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Stall awareness, prevention and recovery seminar in Birrfeld

Date: September 16-17, 2024
Location: Birrfeld Airfield

Calling all pilots and aviation enthusiasts! Join us at the Birrfeld Airfield on September 16th and 17th, 2024, for the Wings Level Event, focused on Stall Awareness, Prevention, and Recovery.

This two-day event is designed to enhance your understanding and skills in managing stall situations, a critical aspect of aviation safety. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a student, this event offers valuable insights through expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, and interactive workshops.

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Defy Gravity 2024 in Raron: Successful Aviation Event Focuses…

Raron, Switzerland — June 15, 2024 – The Defy Gravity 2024 event, organised by Wings Level, has successfully concluded in Raron, highlighting the critical theme of spin awareness, recognition, and recovery in aviation. Despite challenging weather conditions, the event saw enthusiastic participation from over 10 students, all keen to gain hands-on experience in this essential aspect of flight safety.

Held on June 15, 2024, in the scenic town of Raron, the event aimed to educate and inspire young aviation enthusiasts using real airplanes. Participants engaged in a series of practical exercises, learning to recognise and recover from spins through direct, real-world application.

Key Highlights of Defy Gravity 2024

Educational Workshops: Led by experienced pilots and aviation safety experts, these sessions covered the aerodynamics of spins, human factors influencing spin entry, and best practices for recovery. The theoretical knowledge provided a solid foundation for the practical exercises.
Hands-On Training with Real Aircraft: Students had the unique opportunity to apply their knowledge in real flight conditions. Under the guidance of seasoned instructors, they practiced recognizing spin entry and executing proper recovery procedures using actual airplanes. This hands-on experience was invaluable in helping them understand the dynamics of spins and how to manage them safely.
Practical Flight Exercises: Participants engaged in exercises that included identifying early signs of a spin, executing recovery manoeuvres, and understanding the impact of aircraft configuration and pilot actions during spin scenarios.

Looking Ahead

As the event wrapped up, participants were awarded certificates of achievement, recognising their hard work and dedication to improving flight safety. Organisers have already begun planning for next year’s Defy Gravity event, with aspirations to expand its reach and impact even further.

Defy Gravity 2024 in Raron, organised by Wings Level, has proven to be more than just an educational event; it has become a pivotal part of the community’s efforts to promote safety, innovation, and the limitless potential of young aviation enthusiasts. The event has inspired a new generation of pilots, equipped with the critical skills needed to ensure safer skies.

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Defy Gravity Meet-Up 2024 Edition

A Premier Aviation Event in Raron LSTA

Raron, Switzerland – April 15, 2024 – Wings Level GmbH is pleased to announce the first-ever Defy Gravity Meet-Up! 2024 edition, an aviation event tailored for enthusiasts and pilots. Scheduled to take place at Raron LSTA, this gathering promises to offer an enjoyable experience for attendees.

The event will feature a diverse range of activities and attractions, including:

Educational Workshops: Engage with industry experts and learn about the latest advancements in aviation safety and technology.
Practical training: Spin awareness, recognition and recovery: At the heart of our event, for interested pilots, is the chance to fly with a certified Wings Level instructor for ca. 20 minutes (flight time), focusing on spin awareness, recognition, and recovery techniques.
Static displays: Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore a stunning array of aircraft. As part of our event, we are hosting a captivating static display featuring a variety of aircraft models starting from the oldest Swiss-registered plane to the first aerobatic place with electric propulsion.

Attendance to the Defy Gravity Meet-Up is open to all aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and industry professionals. For more information visit the Defy Gravity Meet-Up 2024 edition official page or download our booklet
If you are planning to come by air, please fill in the Landing Request form

FOCA and Wings Level Join Forces to Tackle Flight…

In an unprecedented collaboration, the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) and Wings Level have released a groundbreaking article addressing the crucial topic of “Loss of Control in Flight” and the pivotal role of “Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).”

🛩️ A Partnership for Safer Skies 🛩️ FOCA, recognised for its leadership in aviation safety, has partnered with Wings Level to provide vital insights into mitigating one of aviation’s greatest challenges—loss of control in flight.

