Research papers

Success of Achieving Student Learning Objectives: Compressed vs. Traditional Courses

Institutions of higher learning are offering varying course modalities to accommodate the changing needs of students. Notably, institutions of higher learning are offering an increasing number of compressed courses to me…

Improved Feedback Mechanisms of the Hydraulics Sandbox Simulator

The proposed presentation will include the following project and results from implementation in an aircraft hydraulic systems course. In 2020 we developed a digital hydraulics system schematic sandbox for use in an FAA P…

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulations for Civilian, Ab Initio Pilot Training

Aviation training in the immersive Virtual Reality (VR) world has the power to overcome physical constraints, presenting cues and stimuli that would not be available in flight, nor in a two-dimensional (2D) environment.

Medium Altitude Long Endurance RPA Training: Evaluating Blended Learning

The Heads Down Display (HDD) Menu Trainer – a stand-alone software trainer – was developed to familiarize students in Remotely Piloted Aircraft training with the layout and manipulation of the HDD menus for either the MQ…

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…

An Examination of Online Discussions in Higher Education: Leveraging Technology to Increase Learner Engagement and Collaboration

The online learning environment continues to evolve, seeking to meet the needs of students and researchers alike. The role of discussion boards in this process, however, continues to be an area of concern and research, p…

Synchronous or Asynchronous? Consider Another Alternative to Online Delivery Courses

Creating online courses that are interactive increases student satisfaction, improves performance and achieves better recall of outcome related content and assessment.

Advanced UAS Training; Integration of Remote Live Aircraft Crash Investigation with UAS

Current Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) flight training generally operates at the ab-initio level. As UAS flight and academic programs evolve, so also must UAS training advance, specifically regarding new and evolving use…

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.

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.

Flight Instructor Professionalism

The inherent risk associated with aviation demands a high level of professionalism among aviation employees to ensure safety. Professionalism consists of factors such as technical competence, personal competence, neatnes…

What Factors Affect General Aviation Pilot Adoption of Electronic Flight Bags?

Why do some pilots choose to use electronic flight bags (EFBs) in their flight operations, yet others continue to rely on traditional avionics and paper charts? Does the use of EFBs differ by age, gender, or flight exper…

Simulation Challenges – Student Perception of Air Traffic Control Simulation

In the world of Air Traffic Management, words such as NextGen (NextGeneration) and SESAR (Single European Sky- ATM Research) elicit a sense of excitement or trepidation as to what this means for the world of Air Traffic …

Employing Flight Simulation in the Classroom to Improve the Understanding of the Fundamentals of Instruction among Flight Instructor Applicants

An examination of the gap in the knowledge and understanding of teaching methods that exists in the aviation training industry is examined in this study.

Book Review: Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways

This review provides insight on the content and a review of the quality of the recent release of Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways from Ashgate Publications.

Post-Secondary Academic Safety Programs, and the Need for a Practicum in Training.

A lack of consistency among academic safety programs has prevented aviation organizations from having a dependable pool of reliably trained and prepared safety professionals to select from.

Development of Training Scenarios in the Flight Training Device for Flight Courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Daytona Beach Campus operates as a certificated flight school under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 141.