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- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) training in the 1550th combat crew training wing
The training program the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, implemented in September 1985 is discussed.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
The development and implementation of cockpit resource management in UAL recurrent training
Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) for United Airlines started in 1976. At that time it was basically no more than a line-simulated training function conducted in a full-mission simulator with no attention or stress on…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Are windshear training aid recommendations appropriate for other than large jet transports? Pilot procedures: Shear models
Information is given in vugraph form on pilot procedures in windshear, typical winds in a downburst, a downburst encounter at takeoff by a large jet transport and a light turboprop twin, and a comparison of pitch algorit…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) for FAR Parts 91 and 135 operators
The why, what, and how of CRM at Flight Safety International (FSI)--that is, the philosophy behind the program, the content of the program, and some insight regarding how it delivers that to the pilot is presented.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Windshear certification data base for forward-look detection systems
Described is an introduction to a comprehensive database that is to be used for certification testing of airborne forward-look windshear detection systems.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Revision of certification standards for aviation maintenance personnel
Part 65, Subparts D and E, of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) identify the certification requirements for aviation mechanics and aviation repairmen.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Federal Aviation Administration aging aircraft nondestructive inspection research plan
This paper highlights the accomplishments and plans of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the development of improved nondestructive evaluation (NDE) equipment, procedures, and training.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Structural integrity of future aging airplanes
A multitude of design considerations is involved in ensuring the structural integrity of Boeing jet transports that have common design concepts validated by extensive analyses, tests, and three decades of service.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Inspection of aging aircraft: A manufacturer's perspective
Douglas, in conjunction with operators and regulators, has established interrelated programs to identify and address issues regarding inspection of aging aircraft.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Survey of French activities concerning structural airworthiness and aging aircraft
French activities concerning Structural Airworthiness and Aging Aircraft are presented. A first part is derived to Basic and Applied Research actions while a second one deals with Full-Scale Testing, Tear-down inspection…
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Current DOT research on the effect of multiple site damage on structural integrity
Multiple site damage (MSD) is a type of cracking that may be found in aging airplanes and which may adversely affect their continuing airworthiness.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Transport Canada aging aircraft activities
A description is given of recent initiatives undertaken in Canada to address the problems of aging passenger airplanes. In addition to participation in and support of U.S.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Aging aircraft NDI Development and Demonstration Center (AANC): An overview
A major center with emphasis on validation of nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques for aging aircraft, the Aging Aircraft NDI Development and Demonstration Center (AANC), has been funded by the FAA at Sandia Nation…
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Maintaining the safety of an aging fleet of aircraft
The current status of the Douglas Aging Fleet is examined in light of increasing concern for the possibility of the onset of widespread cracking and recent industry activity to minimize the concern.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
The FAA aging airplane program plan for transport aircraft
The FAA Aging Airplane Program is focused on five program areas: maintenance, transport airplanes, commuter airplanes, airplane engines, and research.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Current and future developments in civil aircraft non-destructive evaluation from an operator's point of view
In June, 1988, the first International Conference on aging aircraft was held to address nondestructive tests (NDT) of aging aircraft and other issues.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Aging commuter aeroplanes: Fatigue evaluation and control methods
The risks associated with old aeroplanes arise in the main from the difficulty of obtaining support from the manufacturer and other skilled people, and from a general loss of reliability caused by wear and other deterior…
- NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Conference Paper
Wake Vortex Encounter Model Validation Experiments
The goal of this current research is to establish a database that validate/calibrate wake encounter analysis methods for fleet-wide application; and measure/document atmospheric effects on wake decay.
- NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Other
National General Aviation Roadmap for a Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Aviation Administration, as well as state, industry, and academia partners have joined forces to pursue the NASA National General Aviation Roadmap leading…
- NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Analysis of accidents during instrument approaches
General aviation and air taxi approach phase accidents, which occurred during VFR and IFR, respectively over the last 25 years, were analyzed.
- NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Midair collisions - The accidents, the systems, and the Realpolitik
Two midair collisions occurring in 1978 are described, and the air traffic control system and procedures in use at the time, human factors implications and political consequences of the accidents are examined.
- NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Conference Paper
Rotorcraft air transportation
Intermodal relationships and the particular ways in which they affect public transportation applications of rotorcraft are addressed. Some aspects of integrated services and general comparisons with other transportation …
- NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Conference Paper
Community rotorcraft air transporation: Opportunities and benefits
Opportunities and benefits of rotorcraft transportation are examined in light of the flight capabilities of rotorcraft. Promising helicopter scenarios include public service, public transportation, energy exploration, co…
- NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Directions in civil aviation 1980-2000
The following future directions in civil aviation are considered: (1) greater economy and efficiency in passenger and cargo air service at subsonic speeds, and improved utility and safety for general aviation, (2) greatl…
- NASA NTRS 1999 ARC Other
Analyzing Software Specifications for Mode Confusion Potential
Increased automation in complex systems has led to changes in the human controller's role and to new types of technology-induced human error.
- NASA NTRS 1999 ARC Other
Safety Analysis of FMS/CTAS Interactions During Aircraft Arrivals
This grant funded research on human-computer interaction design and analysis techniques, using future ATC environments as a testbed. The basic approach was to model the nominal behavior of both the automated and human pr…