Research papers

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Airport Operations Delays and Possible Mitigation Through Electric Taxi Systems

Airline departures, not including private aircraft, increased from 25,143 in 2000 to 36,722 in 2017. More passengers necessitate more aircraft and more flights.

Connecting the Dots between Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education and Aviation Professional Shortages

The 2018 Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook report forecasted that the aviation industry needs 790,000 new civil aviation pilots worldwide over the next 20 years.

Learning Design for the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Generation Z (Gen Z) populations have lived in an environment where modern digital technology is very natural since they were born. This environment creates a uniqueness in the way Gen Z learns new skills and knowledge, …

Combining Technology and Human Interaction in STEM through Innovation to Drive Passion for the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Progress on inspiring girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers has been extremely slow considering the efforts made and the fact that girls make up 50% of the population.

Aviation Stress Management: A Holistic Approach to Aviation Education and Training

We understand aviation professionals require excellent training to optimally perform and execute highly specialized skillsets, intellectually, physically, and psychologically.

Evaluating LAANC Compliance and Air Traffic Collision Hazards Posed by Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations in Controlled Airspace

On July 23, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)—the system that processes airspace approvals for sUAS operators in controlled airspa…

Application of a Skill Taxonomy in Aviation

The objective of this project was to develop a preliminary taxonomy for defining the construct ‘skill,’ drawing from the various definitions described in the extant literature.

Concurrent Sessions: Session 10A - Air Traffic Management

Concurrent Sessions: Session 10B - STEM Education: Supporting the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Improving Air Traffic Identification by Conducting Refresher Training of Analog and Digital Clocks

Air traffic controllers (ATC) frequently alert pilots to air traffic using an analog clock metaphor. When ATC issues a traffic alert indicating that traffic is at 2 o’clock, the pilot should look approximately 60° to the…

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Outsourcing Aircraft Maintenance and Related Safety Implications

The U.S aviation industry faced severe financial losses after the 9/11 incident. The financial loss that occurred between 2000 and 2009 in the U.S. alone was $54 billion dollars.

Supporting International Ab Initio Flight Students Through English Language Training

Effective communication between ab initio flight students and their instructors is critical for efficient flight training; additionally, clear radio communications between student pilots and air traffic controllers is im…

Under Pressure: Decision Making in Aircraft Maintenance and the Role of Gender

In aircraft maintenance, leaders are under near-constant pressure to maintain airworthiness. Every minute an aircraft cannot fly due to maintenance represents financial waste.

Troubleshooting Simulations for Maintenance Training

In the current industry environment, where aviation maintenance is facing an unprecedented workforce shortage, maintenance training programs should be looking towards new and innovative instructional strategies to attrac…

Certificated AMTs: What Will Encourage More Women to Become Aviation Maintenance Technicians?

This paper examines practices that are used in STEM fields to attract women in order to understand how those tactics may to entice women to join the ranks of certified AMTs.

Revisiting Cost Index - The Challenge of Calculating a Precise Figure for Brazilian Airliners

Within numerous possibilities, Cost Index (CI) is the tool that can provide economic speeds and deliver the lowest cost for a given flight.

Cooperative Learning Strategies in Technical Higher Education Programs

Cooperative learning strategies are effective in raising student achievement in higher education settings. Positive evidence of the importance of small group structures are found in an in-depth literature review and summ…

Concurrent Sessions: Session 9A - Aviation Maintenance & Technical Training

Pilot Qualifications and Training in UAS Air Carrier Operations

Integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system (NAS) is a high priority for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Concurrent Sessions: Session 9B - The Changing Landscape of Flight Training

Dynamic and Adaptive Training for Enhanced Aviation Knowledge Transfer and Retention

The world of aviation is rapidly evolving through increased automation on the flight deck, new air traffic control tools and procedures, and expanded applications of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Redefining Resiliency using Principles of Social Cognitive Theories to Address the Gap in Training and Assessing Resiliency for Air Carrier Operations

Air carrier flight operations continue to be highly proceduralized events, which have contributed to the overall safety and performance efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Morning Keynote Speaker - Slashing the Learning Curve thru Effective Training

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Hotel Shuttles/Uber/Taxi from Hotels to ERAU

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Developing Solutions for the Aviation Industry Challenges: A Group Collaboration

This brainstorming session will focus on having conference attendees discuss three important issues affecting the aviation industry today.

