESSMENT GUIDE
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Assess UPRT provider capabilities and delivery excellence.

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UPRT Provider Assessment

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WEEK 4

coming soon

 

The Problem

Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) remains the #1 cause of fatalities in fixed-wing aviation, despite decades of automation and training improvements. Why? Because most training isn’t built to address it. It lacks the behavioral, kinesthetic, and cognitive resilience pilots need under pressure (ICAO, 2014).

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The SOlution

APS leads the charge with Every Pilot In Control Solutions Standard™ (EPIC-S2™), a fully integrated UPRT framework that combines academics, simulation, and on-aircraft training. It’s designed not to meet the minimum—but to deliver transformational, lasting impact. The regulatory baseline is strong—ICAO Doc 10011, and FAA ACs 120-111, 120-109A, and 120-123 provide sound guidance (FAA, 2015a; FAA, 2017; FAA, 2020; ICAO, 2014). But the difference lies in the execution. That’s where transformation happens.

 

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The movement

This is a collaborative initiative. Whether you're a UPRT provider, operator, regulator, or insurer, your role is essential. Real change requires alignment. The standards exist. The time is now. If you’re a UPRT provider, adopt fully integrated training that is aligned with the Every Pilot In Control Solutions Standard (EPIC-S2) wherever possible. If you’re an operator, demand UPRT solutions that reflect the combined power of Every Pilot In Control Solutions Standard (EPIC-S2) and Every Pilot In Control Personalized Protocols (EPIC-PRO) to produce real-world pilot resilience. Together, we can overthrow LOC-I as aviation’s dominant fatal threat.

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The MAP

Your 12-week roadmap. Follow APS CEO Paul 'BJ' Ransbury as the series unpacks the 4-Level UPRT Architecture, instructor and platform standards, SMS integration, intensity and recurrent design, and the program structure that ties it all together. Download the map to see every topic and every decision tool at a glance.
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