GA Upskilling| PPL Master Class (PICKSA Course)
What would you do if …
you suffered an alternator failure?
the arrival airfield suddenly closed?
you suffered radio failure?
you experienced a bird strike?
the weather began to close in?
your passenger felt suddenly unwell?
Our PPL Master Class or “PICKSA” course is designed for qualified pilots of all experience levels engaged in general aviation and recreational flying, who wish to refresh, enhance and refine their role as pilot in command.
This course is based around a set of practical scenarios, which will see groups of students refresh practical PPL theory, alongside practical flight management with an emphasis on pilot decision-making, workload management and communication.
While working in the teams, students will make practical decisions throughout scenarios which promote active threat and error management, and enhance flight safety.
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This course is structured around group scenarios, you MUST be an existing LAPL or PPL license holder to attend.
Who is this course aimed at ?
- Newly qualified LAPL & PPL pilots wanting to expand their skill set and improve their decision-making skills.
- Experience LAPL & PPL pilots wanting to expand their skill set and improve their decision-making skills.
- LAPL & PPL holders wanting to refresh some core aspects of the LAPL/PPL theory
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How the course works
Depending on which course option you choose, this course will either be held In-Person in one of our classrooms, or online over Microsoft Teams. Either way, the workflow will work the same way.
- You will be paired in groups of 3 or 4 (Maximum 12 people on a course), and presented with a few practical flying scenarios.
- Throughout the flight scenarios you will need to communicate, option generate and make effective and safe decisions with your team, learning new tools to help you do this more effectively.
- The course will highlight modern techniques and tools to help you develop your knowledge and pilot soft skills.
- Students will get a chance to share experiences, ideas and have a chinwag, while working to enhance effective workload management and crew resource management to promote effective threat and error management.
- Throughout the weekend course, students will refresh knowledge of core LAPL/ PPL theory concepts and how these play a role in a practical flying environment.
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Key skills & Competencies
This course is designed to upskill general aviation pilots, to develop awareness of single pilot crew resource management while refreshing and enhancing practical operational knowledge and procedures.
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Workload Management
Learn techniques and methodologies to promote good workload management and implement them during hypothetical scenarios.
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Leadership & Teamwork
Understand the role of Pilot in Command and how to be an effective leader and follower
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Problem Solving & Decision Making
Learn to implement decision-making models to promote diagnosis and option generation, in technical and non-technical situations.
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Situational Awareness
Work on strategies to observe, place and predict, the current flight path and operation.
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Meaningful Briefings
Review and implement the role of effective preflight, mid-flight and post flight briefings.
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Communication
Use communication models to create brief but effective communication to relevant parties.
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Practical Regulation & SOPs
Discuss legal and procedural requirements and refresh core theory knowledge to help plan, and respond more safely.
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Flight Path Management
Discuss hazardous flight technicques and review important generic recovery principles.
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Automation
Understand the role of automation, from preflight to landing, and understanding how its’ role varies with workload.
UK CAA Recognised Training
SkyLearner Aviation is a UK approved training organisation (ATO) and this pilot upskilling course forms part of the UK Civil Aviation Authority PROUD scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sort of scenarios are discussed?
We dont want to give too much away, and we vary the scenarios regularly. This will include a range of technical and non-technical scenarios, such as:
- Electrical faults
- Radio Faults
- Navigation Equipment failure
- Disruptive passengers
And many more…. but come along to find out
PICKSA (Pilot in Command – Knowledge Skills and Attitudes), is an abbreviation we use here at SkyLearner to highlight the importance of integrating theory knowledge, to promote understanding, and when integrated with pilot soft skills, can help produce pilots who are more aware, and able to produce effective and timely solutions when faced with a problem.
Will I refresh my theory knowledge during this course?
Some of it, Yes. This course focuses on the theory related to planning and operating a practical everyday general aviation flight, providing a chance to refresh existing knowledge and learn new skills.
I already have my license why should I keep learning?
Aviation is a dynamic and safety focused industry, which has managed to achieve inccredible operational and safety standards, in the wake of a changing environment. This in no part is thanks to the professionalism of the people of those involved.
It is important that pilots remain proficient with up to date regulation, modern techniques, and understanding, in order to be an effective commander and operate safely.
Yes we will give you a certificate and sign your logbook.