John Heinecke

Adjunct Instructor I

heineckj@erau.edu

Department of Applied Aerospace Science

Worldwide College of Aviation

John Heinecke

Overview

M.S. - Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon University

M.S. - Master of Science in Aviation Systems, The University of Tennessee

M.S. - Master of Science in Contract Management, Florida Institute of Technology

B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Towson University

 Master Warrant Officer Aviator, U.S. Army (1983 - 2013)

               Aircraft Qualifications and Aviation Training:

               UH-72 Pilot Qualification Course

               UH-1 Maintenance Test Pilot Course

               AH-64D Maintenance Test Pilot Course

               AH-64D Pilot Qualification Course        

               C-12 Multi-Engine Airplane Pilot Qualification Course

               Aviation Safety Officer Course

               OH-58 Pilot Qualification Course

               AH-1 Maintenance Test Pilot Course

               Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Officer Course

               AH-1 Pilot Qualification Course

               OH-6 Pilot Qualification Course

   Rotary Wing Pilot Course


Adjunct Instructor, West Point, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, (2007-2010)

Courses Taught:

ME387; Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics

ME388; Helicopter Aeronautics

ME481; Aircraft Performance and Static Stability

 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

 Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA)

 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Military:

                              Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal


Teaching

  • ASCI 121L: Airman Knowledge Test Prep

ASCI 560             Advanced Rotorcraft Operations

ASCI 317             Rotorcraft

Research

Rash, C.E., Heinecke, Kevin, Francis, Gregory, Hiatt, Keith. L., 2008, “Visual Perceptual Issues of the Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS): Four Expert Perspectives”, SPIE-The Society of Optical Engineering 2008 Defense and Security Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 15-19.

Hiatt, Keith L., Rash, C.E., Heinecke, Kevin, 2008, “Visual Issues Associated with the Use of the Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS) in the Apache Helicopter – Three Decades in Review”, SPIE-The Society of Optical Engineering 2008 Defense and Security Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 15-19.

Heinecke, J. Kevin, Ranaudo, Richard J., Rash, Clarence E., and Hiatt, Keith L., 2007,  “Dual Sensor Use in the AH-64 Crew Station for Urban Combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom”,  American Helicopter Society International 63rd Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, VA, May 1-3.

Heinecke, J. Kevin, Rash, Clarence E., 2007, “Image Intensification/Forward Looking Infrared Sensor Comparison in Urban Combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom”, NATO RTO/HFM-141 Symposium on "Human Factors and Medical Aspects of Day/Night All Weather Operations: Current Issues and Future Challenges”, Crete, Greece, April 23-25.

Heinecke, J. Kevin, Rash, Clarence E., Ranaudo, Richard, and Hiatt, Keith L., 2008, 

“Apache Aviator Evaluation of Dual-Technology Night Vision Systems in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Urban Combat”, USAARL Report No. 2007-05. Ft. Rucker, Alabama.

Rash, C. E., Heinecke, J. K., Hiatt, K. L.,2007,  “AH-64 Monocular HMD Visual Assessment During Urban Combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom”, SPIE-The Society of Optical Engineering 2007 Defense and Security Symposium, Orlando, FL, April 9-13.

Heinecke, J. Kevin, 2006, “An Evaluation of the AH-64 Night Vision Systems for use in 21st Century Urban Combat”, Masters Thesis, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.