The first in a three part series, this episode starts us on a journey of understanding the concepts, theories, and benefits of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). Leading this discussion is Andrea Germanetti, an experienced airline captain and UPRT instructor. In this first episode, we explore what is UPRT, what is an upset, the value of flight instructors seeking UPRT, and how to select a quality UPRT provider.

Thank you to Sporty's for sponsoring this episode.

Thank you to Avemco and iCom for sponsoring this episode!

In this episode of The Writers Behind the Stories, NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton is joined by Joe Clark. With a lifelong passion for writing, Clark has been a frequent contributor to Mentor magazine. Listen to him tell his story on how he combined his passions of writing, flying, and teaching into a long career. This lively conversation starts with Clark's early career and moves through family struggles before settling into retired life instructing in his Aeronca Champ. Clark is also the owner of Bluewater Press. NAFI members receive 15% off all aviation fiction and non-fiction books from www.bluewaterpress.com. Be sure to visit the NAFI membership platform at my.nafimentor.org and navigate to the member benefits area to access the promotion code.

If you aren't a NAFI member yet, please join us at https://www.nafinet.org. Podcast listers receive a $10 discount on their new or renewal membership. The code is at the end of the episode.

In this episode of More Right Rudder we welcome Kim Skipper from Avemco Insurance Agency. Skipper has been with Avemco since 1987 and is highly credentialed in the insurance industry. She's seen a lot of insurance claims. Throughout this conversation she'll tell us stories of the unusual claims and we'll discuss what flight instructors can do to educate pilots on tips and techniques to avoid these types of claims. Hang on until the end for some funny claims involving the animal kingdom.

Thank you to AOPA and Avemco for sponsoring this episode!