Weather Hazards May 16, 2023 The Increasing Threat of Lightning in Aviation It's no secret that the safe operation of aircraft heavily relies on the avoidance of any weather hazards that may be encountered throughout a typical flight. Some of these hazards include rain, snow, hail, and what I feel like is the biggest meteorological threat to aircraft; lightning. I chose this topic because of how climate change is being claimed as an influencer behind weather phenomena we see today. Fortunately in modern day, the aviation world is equipped with accurate lightning detection and lightning protection devices that aid in the safe operation of aircraft. However as the world notices an increase in greenhouse gasses, we begin to witness an increase in the percentage of lightning strikes that happen daily. Neal (2021) explains how we will see a 50% increase in the number of strikes by the end of the century. While we see an increase in the rate of lightning, we also should beg the q
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Commercial Drones Over International Airports
Emerging Security Threats In Aviation April 10, 2023 Commercial Drones Over International Airports A common security concern present in modern aviation is that of civilian Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) coming in contact with commercial aircraft operating throughout International Airports. With the constant improvements in technology and accessibility we continue to see the unwanted interaction between these commercial drones and jet liner aircraft. Following recent investigations, " FAA data reviewed shows 13 incidents during 2022 near and around Palm Beach International Airport involving commercial and private aircraft. One pilot flying an Airbus A321 from Atlanta reported an unmanned aircraft at 1,200 feet just 3 miles west of the airport." (Buczyner, 2023, para 5). Whether or not the act of flying these drones is malicious in nature remains irrelevant because it still poses a security risk at different levels when considering the technology bei
Ethics in Aviation
Ethics in the Aviation Profession March 25, 2023 CH-46 Mishap On December 9, 1999 a CH-46 assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (HMM-166) was conducting training in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The aircraft took off from the Bonhomme Richard at around 12:46 that day and set course to the USNS Pecos to allow for the Reconnaissance Marines to practice fast roping techniques. The total on board the aircraft was about 18 service members including the pilots and crew chiefs which was considered a tight fit. As the CH-46 began making its way to the ship, the landing officer signaled to the pilot to increase power as the aircraft was observed to be flying to low for a successful landing. In addition, radio calls were made to the CH-46 crew to increase power, but unfortunately no verbal response was provided. As a result of the low approach, the CH-46's landing gear became tangled with a metal net that is fastened on the exterior of the ship, ironic