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INQUIRY P P :ORTFOLIO ROJECT
FINAL S TUBMISSION EMPLATE
Name: ______________Junseong Park________________________
This course-long portfolio, developed over multiple weeks, will give you the opportunity to engage with a particular research topic
while utilizing the various steps of the inquiry process. Once you have completed each week of the project, you will compile each step
from Weeks 2-6 into this template and submit it in the link named “Inquiry Portfolio Project Final Submission”. Remember that you
are compiling previous work here, and failure to complete each step may result in failure for the assignment.
Week Two Topic Selection
Original Submission:
Inquiry assignment: Topic Selection
The role of a pilot demands various abilities related to aviation safety, including situational awareness and quick decision-making
skills. One important aspect is the limit on flying hours for pilots, with a daily flight time restriction of 8 hours regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) under aviation safety laws.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety regulations encompass essential standards that pilots must adhere to,
covering not only flight hours but also various safety measures. The 8-hour flight restriction for pilots is just one component of these
regulations. For long-haul flights, measures such as rotating pilots in two shifts or allowing for extended flight hours in specific
circumstances are implemented. The primary motivation behind these time constraints is to prioritize passenger safety.
Recent research findings indicate that pilots engaged in flights exceeding 5 hours experience elevated levels of fatigue and stress.
Even with an 8-hour limit, pilots often encounter issues such as stress, fatigue, and diminished concentration after just 5 hours of flight.
Such conditions pose potential threats during flight and may compromise safety, emphasizing the significance of restrictions on a pilot's
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flight hours.
I have delved into the reasons behind regulating pilot flight time, its correlation with aviation safety, and the detailed examination
of its impact on both pilots and passengers. Restricting the daily flight time of pilots can be deemed as a crucial regulation for ensuring
passenger safety and overall aviation safety.
Reference
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Cao, X., MacNaughton, P., Cadet, L. R., Guillermo, J., Flanigan, S., Vallarino, J., Christiani, D. C., Spengler, J. D., & Allen, J.
G. (2019). Heart Rate Variability and Performance of Commercial Airline Pilots during Flight Simulations. International Journal of
Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(2), 237. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16020237
R. R. Singh, S. Conjeti and R. Banerjee, "An approach for real-time stress-trend detection using physiological signals in wearable
computing systems for automotive drivers," 2011 14th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC),
Washington, DC, USA, 2011, pp. 1477-1482, doi: 10.1109/ITSC.2011.6082900.
Now that I know what I know, this is what I would change if I were to start creating my topic:
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Week Three Development of Research Question
Original Submission:
Junseong Park
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Professor Castaneda
31 January 2024
Inquiry Project Portfolio: Research Question
Research Topic: Health of Airline Pilots
Research Question: How does the mental health status of pilots impact their flying abilities?
I chose this topic because I want to study why the health of pilots is important and how it relates to their flight. FAA said that the
mental health of pilots interacts with flight safety and passenger safety. This is ethically relevant, and I would like to investigate how the
pilot's mental defects have caused the problems in the flight accidents so far. I think this has a lot to do with my flying studies.
Now that I know what I know, this is what I would change if I were to develop my research question:
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Research Log Template – Week 4
Take notes as you search to help you remember which databases, keywords, and strategies worked the best. Your log should show
evidence of searching for various types of resources, including books and scholarly articles.
Date Tool, Database, or
Source Used (i.e.,
Academic Search
Complete, ProQuest,
JFL Catalog, etc.)
Google is not
acceptable, and be sure
to vary your search
methods.
Search
Strategy
(keywords,
terms, filters,
etc.)
Number
of
Results
Notes about Results
(think in terms of a search and source’s quality, relevance, and
purpose – keep in mind that you must clearly identify 4 distinct
sources (two books and two articles) that might be potential
sources for your research and inquiry process)
Write a clear entry, using academic voice and style, to describe
your process and results. Be sure to review the assignment’s
instructions for guidance.
02/05/2024 EBSCO Pilot
Mental
3,045
journal
I found “A study of environmental factors that affect the physical
and mental health of airline pilots: A systematic review with Meta-
synthesis” This journal will give the big source of my thesis.
02/05/2024 EBSCO Pilot
Psychology
1,016
journal
Psychology has a big relationship with mental.
Then, I found some psychology journals on pilots, but the scope is
too huge.
