GA has spoken out against the privatization of Air Traffic Control. However, recently, the airlines have made a statement for the privatization of ATC. Please answer the following questions:
1) Why has GA traditional spoken against the privatization of ATC?
2) Why have the airlines recently made a statement for the privatization of ATC?
3) Is ATC privatized in any other countries? If so, where? Does the privatized ATC system run more or less efficiently than our current system?
4) What would be the process for converting our current system into a privatized system? i.e. would it have to go through Congress, the FAA, etc..
5) Finally, do you feel that the current ATC system would be more efficient if it were privatized. Why or why not?
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
FAA GA Medical Reform - Due November 29th @ 11:59PM
What's going on with GA medical reform these days?
Please answer (in your own words or with appropriate citations) the following questions:
1) What is on the current agenda for GA medical reform?
2) Where is the reform it in terms of the regulatory process? Is it a bill, a law, a regulation, a NPRM, etc.?
3) Pick one aspect of GA medical reform and list at least one "for" and one "against" point.
4) Do you feel that GA medical reform is necessary? Why are why not?
Failure to have an in-text citation for writing that is quoted or paraphrased will be considered plagiarism and will result in the following consequence: 1) 0 points for the assignment and 2) a potential plagiarism filing with the university.
Also, the assignment must contain a majority of your own work. Even with appropriate citations, a majority of the assignment must contain your own words and ideas. Failure for a majority of the assignment to be based on your own words and ideas will also result in 0 points for the assignment.
Please see me for clarification if you have any additional questions about these requirements.
Prof. Wall
Please answer (in your own words or with appropriate citations) the following questions:
1) What is on the current agenda for GA medical reform?
2) Where is the reform it in terms of the regulatory process? Is it a bill, a law, a regulation, a NPRM, etc.?
3) Pick one aspect of GA medical reform and list at least one "for" and one "against" point.
4) Do you feel that GA medical reform is necessary? Why are why not?
Failure to have an in-text citation for writing that is quoted or paraphrased will be considered plagiarism and will result in the following consequence: 1) 0 points for the assignment and 2) a potential plagiarism filing with the university.
Also, the assignment must contain a majority of your own work. Even with appropriate citations, a majority of the assignment must contain your own words and ideas. Failure for a majority of the assignment to be based on your own words and ideas will also result in 0 points for the assignment.
Please see me for clarification if you have any additional questions about these requirements.
Prof. Wall
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
A Chinese competitor to Airbus and Boeing? - Due November 8th @11:59pm
On Monday, November 2nd, the first Chinese larger-airliner aircraft rolled out - the C919. This aircraft was built by COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) and will compete with the A320 and the B737, seating about 168 passengers. Although the hope is for western certification, the C919 has yet to be FAA-certified, currently limiting the countries where the aircraft can operate. Given this information, please answer the following questions:
1) Do you believe that the C919 will ever receive FAA certification? Why or why not?
2) For sake of argument, if the C919 receives FAA certification, what challenges do you see for US carriers? Look at various aspects - for example, what would in mean in terms of aircraft purchases? What would it mean in terms of public perception?
3) Discuss COMAC a little and its relationship with the Chinese airlines and the Chinese government. Are there other aircraft in the works? If so, what are the specifics?
4) If this aircraft were to receive FAA certification, do you feel that other companies would enter the market as competitors to Boeing and Airbus?
5) Finally, has Boeing or Airbus responded to this rollout in any way?
Have fun!
1) Do you believe that the C919 will ever receive FAA certification? Why or why not?
2) For sake of argument, if the C919 receives FAA certification, what challenges do you see for US carriers? Look at various aspects - for example, what would in mean in terms of aircraft purchases? What would it mean in terms of public perception?
3) Discuss COMAC a little and its relationship with the Chinese airlines and the Chinese government. Are there other aircraft in the works? If so, what are the specifics?
4) If this aircraft were to receive FAA certification, do you feel that other companies would enter the market as competitors to Boeing and Airbus?
5) Finally, has Boeing or Airbus responded to this rollout in any way?
Have fun!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Aviation Organizations: What's Their Role? Due November 1st @ 11:59PM
This week's topic is a little less intense. The topic is Aviation Organizations. Please answer the following questions:
1. What associations will it be
important to belong to when you are employed and engaged on your career
path? Identify at least two organizations.
2. Research the associations that you identified. Discuss the mission and functions of each association.
3. Also discuss the role of these organizations in the overall industry, including their support for other sectors of the industry.
