Suzanne Kearns – författare

Whereas traditional classroom instruction requires pilots to be pulled 'off the line', a training facility to be maintained and instructors to be compensated, e-learning is extremely cost-effective and therefore an attractive alternative. However, e-learning only saves money if the training is effective. Eager to reap financial benefits, e-learning courses have a history of varying dramatically in quality. The poorest courses are those that directly convert classroom-based presentations to an online format, not recognizing that computer-based instruction is an entirely different medium. Addressing this issue directly, e-Learning in Aviation explores the characteristics of computer-based course design and multimedia that are associated with improved learning. It then provides guidance regarding how to use research-based instructional design principles to plan, design, develop, and implement an e-Learning course within an aviation organization and continually evaluate whether or not the course is accomplishing instructional goals. A blended learning strategy, which incorporates both face-to-face and computer-based instruction, is suggested as the most appropriate choice for the majority of aviation companies. The goal of this approach is to utilize e-Learning as a tool to reduce time at the training centre and thereby increase pilot productivity and potentially improve the quality of training. Although the examples within this book focus on pilot training, the suggestions and guidelines are applicable to all employee groups within the industry.

For far too long, instructors in Canadian aviation programs have used American-based textbooks and adapted the content for their students.Canadian Aviation is meant to fill that gap, exploring several aspects of the aviation industry in Canada and providing a broad introduction for college and university students in aviation management or pilot programs.Canadian Aviation was written through consultation with a wide range of industry professionals who contributed their time and expertise to the book.This book is also useful for commercial pilots who are seeking a deeper understanding of the aviation industryEach chapter includes:case studies that describe an example of a true aviation accident or incident and how it is related to the chapter materialprofessional profiles to highlight key careers in different aspects of the industrya practice activity at the end of each chapter that allows for practice of the concepts discusseda clear list of objectives at the beginning of each chapter to help students understand the key pointsintegration of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) so students can practice reading and applying regulations