upset training
Well, actually they are not THAT different, in fact quite similar. Earlier, I quoted DP Davies advice on recovering from an upset is fundamentally the same as taught in jet trainers and fighters in the RAF:
Deal with speed and trend.
Use aileron to roll wings level.
Pitch to nearest (up or down) horizon.
Stay off the rudder !
We did it, under the hood, with turn indicator and pressure instruments only because the AH could/would topple. I guess the modern ADIs are untopplable so recovery should be straightforward with modern equipment
I still remember that training both as student and instructor as clear as day and I passionately believe that ALL pilots should have the training and knowledge to recover from ANY recoverable upset.
I would also argue that a pilot trained to recover from upsets is more likely to be able to avoid them in the first place. !!
and 4 greens isn't it actually TWO switches, AP and AT disconnect !
Last edited by RetiredBA/BY; 29th Nov 2012 at 16:48.