Essay Instructions: As you can see below, this is my approved proposal. There are some required references and a decision matrix listed in the description of how the student will address the Program Outcomes. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. I will be send the links to the resources, the syllabus, and the Capstone Exam instructions.
-Comprehensive Question 1
Statement of the question. How does an accident investigator analyze the human factors and decipher what role they played in an accident? How will the safety manager effectively utilize this data in order to make recommendations or changes to the Safety Management System (SMS)?
-Program outcomes addressed by this question.
Program Outcome #3 - Information Literacy. The student will use multiple valid and reliable resources to provide accurate information relating to the percentage of aviation accidents resulting from human factors. These resources will be utilized in order of precedence as they apply to aviation safety and their application to human factors, accident investigators, and the applicable safety regulations. The FAA website will be the primary resource, while blogs, journals, research papers, and other websites will be secondary.
Program Outcome #10 - Aviation Safety. The student will describe how an accident investigator evaluates the safety program procedures and draws a conclusion on the results of an incident. This will include the impact of human factors and human error on the incident and how to prevent it from happening again. The student will also discuss how safety personnel evaluate and analyze prior aviation accidents to make changes to the SMS. This will include an explanation of the functions of an SMS and its role to prevent accidents, as outlined on the FAA website.
-Comprehensive Question 2
Statement of the question. What were some the major changes in aircraft design between the Wright Flyer of 1903 and the Boeing 707? How did the aviation community utilize emerging aeronautical technology and contribute to the advancement of aviation concepts? More specifically, which aircraft were used and what was learned from each one? How did these aircraft contribute to the advancement of aviation?
-Program outcomes addressed by this question.
Program Outcome #6 - Cultural Literacy. The student will analyze the historical events and describe the impact that they had on the aviation community, which heightened the interest in aviation and air travel. This project will include how the manufacturers took what they had learned from their predecessors and applied it to their emerging design ideas. The student will examine the evolution of the Wright Flyer, the Ryan Monoplane, the DC-3, the Stratoliner, and the Boeing 707. This will include how each one of these shaped the face of aviation. The primary references on the history and science of these aircraft will be derived from a book written by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration called Progress in Aircraft Design since 1903 and The Airplane: A History of its Technology.
Program Outcome #8 - Aeronautical Science. The student will discuss the advancement in aeronautical knowledge made by the designers of these five aircraft. These will include key aeronautical innovations like 3-axis control, propellers, the liquid-cooled aero engine, retractable landing gear, wing flaps, jet engines, and many more. The student will also analyze how the designers utilized what they learned from these increasingly sophisticated flying machines to produce a better, more efficient, and safer aircraft. The two books mentioned in Program Outcome #6 will also be utilized to assess these advancements in aeronautical science, to include the pros and cons of each.
-Comprehensive Question 3
Statement of the question. What would a helicopter pilot need to consider when opening a helicopter scenic tour business? Specifically, what type of helicopter, certificates required, initial and ongoing costs, and location or locations that best fits the needs of the business. Will this business be able to operate year round based on weather, maintenance, and customers?
-Program outcomes addressed by this question.
Program Outcome #2 - Quantitative Reasoning. The student will develop a decision matrix, as outlined in the Commander and Staff Officer guide, to help the business determine which helicopter is best for their operation. The primary consideration for the matrix will be the capabilities of the helicopter, but will also take into consideration things like burn rate, maintenance, and required certificates. The values for the matrix will be selected by the student based on his analysis of the selection criteria. The helicopter with the greatest value will be selected for the business.
Program Outcome #5 - Scientific Literacy. The student will utilize scientific literacy to evaluate what type of aircraft would best suit a helicopter scenic tour business. This will include performance capabilities of the helicopter, environmental considerations, and intended use. This data will be retrieved from the Bell Helicopter and Eurocopter websites. The student will also analyze the weather patterns, which will be obtained through The National Weather Service, to determine the location or locations that will best fit a year round operational business.
Program Outcome # 11 - Aviation Management and Operations. The student will demonstrate knowledge and competence in aviation operations and management by explaining the considerations involved with starting up and running a scenic helicopter business. These considerations will cover heliport operations, safety program implementation, maintenance management, and staffing requirements. The management guide that will be utilized is from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). The student will also discuss Title 14 CFR Part 135, Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules, as per the 2014 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
-Comprehensive Question 4
Statement of the question. How is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) going to integrate the safe use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) without reducing current operations?
Program outcomes addressed by this question.
Program Outcome #4 - Communication. The student will demonstrate competence in communication skills by the use of written word and word-processing software to explain the integration of the UAS, use of PowerPoint to provide visual aids and timelines during the presentation, insertion of appropriate figures and tables to support the data and describe complex ideas as they relate to the implementation of the UAS into the National Airspace System.
Program Outcome #9 - Aviation Legislation and Law. The student will demonstrate knowledge of aviation legislation and law during the analysis of regulations governing the establishment and operation of UAS in the National Airspace System. The regulations that will be discussed and apply to the UAS integration are the FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and National Security. The student will also analyze the plans for safely integrating UAS operation in the NAS by 2015, which is outlined in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
-Comprehensive Question 5
Statement of the question. How does an Army helicopter pilot make the transition to an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) helicopter pilot? What additional certificates, training, and skills are necessary to enter the industry?
-Program outcomes addressed by this question.
Program Outcome #1 ??" Critical Thinking. The student will evaluate the pros and cons of the additional training, flight time, and certificates required in order to successfully obtain a job as an EMS pilot. The student will then use that data to analyze the resume and decide what steps need to be taken and establish the priorities of each one. The decision making process, as outline in the Commander and Staff Officer Guide, will be used to determine what should be taken into consideration and the final outcome. Some examples of these considerations are; prerequisites, cost benefit, and career advancement. The final course of action will be determined based on the students’ knowledge and understanding of the job requirements outlined by Air Evac Lifeteam website.
Program Outcome #7 ??" Life Long Personal Growth. The student will assess what an Army helicopter pilot can do throughout his career, based on his training and experience, to better prepare himself for a successful career in the EMS community. This will include topics such as; gaining civil ratings and certificates, flight time and experience, and joining aviation organizations outside of the military. The student will also evaluate the benefits of the related topics as they apply to the hiring process, job security, and career advancement. One of the topics that should be considered is the resultant insurance cost based on the pilot’s resume.
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