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UPRTA International will host a quarterly webinar series focused on preventing loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) incidents beginning next month.&nbsp;The nonprofit association announced three free webinars for 2026. The first, scheduled for June 17, will present UPRTA’s unified upset recovery strategy, which compares guidance from the FAA, ICAO, IATA, and various original equipment manufacturers to establish a common approach.
A second webinar on August 25 will introduce UPRTA International’s new accreditation standard for training providers and operators. The framework aims to support world-class upset prevention and recovery training programs.&nbsp;
And a November 17 webinar concludes the series&nbsp;with the UPRT Safety Summit for pilots worldwide, a one-day virtual event featuring analysis of past LOC-I incidents, lessons learned, and updates from UPRTA International team leads. The summit presents best practices and strategies for eliminating LOC-I risks.
UPRTA International develops best practices and resources for upset prevention and recovery training across all aviation sectors, uniting operators, regulators, training organizations, and industry experts. All webinars are free and open to operators, training providers, and pilots.

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