UPRT Insights Course by APS
Unique Upset Training Insights for Every Pilot
At APS, We Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safety. We are dedicated to ensuring every pilot has access to essential insights to progress them in their pursuit of enhanced knowledge to overcome the threat of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), the #1 cause of fatalities in aviation worldwide. This free course consists of an overview of the APS Online UPRT Academy courses to relay essential learning elements.
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Paul “BJ” Ransbury is the CEO of Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) and a global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). With a background as a military fighter pilot, airline pilot, and Master Certified Flight Instructor, he has spent nearly three decades focused on reducing Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I)—aviation’s leading cause of fatal accidents.
BJ has played a key role in shaping modern UPRT standards, including contributions to ICAO guidance and industry best practices. His work centers on translating complex human-factors and flight-dynamics challenges into practical, executable training that prepares pilots to maintain control under stress, startle, and surprise.