Read the Full Article

Aviation enthusiasts, professionals, and students alike can access the full article on both FOCA’s Stay Safe official website. Stay informed about the latest developments in flight safety and UPRT.

UPRS “Stall prevention and recovery” completed!

Sunday, June 25, 2023.

The third Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar of 2023 was successfully concluded in Neuchâtel. Two new students from Wings Level had the opportunity to gain valuable experience, recognise critical situations, and learn proper recovery techniques for various types of stalls.

Over the course of the weekend, participants practiced power off stalls, accelerated stalls, and adverse stalls above the pristine waters of Lake Neuchâtel.

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Prevent, recognise and recover from any stall event!

Neuchâtel 24/25.06.2023

Wings Level is proud and happy to announce that the third Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar (UPRS) 2023 has been organised on June the 24th and the 25th 2023 in Neuchâtel.

The main subject of this seminar will be the stall. The participants will learn how to prevent, recognise and recover from different types of stalls.

The course will be split into four parts:

An interactive classroom (3 hours)
A group briefing
2 Flights of 30’ each (block time)
A tailored de-briefing

The seminar will be conducted by Hanspeter Leemann and Andrea Salomoni

About Wings Level

Wings Level is the Swiss leading training company dedicated to Loss of Control in Flight (LOC-I) prevention and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. We help Pilots at any license level, Authorities, ATOs and Airlines to address this challenge with specific ad-hoc training and training program design.

Wings level can count on a dedicated team of professionals specialised in single and multi pilot operations, training and flight testing.

Wings Level organises different Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminars dedicated to light aeroplane pilots, airline pilots and special operations pilots.

To request more info about Wings Level: media@wingslevel.swiss

To request more info about the seminar: fly@wingslevel.swiss

First Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar for Airbus 320…

21.04.2023, Birrfeld (CH)

On 21st of April, Wings Level has organised its first Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar (UPRS) in Birrfeld (CH) exclusively dedicated to airline pilots. The purpose of the seminar was to enable participants to improve and refresh their knowledge and understanding of undesired aircraft states and experience the physical effects of a real developed upset.

The event was organised in two parts: the first part covered the theory underlying the high-level upsets and Loss of Control in Flight (LOC-I), the second part included two flight sessions of 30 minutes each per participant on the FA150K.

During the flights, pilots have been exposed to different upset situations such as: nose-high upset, nose-low upset and fully developed spins.

Three experienced A320 airline pilots have successfully participated to this seminar and found it really helpful, informative and enjoyable, with many of them expressing their intention to participate again.

The seminar was conducted by AUPRT instructor, Andrea Salomoni.

Upcoming UPRS

During UPRS trainings, professional pilots have the opportunity to practice their manual flying skills in order to maintain the ability to operate an aircraft “the old-fashioned way” despite prolonged use of automation and, most importantly, to be able to prevent and recover from a LOC-I situation.

Wings Level welcomes professional pilots who want to improve or maintain their handling skills and knowledge to participate to the upcoming UPRS. Check out our next seminars.

About Wings Level

Wings level can count on a dedicated team of professionals specialised in single and multi pilot operations, training and flight testing.

Wings Level organises different Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminars dedicated to light aeroplane pilots, airline pilots and special operations pilots.

Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar in Birrfeld

Following the big success of the last Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar, Wings Level will hold a new seminar in Birrfeld (LSZF) Switzerland. The seminar as been already sold out only after 1 day since its publication. This time Wings Level will host 4 highly experienced A320 pilots.

If you think that your handling skills are degrading and you wish to fight against autopilot complacency, visit our Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar webpage or be always up-to-date with our Newsletter.

Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar (UPRS) in Neuchâtel completed

February 11, 2023

Two Students have successfully completed the second Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar (UPRS) in Neuchâtel. The Students have experienced different types of stalls: power-off stall, accelerated stall, adverse stall and spins.

The next Upset Prevention and Recovery Seminar will be organised in April / May 2023.

UPRS #2 Postponed due adverse weather

UPRS #2 has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Neuchâtel.

The new date has been decided: The UPRS #2 is organised on February 10-11, 2023 in Neuchâtel.

The program and the time schedule remain unchanged.

More seats are available for this new date, for the interested pilots, please

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Stall awareness, prevention and recovery seminar in Birrfeld