Discipline: Aviation

Comparative Analysis of the FAA and EASA: Safety, Standards, and Regulatory PracticesComparative Analysis of the FAA and EASA: Safety, Standards, and Regulatory Practices

Research Paper Assignment: Global Agencies Assignment description: You will produce a research paper (minimum 5 pages) on a government aviation agency from another country other than the FAA. Your paper aims to compare and contrast the agency with the FAA. Suggested areas of research: Agency history Maintenance Licensing requirements Similarities  when compared to the FAA […]

Case Study – Airline Industry – General Aviation Operations – Fixed Base OperatorsCase Study – Airline Industry – General Aviation Operations – Fixed Base Operators

The Case Study is a written assignment that applies each Module’s Reading Assignment to previous AVS courses and textbook eBook links in the Start Here Module – Required Textbook page. Apply theories, definitions, regulations, topics, and other content learned in previous courses and relate them to the Reading Assignment Articles. The textbooks in your previous aviation courses […]

6.2 Case Study Analysis: Accident Research – Aircraft Maintenance/Repair/Alteration Issues6.2 Case Study Analysis: Accident Research – Aircraft Maintenance/Repair/Alteration Issues

In this activity, you may choose one of the following three accidents related to aircraft maintenance/repair/alteration issues as your Case Study Analysis: Japan Airlines Flight 123, Boeing 747-SR100, JA8119/FAALinks to an external site. https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/JA8119 China Airlines Flight CI611, Boeing Model 747, B-18255/FAALinks to an external site. https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/B-18255 American Airlines Flight 191, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, N110AA/FAALinks […]

Personal and Professional Attributes of an Aviation Maintenance/Safety InspectorPersonal and Professional Attributes of an Aviation Maintenance/Safety Inspector

My chosen occupation for the assignment is a Aircraft Maintenance/Safety Inspector For this activity, you will research and write a short paper (3–4 pages, not including the title and reference pages) on the personal and professional attributes necessary for entry into the aviation maintenance career field. Consider the unique requirements for your ideal job; the aviation maintenance […]

Turbine Engine bearing failure leading to catastrophic failure of engine including engine failure/fire.Turbine Engine bearing failure leading to catastrophic failure of engine including engine failure/fire.

  Overview In Part 1 of this project, you have the opportunity to think creatively. For this short paper, you will create and research a hypothetical turbine engine failure in a component or system of the engine. Please follow these guidelines: Ensure that you relate the problem to the engine and not simply the aircraft.  […]

Discussion Topic: Discussion Thread: Humans in the CockpitDiscussion Thread: Humans in the CockpitDiscussion Topic: Discussion Thread: Humans in the CockpitDiscussion Thread: Humans in the Cockpit

Our focus this week is about the human in the cockpit and the question of how safe flying is today?  Is, in your opinion, flying safe or safer today than in the past, and how does it compare to other forms of transportation?  Support your argument either way and define ways to make flying safer […]

Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Unmanned Traffic Management Systems When Developing a Low-Altitude Economy in CitiesChallenges and Opportunities in Implementing Unmanned Traffic Management Systems When Developing a Low-Altitude Economy in Cities

Font Size Must be a minimum of 10 points. You may use a smaller font size for graphs, formulas, footnotes, and appendices; avoid italics. Line Spacing Must be at least one-and-a-half spaces, except for the thesis abstract, which should be double-spaced. Single spacing may be used for long quoted passages and footnotes. Footnotes, References, Bibliography […]

2.1 Narrated Presentation Assignment: Aircraft Assignment, Airfoils Research, & Physical Laws2.1 Narrated Presentation Assignment: Aircraft Assignment, Airfoils Research, & Physical Laws

Overview For this assignment, your instructor will assign a propeller-driven, single-engine, general aviation aircraft. You will research airfoils, apply physical laws concepts, and create a narrated presentation. You are expected to present your information as if teaching the concepts to someone who is not a pilot and is not familiar with aviation. These assignments allow […]

You are the Director of Airside Operations. The Board of Directors is expecting you to write a document related to the ground handling company (GHC) selection.You are the Director of Airside Operations. The Board of Directors is expecting you to write a document related to the ground handling company (GHC) selection.

Your airport has the following model for the airside ground handling operations:  • Airside Ground handling activities are provided by companies under a license delivered by the Airport operator  • 3 licenses will be delivered to cover the airside ground handling activities  • As the airport operator, your responsibility is to grant the 3 licenses […]