Y2K / Aviation Management & the Y2K Issue / The FAA and The Economic Impact
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The Y2K problem has had widespread attention in business journals and the news media, but little has been said about the specific impacts for particular industries. Though speculators have asserted that the Y2K problem could have widespread impacts for transportation, especially in the aviation industry, arguments that these speculations are the perceptions of alarmists and don't actually represent the scope of the issue has resulted in ineffectual or limited responses by financial managers in major airlines and aviation companies across the nation. This 25 page paper reflects the nature of this problem, provides a review of the current literature, and argues for the most successful plans to address this problem, especially for financial managers in the aviation industry. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Aviaman.wps

Aviation Tactics in World War II / American vs. Japanese Perspectives
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the aviation tactics used by the German, Japanese and American troops in World War II. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ww2av.rtf

Air Traffic Controllers Dismissal And Its Relation The Works Of Kant
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A 6 page paper discussing Kant's imperatives to government and the governed people as they relate to the firing of the Air Traffic Controllers by Ronald Reagan. The paper postulates that Reagan's decision was short-sighted, because his actions have potentially lead to that which he sought to prevent--a socialistic public labor pool. The paper discusses the affects of his decision in relationship to both the public and private sector, and how it may have resulted in the quiet revolution affecting the private sector. Although Kant specifies that altruistic citizens subject themselves to their sovereign, they must also police their sovereign, and therefore, the long-term results of Reagan's decision are in the hands of the people. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Controlr.wps

Airplane Pilot Ceritifcation Requirements -- 1958 to 1998
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This 14 page research paper looks at the requirements to become a certified pilot and how those requirements have changed over the past forty years since the introduction of the Federal Aviation Act in 1958. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Pilot.wps

Rich Land, Poor Land - Nigeria's Unfriendly Skies
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A 5 page paper that discusses the political and economical chaos that has surrounded the African country of Nigeria for the past century and left this oil-rich land in a situation of ruin. Highlighted is the serious lack of proper air traffic control over this country and the problem this presents to Nigeria's floundering economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCAfrica.doc

Helicopter Use in Vietnam
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A 5 page research paper that examines the role of the helicopter in the Vietnam War, focusing specifically on the role of the gunship, including the Huey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99huey.wps

The Aviation Safety Rules and Regulations: The Impacts of Pan Am Flight 103
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the safety rules and regulations in place prior to the Pan Am Flight 103 crash over Lockerbie, Scotland, and reflects the changes in the industry that were linked to the impact of this crash. This paper also considers the changing view on airline safety in general and increased security measures implemented by major carriers in compliance with national and international law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHpanam.wps

(The) F117 Stealth Bomber
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A 3 page paper on the F117 Stealth Bomber-- Provides some structural detail and a brief historical overview (from the Gulf War to the present). Good reference for those studying military warfare & weaponry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: F117stea.wps

Flight Safety, Wind Shear, and Wake Turbulence
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This 5 page report discusses airplane flight safety with a focus on wind shear and wake turbulence. The paper also covers causes of turbulence and wind shear while looking at what equipment has been designed for detection and mitigation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Flighteq.doc

Helicopters and Firefighting
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A 10 page paper that discusses the use of helicopters in fire fighting efforts, both in urban settings and in wildland areas. The regular use of helicopters has increased the need for new technologies and increased training to meet the requirements of this challenging transition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Helifire.wps

The Autogyro & Vertical Flight
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A 5 page paper on this vehicle for vertical flight. Its development, relevance to helicopters, and future developments are exploited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Autogyro.wps

Flight Recorders
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A 5 page paper discussing the issues surrounding flight voice recorders and flight data recorders for aircraft. The regulations that apply to this particular area of the FAA's jurisdiction are discussed. A detailed account of the capabilities of the boxes is illustrated. Also addressed are some of the new ideas that apply to the "black boxes." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: blackbox.wps