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Determination of Takeoff and Landing Distances Using an iPad Performance Application for the Diamond DA40

All pilots are required to calculate aircraft performance parameters prior to flight. This includes takeoff and landing distances. Traditionally, pilots in training have planned for takeoff and landing performance using …

Measuring Public Utilization Perception Potential of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Air Space (NAS) in recent times has been met by mixed public responses.

Implications of Short Scheduled Ground Times for European Carriers

Low-cost carriers are applying hybrid business strategies in Europe to compete with traditional airlines for more customers. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences between low-cost and non-low-cost carr…

The perceived value of frequent flyer program benefits among Australian travelers

Understanding the perceived value of frequent flyer program benefits is crucial for commercial operations of airlines. This study aimed to investigate if travelers value various benefits provided by airlines and if such …

An Optimal Airline Revenue Management Seat Pricing Plan Model

The goal of an airline is to sell tickets at the highest fare possible, thus yielding maximum profit for the stakeholders. As airline seat pricing is divided into different fare classes, a revenue management system is cr…

Portable Electronic Devices on the Flight Deck

The emergence of portable electronic devices (PEDs) has provided people with most anything at the touch of a button but has caused many safety-related distractions at the same time.

A Comparison of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Small-Format Aerial Photography Platforms

The demand for small-format aerial photography continues to grow in large part due to the rapid adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Book Review: Fundamentals of International Aviation

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Personality Types and Learning Styles of Collegiate Aviation Students

The personality types and learning styles of students have been studied across education populations, yet the research analyzing aviation students is lacking.

Competitiveness of Hybrid Electric Aircraft on Short Range Scheduled Flights

Hybrid electric aircraft are expected to enter the small regional aircraft market within the next two decades. The aim of this study was to investigate if a hybrid electric passenger aircraft with 50 seats can be competi…

US Regional Airline Pay Scale Changes

The United States regional air carrier industry has recently undergone a substantial transformation in pilot salaries and hiring practices.

Ranking of Human Senses in Relation to Different In-flight Activities Contributing to the Comfort Experience of Airplane Passengers

Bubb, Bengler, Grünen, and Vollrath (2015) identified six environmental comfort factors and ordered them from most important to least important (smell, light, vibrations, sound, climate and anthropometry).

Exploring Commercial Counter-UAS Operations: A Case Study of the 2017 Dominican Republic Festival Presidente

The proliferation of commercial off-the-shelf unmanned aircraft technology has resulted in a growing number of illicit or hazardous UAS activities, highlighting the growing need for effective counter-UAS mitigations.

Airline Quality Rating 2018

The results of the 28th annual national Airline Quality Rating (AQR). The most comprehensive study of the performance quality of the 12 largest airlines in the United States, the AQR is conducted by researchers at the W.…

Improving airplane boarding time: a review, a field study and an experiment with a new way of hand luggage stowing

The airplane (de)boarding process is not organized optimally. The goal of this paper is to search for improvement possibilities. In this paper literature is reviewed, boarding characteristics are studied in a field study…

Experimental investigation of a new spiral wingtip

Experiments on the relative merits and demerits of slotted wingtips mimicking a bird’s primary feathers have been performed. The real emargination length of feather tips, their flexibility and curved shapes during cruise…

Characteristics of Helicopter Accidents Involving Male and Female Pilots

Studies examining aviation accidents have not found differences in accident rates by gender, though there may be gender differences in the types of accident.

Comparing the Distraction of Cell Phone Conversations to In-Person Conversations on a Simulated Commercial Flight

The purpose of the study was to determine the difference in participants’ attention to announcements and compliance with safety behaviors when talking on a cell phone and when talking face-to-face in a simulated commerci…

The Challenges of Processing Kite Aerial Photography Imagery with Modern Photogrammetry Techniques

Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) is a traditional method of collecting small-format aerial photography used for work in a variety of fields.

Manufacturing Process Simulation – On Its Way to Industrial Application

Manufacturing process simulation (MPS) has become more and more important for aviation and the automobile industry. A highly competitive market requires the use of high performance metals and composite materials in combi…

Literature Review of GA Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies

Pilots for many years have received training on the round instrument gauges and the question is, can they now safely make the transfer to the new cockpit technologies? Studies show a cognitive deficit with pilot's age 40…

Building Evidence the Federal Aviation Administration's UAS Safety Strategy Needs Improvement

The growth of unmanned aircraft operations within the National Airspace System (NAS) reveal an uptick of alarming safety indicators that suggest unmanned aircraft system (UAS) regulatory policy may require adjustment.

The Role of Mentoring in the Careers of Female Airline Transport Pilots

Women have been a part of aviation since its inception, yet they have been traditionally underrepresented in the ranks of commercial pilots.