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Energy Harvesting from Airports

Airports around the world are primarily powered using the country’s electricity grids, which comes from a large number of powerplants (coal, natural gas, etc.).

What Factors Influence the Imposter Phenomenon amongst Collegiate Flight Students?

The need for commercial airline pilots has been increasing significantly, and with the mandatory retirements projected in the next decade, the airline pilot workforce will have an injection of younger pilots.

Integrating Aviation Technology, Emergency Services, and Human Resilience: Considerations from Social Scientists

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have a range of applications within the field of disaster response. This presentation offers a novel framework of psychosocial considerations designed to advance UAS and disaster management …

The Pilot Shortage – From Student Pilots to the ATPs

Aviation is now facing an incredible pilot shortage, a shortage greater than anticipated in the past. Young pilots learned of the upcoming pilot shortage when told the World War II pilots were retiring, followed by the K…

Concurrent Sessions: Session 8A - Technology in Aviation

Concurrent Sessions: Session 8B - Pilot Supply

Pilot Selection Research Gaps: What We Do and Don't Know About "The Right Stuff"

Ever since the commencement of high-powered flight, pilot selection has been a crucial process within military, general, and commercial aviation.

Examining Pilot Response to Cybersecurity Events on the Flight Deck

Cybersecurity is a growing concern in the aviation industry. In general, cybersecurity research has typically focused on providing technical solutions such as hardening networks and improving computer systems, with littl…

Clearing the Approach Path: Evaluation of Pilot Spotting of Small Unmanned Aircraft During Final

Unmanned aircraft sightings by pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation stakeholders have spiked in recent years. Since the Federal Aviation Administration began tracking UAS sightings in 2014, UAS sightings h…

Examination of the Impact of Various Training Approaches on Different UAS Operator Populations

In recent years, the UAS industry has extended beyond military and recreational use and is now positioned to become a major portion of the aviation industry.

Challenges and Implications of UAS Integration into Bridge and Rail Inspections: Recent State DOT Experiences

The presentation will review the results of the UAS research initiative conducted by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in collaboration with the UMass Transportation Center.

Integrating the 1st Person View and the 3rd Person View Using a Connected VR-MR System for Pilot Training

Many virtual reality (VR)-based flight simulation programs provide pilots the enhanced reality from the 1st person-view to make themselves immersed in the cockpit.

The Design and Impact of Virtual Reality Training on Cabin Crew Emergency Procedure Performance

Aircraft cabin crews are an integral part of flight operations, ensuring the safety of passengers and serving as the first response to emergencies.

Exploring VR with PilotEdge in a University Part 141 Environment

Flight Simulators have become an integral part of the part 141 training environment. Reliance on flight simulators has only increased in recent years as the pilot shortage has increased the utilization rate on training a…

Concurrent Sessions: Session 7A - Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality in Aviation Training

Concurrent Sessions: Session 7B - UAS - Operational Applications

Lunch Keynote Speaker — Urban Air Mobility, a Rapidly Forming Ecosystem

Urban Air Mobility, a Rapidly Forming Ecosystem The future where people and cargo fly seamlessly above cities is rapidly approaching. This talk will cover the main technologies and participants in the ecosystem and how a…

Prevalence of Invulnerability in Collegiate Part 141 Flight Students

Nearly every flight training program focuses on promoting good habits for aeronautical decision making. Some of the factors that influence aeronautical decision making are hazardous attitudes.

Validation Framework for Autonomous Aerial Vehicles

Autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV) have the potential to have market disruptions for various industries such as ground delivery and aerial transportation.