The flight test guide has been prepared to assist the applicant and his instructor in preparing for a Multiengine Airplane Class or Type Rating. It contains information and guidance concerning the pilot operations, procedures, and maneuvers relevant to the flight tests: preflight operations, airport operations, takeoffs and landings, flight at…

Describes the stealth technology used by military forces and suggests student activities for exploring the topic. (SK)

This article contains a description of the organization and method of use of an active learning environment named MODeLeR, (Multimedia Object Design Learning Resource), a tool designed to facilitate the learning of concepts pertaining to object modeling with the Unified Modeling Language (UML). MODeLeR was created to provide an authentic,…

Describes a scheme for the mechanization of fixed-wing, lateral/directional dynamics as demonstrated on the EAI 580 analog/hybrid system. A review of the complete six degrees of freedom program is included, along with useful guidelines of aircraft simulation in the engineering laboratory. (Author/JN)

This article features NASA's FlyBy Math, a series of six standards-based distance-rate-time investigations in air traffic control. Sixth-grade students--acting as pilots, air traffic controllers, and NASA scientists--conduct an experiment and then use multiple mathematical representations to analyze and solve a problem involving two planes flying…

The intention of this paper is to discuss the advances in thrust engines from the initial development of the J58/SR-71 (JT11D-20) of the U.S. Air Force's SR-71 Blackbird to the development of the RAM and SCRAM engines necessary to propel the new generations of high-flying super-speed aircraft. Engineering complexities suggest that the engines and…

This directory of colleges and universities offering courses in aviation, aerospace and transport technology indicates which United States institutions offer curricula leading to diplomas, certificates or degrees (associate, bachelor, master, doctor). Forty-four categories of aviation programs are listed, but as the terms used are those used by…

A national survey of the teaching of aviation courses in high school was conducted. Valid questionnaires were received from 291 (70%) of the sample persons. The results of this survey show among other things, that: (1) most (50%) aviation courses are offered by science departments, (2) the length of the course is usually one year (50%) or one…

The test guide was prepared to assist applicants who are preparing for the Ground Instructor Written Test. It supersedes the 1967 examination guide. The guide outlines the scope of the basic aeronautical knowledge requirements for a ground instructor; acquaints the applicant with source material that may be used to acquire this basic knowledge;…

The guide has been prepared to assist instructor applicants in preparing for the practical test for a Flight Instructor Certificate. It contains information on the scope, standards, and administration of the new instructor practical test. A suggested Applicant's Test Checklist is included. Aspects of the oral test are preparation of flight lesson…

Three experimental peer rating forms were developed for use in research in prediction of the aviation training performance criterion--completion/attrition--from the training program for Aviation Warrant Officer Candidates at the U.S. Army Helicopter School. This paper describes the construction of the ratings, the "Potential Aviator…

This article explores methodological issues in sonification and sound design arising from the design of helicopter monitoring sounds. Six monitoring sounds (each with 5 levels) were tested for similarity and meaning with 3 different techniques: hierarchical cluster analysis, linkage analysis, and multidimensional scaling. In Experiment 1,…

Friedman profiles Margy Natalie, 47, who has been a certified pilot for as long as she's been teaching. She owns her own airplane--a blue 1950 Ryan Navion B, has attended space camp and lists four airports as her favorite places in the world. She is one of the two public school teachers on full-time loan at the Smithsonian National Air and Space…

This report documents the training effectiveness of a map interpretation and terrain analysis course (MITAC) developed to enhance the ability of helicopter pilots to navigate accurately during low altitude terrain following flight. A study comparing student aviators taught by the MITAC technique with a control group of students taught by…