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2017
Monday, August 14th
9:00 AM

The Evidence-Based Approach to Learning

Jon Lars Syversen, Chairman of the Board and Senior Psychologist, Hucon Global

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Energy Safety Management: Mitigating Loss of Control Inflight

Juan Merkt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Pilot Control Design Influences on Pilot Monitoring Effectiveness of Crew Resource Management in Airbus 320 Landings

Edwin Odisho

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

What Factors Affect General Aviation Pilot Adoption of Electronic Flight Bags?

Troy E. Techau, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

The Next Generation Classroom: Transforming Aviation Training with Augmented Reality

Lori Brown, Western Michigan University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

10:30 AM

Necessary, but not Sufficient: What Flight Training Organisations Teach is No Longer Adequate for a Demanding Market that Needs ‘Captains Out-of-the-Box'

Michael J. Mylan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Asia & Worldwide

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

The Electronic Flight Bag Generation

Trever Lilya, Enterprise Account Executive, ForeFlight

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

The Optimal Flight Training Experience

Katie Pribyl, Senior Vice President of Aviation Strategy and Programs, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

An Evolution in Regional Airline Training Programs

J. Todd Hoagland, Manager of AQP and Flight Training, Republic Airways

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

11:45 AM

FAA’s Pilot Training Initiatives and Flight Standard’s Reorganization

Robert Burke, Manager, Air Carrier Training Systems and Voluntary Safety Programs, AFS-280

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

11:45 AM

1:15 PM

Adaptive Learning Pedagogy in UDL and Multi-Modal Training

Ziho Kang, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Mattlyn R. Dragoo, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Han Yuan, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Lei Ding, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Stephen G. West, University of Oklahoma

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Combining Forces: Utilizing Expertise from Applied Linguistics and Flight Instruction for Better ATC Communications

Jennifer L. Roberts, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Muhammad T. Omar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Differences in the Severity of General Aviation Accidents by Age: A Preliminary Examination

Brandi N. Drye, The Citadel
Karina Mesarosova, University of Zilina
Robert Walton, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
P. Michael Politano, The Citadel

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Data Visualization Approaches in Eye Tracking to Support the Learning of Air Traffic Control Operations

Ziho Kang, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Saptarshi Mandal, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
John W. Dyer, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Mental Engineering - A Significant Contribution to Resilience Engineering in Aviation

Max Scheck, German Air Line Pilots' Association

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

3:00 PM

Review of Training Principles for Flight Training in Aircraft or Simulator

Stefan Kleinke, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Low-Cost Wearable Head-Up Display for Light General Aviation

Pavan Chinta, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Borja Martos Ph.D., Flight Level Engineering

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Augmented and Virtual Reality for In-Flight Simulator Aircraft

Borja Martos Ph.D., Flight Level Engineering
Ruben DeValois, Flight Level Engineering

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tuesday, August 15th
8:15 AM

Current State of Military and Civilian Pilot Pipelines

Michael McGee Ph.D., Adjunct Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:15 AM

9:00 AM

Calculating the Cost of Pilot Turnover

Kristine M. Kiernan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Flight School Capacity in the U.S. - Turbulence Ahead?

Matt Barton, Flightpath Economics

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A Fresh Look at the Industry and Collegiate Aviation Partnership: A Discussion about the Future

Michael E. Wiggins Ed.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Pilot/Manpower Shortage in Business Aviation

Donald Menard, Vice President of Flight Operations, First Data Corporation

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:15 AM

Pilot Supply at the Regional Airlines: Airline Response to the Changing Environment and the Impact on Pilot Hiring

Becky Lutte, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Airline Pilot Supply and Pilot Experience

Paul Ryder, Resource Coordinator, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Perspectives on the Pilot Supply Problem

Geoff Murray Ph.D., Presenter: Aerospace Sector Leader - Aviation/Aerospace/Defense, Oliver Wyman

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Aviation Industry Outlook

Darrin Greubel, Captain, Director of Flight Operations, ExpressJet Airlines

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

11:45 AM

Challenges of Increasing Automation

Christopher A. Hart J.D., Member & Past Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

11:45 AM

1:15 PM

Recipe for Success: Behavioral Ingredients for Superior Performing Leaders

Linda M. Pittenger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

The Application of Shared Leadership in an Aviation Maintenance MTS Environment

Bettina M. Mrusek Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Why Do We Learn What We Learn? The Intersection of Leadership and Learning in Aviation Environments

Kadie Mullins, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Delta Air Lines and Its Future

Dawn Cook, Manager of Pilot Outreach, Delta Air Lines

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

3:15 PM

Flight Instructor Professionalism

Kenneth P. Byrnes Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Pilot Professionalism and Attitude Management: A New CRM Generation?

Jonathan Velázquez Ph.D., Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Generational Shift: Why We Should Modify Our Instructional Strategies for the Next Generations of Aviators

Mary Niemczyk, Arizona State University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Understanding Generation: Implications for Flight Training, Hiring, and Retention

Kristine M. Kiernan Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Leadership, Excellence and Professionalism (LEaP)

Michael McCasky, Captain, Managing Director - Flight Training, United Airlines

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

No Time Like the Present: Introducing the Next Generation of Human Factors

Tony Kern Ed.D., CEO, Convergent Performance, LLC

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Wednesday, August 16th
8:00 AM

Age Differences in Helicopter Accidents: A Preliminary Investigation

Scott S. Burgess, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
Robert O. Walton, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
P. Michael Politano, The Citadel
Karina Mesarosova, University of Zilina

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

An Alternative Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Turboprop Aircraft

Andrey Babin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Andrew R. Dattel Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Extent of Distraction of Cell Phone Conversations for Passengers in Simulated Flight

Tianhua Li, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Andrew R. Dattel Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Amber Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Andrey Babin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Stefan Melendez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Qianru Yang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Jie Chen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

8:15 AM

A Preliminary Comparison of Pilots' Weather Minimums and Actual Decision-Making

Nathan W. Walters, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Mattie Milner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daniel A. Marte, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Evan A. Adkins, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Marie Aidonidis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Matt B. Pierce, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Abigail K. Pasmore, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Angela Roccasecca, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Stephen Rice, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Scott R. Winter, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Improving Instructor Quality using the Conversation Analytic Role-play Method (CARM)

William A. Tuccio Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Effects of Graphical Weather Information versus Textual Weather Information on Situation Awareness in Meteorology

Stefan Melendez M.S.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Andrew Dattel Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Christopher Herbster Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Debbie Schaum M.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Andrey Babin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Evaluating GA Pilots' Interpretation of New Automated Weather Products

Jayde M. King, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Yolanda Ortiz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Thomas A. Guinn Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Elizabeth L. Blickensderfer Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Robert L. Thomas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Nicholas DeFilippis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Assessing General Aviation Pilots' Weather Knowledge and Self-Efficacy

Robert L. Thomas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Jayde M. King, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Yolanda Ortiz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Thomas A. Guinn Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Elizabeth L. Blickensderfer Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Nicholas DeFilippis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center (Bldg. #602)

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM