...Flight Plans 1. Using the four functions as your guide, what challenges would Jeff Bourk face in managing the Branson Airport? Students can go a variety of directions on this question. While managers are called upon to perform all the basic functions of management, planning, organizing, leading and controlling, most top managers and CEO’s focus on planning. While Jeff wears many management hats, his biggest job is setting the strategy and mission of the airport. Students should note from the case introduction that the building of the nation’s first privately built airport took a lot of time to plan and there were many arrangements, i.e. the contract with the city that laid the foundation for future success. 2. Again, using the four functions as your guide, do you think the managerial challenges Jeff Bourk faced when getting the airport up and running are different from what he faces now in actually overseeing the airport’s operation? Explain. As organizations move from the planning stage toward implementation, the other functions of management become important. Organizing employees to build the airport and then running the day to day operations i.e. scheduling employees, maintaining security, dealing with HR issues, takes much of a manager’s time. Leading will also become more important as motivation of airport employees needs to be sustained. Finally, control mechanisms need to be in place to ensure that the operations of the airport run smoothly and safety regulations...
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...for Air Asia Berhad to improve the quality of the company. First of all, Air Asia Berhad should improve the customer services of the company. Customers may make a call to check about the details of the flight and they realize that it takes a long time to connect to the department that is interrelated. It may waste the time of the customers and customers feel annoying with this problem. Online check in is very convenient but document check in is very inconvenient because lacks of the information on the screen. Customers have to change counter to proceed their documents and wait at the gate for a long time. The arrangement of the terminal is not so good. A large number of people are standing in front of the gate will be bother by some of them who are having a luggage with them. This problem should be set up in a proper way. Other than that, the flights are not on time. Punctuality is very important in an airport. Sometimes, the flights are delayed or cancelled without any announcement. It may influence the plan of the customers and waste time. Air Asia Berhad should set up the schedule efficiency and make announcement to all the customers when the flight would be delayed or cancelled. It can help to reduce troublesome of all the customers. The payment for the flight should be shown clearly to the customers. Customers realize that they have to pay for other extra fees without announcement. They have to pay higher fees to upgrade the weight of the luggage. The extra fees...
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...order to make the plane fly better it stands to reason that it needs to be lighter so that the pull of gravity will not be as great. Velocity is the initial push the plane gets when it is released. The greater push it is given the longer it will stay in flight. Velocity is directly affected by drag, which is the friction in the air that it is flying through. The lift is what keeps the plane flying and is created when flow is present. Flow is a current of air that is either flowing with or against the airplane, and this direction affects how far the airplane will fly (www.exampleessays.com, 2012). This paper is relevant to my experiment because in order to create a proper testing area, it is important to know what effects the environment will have on the plane. In addition to that it puts the question as to would it really matter what kind of paper was used for the plane? Would that slight difference in weight of varying types of paper really make a difference in a controlled environment on how far the paper airplane would fly? My hope is to find an answer to that question with my experiment. b. Physics of Paper Airplanes (www.123helpme.com essay) This paper also covers what affects the paper airplanes flight length. In this paper, lift is the main topic discussed and goes in depth to provide information on how lift works. It also covers air drag, density, and pressure. There are formulas to determine exactly what amount of drag, density, pressure, or force...
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...Weekly Writing Seven It was an abnormally cold day in Baghdad, when I got my first chance to ride a Blackhawk helicopter. I woke up at 0500, began getting dressed and grabbing all the gear I would need for the flight. When I got to the tarmac the pilot was already starting his pre-flight briefs. The pilot told us it was just a routine flight over downtown Baghdad, and everything should be just fun, but Intel said there had been a recent rise in hostile activity in the area, so we should be on our guard. We began boarding the Blackhawk and getting all of our gear strapped down and the Machine Gunners began doing weapons checks on their M240Bs. When we took off from BIAP everything was going according to plan, the helicopter was operating perfectly. It wasn’t until 20 or so minutes into the flight that I would realize the true purpose of the flight was. We were given the brief that the mission was just a typical fly over for surveillance on a market in Baghdad, but after a while I noticed we were nowhere near the particular market. The Blackhawk slowed down to a halt over a small building and I could hear the pilot barking orders at the two men sitting up front but couldn’t make out what he was saying. The two men began unstrapping themselves and hooking up rappel ropes to the outside edge of the floor. I began hearing gunfire and realized we were taking small arms fire to the right side of the helicopter. The right side gunner began returning fire, I looked out the window and...
