Sun, Aug 15, 2010
Training Designed Specifically For Light Jet Owner-Pilots
Sean D. Tucker's Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety, an aerobatic
and upset recovery training school, has partnered with the
light jet acquisition and sales firm jetAVIVA to launch a
new Light Jet Upset Recovery Training course.Geared towards general
aviation's light jet owner pilots, the course is specifically
designed with the modern jet pilot in mind.
Sean D. Tucker
Following the FAA's recent announcement urging all commercial
operators to begin incorporating "Enhanced Upset Recovery
Training", jetAVIVA and the Tutima Academy are demonstrating their
dedication to safety by expanding this recommendation to light jet
operators. A recent NASA study demonstrated that Loss of Control
(LOC) scenarios continue to outpace other factors as the leading
cause of fatal accidents in the last 20 years. To help combat LOC
accidents, the course covers LOC scenarios and aerodynamics with a
specific emphasis on LOC psychology. The three day course utilizes
the highly capable Extra 300L and Pitts S2B/C, giving pilots the
ability to experience all flight attitudes and to test the edges of
the aerodynamic envelope in a safe and structured environment under
the guidance of some of the world's top aerobatic instructors.
This course is open to any pilot who flies a turbine-powered
airplane, or is considering the purchase of a turbine-powered
airplane. The team at Tutima Academy, including company principal
and world-renowned airshow performer Sean D. Tucker, developed the
curriculum in conjunction with jetAVIVA's jet instructor
pilots. "Flying aerobatics is the greatest thrill I've ever
experienced. Being able to share my experiences to help other
pilots survive emergency situations is even more rewarding," said
Tucker.
Since its inception, jetAVIVA has been dedicated to the
development of its clients as owner pilots. "Training for and
flying in competition aerobatics has significantly helped increase
my personal flying skills, potentially saving my life one day,"
said jetAVIVA president Cyrus Sigari. "As a result I have become a
firm believer that upset recovery training is not just an
educational option; it should be required training for all those
operating turbine powered aircraft."
jetAVIVA developed its first Jet Familiarization Training course
several years ago and has helped hundreds of owner-pilots
transition from propeller aircraft to jets. The Tutima Academy of
Aviation Safety, located in King City, CA, strives to provide
high-precision flight training for pilots of all levels, building
confidence during maneuvering, and a deeper understanding into the
art of flying. The goal of both jetAVIVA and the Tutima Academy is
to increase safety in one of the fastest growing areas of general
and business aviation: the owner-flown light jet category.
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