ASCI 202

                       The airline industry, in my perspective, is highly fragmented. Flight data and local control are essential for the safety of the pilot, the aircraft, and the passengers on board. Tower's role is quite different, but it is also very similar in certain aspects to those of the other characters. Security is critical in the aviation industry, and both jobs have an impact on this element. Ground and local controls, emergency reporting agencies, and other facilities such as departure and approach are among the key responsibilities of flight data. Flight data can be the most challenging area in the tower to work with because it is always recording information and becomes overburdened when the relay calls for it. Contingent aircraft in need of medical or fire rescue assistance rely on control of the flight data location to send information as quickly and efficiently as possible. Flight control is the responsibility of the local control agency for all aircraft that tak

  When discussing the environmental impact of airports, it would be simple to focus on either water contamination or air pollution. But in terms of the airport and surrounding environment, noise pollution is a one-of-a-kind and highly contentious issue due to its widespread prevalence. It is funny because aircraft noise regulation was my topic of choice during last week's writing assignment so I am going to talk about it again one more time since I already did my scholarly research.   The nature of air travel experiences became easier and more economical as airplanes became more popular and widespread. While there are many benefits to flying, aviation noise can be a cause of concern for communities. The aviation sector is hampered by the fact that airplanes produce noise. While calculating the real health impact of noise pollution is complex, determining the total impact on the local/surrounding community is quite straightforward. As technology advances and people lead more act

  The entire aviation industry is still reeling from the 35-day federal government shutdown that occurred from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, and the possibility of another shutdown in the near future remains a distinct possibility. The United States has experienced the longest government shutdown in recent history, which has had a significant impact on air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and other critical government employees who have been forced to perform vital duties without compensation. Over 17,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees have been furloughed, with duties ranging from safety inspections to airmen certification to NextGen deployment and everything in between. All remaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including over 14,000 air traffic controllers, carried on business as usual, working overtime without pay when necessary, putting an unnecessary strain on them and their families. A federal government shutdown can have long-term

              Human Factors is defined as a "multidisciplinary effort to generate and compile information about human capabilities and limitations and apply that information to equipment, systems, facilities, procedures, jobs, environments, training, staffing, and personnel management for safe, comfortable, and effective human performance" according to Federal Aviation Administration Human Factors Policy (Human Factors Policy, 1993).              With that in mind, when applied to operations in an aviation environment, human factors are used to improve overall safety and performance by maximizing the fit between systems and people, as well as how they work together. Fatigue, stress, a lack of communication, and complacency are just a few examples of human factors.  According to statistics in aviation, approximately 80 percent of airplane accidents are due to human error (pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, etc.) (MEDA Investigation Process, n.d.). The failure to addr

 Passengers are subjected to an increased number of security screenings when entering a sensitive site, as a result of the 9/11 tragedy. X-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, wands, and pat-down searches are examples. These checks are used to raise the likelihood of successfully thwarting a possible attack. To lessen the chances of another 9/11, a multi-layered security system must be used efficiently. Because potential hazards are not highlighted with neon signs signaling their intent, safety and security play a critical role. At any given time, airports are bombarded with hundreds of thousands of people flying and working within its constraints. To achieve a successful deployment, security must be second to none. Even with all of the security measures in place, passengers and employees must be trained to recognize acts that are unusual or out of place. We are the first line of defense and must be extremely attentive. “Because effective aviation security must begin beyond our

                One of the most critical systems on an aircraft is the fuel system. Any aircraft, regardless of its type, need fuel to fly. The basic goal of the fuel system is to maintain a constant fuel flow from the tanks to the engine, regardless of the aircraft's power setting or altitude. The complexity of fuel systems varies from aircraft to aircraft, depending on their size and design. In most situations, aircraft have specific fuel tanks and pumps to serve the engine or engines. We have four main tanks, wing tanks, and extra tanks for extended flights in my case as an F18 maintainer/mechanic. A fuel system failure can be both harmful and catastrophic. Component failures include, among other things, ruptured fuel lines, a faulty internal pump, and a failed fuel pump. A burst line can result in an external fire, whereas a faulty internal pump can result in inappropriate fuel transfer and a CG (center of gravity) problem. A faulty fuel pump could also result in an internal fi