3. Also discuss the role of these organizations in the overall industry, including their support for other sectors of the industry.
3. Discuss why is it important for you to belong to these associations.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Global Airlines - Is it a Fair? Due October 25th @ 11:59pm
US Airlines are known for attacking foreign long-haul carriers, often attributing their success solely to the government subsidies that these carriers receive. Please answer the following questions:
1) List and describe two long-haul foreign carriers that receive government subsidies.
2) Do any long-haul US carriers receive subsidies or have received subsidies in the past? If so, which airlines? Why?
3) Another complaint is that long-haul foreign carriers have made aircraft purchases at "below market interest rates" that are unavailable to US carriers. How is this possible? Please discuss the Export-Import Bank.
4) Finally, critically analyzing the above information, do you feel that the global "playing field" of long-haul carriers is fair?
Enjoy!
1) List and describe two long-haul foreign carriers that receive government subsidies.
2) Do any long-haul US carriers receive subsidies or have received subsidies in the past? If so, which airlines? Why?
3) Another complaint is that long-haul foreign carriers have made aircraft purchases at "below market interest rates" that are unavailable to US carriers. How is this possible? Please discuss the Export-Import Bank.
4) Finally, critically analyzing the above information, do you feel that the global "playing field" of long-haul carriers is fair?
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Cargo Industry Exempt from Flight/Duty Changes: Should They Be? Due October 18th @ 1159pm
Please answer the following questions:
1) As a result of the Colgan Air accident, the FAA institute new flight and duty regulations. Summarize these new regulations and describe how they are different from the old flight and duty regulations.
2) Cargo carriers are exempt from the new rules. What are the current flight and duty limitations for cargo carriers?
3) Why do you feel that cargo carriers have been excluded from the new changes? Value of life? Public perception? Too much money for the carrier? Other reasons? All the above? You may find that reading the preamble of the final rule is helpful in answering this question.
4) Do you believe cargo carriers should be included in the new rules? Why or why not?
5) Finally, what would be the impact to your career if cargo carriers were to be included in these new rules - Pilots, address this from a pilot perspective, management address from a management perspective.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Flying Cheap: The Regional Airlines and Professionalism - Due Sunday, October 11th @ 11:59PM
The topic is the regional airlines. Many of you, regardless if you are a management or flight student, will work in some capacity with the regional airlines. Hopefully, through writing this blog, you will have a further understanding of the environment as well as the current issues impacting the industry.
In class, you watched a documentary called "Flying Cheap". This documentary is about the regional airline industry, focusing on two aspects. First, there is a discussion of the Colgan accident and factors that may have contributed to the accident. Second, the documentary presents information about the career of a regional pilot.
Please address the following topics in this blog:
**First, address the state of the regional airline industry. There is a lot of "buzz" about the possible pilot shortage. There are two sides to the argument: 1) There is not a pilot shortage. The problem is pilot pay. There are plenty of people who want to be pilots in the United States but are unwilling to fly domestically because of low wages, and 2) The pilot shortage is real and based upon projected retirements and the current number of new pilots entering the industry. Which side do you believe and why? To answer this question thoroughly, you must research and provide evidence of research of both sides of the issue.
**Second, with the new regulations, regional airlines may be concerned with their hiring pool. Why? What do you see as possible solutions - both for aspiring pilots and for the regional airlines themselves?
**Third, ALPA represents most regional pilots. Which organization represents the remainder of the industry, such as management, manufacturers, etc..
**Forth, keeping the documentary in mind, please answer the following questions:
-I proposed that one theme in the events that led up to the Colgan accident was the lack of professionalism. Answer the following three questions related to professionalism:
* 1) Define professionalism in your own words.
* 2) List two ways in which lack of professionalism was demonstrated in this documentary. Remember: Both pilots and management can lack professionalism.
* 3) Do you feel that first year pilot pay and/or the compensation structure of a regional airline is a contributing factor in the lack of professionalism demonstrated in the documentary?
* 4) List two specific ways you plan on maintain and expand your level of professionalism once you are employed in the job that you listed in 1). These ways must be independent of the requirements of the job.
Enjoy!
In class, you watched a documentary called "Flying Cheap". This documentary is about the regional airline industry, focusing on two aspects. First, there is a discussion of the Colgan accident and factors that may have contributed to the accident. Second, the documentary presents information about the career of a regional pilot.
