Aviation Technology Directory

Richard O Fanjoy PhD

Associate Department Head, Graduate Program/Associate Professor

Campus: West Lafayette
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Department: Aviation Technology
Office: NISW 219
Phone: 765.494.9964
Fax:765.494.2305
Mailing Address:
Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University
1401 Aviation Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2015

Biography:

Dr. Fanjoy is an Associate Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University. His principle teaching areas are air transportation aircraft operations, cognitive modeling, principles of high performance flight, research methods, and advanced aircraft flight systems/instrumentation. He also manages the department's graduate program. Dr. Fanjoy has more than 30 years experience as a pilot and flight examiner of large jet transport aircraft in both domestic and international flight operations.

Publications

Journals

Fanjoy, R. O., & Gao, Y. (2011).  Learning styles of Chinese aviation students. International Journal of Applied Aviation studies, 11(1), 1-8. 

Fanjoy, R. O., Harriman, S.L., & Demik, R. J. (2010).  Individual and environmental predictors of burnout among regional airline pilots. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 10(1), 15-30. 

Harriman, S. L., Fanjoy, R. O., & Petrin, D. A. (2009). General aviation airport emergency preparedness and the perceived risks of very light jet operations. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 19 (1), 25-36.

Fanjoy, R. O., & Gao, Y. (2007). Collegiate aviation in China: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 17 (1), 11-18.

Fanjoy, R.O., Young, J. P., & Suckow, M. W. (2006). The experience factor: A regional airline view of pilot candidate experience. Collegiate Aviation Review, 24 (1), 67-72.

Lee, J. R., Fanjoy, R. O., & Dillman, B. G. (2006). The effects of safety information on aeronautical decision making. Journal of Air Transportation, 10(3), 3-16.  

Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O. & Suckow, M. W. (2006). Impact of glass cockpit experience on manual flight skills. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 15(2), 27-32.

Fanjoy, R. O., Young, J. P. & Dillman, B. G. (2005). Exit exams for college flight programs: Redundant activity or certification of competency? Collegiate Aviation Review, 23 (1), 24-31.

Proctor, R. W., Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O., Feyen, R. G., Hartman, N. W., & Hiremath, V. V. (2005, April). Simulating glass cockpit displays in a general aviation environment. Proceedings of the 13th Biennial Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 481-484.

Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2005). Flight deck automation: Line pilot insight for improved initial pilots training. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 5 (1), 13-24.

Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2004). Training levels and methodologies for new technology aircraft in collegiate aviation. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 13 (2), 35-41.

Fanjoy, R. O. (2004). Predication of collegiate aviation student competency levels. Dissertation Abstracts International.