Aviation Performance Solutions
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{{Infobox school|
| name = Aviation Performance Solutions
| image = Aviation_Performance_Solutions.svg
| established = 2005
| president = Paul Weston Ransbury
| type = Aviation school
| city = Mesa
| state = Arizona
| faculty =
| key_people =
| staff =
| website = http://apstraining.com/
}}
Aviation Performance Solutions is an aviation training company based in Mesa, Arizona. APS trains and instructs pilots of all experience levels in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).{{cite web|last1=Paul Ransbury|first1=Aviation Performance Solutions|title=About Aviation Performance Solutions|url=http://apstraining.com/about/|website=APS|publisher=Aviation Performance Solutions}}{{cite news |last1=Fredericks |first1=Carey |title=CAE and APS announce new web-based training tool |url=https://www.wingsmagazine.com/cae-and-aps-announce-new-web-based-training-tool-6773/ |accessdate=21 November 2020 |work=Wings Magazine |date=20 March 2012}}
History
In 2005, APS was founded, with a specific focus on advancing Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) for all pilots. APS team members participated in shaping global UPRT recommendations by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2014.{{cite web|last1=Aviation Organization|first1=International Civil|title=Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Provisions|url=https://www.icao.int/Meetings/LOCI/Pages/Upset-Prevention-and-Recovery-Training-Provisions.aspx|website=www.icao.int|publisher=International Civil Aviation Organization|accessdate=25 July 2017|language=en-us}}{{cite web|last1=GB|first1=NSB|title=National Simulator Program FSTD Qualification Guidance Bulletin|url=https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/bulletins/media/11-05.pdf|website=Federal Aviation Administration|publisher=U.S. Department of Transportation|accessdate=23 July 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Croft|first1=John|title=AFA – Delta To Boost Loss-Of-Control Prevention With New Instructor Training|url=http://www.afa.myindustrytracker.com/en/article/65770/delta-to-boost-loss-of-control-prevention-with|accessdate=23 July 2017|work=Aviation Daily|publisher=Aviation Week Network|date=April 22, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Adams|first1=Rick|title=Upset Prevention Training Offers Huge Safety Gains|url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2017-06-16/upset-prevention-training-offers-huge-safety-gains|accessdate=24 July 2017|work=Aviation International News|date=June 16, 2017|language=en}}
APS's strategic partners include CAE, Inc. (and its military division CAE USA),{{cite news|last1=Epstein|first1=Curt|title=APS To Teach Army Upset Training|url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2016-10-29/aps-teach-army-upset-training|accessdate=24 July 2017|work=Aviation International News|publisher=AIN Online|date=October 29, 2016|language=en}} Swiss Re,{{cite news|last1=Weisberger|first1=Harry|title=Insurers Reward Loss-of-control Recovery Training|url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-05-26/insurers-reward-loss-control-recovery-training|accessdate=24 July 2017|work=Aviation International News|publisher=Business Aviation|date=May 26, 2015|language=en}} USAIG.{{cite web|last1=Brogan|first1=John T.|title=Relationships – USAIG|url=https://www.usau.com/caf_relationships.php|website=United States Aircraft Insurance Group|publisher=Greteman Group and RCM Technologies|access-date=2017-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804214908/https://www.usau.com/caf_relationships.php|archive-date=2017-08-04|url-status=dead}}
Programs and courses
According to Flying magazine, "APS provides training on Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), as well as recovery concepts and techniques".{{cite news |last1=Mark |first1=Rob |title=APS Launches UPRT Online for COVID-Impacted Pilots |url=https://www.flyingmag.com/story/training/aps-launches-uprt-online/ |accessdate=21 November 2020 |work=Flying |language=en}}{{cite news|last1=Thurber|first1=Matt|title=APS Expands Upset Training for Airbus Pilots|url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2017-05-07/aps-expands-upset-training-airbus-pilots|work=Aviation International News|publisher=AIN Air Transport|date=May 7, 2017|language=en}}{{cite journal |last1=Mark |first1=Rob |title=APS Creates Critical Issues Addendum to NTSB LOC-I Roundtable |journal=Flying |date=June 5, 2018 |url=https://www.flyingmag.com/aps-creates-critical-issues-addendum-to-ntsb-loc-i-roundtable |accessdate=June 18, 2018 |language=en}}
=Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)=
APS is known for their approach to UPRT that includes the combination of computer-based, on-aircraft, and full-flight simulator training platforms, which reduce the risk of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) through flight training.{{cite news|last1=Thurber|first1=Matt|title=Getting the Stomach for Upsets|url=http://www.ainonline.com/sites/default/files/pdf/ain_2017_upset_training.pdf|accessdate=24 July 2017|work=Aviation International News|publisher=AIN Special Report|date=February 7, 2017|language=en}}
Their live on-aircraft training platforms include the Marchetti S211 piston Extra 300L.{{cite news |last1=Thurber |first1=Matt |title=APS Offers High-altitude Upset Training in S211 |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2017-11-01/aps-offers-high-altitude-upset-training-s211 |accessdate=June 18, 2018 |work=Aviation International News |date=November 1, 2017 |language=en}}
Locations
APS is headquartered at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) in Mesa, Arizona.{{cite web |last1=Trautvetter |first1=Chad |title=APS Breaks Ground on New Mesa HQ Complex |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-02-20/aps-breaks-ground-new-mesa-hq-complex |website=Aviation International News |accessdate=21 November 2020 |language=en}} In 2012, APS Europe was established, based in the Breda International Airport in the Netherlands.{{cite web|last1=Europe|first1=APS|title=Welcome to APS Europe, The Netherlands|url=http://www.ttcseppe.com/test_training/upset-recovery-training-aps-europe/|website=TTC Seppe|publisher=TTC Seppe|accessdate=23 July 2017}} In 2013, APS opened a facility in Arlington, Texas in the Arlington Municipal Airport.{{cite news|last1=Bergqvist|first1=Pia|title=CAE and APS Partner on Dallas Training Facility|url=http://www.flyingmag.com/cae-and-aps-partner-dallas-training-facility|accessdate=24 July 2017|work=Flying Magazine|date=November 1, 2012|language=en}} APS Texas training services include the integration of simulators located at the CAE Dallas training center, which is in the Fort Worth International Airport.{{cite web |title=CAE DALLAS/FORT WORTH TRAINING CENTRE |url=http://www.cae.com/en/aviation.training/tc.dallas.asp |accessdate=21 November 2020 |date=3 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703180636/http://www.cae.com/en/aviation.training/tc.dallas.asp |archive-date=2017-07-03 }}
In early 2017, APS opened its first military UPRT location in Dothan, Alabama in partnership with CAE USA.{{cite news|last1=Marsh|first1=Alton K.|title=Upset recovery company to do Army training|url=https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/september/15/phoenix-firm-wins-army-loss-of-control-training-contract|accessdate=23 July 2017|work=www.aopa.org|publisher=Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association|date=15 September 2016}}
References
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External links
- [http://apstraining.com/ Official Website]