Please address the following topics in this blog:
**First, address the state of the regional airline industry. There is a lot of "buzz" about the possible pilot shortage. There are two sides to the argument: 1) There is not a pilot shortage. The problem is pilot pay. There are plenty of people who want to be pilots in the United States but are unwilling to fly domestically because of low wages, and 2) The pilot shortage is real and based upon projected retirements and the current number of new pilots entering the industry. Which side do you believe and why? To answer this question thoroughly, you must research and provide evidence of research of both sides of the issue.
**Second, with the new regulations, regional airlines may be concerned with their hiring pool. Why? What do you see as possible solutions - both for aspiring pilots and for the regional airlines themselves?
**Third, ALPA represents most regional pilots. Which organization represents the remainder of the industry, such as management, manufacturers, etc..
**Forth, keeping the documentary in mind, please answer the following questions:
-I proposed that one theme in the events that led up to the Colgan accident was the lack of professionalism. Answer the following three questions related to professionalism:
* 1) Define professionalism in your own words.
* 2) List two ways in which lack of professionalism was demonstrated in this documentary. Remember: Both pilots and management can lack professionalism.
* 3) Do you feel that first year pilot pay and/or the compensation structure of a regional airline is a contributing factor in the lack of professionalism demonstrated in the documentary?
* 4) List two specific ways you plan on maintain and expand your level of professionalism once you are employed in the job that you listed in 1). These ways must be independent of the requirements of the job.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
UAVs - Sunday, October 4th at 11:59PM
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are frequently in the news, most often for their military applications or the random story of a college experiment gone wrong, which inadvertently placed a UAV in controlled airspace. However, rumor has it that their practical application in the civilian world is becoming more of a possibility. Please answer the following questions for this week's topic:
1) What civilian purpose, if any, are UAVs currently being used for in United States? How are these civilian UAVs regulated (if they are regulated)? What are some of the details of the proposed ruling?
2) Do you foresee UAVs integrating into the NAS? If so, how? Also, what problems do you foresee resulting from this? Be sure to include not only logistical problems, but also potential perception problems.
3) As for the military application of UAVs, how have they transformed military strategy? Has their integration been efficient (consider all aspects - from financial to ethical)?
4) Finally, do some research and find out if their are UAV jobs that are advertised for civilians (both flight and management students). If so, include this as your link. If you are unable to locate a job posting, reference your above answers to brainstorm the potential for types of UAV jobs in the future.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Space Tourism - A Viable Industry? Due September 20th @ 11:59PM
Is Space Tourism a viable industry? Please answer the following questions:
1) Historical background: When did the idea of "space tourism" begin? How has it developed? What have been the hurdles and accomplishments?
2) Give a brief summary of the rules and regulations that currently govern space tourism. When and why were they developed? Do you feel that they are appropriate or that the need to be more or less restrictive?
3) Where do you see space tourism headed and in what time frame? I.e., do you think it will be accessible to the general public, not unlike the commercial airline industry? Do you think it will develop into a means of transportation or do you think that it will perpetually exists as a one-time, bucket list adventure?
4) What are the qualifications to work in the space tourism industry - either from the pilot or the management perspective? This may require some research, perhaps even making a phone call.
Don't forget to include two APA formatted references that are linked to the website. Also, please include at least two (one per each reference) in-text citations.
Because I am posting this assignment a little late, you have until Monday, September 28th at 11:59PM to submit.
Enjoy!
1) Historical background: When did the idea of "space tourism" begin? How has it developed? What have been the hurdles and accomplishments?
2) Give a brief summary of the rules and regulations that currently govern space tourism. When and why were they developed? Do you feel that they are appropriate or that the need to be more or less restrictive?
3) Where do you see space tourism headed and in what time frame? I.e., do you think it will be accessible to the general public, not unlike the commercial airline industry? Do you think it will develop into a means of transportation or do you think that it will perpetually exists as a one-time, bucket list adventure?
4) What are the qualifications to work in the space tourism industry - either from the pilot or the management perspective? This may require some research, perhaps even making a phone call.
Don't forget to include two APA formatted references that are linked to the website. Also, please include at least two (one per each reference) in-text citations.
Because I am posting this assignment a little late, you have until Monday, September 28th at 11:59PM to submit.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Pilots and Depressions - Trend or Isolated Incident? - Due Septemeber 20th @ 11:59PM
In March of this year, a Germanwings Flight 4U9525 crashed into a side of a mountain, killing all passengers and crew. The cause of the accident has been determined to be suicide by the first officer. Upon investigation, it was determined that the first officer did have a history of mental illness.