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...On Saturday, March 8th, 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH-370 mysteriously vanished. The world was in shock. Everyone was asking, how does one of the largest commercial airplanes disappear? My point of writing this essay is to give more information on what we know happened, what experts & theorists think happened, and what could have happened. With that being said, this specific plane crash is one of the most bizarre of all time. It was a learning experience to a lot of people, and a tragedy to the family members. Most people don’t know a lot about MH-370, so I’m going to do my best to explain what happened to the airplane. Flight MH-370 was scheduled to take flight on Saturday, March 8th, 2014. It passed all the normal checks that make sure...
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...system, analyze some of the safety gaps in the BCC aviation line and offer plausible and economical medium and long term solutions to the challenges for a better and improved BCC operations. Analysis The BCC seemingly is teamed up with great pilots who enjoy what they do and are naturally gifted as pilots. That is a great incentive for the team as a whole. The team spirit exhibited in the working relations among the pilots and also between the BCC and helicopter engineers (Copter Doctors) is also a great incentive in the long run in terms of coordination and communication. The challenges that BCC is facing can be subcategorized into these areas: a) Work Safety Processes and Procedures b) Flight operations safety procedures c) Support system for pilots and staffing d) Safe working environment a) Work Safety Processes and Procedures The BCC interoperability is tottering due to undefined work processes above and beyond manning the helicopters. One of the pilots admits that “standards are a bit relaxed coz everyone knows what needs to be done.” Pilots understand their work and therefore are likely to get it done with minimum or no supervision. The challenge with lack of structures to guide the work is that someone might assume that since everyone knows what is to be done some critical steps might...
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...travelocity.com , www.orbitz.com Reasons: Both websites were the easiest to book flights on and both were the cheapest flights that were available. Also on Orbitz, the travelling hours were less than 30hrs. Example: Flights on the website www.travel.travelocity.com were $1195 with the duration of 29hrs. And on www.orbitz.com the price for the tickets was $1199 with a duration time of approximately 28hr 2min. Screenshot: Screenshot of flights on www.orbitz.com Efficiency Definition: Efficiency refers to the way a product supports the users when carrying out their tasks. Website: www.kayak.com Reason: When booking a flight on this website it was very efficient for it only required the least actions to perform a task. Where I only had to use a single button to book the flight. Example: When booking the flight, there was only a single button for searching for a flight which was “Search”. So there was single buttons that wasn’t complicated and allowed me to efficiently book a flight. Screenshot: Screenshot of when entering in what flights I am looking for Screenshot allowing the user to select which flight I would rather go on. Safety Definition: This involves protecting the users from any dangerous conditions and undesirable situations. Website: www.flysaa.com Reason: This site had the best security features when I had to enter in account details for paying for the flight. When entering in sensitive information like account details, I needed to be protected...
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...One of these aircrafts involved the Avro Arrow, the delta-wing interceptor aircraft. This aircraft was so advanced and fast that the Americans got apprehensive and wanted the aircraft cancelled and destroyed. The Minister of National Defence at the time, George Pearkes, stated in an interview in 1967 that he was told by an American Official to cancel the Arrow because Canada could always purchase cheaper aircraft from them. The United States wanted to induce and sell their aircrafts to make profit from the Canadians. The biggest reason the Americans did not want the Avro Arrow was because the United States wanted to have all the world's best planes. Body Paragraph 3- Topic Sentence: When the Arrow was tested and passed flight test, the production of the Avro Arrow increased and the Prime Minister John George Diefenbaker was having second thoughts and concerns about the Avro...
