Graphic Organizer for my second source of my Annotated Bibliography.
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Looking ahead to my Capstone Project as of now my essential question has not changed. My essential question is: how will the aviation industry change in the future as I prepare to become an airline pilot? While I am expecting it to change when I begin research, I am keeping an open mind of new ideas to drive my research. What is driving my research is to gather all my valid sources from various places which include: websites or articles which will provide textual detail about my topic, interviews gathered from individuals or companies that are involved and have experience in aviation, films/documentaries with valid points and non-biased information and, lastly, analytical data presented in the form of a survey or questionnaire. Another way I will be driving my research is through real inquiry such as interviews and analytical data like mentioned above. This will be useful because it will help me gather new ideas or questions to include in my project. All of it will be self gathered through information I will learn first hand which makes the research more interactive. This will provide me with greater insight about my topic and guide my research to different sources instead of text or websites. With all this research and data, I am planning on sharing it via a Power Point to provide nice visual and textual information to back up my explanation. In addition, I will create a video to sum up my essential question using graphics, visual footage paired with voice over to engage my audience and give them a better understanding about my topic. I am confident about my research plan as well as how I will showcase my findings to provide myself as well as my audience with a valid conclusion and information that will answer my essential question.
For my interview I decided to interview my mentor or flight instructor Capt. Rohan Bhatia. I thought he was the perfect candidate to answer these questions because of his love and passion for aviation.
1. What got you interested in aviation? Answer: "Probably my grandfather who worked in finance at PA (Panam) then DL. But ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to become a pilot... there was never any question." Reflection: Very similar to myself because no one in my family was ever a pilot, it was always something I wanted to do. Aviation has always intrigued me and it still does. 2. What made you decide to be a flight instructor instead of working for a company? Answer: "My dream was to always work for Delta and be a pilot for them. I never really “decided” early on to become a CFI. In fact, I dreaded the idea since I was a huge introvert and “hated people”. To help get my foot in the door at Delta I applied for various odd jobs like ramp and gate agent, etc. but something inside me died that day I went for the interview I realized how rigged the system was and it’s a “dog eat dog world” and in this industry, it’s not necessarily what you know it was who you know. It was so disheartening to see everyone who was in the interview room and how “unqualified they were” but they got the job because their uncle or auntie works for Delta... so it was that day that I decided I was going to be the best instructor... and if I made it or failed in life- it was going to be because of what I did or didn’t do... not because someone decided my fate for me." Reflection: An eye opening response. I would have not expected that going into the world of aviation job, but I can now see how that would be true. Making the decision to drop your dream and move on to something bigger and better was a huge move and shows his courageousness to seek something better in life. It must have been a hard decision, but in the long run it was the best move for his future and what he wanted to do. It makes me understand more how dreams may not end up as you want them to. Perhaps it will lead you to something better down the road, and that goes to show by the first hand experience by my flight instructor. 3. What were some of the challenges to getting to where you are today? Answer: "Everything was a challenge... everything was against me going through flight school. From not being able to initially get a medical due to asthma and a “lazy eye” to flight schools that took advantage of me left and right- it was non-stop. Plus starting my own business, that was also really difficult being that I started with $7... " Reflection: Inspirational because of all the roadblocks and problems and how he stopped at nothing to reach his dream. It goes to show that no dream is too big or too small. There might be problems along the way, but if you have the drive and passion to reach your dream, you should keep pushing forward just as Rohan did. 4. What made you decide to open a flight school? Answer: "It was not a decision- just a series of“accidents”or “luck.” It started as an after school flying club... then slowly became what it is today." Reflection: Any little idea can completely turn around a transform into something big and meaningful. Sometimes it takes a little initiative to make something big and impact many people. Having his flight school gives students a purpose and a resource to achieve their dream. It allows them express their self-interest with other people who are similar to them. It opens up an outlet into the world of aviation that most students can't get until college. 5. "Why did you want to teach teens/young adults instead of adults? Answer: I started the school (then a club) at the age of 16. So naturally, most of my “students” at the time were my age. And I guess it just kind of started being a school specializing in the education of young students." Reflection: His ability to teach teens/young adults, rather than adults, puts his flight school ahead of many others. Not many, if any, have a program for teens/young adults. It makes Rohan's flight school stand out among the others and now with its growing reputation, it proves itself as an excellent flight school for teens/young adults. 6. What are your biggest strengths? Answer: "Probably my sense of commitment and loyalty. I would stand in front of a bus for nearly anybody. I stand behind the principle no matter what the cost, no matter the time it takes... so right because it is right." Reflection: Import values to have when looking at the bigger picture of his career and reputation. Loyalty is a value I am always putting first. It allows people to gain their trust, and it begins to build your reputation and how you carry out yourself in everyday life. Without it, its hard for jobs or people in general to rely on you. I definitely stand by his answer because I have the same beliefs and strive for loyalty. 7. What is a weakness of yours? Answer: "I trust people way more than I should. And I get burnt a lot because of it too... but there’s this quote that I love that’s by Mother Teresa." - "People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;It was never between you and them anyway." Reflection: A very interesting answer, but something I would have never thought of. Building a sense of trust in someone is not easy to do, yet the fact that after getting "burnt," he continues to not stop which shows his dedication to not only his flight school, but to his students. 8. What is your favorite thing about your job? Answer: "Seeing other people succeed. I was never really instantly successful- everything came to me with great difficulty. So seeing my students succeed is the greatest reward and the best part of my job." Reflection: A meaningful answer and once again proves his loyalty and dedication to see his students succeed. I can see if you are a flight instructor you would want to see your students to succeed, because that is part of your job. I would imagine it is a favorite thing among all instructors want see. Seeing someone else succeed because of your guidance and education must be a powerful feeling and I can imagine that is what drives him to be a flight instructor each and everyday. 9. What is the hardest thing about your job? Answer: "Helping students who don’t put in the effort to be the best they can be. It’s easy to help even the most difficult student if they have the right attitude. But it’s those that don’t care... to try and help them is worse than pulling teeth." Reflection: I can see how this would be difficult as an instructor. Not everyone has the same drive, motivation and passion as the next person. Going off the last question as an instructor, you want to see someone succeed, but if they don't put in the initiative, time, effort and work it makes it that much more difficult. 10. Best advice for future pilots or people who want to go into this career? Answer: "Do it for the love... money will always take care of itself. Chase success. This industry is unlike any other in the world... we have some of the best people here. Take care of others, follow the golden rule and have fun!" Reflection: The best advice I've learned from my flight instructor. Put the time and effort into something you love. It will be challenging and frustrating, but the reward at the end will be priceless. Having the passion for something that you love is an important aspect and you should stop at nothing to achieve it! Truly meaningful words that I stand by. |