This accident brought the questions of pilot mental health to the forefront. Please answer the following specific questions in regards to this topic:
1) What are the specific details of the Germanwings accident? Was the pilot's metal illness documented? Prior to the accident, had he ever had issues that were a result of his mental condition?
2) In addition to the Germanwings accident, find a discuss another incident/accident where the pilots mental condition was a contributing factor.
3) How is mental health currently screened for and address amongst the pilot population? Do you feel that this method is sufficient or that there is need for reform? If you feel that there is need for reform, what specific processes would address pilot mental health more efficiently?
4) Expanding on 3), look at the issue from the FAA and airline perspective. What may be some challenges for the FAA and airlines if a more liberal approach was implemented in regards to mental illness acceptability and treatment?
Please include two references in APA format along with appropriate citations.
Enjoy!
Prof. Wall
This accident brought the questions of pilot mental health to the forefront. Please answer the following specific questions in regards to this topic:
1) What are the specific details of the Germanwings accident? Was the pilot's metal illness documented? Prior to the accident, had he ever had issues that were a result of his mental condition?
2) In addition to the Germanwings accident, find a discuss another incident/accident where the pilots mental condition was a contributing factor.
3) How is mental health currently screened for and address amongst the pilot population? Do you feel that this method is sufficient or that there is need for reform? If you feel that there is need for reform, what specific processes would address pilot mental health more efficiently?
4) Expanding on 3), look at the issue from the FAA and airline perspective. What may be some challenges for the FAA and airlines if a more liberal approach was implemented in regards to mental illness acceptability and treatment?
Please include two references in APA format along with appropriate citations.
Enjoy!
Prof. Wall
Monday, September 7, 2015
Personal Introduction - Due Sunday, September 13th @ 11:59PM
Please create your blog using the following steps:
1) Go to www.blogspot.com.
2) Hit the "Get Started" button.
3) Fill out the required information. Your "display name" is the name that will come up as your signature when you comment on other blogs. You can use your actual name and pick something else. Remember to keep it professional and preferably aviation-related if you choose not to use your actual name. Also, you will be required to create a blog name (the title that will show at the top of the blog) and blog address. Remember, keep it professional and aviation related. It may take you a few tries to come up with something that isn't already taken.
4) Select a template. Don't worry if you don't like the choices. You will be able to change this at some point if you'd like.
5) You are now ready to write your first post! In the upper right corner, select "New Post". Title it and type away.
For your first post, please write a personal introduction. This introduction should include the following:
1) Background - how/when did your interest in aviation begin?
2) Current status - what major and when do you graduate?
3) Future plans - you must address this specifically. Points will be deducted for answers such as "I will fly anything for anyone". A more appropriate answer would be something like "I will flight instructor and then would like to fly for Express Jet. Upon upgrading to captain at Express Jet, I would eventually like to retire from Southwest Airlines.". I realize that many of you may not have this narrowed down at this point. That's okay. Just write something specifically. Research shows that having a specific goal provides more motivation and success than non-specific goals, even if the specific goal stated does not end up coming to fruition. You will look at this goal again at the end of the semester and comment about if your original goal has changed and if so, for what reasons.
4) As stated, this course is comprised of two parts - career development (which will include a series of guest speakers) and current topic discussions. Please state if there are some specific areas that you would like to be represented by guest speakers. Please address this even if that particular type of guest speaker is already listed in the syllabus. If there is a lot if interest in one or more particular areas, I may try to secure multiple speakers in that area. I would also like you to list at least two areas of current aviation topics that may be of interest to you. Although I have laid out several topics in the syllabus, I am flexible about changing them in order to meet your interests.
Enjoy!
Prof. Wall
1) Go to www.blogspot.com.
2) Hit the "Get Started" button.
3) Fill out the required information. Your "display name" is the name that will come up as your signature when you comment on other blogs. You can use your actual name and pick something else. Remember to keep it professional and preferably aviation-related if you choose not to use your actual name. Also, you will be required to create a blog name (the title that will show at the top of the blog) and blog address. Remember, keep it professional and aviation related. It may take you a few tries to come up with something that isn't already taken.
4) Select a template. Don't worry if you don't like the choices. You will be able to change this at some point if you'd like.
5) You are now ready to write your first post! In the upper right corner, select "New Post". Title it and type away.
For your first post, please write a personal introduction. This introduction should include the following:
1) Background - how/when did your interest in aviation begin?
2) Current status - what major and when do you graduate?
