Colonel John Stapp's Impact On Aviation

On October 14, 1947 the sound barrier was broken for the first time by Charles Elwood Yeager. Flying at a rapid speed of 662 miles per hour over Rogers Dry Lake in Southern California. This was faster than the speed of sound and opened up so many different possibilities for aviation as we know it. “No one had ever attempted something like this before because of the simplified theory that the transonic drag rise would tear the aircraft apart” (History, 2009). Chuck Yeager accomplished many things throughout his life that made him the well-known Pilot he is today. One of his biggest achievements that he was credited for was downing five German planes in a single day. Also, becoming the first American

The High Altitude experiments were experiments for German pilots to test human endurance at high altitudes both with and without oxygen. Victims were locked in a low-pressure chamber, to which the pressure was increased to 68 thousand feet to simulate a pilot’s decent. Sigmund Rascher was given permission to dissect victims’ brains, while they were still alive, to test if High Altitude Sickness was caused by tiny air bubbles in the blood vessels in a certain part of the victim’s brain. 80 of 200-test subjects died outright, the others were executed. A total of 13 doctors were involved.

In 1963, Yeager was flying the experimental Lockheed Starfighter at over twice the speed of sound when the engine shut off and he was forced to abandon the spinning aircraft. Yeager's compression suit was set on fire by the burning debris from the ejector seat, which became entangled in his parachute. He survived the fall, but required extensive skin grafts for his burns.

Since the beginning of aviation, aircraft have been used for other intentions besides carrying passengers and cargo. They have been used as weapons of war dating all the way back to the first world war, and the use of aircraft has enlightened the advancement of the aviation. “Throughout the history of aviation, the greatest progress in flight has been made during time when either war or the threat of war was present” (Millspaugh, et al., 2008, p. 33). However, the war we face today has been triggered by the deliberate use of aircraft to cause death, destruction, and mayhem.

With the emergence of new personal electronic devices (PEDs), the company has been pleased to announce the new policy on the usage of such devices, which allows for gate-to-gate usage, so long as no data is transmitted or received. The use of earbud headphones is still not permitted for use until the designated altitude has been reach, however, as a safety protocol. With the number of plane-related incidents in the past year, safety procedures are of the utmost importance and must be maintained to a higher level of standard than usual.

On June 1st, 1999 American Airlines flight 1420 experienced a tragic accident that claimed many lives and made an impact on aviation worldwide. The event and it subsequent investigation shed

Altitude training is practised by endurance athletes who train for several weeks at high altitude, Over 2,500 metres above sea level, or at intermediate altitudes due to the shortage of suitable altitude training locations. Even at intermediate levels the air still contains approximately 20.9% oxygen, but partial pressure of oxygen is reduced (West J., et al, 1996)

The differences between Edgar and Nelly's views of Catherine are that Nelly's views are negative meanwhile Edgar's are positive. Nelly thought of Catherine as a brat, she always wanted things her way regardless of what it was. She was very used to the emotional and dramatic fits Catherine threw in order to get her way all the time. Nelly thought of her as spoiled and inconsiderate of others.

During an unrelated meeting with auto safety regulators, GM employees are informed of a fatal 2005 Cobalt crash in which airbags did not deploy. By the end of the year, GM is aware of 10 deadly Cobalt accidents in which airbags failed.

In every aspect of life decisions are made. They can be as simple as whether someone goes to class or skip. They can also be life and death situations. In extreme environments, every single move a person makes determines whether they survive or perish. Out of all the extreme environments, aviation is hands down the most difficult one to survive.

The science of human factors in aviation has a come along way since the days of the Wright brothers in 1913 but it did not actually start with them. According to Dr. Bill Johnson, Chief Scientist at the Federal Aviation Administration, human factors “dates back to the 1600s when Leonardo da Vinci drew the Vitruvian Man, with all the anthropometric measures, [when] he was trying to decide if a human was strong enough to propel an aircraft” (FAA, 2012). Long after the work of da Vinci, human factors has brought advancements to aircraft design while creating a greater understanding of the human role in mishaps.

To be an airline pilot is most of the time described in terms of duties, job requirements, proficiency, training, employment opportunity, and good salary. These features picture a plain profile that fit into the specification of just an ordinary career. However, an aviation career comes with many challenges than expected. When focusing on statistics about being a pilot, it indicates a lifestyle that many inspire to work despite the many challenges that face this career. The challenges that pilot face revolve around being rested during long flights, performing unexpected, simultaneous tasks, and passing the medical examination in order to remain qualified. When combined with fatigue due to long flight hours, these different aspects can

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death, outranking cancer in the United States, according to the data from CDC National Center for Health Statistics. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) periodically publishes guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults. However, the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline has still not gained multinational acceptance among providers (Stone, 2014). Pharmaceutical treatment versus lifestyle modification has been a controversy among the scientific community (Sinatra, 2014). Provider adherence to the 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guideline in order to achieve universal standard of care remains a challenge. The recent guideline represents a major shift from prior cholesterol management, as it`s primary focus is on the role of cholesterol treatment in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk reduction versus a comprehensive approach to lipid management (Finkel, 2015).

According to Rodrigues and Cusick (2012) humans are accountable for approximately 70-80% of aviation accidents (p.156). A majority of these are caused by the different variables associated with human performance. Psychological factors have a key role in a pilot’s everyday responsibility. Some of these traits include: perception, memory, attitude, judgment and decision making, as well as ego (Rodrigues & Cusick, 2012, p. 158-160). These qualities can have drastic effects in commercial aviation if they are not recognized and adjusted accordingly. In this paper I will respond to some questions that are raised in aviation safety:

If you have a love for the sky and aviation is one of your interests, you're not deterred from being in charge of at times more than 100 lives, and you have a soft spot for exploring the world than becoming an airline pilot is for you. Airline pilots have one of the coolest, most exciting nerve racking jobs out there. My goal for this paper is to explain all about how to become an airline pilot, what it takes to become one, the facts about the job, and some pros and cons of being in the field. My interest in flying was harbored as a child during vacations, my mother is a flight attendant so we traveled often. Whenever entering an airplane I was at awe of the sheer number of controls in the cockpit and the