What Does Ethics in the Aviation Profession Mean to You?

  Affects of Rain There are many different types of environmental factors that can cause a hinderance to the performance of an aircraft. One of these environmental factors is water or rain. Water as a result from the rain, can affect things such as takeoff and landing. Take off and landing is the most important and vital to aircraft performance. The most obvious affect water has on performance is the risk the aircraft has while it is taking off or landing. Water reduces friction between the aircrafts tires and the runway surface, which is needed to be able to slow down and come to a stop. Also, with enough amount of water on the runway there is the risk of the aircraft hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when the water creates a space between the tires and the ground surface. This creates loss and or reduce the effectiveness of braking.  There are many things that can be done to help minimize the possible risk of landing and taking off. Having proper water run offs on the runway...

Merriam-Webster defines ethics as, "a set of moral issues or aspects (such as rightness)". Ethics is straightforward across the board but can be interpreted differently depending on the topic that it is being associated with. Ethics are a big deal when it comes to professionalism within the aviation career field. Ethics in terms of aviation can be defined as doing the right thing and holding yourself and others accountable to those standards.    When it comes to aviation, ethical behavior is at the forefront of all expectations. This is so important because every time a plane flies, someone's life is in danger. Whether it is commercial, recreational, or military, every individual that touches or has some role in generating a flight has full responsibility for the safety of that aircraft. This includes the pilot, maintainers, crew members, Air Traffic Control, and even the passengers.  If an individual does not have the self-accountability to do the right thing or put full...