3) Future plans - you must address this specifically. Points will be deducted for answers such as "I will fly anything for anyone". A more appropriate answer would be something like "I will flight instructor and then would like to fly for Express Jet. Upon upgrading to captain at Express Jet, I would eventually like to retire from Southwest Airlines.". I realize that many of you may not have this narrowed down at this point. That's okay. Just write something specifically. Research shows that having a specific goal provides more motivation and success than non-specific goals, even if the specific goal stated does not end up coming to fruition. You will look at this goal again at the end of the semester and comment about if your original goal has changed and if so, for what reasons.
4) As stated, this course is comprised of two parts - career development (which will include a series of guest speakers) and current topic discussions. Please state if there are some specific areas that you would like to be represented by guest speakers. Please address this even if that particular type of guest speaker is already listed in the syllabus. If there is a lot if interest in one or more particular areas, I may try to secure multiple speakers in that area. I would also like you to list at least two areas of current aviation topics that may be of interest to you. Although I have laid out several topics in the syllabus, I am flexible about changing them in order to meet your interests.
Enjoy!
Prof. Wall
Introduction to Blogs
Introduction
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to AVT 422 Senior Seminar! My goal in this course is to give you some practical and useful tools that hopefully will give you an edge as you venture into your aviation careers...or any careers for that matter. One way I have decided to do this is through the social media of a blog. I know a several people in the aviation world who have utilized blogs to advance their careers in various ways. Like other social media tools, (such as Facebook and Twitter) writing, reading and commenting on blogs allows you to create a social network of aviation professionals that you may not have otherwise created. Also, this is yet another thing you can put on your resume - "aviation blog writer". I'm not kidding. As long as you keep the topics professional, many employers would be quite impressed with this initiative.
I will assign an aviation topic - which I will post on this blog. In addition to career development, I also use senior seminar as a course to discuss current and global topics in aviation. Each week you will be required to do the following:
1) Write a post about the topic, approximately 3-5 paragraphs. I will usually provide a list of 4-5 questions that you need to answer through research of the topic. In addition, opinions are encouraged. Proper grammar and spelling is expected - remember that all of your class peers (and, if you wish, other aviation professionals and employers) will have access to your blog. Use in-text citations when necessary. Posts must be up by the Sunday before class to allow time for peers to read and comment.
2) You must include APA references and citations in each blog post (2 references/citations for 20 point blogs, 6 references). The links must be to reputable site.
3) Each week, in addition to your own post, you are required to read and comment on at least 3 of your classmates' blogs. Please email me these comments (indicating which blog they were posted to) by Wednesday before class to receive full credit.
4) I will give feedback on your post each week as a comment. Likewise, feel free to leave my comments about the assignment.
5) Come to class each week prepared to have an in-depth discussion of the topic.
Have fun!
Welcome to AVT 422 Senior Seminar! My goal in this course is to give you some practical and useful tools that hopefully will give you an edge as you venture into your aviation careers...or any careers for that matter. One way I have decided to do this is through the social media of a blog. I know a several people in the aviation world who have utilized blogs to advance their careers in various ways. Like other social media tools, (such as Facebook and Twitter) writing, reading and commenting on blogs allows you to create a social network of aviation professionals that you may not have otherwise created. Also, this is yet another thing you can put on your resume - "aviation blog writer". I'm not kidding. As long as you keep the topics professional, many employers would be quite impressed with this initiative.
I will assign an aviation topic - which I will post on this blog. In addition to career development, I also use senior seminar as a course to discuss current and global topics in aviation. Each week you will be required to do the following:
1) Write a post about the topic, approximately 3-5 paragraphs. I will usually provide a list of 4-5 questions that you need to answer through research of the topic. In addition, opinions are encouraged. Proper grammar and spelling is expected - remember that all of your class peers (and, if you wish, other aviation professionals and employers) will have access to your blog. Use in-text citations when necessary. Posts must be up by the Sunday before class to allow time for peers to read and comment.
2) You must include APA references and citations in each blog post (2 references/citations for 20 point blogs, 6 references). The links must be to reputable site.
3) Each week, in addition to your own post, you are required to read and comment on at least 3 of your classmates' blogs. Please email me these comments (indicating which blog they were posted to) by Wednesday before class to receive full credit.
4) I will give feedback on your post each week as a comment. Likewise, feel free to leave my comments about the assignment.
5) Come to class each week prepared to have an in-depth discussion of the topic.
Have fun!
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