Effect of Anthropometric Variability on Middle-Market Aircraft Seating

A middle-of-market aircraft, or MoMA, is defined as an aircraft capable of flying 180-250 passengers without refueling for 2,300-5,800 miles(~2,000-5,000 nautical miles).

Low Reynolds Number Numerical Simulation of the Aerodynamic Coefficients of a 3D Wing

A low Reynolds number, three-dimensional CFD analysis is carried out for a finite flat plate wing using the commercial CFD code STAR CCM+.

Flight Simulator Fidelity, Training Transfer, and the Role of Instructors in Optimizing Learning

Simulators have been integrated into flight training at various levels for decades, increasing in utility as they increased in fidelity.

Hazards and Mitigation Measures in Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing

As an aircraft component is subjected to tensile/torsional/bending forces and heat cycles during operation, non-destructive inspection programs have been mandated by aviation regulatory authorities and component manufact…

To Drive or Fly: Will Driverless Cars Significantly Disrupt Commercial Airline Travel?

In the past, commercial airlines and automobiles have shared a symbiotic relationship and rarely compete directly with each other except for very short flights.

Base Pressure Control using Micro-jets in Supersonic Flow Regimes

Base pressure plays a vital role in aerospace-related applications and its control is essential in reduction of drag and improving fuel consumption.

Subjectivity in Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) Severity Classification within a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Context

This research paper investigated subjectivity in the severity rating of failure modes within a risk analysis process. Although several risk analysis processes can be utilized, the study considered the application of Fail…

Assessment and Comparison of Aviation Manufacturing Industries throughout Mexico and Brazil

This literature review serves to provide insight and understanding in regards to the evolving aviation manufacturing industry throughout the globe and more specifically, Mexico and Brazil.

Space Operations in the Suborbital Space Flight Simulator and Mission Control Center: Lessons Learned with XCOR Lynx

This study was conducted to better understand the performance of the XCOR Lynx vehicle. Because the Lynx development was halted, the best knowledge of vehicle dynamics can only be found through simulator flights.

Calculating the Cost of Pilot Turnover

Controlling costs is a critical ingredient in achieving profitability in the airline industry. Typically, labor costs are the first or second highest cost category for airlines.

Meeting Real World Demands of the Global Economy: An Employer's Perspective

Educational programs prepare students theoretically for the workplace, but many programs are still lacking in the real-world skills that the workplace requires.

Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Cultural Differences Among Cockpit Crew - the Case of Turkey

The globalization of the aviation industry necessitated many international airlines to recruit cockpit and cabin crews from different countries with different national cultures.

Airships in U.N. Humanitarian and Peace Operations: Ready for Service?

This study examines whether the United Nations should take steps in the near future to exploit the operational characteristics of lighter-than-air (LTA) and hybrid aircraft in support of its peace and humanitarian operat…

Pilot Supply at the Regional Airlines: Airline Response to the Changing Environment and the Impact on Pilot Hiring

Regional airlines facing pilot supply challenges have responded to the rapidly changing environment by increasing pay, adjusting lifestyle factors, and enhancing career pathway opportunities.

Adaptive Learning Pedagogy of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Multimodal Training

Traditionally, students or trainees usually receive training through a unidirectional instructional approach that can lack interactive activities or through a single material source in classrooms.

Human Error Analysis of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) Accidents Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)

Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is among the most dangerous type of flying in commercial aviation. This research utilized the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) to understand the errors…

Called to Safety? Individual and Combined Effects of Safety Climate and Occupational Callings on Aviator Safety Performance

This study examined the individual and combined effects of two potential antecedents to aviation-related safety performance: safety climate and occupational callings.

Scenario Development for Unmanned Aircraft System Simulation-Based Immersive Experiential Learning

Application of scenario-based training can serve as practical means of educating remote pilots and sensor operators as they seek professional levels of knowledge.

Using 3 Dimension Health Vegetation Index Point Clouds to Determine HLB Infected Citrus Trees

Three-dimensional NDVI point clouds can be an innovative method for detecting Huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus trees. In February 2018, an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) captured narrow-band multispectral images to …

SES and Ecore for Ontology-based Scenario Modeling in Aviation Scenario Definition Language (ASDL)

The Aviation Scenario Definition Language (ASDL) is a domain-specific language proposal which aims to provide a standard aviation scenario specification mechanism and enable the reuse of scenario generation methods among…

Manned Versus Unmanned Aircraft Accidents, Including Causation and Rates

Many consider aircraft reliability a primary deterrent to the further integration of unmanned aircraft into civil airspace. Discussions of unmanned aircraft reliability often include comparisons of accident rates of medi…

Quantitative Examination and Comparison of Altimetry Rules-of-Thumb for General Aviation

General aviation rules of thumb (ROTs) for density altitude and true altitude are examined and developed. Both ROTs originate from the same basic principle of hydrostatic balance, but differ significantly in the assumpti…