So I've decided to abandon the Chinese competitor post for something maybe a little more current and spicy, shall we say? Our topics have been pretty bipartisan...let's churn things up a little.
President Trump just announced that his private pilot is in the running for FAA Administrator. Please answer the following questions:
-What are the qualifications of John Dunkin (President Trump's pilot)?
-Who are the other candidates for FAA Administrator and what are their qualifications?
-Pick two past FAA Administrators. What was their qualifications?
-What is the job description of FAA Administrator?
-In terms of your career and based upon the job description above, do you feel that it matters who the FAA Administrator is? Why or why not?
Have fun and be respectful in your comments.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
The Comercial Space Industry - Due Friday, February 23rd @ 11:59pm
Is Commercial Space Tourism a viable industry? Please answer the following questions:
1) Historical background: When did the idea of "space tourism" begin? How has it developed? What have been the hurdles and accomplishments? Start in the 1960's - present day.
2) Give a brief summary of the rules and regulations that currently govern the commercial space industry. When and why were they developed? Start with the first rules developed in the 1980s. Do you feel that they are appropriate or that the need to be more or less restrictive?
3) Where do you see space tourism headed and in what time frame? I.e., do you think it will be accessible to the general public, not unlike the commercial airline industry? Do you think it will develop into a means of transportation or do you think that it will perpetually exists as a one-time, bucket list adventure? Why?
4) What are the qualifications to work in the space tourism industry - either from the pilot or the management perspective? This may require some research, perhaps even making a phone call.
1) Historical background: When did the idea of "space tourism" begin? How has it developed? What have been the hurdles and accomplishments? Start in the 1960's - present day.
2) Give a brief summary of the rules and regulations that currently govern the commercial space industry. When and why were they developed? Start with the first rules developed in the 1980s. Do you feel that they are appropriate or that the need to be more or less restrictive?
3) Where do you see space tourism headed and in what time frame? I.e., do you think it will be accessible to the general public, not unlike the commercial airline industry? Do you think it will develop into a means of transportation or do you think that it will perpetually exists as a one-time, bucket list adventure? Why?
4) What are the qualifications to work in the space tourism industry - either from the pilot or the management perspective? This may require some research, perhaps even making a phone call.
Monday, February 5, 2018
The Current Status of UAVs - Due Saturday, February 10th @ 11:59pm
Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are frequently in the news, most often for their
military applications or the random story of a college experiment gone
wrong, which inadvertently placed a UAV in controlled airspace. However,
rumor has it that their practical application in the civilian world is
becoming more of a possibility. Please answer the following questions
for this week's topic:
1) What civilian purpose, if any, are UAVs currently being used for in United States? How are these civilian UAVs currently regulated (if they are regulated)? What are some of the details of the regulations that apply to the commercial use of UAVs?
2) Are UAVs being operated commercially in other countries? If so, where and for what purpose?
3) Do you foresee UAVs integrating into the NAS? If so, how? Also, what problems do you foresee resulting from this? Be sure to include not only logistical problems, but also potential perception problems.
4) As for the military application of UAVs, how have they transformed military strategy? Has their integration been efficient (consider all aspects - from financial to ethical)?
5) Finally, do some research and find out if their are UAV jobs that are advertised for civilians (both flight and management students). If so, include this as your link. If you are unable to locate a job posting, reference your above answers to brainstorm the potential for types of UAV jobs in the future.
1) What civilian purpose, if any, are UAVs currently being used for in United States? How are these civilian UAVs currently regulated (if they are regulated)? What are some of the details of the regulations that apply to the commercial use of UAVs?
2) Are UAVs being operated commercially in other countries? If so, where and for what purpose?
3) Do you foresee UAVs integrating into the NAS? If so, how? Also, what problems do you foresee resulting from this? Be sure to include not only logistical problems, but also potential perception problems.
4) As for the military application of UAVs, how have they transformed military strategy? Has their integration been efficient (consider all aspects - from financial to ethical)?
5) Finally, do some research and find out if their are UAV jobs that are advertised for civilians (both flight and management students). If so, include this as your link. If you are unable to locate a job posting, reference your above answers to brainstorm the potential for types of UAV jobs in the future.
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