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Instrument Pilot Course Syllabi: A Content Analysis, David Carl Ison
Instrument Pilot Course Syllabi: A Content Analysis, David Carl Ison
Aeronautics, Graduate Studies - Worldwide
"The purpose of this research was to examine syllabi collected from four-year, University Aviation Association (UAA) member schools that offer Title 14 of the CFR Part 141 approved instrument pilot instruction through content analysis. These documents were examined for elements deemed essential by the research literature. This investigation sought to identify the inclusion of course descriptions, learning objectives, the coverage of topics required by regulation, the textbooks and other materials used, course assignments, evaluative tools (e.g. tests, quizzes, papers), instructional methods utilized, statements concerning class policies, and statements of academic integrity. Also, this study sought to determine if instrument pilot …
Why Teach Aviation? A Snapshot Of The Motivations And Influences Associated With The Careers Of Professional Pilot Program Faculty, David Carl Ison
Why Teach Aviation? A Snapshot Of The Motivations And Influences Associated With The Careers Of Professional Pilot Program Faculty, David Carl Ison
Aeronautics, Graduate Studies - Worldwide
"The purpose of this study was to identify the motivations and influences that affect the decision of a sample of individuals to enter careers as professional pilot educators at the collegiate level. Six faculty members at four year, University Aviation Association member institutions were selected to participate in the study. Three individuals had a civilian background while the other three followed a military career path. Civilian faculty followed more varied career paths while those of military faculty were more structured. Civilian faculty pursued higher levels of education more for personal interests while military faculty did so due to expectations in …