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11 matches · Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2026 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Designated Pilot Examiner System Study - 2025
In recent years primary flight training in the United States has experienced a significant bottleneck in the form of long waits to schedule check rides with Designated Pilot Examiners.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2023 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Historical Research and the case for a Fifth Component of SMS
Abstract Three tragic events from aviation history were examined using a Historical Research and Case Study Method. The events explored were the disasters of the Airship R101 (1930), the Space Shuttle Challenger (1986) a…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2022 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
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…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Conference paper
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.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Conference paper
Improving Assessments and Evaluations of Pilots in Collegiate Aviation Programs
The purpose of the proposed study is to improve assessments and evaluation techniques of student pilots in collegiate aviation programs.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Journal article (JAAER)
Implementing Active Learning Techniques in an Undergraduate Aviation Meteorology Course
A course in Aviation Weather is an integral component of multiple degree programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Consequently, the course sustains large enrollments with several faculty teaching it.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
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…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Conference paper
Review of Training Principles for Flight Training in Aircraft or Simulator
In human-performance-driven fields such as the social and behavioral sciences and education, there is a particular risk for a disconnect between current research and applied practice.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (JAAER)
Judging Airline Pilots’ Performance With and Without an Assessment Model: A Comparison Study of the Scoring of Raters From Two Different Airlines
Various models have been suggested to assess the performance of airline pilots. However, the influence of a model on assessors’ scoring remains largely unexplored.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2015 ERAU Conference paper
Electronic Checklist Implementation: Transition Training and GA Usage
In this conceptual study, the authors explore the development of checklists for fixed-wing aviation operations, including their utility in accomplishing identified goals and adherence to human factors design principles.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2015 ERAU Journal article (JAAER)
A Study of How Flight Instructors Assess Flight Maneuvers and Give Grades: Inter-rater Reliability of Instructor Assessments
This article discusses calibration of flight instruction to an academic institution’s “gold standard”. Flight instructors reviewed four lessons within the private pilot curriculum.