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...TF essay A/ Write a passage 1. Airplanes and helicopters can be used to saved people’s lives. First helicopters can be used for rescuing people in trouble. Try to imagine, when you’re lost in the dense forest or in the mountaintop, airplanes and helicopters are very essential. At that time, they’re your last hope! Second, planes can transport food and supplies when disasters- earthquake, volcano, flood, etc- strike. Third, both types off aircraft can transport people to hospitals in emergencies. For example, transform suddenly, blood poisoning, cardiac infarction, etc. Finally, helicopters and airplanes can be used to provide medical services to people who live in remote areas. They haven’t full live. They are destute of many things. So, people in the cities want to collect for them. But, the transportion by cars or trains is not simple and very long. That is why people need the helping of aircraft. In summary, airplanes and helicopters are very useful to save people. 2. Studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. He or she is able to have knowledge about that country’s condition of life, festivals, etc. That student’ll be in contact with many interesting and useful things. He or she can tell his/her friends in this country about traditional culture of their country and scenic beauties,etc. That’s also a form of cultural exchange among 2 countries. Sometimes he or she can learn a new language. Learning a new...
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...rotation about both the longitudinal axis to indicate the degree of bank, and about the lateral axis to indicate pitch (nose up, level or nose down). It utilizes the rigidity characteristic of the gyro. It is gimballed to permit rotation about the lateral axis indicating pitch attitude, and about the longitudinal axis to indicate roll attitude. Once powered up, the indicator is maintain in a fixed position no matter what the aircraft attitude may be. There is also an adjustment knob used to adjust the wings up or down to align with the horizon bar. This allows adjustment to the height of the pilot. Preferably, the adjustment should be made when level on the ground. When the wings are aligned with the horizon bar, the aircraft is in level flight. If the wings are above the horizon bar, the aircraft is in a climb. Wings below the horizon bar indicates a decent. The upper blue part of the ball represents the sky. The miniature airplane wings (fixed to the case) represent the wings of the aircraft. In the past, the instrument has been referred to as "an artificial horizon". When in a left turn, the blue portion of the ball will have rolled to the right, as though you were looking at the horizon over the nose of the aircraft. In a right turn, the blue portion will have rolled to the left. The rotor, mounted in a sealed housing, spins in a horizontal plane about the vertical axis. The housing pivots about the lateral axis on a gimbal, which in turn is free to pivot about the longitudinal...
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...offer low cost flights to everyone and increasing the number of people flying versus other modes of transport. Currently rated as the third largest domestic flight company within Australia and a top five international airline by capacity offering 3000 flights per week to 56 destinations in 17 countries with a fleet of 80 aeroplanes. In the New Zealand and Trans-Tasman region Jetstar has flown over 1.8 million passengers to date, 75 million passengers in total since the companies launch in 2004 and 20 million passengers flown in the past year alone. Virgin Blue was welcomed to Australia in August 2000, operating only one route with 2 aircraft and 200 personnel. The second year seen an extra 13 routes added to the schedule followed by a further 9 routes the year after. The breakthrough year for Virgin Blue was 2004 joining the international market offering flights to New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga and by 2005 welcoming the companies’ 50th aircraft to the Australian fleet. Today Virgin Blue can boast partnerships with Etihad, Trans-Tasman Alliance and Delta Airlines offering many flights across many countries at both low cost and business class with now over 25 different routes domestic and internationally. Tiger Airways was launched in late 2003 and after only 5 years had welcomed their 11th millionth passenger on board the low-cost Asia Pacific Airline, Tiger openly based the low-fare airline on Europe’s Ryan Air trying to cut the cost of in flight expenses without...
