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1.	Airplane Pilot Ceritifcation Requirements -- 1958 to 1998 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.

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Airline Disasters / An Analysis Of Cause 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.

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Airline Carriers The role adopted in writing this 5 page example report is of a purser of a major airline. The rationale for such a choice is that, in this position, the report can be written from a hands on perspective. Thus, the executive receiving the materials will be well informed because the knowledge would come from experience. The utilization of a major airline as a model would also give a purser a better education than if he was employed within the context of a smaller operation. The report's analysis considers topics in human resourcing as applicable to major airline carriers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4.	Air Cargo / Comparison An 8 page comparative analysis of the air cargo systems, present and future, in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Mexico and Hong Kong. The writer explores the problems facing each country, plans to mitigate, and barriers to mitigation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5.	Agriculture in the Middle Ages A 5 page piece on the communities that established agriculture in the middle ages, the types of farming technology used, and the inner workings of the community hierarchy as it relates to farming. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6.	Deregulation of Commercial Airline Fares and Routes A 10 page examination of the effects of 1978 Commercial Airline Deregulation. Includes a discussion of economic impacts and public perception. Bibliography includes seven sources.

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Dynamics & The Field Of Engineering A 15 page research paper describing some of the engineering applications of the study of dynamics. Fluid, aero-, structural and flight dynamics are discussed in the most depth, but other disciplines are also mentioned and includes mechanical dynamics, thermodynamics, vehicle dynamics, physical dynamics and Magnetohydrodynamics, along with other areas of dynamics studies. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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Examining Problems in the Airline Industry / Book Review A 4 page review of Thomas Petzinger's 1995 book entitled "Hard Landing." In this non-fiction text, the author discusses capitalism and greed in the airline industry. The end of airline regulation is criticized by the book and ultimately the writer of this paper concludes that Petzinger spends too much time complaining and not enough time forming commonsensical recommendations, alternatives, and/or solution. No extra bibliography.

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F.A.A & N.A.S.A. Airline Safety Programs A 10 page paper on the FAA and NASA collaboration in ASRS for reporting, tracking and mitigating airline safety problems as reported by pilots, maintenance crews, air traffic controllers, etc. Also includes FAA safety policies and the need for their move into the global airline safety arena. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Flight Recorders 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.

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Flight Safety, Wind Shear, and Wake Turbulence 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.

12.	How a Reciprocated Car Engine Works In 4 pages, the writer describes how a reciprocated car engine works. Internal combustion, the roles of pistons, cylinders, spark plugs, & exhaust valves are among the many things discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Pittsburgh's Bus System / Public Transportation As An Extension Of Collective Action An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and development of public policies regarding the development of public transportation bus systems in Pittsburgh as a result of community action. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

14.	Privatization Of Airports In The United States The concept is discussed in this 6 page paper that looks at the world's airports as examples. Privatization efforts in the United States are compared to those of Europe. Pros and cons are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Prospects for the Airline Industry A 5 page paper discussing changes likely within the airline industry over the next few years. Air travel nearly doubled in the period between 1980 and 1995 following deregulation. With the increasing rate of globalization of business and increasing levels of tourism, it is nearly assured that the airline industry will continue to grow. Delta and American Airlines bicker far less over the existence of the upstarts now that they have other focuses in their core businesses, but some of the others, especially United Airlines, have not given up the crusade against the smaller carriers. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

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Review / Book Claims Technology Is The Root Of All Evil A 3 page essay on Jerry Mander's 'In The Absence of The Scared' -- a book that blames technology for many of society's modern-day problems. From listing the pollution and health-related aspects of computers, their overly quick-paced rate of change, and warping of our personal mental conception abilities to scrutinizing corporate behavior and socio-economical politics, the book paints a somewhat morbid picture of a cluttered and quite sloppy world which we have created through technology. Mander is particularly interested in the nature-conscious culture of Native Indians and urges us to follow their vanishing model. No other sources cited.

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Taps For 'TAPS'? The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System & Transportation A 6 page report on the controversy-torn history of the oil pipeline traversing the Alaskan tundra, and the prospects for continuance of the consortium of oil companies, Alyeska, governing it. The report covers perspectives of economists, consumers, governmental agencies and the President, Alaskan officials, public, and native peoples, environmentalists, the oil industry, and oil company executives. The implications for the transportation sector of the economy are discussed. Bibiography lists more than a dozen sources.

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Technological Advances with the Greatest Impact on Industry Competitiveness This 20 page report discusses where the greatest industrial and technological advances have occurred and how they have assisted industry in maintaining a competitive edge. Issues relating to the "type" of industry are superceded by the need to utilize the most beneficial technological tools in all industries in order to stay ahead of the competition. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

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Technology & Society -- Necessary Progress An 8 page paper on technology and how it has historically helped us make life easier. The writer is very much in favor of progress-- commenting on specific inventions in communications & transportation and how they have improved society as a whole. A discussion of the Internet and its future is included as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Technology & Society / The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly A 4 page essay on technology & society in which the author acknowledges the positive effects of technology and then goes into detail about the negative impacts including : pollution, violent crime, destructive weapons, and more. It is essentially argued that for every good thing technology brings, it seems to bring at least two bad things along with it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

21.	Technology After World War I This 5 page paper provides an overview of technological developments which occurred after, and were influenced by, the war. The automobile and telecommunications are two such areas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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

23.	The Chunnel A 2 page essay on "the Chunnel"-- a lengthy high-speed European railline designed to run from England to France and subsequently many other countries. No Bibliography.

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The Role Of Human Error In Aviation A 5 page paper that discusses the types of human error impacting the aviation industry with a particular focus on the implications for pilots. This paper contends that increased training and a reduction in mechanical problems would assist cockpit crews in increasing safety. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Trains & Computers -- Two Revolutionary Inventions A 15 page essay in which the writer makes comparisons between the important invention of trains and that of computers. It is argued that both of these creations contributed to radical change in society even though the two could not be any more dissimilar in terms of their technological properties. A number of other good, comparative points are made. Several sources listed in bibliography.

26.	Voice Dictation / Synthesis In Aviation A 10 page paper that provides a human factors perspective on the use of voice technologies in aviation. The writer supports the use of this technology in reducing pilot error. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

27.	War & Technology / Can We Afford Them ? A thoughtful, 5 page essay in which the writer is concerned with the historic role that technology has played in way. An analysis is made of the dangers this effervescent relationship may hold for the future. No bibliography.

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The Computerized World of the Automobile A 47 page paper discussing the world of computers as it relates to the automobile. The history of the engine is discussed in order to give a basic amount of information in which to understand the changes that have occurred from an electronic viewpoint. This is followed by a detailed account of the automobile today which houses many different forms of electronic controls. The issues relating to the mechanics who must learn to work on the new automobiles is addressed. A section detailing some information regarding computerized design is included to illustrate where the computerization of automobiles may well have begun which is followed by a section discussing the automobile of the tomorrow. Bibliography contains 17 sources.

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"Situational Awareness"/Pilots 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.

30.	F-14 Tomcat A 7 page overview of the specific design features and the function of the F-14 Tomcat aircraft. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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