Canadair CRJ Regional Jet Engine: General Electric TF34 (CF34)
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A 4 page paper (including a 1 page outline) examining the GE FT34 jet engine used in the Canadair Regional Jet. Quiet and fuel efficient, the TF34 is the military version; the CF34 is the commercial version of the same engine. PowerPointŪ presentation available. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSairCanJetEng2.rtf

CFM Engines
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A 5 page paper describing and discussing CFM International's family of aircraft engines. The CFM56-2 was the first of the CFM engines. Based on the GE military F101, it entered service in 1982. Each of the CFM56 engines has a focused application. An 8-slide PowerPoint presentation is available. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSairCRMeng.rtf

Circadian Rhythms
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This 9 page paper looks at Circadian Rhythms and the Circadian Clock. Written in three parts the first part examined what they are how they work and how they differ from homeostatic regulations. The second part looks at how these rhythms impact on the airline industry. The third part looks at the effects of Circadian Desynchronization. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcirrhythm.rtf

Clipping the Lone Eagle's Wings - Charles Lindbergh's Fall From Fame
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A 5 page paper that focuses on Charles A. Lindbergh's anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi views as expressed in his 1941 America First rally speech and the repercussions these views had on the aviator's life. Included is a discussion of Lindbergh's secret aerial combat missions during World War II as well as the eventual return of respect and admiration he was able to achieve in the years following the war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: LCLindy.doc

Cockpit Design: The Importance of Ergonomics and Consistency Between Models
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An 8 page discussion of the factors which enter into cockpit design. This paper reviews the aeronautical industry to contend that ergonomics are a growing concern or such design. An ergonomically designed cockpit can reduce or eliminate a variety of pilot errors as can consistency between a manufacturers various models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcockpt.rtf

Communications in the Aerospace Industry
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This 7 page paper looks at the problem of communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. Much attention is paid to the verbiage used in discussions between pilots and controllers. Examples of mishaps are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA441air.rtf

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