COURSE SYLLABUS EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY PRESCOTT CAMPUS Course Number: AS 408 Term: Fall 2007 Meetings: MWF:

0800 - 0900 / Bldg 74 Rm. AC 113 Instructor: Professor Robert Fiegl Office Location: Bldg 74 / Rm. 268 Office Hours: Title: Flight Safety Credit Hours: 3 E Mail: fieglr@erau.edu Telephone: 777-3882

M/W/F: 1030 1300; other times by appointment (If Im in my office, Im in for you.)

Course Description: A capstone course designed to lead the student to develop an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. The course includes: Ideal and practical, personal and organizational safety procedures and goals; safety philosophies; aircraft accident reports; human factors; principles of accident investigation; accident prevention programs and accident statistics; current events, NTSB special studies and common aviation hazards. Goals: At the completion of this course the student will have developed in-depth knowledge of professional flight safety philosophies, resources and hazards. The knowledge gained in this course is designed to enable better decision making and risk management by professional flight crews. Learning Outcomes: During this course, the student will, to the satisfaction of the instructor: 1. Identify and discuss aviation flight safety issues presented in current aviation periodicals. 2. Understand and communicate principles of the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS). 3. Understand and explain actions required by NTSB Part 830. 4. Understand and communicate the importance of aircraft investigation has played in aviation flight safety. 5. Explain and apply an aircrew decision making process. 6. Analyze the principles and theory of security, including operations, personnel, communications and material security concepts as they relate to aircrew operations. Course Text: Readings in Flight Safety From A Pilots Point of View Compiled by M. Polay, Fall 1994

Supplemental Materials:

FARs, AIM, and NTSB 830 (current) AVFlash (www.avweb.com) AirJet (http://airlinebiz.com/main/subscribe)

Requisites: AS 309, AS 357 Co: FA 325 or Comm with Inst It is your responsibility to insure that you have the pre/corequisites. If you do not, you must obtain a pre/corequisite waiver or drop this course. Failure to do so is an academic violation. Grading: Barring unforeseen circumstances, all graded course work will be returned the next class period. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see me for your work/grade. Hourly Examination #1 Hourly Examination #2 Hourly Examination #3 Term Paper Final Examination 20% 20% 20% 10% 30% F = below 66%

Scale: A = 92 - 100% B = 82 - 91% C = 72 - 81% D = 66 - 71% (grades are not rounded up to the next whole number)

At my discretion, merit points may be awarded based on excellent attendance and punctuality, contribution to classroom discussions, and display of positive effort. Tests: This syllabus is testable. All tests will be administered at the prescribed time. If you are permitted to take a late examination, you will incur a 25 point penalty. "Late" starts when the first student completes the examination and leaves the room. This does not apply due to illness requiring medical attention. A note required documenting the nature of the illness stating you were unable to take the exam, a family emergency, or required attendance at another official school function. Written confirmation from the appropriate medical or University official is required. Except for arithmetic errors and excused absences, adjustments to graded work will only be made on the day the work is returned to you. Without prior approval, the final examination will be taken as scheduled or a grade will be zero will be given. There are no quizzes or other extra credit assignments in this course.

COURSE POLICIES: Attendance: Attendance for each class meeting is required. Absences can result in grade reductions affecting your final grade. Attendance and punctuality are the first criteria for awarding merit points for a letter grade change. Additionally, letter grades will be deducted IAW the following schedule: one letter grade for the fourth unexcused absence; two letter grades for the eighth unexcused absence; three letter grades for the twelfth unexcused absence; and four letter grades for the sixteenth unexcused absence. Absence: A request for an excused absence is required at least three calendar days prior to the date of absence and MUST be in writing (e mail preferred). For an absence of an emergency / medical nature, provide me an email as soon as possible. Excused absences are normally only granted for Life Event type situations. I will make the final determination on whether the absence is excused. Excused absences may require timely independent verification. Lateness: Being late is highly discouraged and affects quiz grade opportunities and merit point considerations. It is your responsibility to be on time for class. Flight Activities: Flight activity is not a valid reason for tardiness or absence. Students must schedule flight activities around their class schedule. Lecture/Class: The lectures expand the texts, bring them to life, and put the information into context. If you do not understand and / or agree with what Im teaching, please question and / or ask for clarification. Everyone is highly encouraged to participate in class discussions. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the lecture notes and materials from another class member. If after obtaining and studying the notes, feel free to see me for clarification. Accommodations: ERAU is committed to the success of all students. It is a University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Disability Support Service department in Building 18 or call 777-3700. All discussions are confidential. Problems: If you have class related difficulties, please see me as soon as possible. If at any time you cannot comply with the requirements or expectations of this course you must, in a timely manner, notify me in writing by fully stating your reasons for noncompliance. Behavior: Polite, courteous, professional behavior is required in the classroom. The use of tobacco products is not allowed. All personal communications devices must be turned off. Hats should not be worn in the classroom. Food in the classroom is discouraged. Cheating Normally, the minimum penalty for cheating is a course grade of "F".

Course Schedule:
AS 408 SCHEDULE / STUDY ASSIGNMENTS / Section 1 / Fall 2007 This schedule is subject to revision; notice will be given in class. DATE Aug 27 29 31 Sep 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 ___28 Oct 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 31 Nov 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30 Dec 3 5 7 10 TOPIC / ( Learning Outcome) ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCTION SAFETY PHILOSOPHY/PROGRAM (1) Ch 1 __________________________________ ***NO CLASS: Labor Day*** SAFETY PHILOSOPHY/PROGRAM SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (5) Ch 2 SAFETY -NTSB/FAA NTSB PART 830 (2) AIM/FAR/Ch 3/ (3) NTSB 830 (4) FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR / TRAINING / RATINGS Ch 4/ FAR PART 61 Hourly Examination Number 1___________________________________ Review Exam / AIRPORT OPERATIONS AIM/FAR/Ch 5 AIRPORT OPERATIONS ***NO CLASS: October West Days *** SYSTEMS (cont) Ch 6 C-172 POH ILLUSIONS / NIGHT FLIGHT AIM/FAR/Ch 7 WAKE TURBULENCE / TURB / WIND SHEAR AIM/FAR/Ch 8 Hourly Examination Number 2 Review Exam / WEATHER AIM/FAR/Ch 9 __________________________________________ AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL / COMMUNICATIONS (6) AIM/FAR/Ch 10 ***NO CLASS: VETERANS DAY*** COLLISION AVOIDANCE AIM/FAR/Ch 11 Hourly Examination Number 3 REVIEW EXAM / AIRSPACE AIM/FAR/Ch 12 NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING BREAK AERODYNAMICS / PERFORMANCE Ch 13 ___________________________ ___________ Wire Strikes/ Aging Aircraft Ch 14 Survival Kit/ Stress & the Pilot Ch 14 TERM PAPER DUE/REVIEW_______________________________________ FINAL EXAMINATION