NextGEN brings new technology and new systems to both pilots and airports. It is modernizing how airports function and how aircraft operate. Using new satellite and digital technologies airports and aircraft will be safer. Part of NextGEN's purpose is to provide airports with a safer, more efficient, and economical process that will be able to accommodate the increasing air traffic at airports. As the aviation industry grows, including general aviation, NextGEN will be able to help make the air and airport environment safer for all.
NextGEN is a series of programs that help create a better, faster, more effective aviation infrastructure. This is a revolutionary program that will get ride of aging technologies and create more of a technologically advanced system that will be easily accessible and standardized for the aviation community. ADS-B will be mandated in most controlled airspace by January 1, 2020. Most all of the other programs in the NextGEN series will be implemented by 2017-2020.
http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/
http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/ga/
http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/qanda/airports/
This program seems to have a lot more positives than negatives. One major positive for commercial aviation is that it is more efficient and so air carriers can get more flights out, in turn, making more money. On the other side of that a negative is due to an increase in air traffic airports may not be able to accommodate capacity wise. For GA a positive is that flying smaller less equipped aircraft will become safer and able to be accommodated by larger airports, so long as they have the required equipment. Pilots also will be able to fly safer and be aware of the surrounding traffic before it becomes a danger. Lastly, the biggest negative their is, is the fact that NextGEN is going to be very expensive.
Personally, I believe that the fees and taxes should be applied to air carriers and other on airport companies. General Aviation is already a very costly hobby/endeavor, so to tax any and all aircraft would be hard on general aviation pilots. Now, on the flip side I could see the major airports such as O'Hare or JFK taxing any and all aircrafts some sort of airport use fee.
From every thing I read and understood about the FAA's NextGEN it will not apply to the Military. Being that I want to be a Marine Corps pilot I could see some sort of effect on the Military aviation communities, but I don't believe this will effect it that much.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Professionalism
In the next year I will be commissioning in the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant. Upon completion of both The Basic School and Naval Flight School I will be a Naval Aviator in the United States Marine Corps. I hope to end up as some sort of fixed-wing pilot, but would be happy and proud to fly any aircraft in the fleet.
The United States Marine Corps, in my opinion, is one of the finest fighting forces in the world. The Marine Corps can handle any mission at any time, and is the worlds "911 force". The forces main mission is to support the Marines on the ground at all costs, and the mission of Marine Corps aviation is to do just that through close air support. The Marine Corps prides itself on professionalism, and their core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
With any job in the Military their is a inherent risk associated with it, as well as, a multitude of safety concerns. In my chosen career path, not only are you flying the World's fastest aircraft, but you are flying them into combat zones. The Military has some of the best training and take safety into consideration in everything they do. The Marine Corps in particular does an excellent job maintain the aging fleet of aircraft that it has. There really isn't much I can do to mitigate the risk of flying combat missions, but my plan is that I will continue to expand my training and level of education, as well as, fight complacency no matter how old or experienced I get. I believe that as long as I continue to follow procedure and continue to learn I will be able to lower the risk of being a Marine Corps pilot.
To me professionalism is more than just doing your job and doing it right. Professionalism is being bold and courageous. It is making decisions and being a leader in situations that call for it. Professionalism is being a representative of the company or organization you work for and acting accordingly. It is upholding your appearance, personal hygiene, and having couth at all times. Being a professional is also not just about how you represent yourself and your company, it also has a lot to do with your morals and character as a person.
In the documentary "Flying Cheap" there were many examples of both pilots and aviation officials showing a lack of professionalism. One example of this is when a Captain at Colgan Air, fixed the passenger manifest so that they legally were under weight. This shows that the Captain not only had bad decision making skills, but also shows laziness, immaturity, poor morals, and a lack of professionalism. That Captain put the passengers and crew at risk, and luckily no one was hurt. Another example would be when a hearing was conducted over the falsifying of these documents Colgan Air supported the Captain and went as far as to say he was a great pilot. This shows a lack of professionalism from the company because he was caught falsifying documents yet they chose to stick up for him anyway. They should have fired the Captain and cared more about the image of their company.
One thing the Marine Corps prides itself on is professionalism of its fighting force. Every Marine represents the Marine Corps and most all of them uphold the highest of standards. Going into the career I have chosen I plan to always maintain the highest level of professionalism as a Marine first! Being a Marine Officer and a leader of Marines is my number one job. After that I can focus on my job as a Marine Corps Aviator and ensure that I again hold myself to the highest of standards as a pilot.
