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

Airport Security
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A 5 page general, but comprehensive essay on airport security, F.A.A. measures, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources. Please e-mail us with any questions.
Filename: Airports.wps

Airport Security / Problems
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A 9 page research paper that investigates the state of airport security especially in the Untied States. Despite increased acts of terrorism in the world that are directed at airports and airlines and the terrorist attacks that have occurred in the United States, this country still does not take seriously the potential threat to airlines. Increased security measures are in force but the flagrant violations are frightening. Machines do exist that can detect today's sophisticated explosive devices but they are extremely costly and only a few airports are using them. The writer discusses the problems found at airports and machines that can increase security. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Airport.wps

Airline Disasters / An Analysis Of Cause
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A comprehensive 14 page research paper on airplane crashes. Citing numerous examples, the writer examines various crashes and their possible causes. Industry regulations, FAA restrictions, training procedures, etc; are analyzed and the idea is presented that although maintenance problems are a leading cause of plane crashes, pilot error has played more of a role than we think. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Aircrash.wps

"Situational Awareness"/Pilots
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This 5 page paper briefly discusses the meaning of the term "situational analysis" and how it assists pilots in making crucial flight decisions. Good situational analysis skills allow a pilot to be prepared to handle any potential problem without emotional over-reaction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Pilsit.wps

Air Cargo Deregulation in a Microeconomics Perspective
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A 15 page paper discussing results of airline deregulation on the air cargo segment of the industry. All too often, business management can too closely be characterized by that organization that reacts to the business environment in which it operates, rather than taking hold and attempting to change what could be while working for industry-wide improvements. Specific aspects of microeconomics theory can be applied to nearly every real-life issue concerning managing a business, but relatively few organizations appear to weigh market and internal contstraints in recognized terms of microeconomics. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: Deregmic.wps

Airline De-Icing
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A 5 page paper which discusses the various environmental effects of de-icing fluids used in the airline industry. Also disucssed are various ways in which the airlines are attempting to lessen the negative environmental impact of the de-icing process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAde-ice.wps