Professor of Education
Aerospace Department
Middle Tennessee State University
Research & Presentations
Conference: International Symposium on Aviation Psychology 2009
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Title of Presentation: Results from the First FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) Commercial Pilot Training Course: A Student's Perspective
Co-Presenters: Dr. Paul A. Craig, Dr. Wendy S. Beckman, Mr. Mark Callender, Mr. Steve Gossett, Dr. Wayne Dornan
Abstract: In
January 2008, students in the Professional Pilot program at Middle Tennessee
State University (MTSU) began training using an FAA Industry Training
Standards (FITS) Commercial Pilot curriculum. The course was accepted as a
scenario-based and competency-based curriculum by the FAA as a “Special
Curricula.” Students entered the FITS Commercial Pilot course having
completed their Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating. Some of the
students had completed a FITS accepted and FAA approved combined
Private/Instrument course, while others had completed separate Private Pilot
and Instrument courses. The first thirty-three students completed the course
with lower total flight times than students have historically experienced in
conventional training paradigms. Although the students completed the course
with less flight time, they nevertheless met FAA standards and passed the
FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Exam on their first attempt 88% of the time.
This paper presents an analysis of student impressions of this new training
methodology.
Conference:
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2008
Location: New York, NY
Title of Presentation: Qualitative Research in Multiple
Learning Environment
Co-Presenters: Dr. Kyle Butler & Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig, Department of Educational Leadership, MTSU
Abstract: This study examined the perceptions, views, and processes of graduate students enrolled in four research courses which were delivered online, onsite, or through a cohort group. Participants included part-time graduate students enrolled in Masters and Specialist programs. Employing a qualitative approach to inquiry, the researchers utilized a framework of overarching questions in collecting and analyzing a variety of data. Data analysis employed the constant comparative method which enabled the researchers to code and categorize units. Findings indicate that student preferences changed as they engaged in research and developed research orientation. The concept of “the researcher’s apprentice” emerged as well as the adoption of a qualitative approach as the method of choice. The delivery method did not affect success as much as prior experience of students, course design, and course tasks.
Conference:
University Aviation Association Fall 2007 Education Conference
Location: San Jose, California
Title of Presentation: FAA Industry Training Standards
Implementation Workshop
Co-Presenter: Bruce Chase, LeTourneau University
Conference:
Center for General Aviation Research
Location: University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Title of Presentation: SATS Aerospace Flight Education
Research
Conference:
National Training Aircraft Symposium
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Title of Presentation: Best Evidence on FITS: Safer Project
Report
Conference:
Tennessee Airports Conference
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Title of Presentation: ADS-B
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