05 Jan Strategic bombing remains

Module 3.2

3.2 – Commercial Airline Pioneers

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In this discussion activity, address the following:

Juan Trippe and Howard Hughes were two airline pioneers who were associated with Pan American Airways and Trans World Airlines, respectively. Using standard Web search engines, do some independent research on the two men and describe the career of one of them and how he contributed to international commercial aviation.
Address, in your discussion, the difficulties of establishing international routes.
The primary posting should be approximately 100 words. Review all submitted primary postings first, and ensure that your contribution is unique and adds to the discussion. In addition, you must also respond to at least twoof your fellow students’ posts with substantive replies.

This activity is worth 10 points: 6 points for your original primary posting, and 2 points for each of your two required replies.

Module 3.3

3.3 – General Aviation Pioneers

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In this discussion activity, address the following:

Clyde Cessna and William Piper were pioneer aircraft manufacturers. Using standard Web search engines, do some independent research on the two men. Describe the career of one of them and how he contributed to general aviation.
Address, in your discussion, if there were there any downsides with respect to their role in promoting general aviation in America.
The primary posting should be approximately 100 words. Review all submitted primary postings first, and ensure that your contribution is unique and adds to the discussion. In addition, you must also respond to at least twoof your fellow students’ posts with substantive replies.

This activity is worth 10 points: 6 points for your original primary posting, and 2 points for each of your two required replies.

Module 3.4

3.4 – Advances in Aircraft Design and Power Plants

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In this discussion activity, address the following:

The 1930s were a time of experimentation in aircraft design and propulsion systems. Using the textbook and standard Web search engines, look at the development of autogyros, helicopters, dirigibles, rockets, and jets during this time period. In your discussion posting, address one aspect of these changes in power plants or aircraft design. What was new?
The primary posting should be approximately 100 words. Review all submitted primary postings first, and ensure that your contribution is unique and adds to the discussion. In addition, you must also respond to at least twoof your fellow students’ posts with substantive replies.

This activity is worth 10 points: 6 points for your original primary posting, and 2 points for each of your two required replies.

Module 3.5

3.5 – Military Aviation Political Difficulties between World Wars

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In this discussion activity, address the following:

The Army Air Corps and the Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics encountered serious political difficulties in the period between the two world wars. Examples include carrying airmail, the crash of dirigibles, and the court martial of Billy Mitchell. What do you think was the most difficult political issue faced by military aviators during this period?
How could the American military have better dealt with these problems?
The primary posting should be approximately 100 words. Review all submitted primary postings first, and ensure that your contribution is unique and adds to the discussion. In addition, you must also respond to at least twoof your fellow students’ posts with substantive replies.

This activity is worth 10 points: 6 points for your original primary posting, and 2 points for each of your two required replies.

Module 3.6

3.6 – Strategic Bombing during World War II

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In this discussion activity, address the following:

Strategic bombing remains a controversial weapon of war to this day. Was the American strategic bombing campaign against the Axis powers, including the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, successful, or was the destruction and loss of life out of proportion to any military advantage? Explain and defend your position.
The primary posting should be approximately 100 words. Review all submitted primary postings first, and ensure that your contribution is unique and adds to the discussion. In addition, you must also respond to at least twoof your fellow students’ posts with substantive replies.

This activity is worth 10 points: 6 points for your original primary posting, and 2 points for each of your two required replies.