02/05/2024 JFL Catalog Airline
Pilot
Stress
62
books
I found a book about pilot stress. The causes and solutions for
fatigue and stress while piloting are written down.
02/05/2024 EBSCO Pilot’s health
Standard
660
journal
Health information for people working in the aviation industry, not
the standards for airline pilots. I planning to narrow down the
keywords.
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02/05/2024 EBSCO Airline
Pilot
Psychology
1
book
I found “The Psychology of the Air Pilot” book. It shows the
considerable discussion of psychological functioning during
actual as well as consideration of problems of selection flight
and matters. related
Date Tool, Database, or
Source Used (i.e.,
Academic Search
Complete, ProQuest,
JFL Catalog, etc.)
Google is not
acceptable, and be sure
to vary your search
methods.
Search
Strategy
(keywords,
terms, filters,
etc.)
Number
of
Results
Notes about Results
(think in terms of a search and source’s quality, relevance, and
purpose – keep in mind that you must clearly identify 4 distinct
sources (two books and two articles) that might be potential
sources for your research and inquiry process)
Write a clear entry, using academic voice and style, to describe
your process and results. Be sure to review the assignment’s
instructions for guidance.
02/05/2024 JFL Catalog Airline
Pilot
Mental
91
books
In the book “Epidemiology of toxicological factors in civil aviation
accident pilot fatalities, 1999-2003 final report”, I was able to see
airplane accidents caused by the pilot's mental problems.
02/05/2024 JFL Catalog Airline
Pilot
Stress
Accident
886
books
“Aviation Mental Health: Psychological Implications for Air
Transportation” This book provides authoritative, practical guidance
on the assessment, management, treatment, and care of pilots and
other professional groups within aviation. Covers a variety of
relevant topics for health and human resources practitioners working
in the aviation industry.
02/05/2024 EBSCO Safety
Mental
Aviation
Pilot
Health
424
journals
In this journal “Pilot , negative life events, and mental health
improving with peer support and a just culture.” Shows that safety
flight accident is related to the pilot’s mental health.
02/05/2024 EBSCO Safety
Mental
Commercial
7
journals
“Reflecting on the Germanwings Disaster: A Systematic Review of
Depression and Suicide in Commercial Airline Pilots” journal shows
details of the accident rate caused by suicide or depression and other
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02/05/2024 JFL Library Pilot
Psychology
Related
Flight
1 Book I found “The Psychology of the Air Pilot” book. It shows the
considerable discussion of psychological functioning during
actual as well as consideration of problems of selection flight
and matters. related
Now that I know what I know, this is what I would change if I were to begin looking for sources:
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Week Five Process Findings
Original Submission:
Inquiry Portfolio Project: Process Finding
Book: Epidemiology of toxicological factors in civil aviation accident pilot fatalities, 1999-2003 final report Chaturvedi, Arvind K.;
United States. Office of Aerospace Medicine.; United States. Federal Aviation Administration.; Civil Aerospace Medical
Institute.
(2005).
Journal: Mulder, Sanne. de Rooy, Diederik. Pilot , negative life events, and improving with peer support and a just mental health safety
culture. Department of Psychiatry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands. (2018).
The value and relevance of Sources
I wanted to research the health of airline pilots and how it impacts flying. Therefore, I chose the topic “How does the mental
health status of pilots impact their flying abilities?” This research purpose is to show how mental health issues among pilots have
contributed to past accidents and to explore the relationship between pilot mental health and aviation incidents.
To achieve this, I selected sources including reports on civil aviation accidents in the United States between 1999 and 2003, as
well as studies from the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands.
These sources are expected to provide insights into the relationship between pilot mental health and flight safety. Furthermore,
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my personal development in aviation and aviation safety.
Now that I know what I know, this is what I would change if I were to begin critiquing my sources:
Week Six Statement of Intent
Original Submission:
Statement of Intent
I chose this topic because becoming a pilot is my career goal, and I believe that maintaining both physical and mental health is
crucial to acquiring the qualities of a pilot. I aim to investigate the impacts of mental health on accidents and how such psychological
issues can affect flying.
I think this research will aid in my preparation and studies to become a pilot, emphasizing the importance of pilot health aviation.
Through my research, I seek to present arguments on why mental health is crucial for pilots.
Now that I know what I know, this is what I would change if I were to explain my statement of intent:
