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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