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...approval of a modification of the aircraft, after an application has been made for such issue, renewal, validation or approval, as the case may be; or (b) proceed to or from a place at which any inspection, test or weighing of the aircraft is to take place for a purpose referred to in sub-paragraph (a). (3) The aircraft and its engines shall be certified as fit for flight by the holder of a licence as an aircraft maintenance engineer entitled in accordance with the provisions of the Fourth Schedule so to certify, or by a person approved by the Civil Aviation Authority for the purpose of issuing certificates under this condition. (4) The aircraft shall carry the minimum flight crew specified in any Certificate of airworthiness or validation which has previously been in force under the Regulation in respect of the aircraft, or is or has previously been in force in respect of any other aircraft of identical design. (5) The aircraft shall not carry any passenger or cargo except passengers performing duties in the aircraft in connection with the flight....
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...firefighter has an average of 5 days off per week. Close to home: There are many fire stations in NYC and many firefighters live near their fire station. Will you need any new skills: You will need to understand stand how fires work and how to rescue people. Education: Pass both the computer-based test and physical ability test, Go through firefighter 1 classes and have high school diploma. Airline Pilots: Salary: $76,000-$110,000/year Hours: Hours depend on the type of flying the pilot is doing. For example, some pilots fly out of the country that which are usually longer flights therefore more hours are worked. Close to home: The pilots are always traveling so they are not close to home. Need any new skills: They will need to know how to fly and land a plane as well as dealing with emergency situations. Education: 250 hours of flight experience for a commercial pilot's license, 1,500 hours of flight time for an airline transport pilot certificate. Also they need a college...
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...budget rivals, reporting annual profit at the top end of forecasts and returning cash to shareholders. The upbeat assessment is in contrast to that given by Ryanair, Europe's biggest budget airline, which this month cut its annual profit target for the second time in two months and admitted it needed to improve customer service. Rival airlines have been struggling with high fuel costs and weak consumer confidence, sending some smaller carriers out of business while the likes of British Airways owner IAG and Air France-KLM have cut routes, leaving gaps that low-cost airlines have been quick to exploit. Over the last three years easyJet has added flights on routes where rivals have cut back, and introduced more flights between top business destinations. It has also added flexible ticketing to allow passengers to change their flight up to two hours before scheduled departure time, and allocated seating in an attempt to steal corporate customers. EasyJet proposed a full year dividend of 33.5 pence a share, 55.6pc up on last year, and a special dividend of 44.1 pence per share, making a total payout to investors of £308m. It said forward bookings were in line with last year but that its first quarter would be impacted by tough year-on-year comparisons due to strong post-Olympics demand in the UK and travel restrictions to Egypt. However, EasyJet still expects to grow capacity, measured in seats flown, by 5pc in the coming...
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...describe Jet Green’s cost structure as follows (at least that part of Jet Green’s costs that relate to flights between Minneapolis and Atlanta). I. Costs that vary strictly with the number of passengers: Food, beverages and ticket processing $26 Fuel $20 Baggage handling $10 Total $56 per passenger II. Costs that vary strictly with the number of one-way flights Landing and takeoff fees $ 5,000 Flight crew salaries $12,000 Fuel: $2,000 + $9,600 $11,600 Baggage handling $ 5,000 Maintenance $ 6,000 Total $39,600 per flight III. Costs that vary strictly with the number of aircraft Lease of aircraft $70,000 Maintenance $10,000 Total $80,000 per aircraft per week IV. Costs that vary strictly with the number of gates Gate rental $8,000 per gate per week Abstracting from the details contained in the above tabulation, Jet Green’s cost structure can be succinctly described by the following cost equation: Total cost per week of the Minneapolis/Atlanta segment = $ (56)(number of passengers flown per week) + (39,600)(number of one-way flights per week) + (80,000)(number of aircraft leased per week) + (8,000)(number of gates rented per week) You should interpret the above cost structure as follows. If the number of flights, the number of aircraft, and the number of gates is held fixed, the costs of Jet Green will increase...
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