Aviation research, sourced & cited.

21st Century Aerospace and the Power of Human Communication Skills

Aviation played a vital and dynamic role in 20th Century technical and social progress. That role has always represented power and continues to do so as it expands to meet the challenges of aerospace power in the 21st Ce…

The Effects of an Induced Negative Mood State on Student Pilot Learning

The present study examined the effect of an experimentally induced mood state on student pilot learning for ground school- related information.

VFR Flight Into IMC: Reducing the Hazard

Aircraft accidents resulting from initiating or continuing visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) continue to be one of the leading causes of fatal aircraft accidents.

Airline Quality Rating 2002

The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline quality on combined multiple performance criteria.

The Demise of Collegiate Aviation Programs with the Best of Intentions

Collegiate aviation programs are in jeopardy as administrators lacking aviation experience or understanding of the aerospace industry attempt to mold these specialized programs into traditional academic programs.

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Guidelines for Incorporating CRM in the First Stages of Flight Training

Despite the implementation of crew resource management (CRM) training in the aviation industry, CRM skills are at best neglected and at worst ignored in the first stages of pilot training.

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Using Applied Behavior to Complement Error Management in Crew Resource Management Education

This paper examines the science of applied behavior analysis and its potential integration into current research and practice of threat and error management for internal crew behaviors.

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Andragogical Methods for Teaching Advanced Cockpit Flying Skills to Professional Pilots

This paper is an examination of the adult (andragogical) learning methods required to teach flying skills to pilots of state-of- the-art, computerized aircraft.

The Case Method: An Enhancement to Curriculum in Aviation Management Course Work

This study defines case method from a practical application perspective, in a specific aviation curriculum environment. A detailed discussion of the application of the case method in four courses in the Aviation Manageme…

The Orteig Prize

It can be reasonably argued that, apart from the Wright brothers' epic flight of 1903, which ushered the world into navigation, the single most important flight made in the twentieth century was the transatlantic flight …

Data Acquisition in Aviation Maintenance Training

In the following article, I would like to share some of my experiences with integrating data acquisition and virtual instrumentation (VI's) in my powerplant courses at Purdue University.

Stress Coping Strategies for Commercial Flight Crewmembers

This paper provides a selective examination of the current stress management literature and its practices. The author introduces strategies that can be utilized by commercial pilots to handle stressful events in the ofte…

A Fanciful Look at Air Carrier Operations in the Year 2050

Captain Lance Boyle smiled as he felt the smooth rippling thunk of the landing gear tires meeting the runway. Now that was how aircraft should land, not this vertical takeoff and landing nonsense employed by the newest "…

Military Versus Civilian Air Cargo Training for Hazardous Material

This paper addressed differences in the way air cargo handlers are trained in the military and civilian sectors. The paper reviewed the training process and determined which provided the most knowledgeable graduates.

A Quantitative Model of the Amplification of Power through Order and Implications for Defense against Hijackings

I propose a simple quantitative model of how the power of a leader over a group is amplified when he or she starts to order the group.

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Weathering Effects on Selected Aircraft Fabric Covering Processes

This paper examines the effects of accelerated weathering on samples of aircraft covering prepared using the Grade-A cotton with Randolph dope, Ceconite with Randolph dope, Cooper Superflite 11, Air-Tech Coatings, and St…

Aviation, Herbert Hoover and His “American Plan”

A Comparison of the Learning Styles of Aviation and Non-Aviation College Students

In contrast to established educational fields such as mathematics, the discipline of aviation education is relatively young. Despite strong signs that our discipline is maturing (Brady 1991), it is not clear as to the ex…

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Case Study of a Fourth Generation MRM Program at a Corporate Aviation Operator

Research in aviation maintenance human factors maps the evolution of MRM training programs into four distinct generations bridging attitude awareness programs, behavior changes, and process and structure changes.

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The PCATD’s Role in the Cognitive Processes of Flight Training

It has been proven that performance on one task, such as flight in an aircraft simulator, may aid or facilitate performance on a second task (flying the actual aircraft).

Yield Management

Historically, airlines have operated in a tightly regulated environment. This environment has been regulated by governments and self-regulated through organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IA…

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Group Learning in Technical Courses

It is one thing to utilize group learning techniques in non-technical courses in which a group discussion on the meaning of a literary passage or the effects of an economic or political decision could take advantage of a…

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Accreditation of Collegiate Aviation’s Distance Education Programs: Now and in the Future

The purpose of this research endeavor is to benchmark and evaluate the accreditation status of aviation distance education programs in the United States.

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The Benefits of Professional and Youth Art in an Airport Community

Although few would initially consider an airport a community, these sprawling sites of aviation technology do qualify according to the definition in the Wordsworth's Concise English Dictionary.

The Evolution of Fractional Ownership: A Literature Review

Fractional ownership of business aircraft has evolved into a major force affecting not only business aviation, but also all of general aviation.

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Identifying the Probability of an Accident Occurring with Suspected Unapproved Parts as a Contributing Factor

The purpose of this study was to determine if aircraft accidents and incidents, which involve Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs), are a major threat to aviation safety.

Professional Ethics in Engineering: The Challenger and Corporate Culture

Ethics in engineering is an important issue that affects the daily lives of almost everyone in the world. Because engineers and related scientists design, develop, and manufacture the many products that the public-at-lar…

Arriving at Consensus: Airport/Aviation Administration Advice Provided to Airport Managers by State Aeronautic Agencies

Recently a study was undertaken to determine the depth of information provided to small airport managers throughout the United States by State Aeronautical agencies.

Controlled Flight into Terrain: How the Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are Addressing the Problem

Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) is not a new problem. It has been around since the beginning of manned flight. A CFIT accident occurs when an airworthy aircraft, under the control of a pilot, is flown (unintentiona…

Airline Quality Rating 2000

The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline performance on combined multiple criteria.

High Speed Civil Transportation

This paper explores the research and development of high-speed transportation for commercial travel that is currently talang place at several research centers.

Collegiate Aviation Maintenance Programs: Focus on Quality or Safety?

Safety is a prime concern of managers of collegiate aviation maintenance facilities, but often the 'safety' program developed is not as effective as the managers desire.

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Suspected Unapproved Parts in the Aviation Industry: Consideration of System Safety and Control

It is well known and highly touted that there is a historically high level of safety in U.S. air transportation. The American traveling public has come to expect this level of safety in the skies.