The United States Marine Corps, in my opinion, is one of the finest fighting forces in the world. The Marine Corps can handle any mission at any time, and is the worlds "911 force". The forces main mission is to support the Marines on the ground at all costs, and the mission of Marine Corps aviation is to do just that through close air support. The Marine Corps prides itself on professionalism, and their core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
With any job in the Military their is a inherent risk associated with it, as well as, a multitude of safety concerns. In my chosen career path, not only are you flying the World's fastest aircraft, but you are flying them into combat zones. The Military has some of the best training and take safety into consideration in everything they do. The Marine Corps in particular does an excellent job maintain the aging fleet of aircraft that it has. There really isn't much I can do to mitigate the risk of flying combat missions, but my plan is that I will continue to expand my training and level of education, as well as, fight complacency no matter how old or experienced I get. I believe that as long as I continue to follow procedure and continue to learn I will be able to lower the risk of being a Marine Corps pilot.
To me professionalism is more than just doing your job and doing it right. Professionalism is being bold and courageous. It is making decisions and being a leader in situations that call for it. Professionalism is being a representative of the company or organization you work for and acting accordingly. It is upholding your appearance, personal hygiene, and having couth at all times. Being a professional is also not just about how you represent yourself and your company, it also has a lot to do with your morals and character as a person.
In the documentary "Flying Cheap" there were many examples of both pilots and aviation officials showing a lack of professionalism. One example of this is when a Captain at Colgan Air, fixed the passenger manifest so that they legally were under weight. This shows that the Captain not only had bad decision making skills, but also shows laziness, immaturity, poor morals, and a lack of professionalism. That Captain put the passengers and crew at risk, and luckily no one was hurt. Another example would be when a hearing was conducted over the falsifying of these documents Colgan Air supported the Captain and went as far as to say he was a great pilot. This shows a lack of professionalism from the company because he was caught falsifying documents yet they chose to stick up for him anyway. They should have fired the Captain and cared more about the image of their company.
One thing the Marine Corps prides itself on is professionalism of its fighting force. Every Marine represents the Marine Corps and most all of them uphold the highest of standards. Going into the career I have chosen I plan to always maintain the highest level of professionalism as a Marine first! Being a Marine Officer and a leader of Marines is my number one job. After that I can focus on my job as a Marine Corps Aviator and ensure that I again hold myself to the highest of standards as a pilot.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Tyler S. Millard
I am Tyler Shane Millard, a 21 year old aviation student at Eastern Michigan University. Not only am I a student of aviation, I am also a Midshipman First Class in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Michigan. Right now I have an air contract with the United States Marine Corps to have a shot at Naval Flight school and becoming a Naval Aviator.
I have been interested in aviation since I was old enough to remember. I come from an Air Force family and my Father always carried my passion for aviation. He would always take me to air shows, get me rides in airplanes, and when I was old enough he took me along to his flight lessons when he was working towards his private pilots license. Aviation was my life and I did everything I could to surround myself by it. Every opportunity I had I would read aviation related books, attend aviation classes, and whenever there was an aircraft in the air I would have my eyes to the sky. Not only was I impacted by aviation, but also the military. Ever since I was five years old I wanted to fly fighter aircraft for some branch of the United States Military.
Today, I am blessed to say that I am following not only my passion and dream for aviation, but also my dream of becoming a Marine Corps Pilot. I currently am a senior in college with my instrument rating, and have an air contract with the United States Marine Corps. In May of 2015 I will be commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and will be heading down to MCB Quantico in Virginia to attend The Basic School. After completing The Basic School I will be reporting to NAS Pensacola to begin Naval Flight School. After that I hope to train to become a pilot of the F/A-18 Hornet.
In the World today there are many interesting things happening with aviation. What most interests me is aviation and the Military. The technology both new and old is a topic that is always interesting to me and is one I try and keep up to date on. Also, current events pertaining to conflict and action throughout the World is one of intrigue. I do my best to keep in tune with the problems in the World because one day it could effect me and my career in the United States Marine Corps.
I have been interested in aviation since I was old enough to remember. I come from an Air Force family and my Father always carried my passion for aviation. He would always take me to air shows, get me rides in airplanes, and when I was old enough he took me along to his flight lessons when he was working towards his private pilots license. Aviation was my life and I did everything I could to surround myself by it. Every opportunity I had I would read aviation related books, attend aviation classes, and whenever there was an aircraft in the air I would have my eyes to the sky. Not only was I impacted by aviation, but also the military. Ever since I was five years old I wanted to fly fighter aircraft for some branch of the United States Military.
Today, I am blessed to say that I am following not only my passion and dream for aviation, but also my dream of becoming a Marine Corps Pilot. I currently am a senior in college with my instrument rating, and have an air contract with the United States Marine Corps. In May of 2015 I will be commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and will be heading down to MCB Quantico in Virginia to attend The Basic School. After completing The Basic School I will be reporting to NAS Pensacola to begin Naval Flight School. After that I hope to train to become a pilot of the F/A-18 Hornet.
In the World today there are many interesting things happening with aviation. What most interests me is aviation and the Military. The technology both new and old is a topic that is always interesting to me and is one I try and keep up to date on. Also, current events pertaining to conflict and action throughout the World is one of intrigue. I do my best to keep in tune with the problems in the World because one day it could effect me and my career in the United States Marine Corps.
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