Plain English Meaning

Knowing how to spot the early warning signs that an airplane is about to get into an unusual or out-of-control attitude, and acting in time to stop it from happening.

Full Definition

The set of pilot skills, awareness, and techniques used to keep an airplane from departing from intended flight attitudes — specifically, to avoid pitch attitudes greater than 25° nose-up or 10° nose-down, bank angles greater than 45°, or flight at airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions. Upset prevention focuses on recognizing developing situations early and correcting them before a full upset occurs.

Context Anchor

Seen in upset prevention and recovery training, especially when how to avoid that can to .