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Holman, Garvin L. – 1978
This report documents the training effectiveness of a map interpretation and terrain analysis course (MITAC) developed to enhance the ability of helicopter pilots to navigate accurately during low altitude terrain following flight. A study comparing student aviators taught by the MITAC technique with a control group of students taught by…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aircraft Pilots, Aviation Technology, Curriculum
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Zembal-Saul, Carla; Huckans, John H.; Walker, Dean C.; Hershberger, Kimber; Kurz, Nathan A.; Reed, Diane; Cole, Milton W. – Science Scope, 2007
Several teachers from State College (Pennsylvania) Area School District became intrigued with helping their students better understand the science associated with a unit on air and aviation. In particular, they observed that students often encountered difficulty with abstract flight concepts, such as lift, thrust, and drag. Content issues became…
Descriptors: College Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Principles
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Martinez-Val, Rodrigo – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1997
Describes the successive stages of the School of Aeronautical Engineering of Madrid, Spain, in terms of entry requirements, curricula guidelines, options or specialties, duration of studies, and number of graduates. Also includes a description of the Spanish aeronautical industry and its evolution. (Author/PVD)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aviation Technology, Educational History, Engineering Education
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems. – 1984
The National Research Council's Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board conducted a workshop in January 1984 to project what the state of knowledge of aeronautical technology could be in the year 2000 if necessary supporting resources were made available. Eight panels were organized to assess possibilities in the areas of: (1) aerodynamics; (2)…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Technology, Aviation Technology, Computer Science
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Fitzgerald, Mike – Tech Directions, 2005
In this article, the author gives basic information on constructing a wind tunnel that teachers can use for instructional activities with their students for many years to come. He illustrates and describes the procedure and materials that he developed in constructing his own wind tunnel. This information should be viewed as a guide. (Contains 1…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Design, Construction (Process), Construction Materials