Insurers Reward Loss-of-control Recovery Training
Underwriters are collaborating with providers of in-flight upset training to mitigate instruction costs.
FlightSafety International recently observed that in-flight loss of control (LOC-I) has overtaken controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) as the leading cause of aviation fatalities. Whether attributable to over-reliance on cockpit automation, degraded hand-flying skills, de-emphasis on academic aeronautical science or a combination thereof, it presents a serious problem.
Aviation insurers recognize the advantage of encouraging safety training that can avert large claims, and some underwriters and providers of in-flight upset recognition and recovery training (URRT) are collaborating to mitigate instruction costs. Compensation ranges from direct rebates or premium rate discounts to consideration in the underwriting process.
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