Aviation

Michael Canders

Associate Professor 12 Months Email Lupton Hall, Room 104

Courses Taught

Capstone Professional Pilot Seminar, Aviation History, Aviation Law, Safety of Flight, Private Pilot Ground, Air Carrier Operations, Advancec Avionica

Education

PhD, Management (Applied Management and Decision Sciences), Walden University, 1999
MBA, Finance, Hofstra University, 1989
BS, U.S. Naval Academy, 1977

Certificates & Licensures

ATP, Airline Transport Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration, 06/10/2016
CFII, Certified Flight Instructor, Federal Aviation Administration, 10/28/2014
MEI, Airplane Multi-Engine Flight Instructor, FAA, 10/03/2016
RPA, Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, FAA, 02/22/2017

Publications

Michael Canders, “Failure of Imagination”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, April-June 2024, Volume 10, Issue 2, 10(2) 2024, , 10(2) 2024.
Michael Canders, “Do The Right Thing”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, January-March 2024, Volume 10, Issue 1, 10(1) 2024, , 10(1) 2024.
Michael Canders, “Culture Clash”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, October-December 2023, Volume 9, Issue 4, 9(4) 2023, , 9(4) 2023.
Michael Canders, “Four Year Job Interview”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, July-September 2023, Volume 9, Issue 3, 9(3) 2023, , 9(3) 2023.
Michael Canders, “Crossing the Divide(s)”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Apr-Jun 2023, Volume 9, Issue 1, 9(2) 2023, 2023.
Michael Canders, “Open Door Policy”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Jan-Mar 2023, Volume 9, Issue 1, 9(1) 2023, 2023.
Michael Canders, “Life Long Learning”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Sep-Dec 2022, Volume 7, Issue 3, 7(3) 2022, 7(3) 2022.
Michael Canders, "Air Show!", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Apr-Jun 2022, Volume 7, Issue 2, 7(2) 2022, 7(2) 2022.
Michael Canders, "How are you doing?", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Jan-Mar 2022, Volume 7, Issue 1, 7(1) 2022.
Michael Canders, "Very Low Altitude Situational Awareness", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, 6(4) 2021.
Michael Canders, "Sierra Alpha" Jul-Sep 2021, Volume 6, Issue 3, 6(3) 2021, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, 6(3) 2021.
Michael Canders, "Safety Always", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Apr-Jun 2021, Volume 6, Issue 2, 6(2) 2021.
Michael Canders, 'Hazardous Attitudes", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Jan-Mar 2021, Volume 6, Issue 1, 6(1) 2021.
Michael Canders, "Resilience", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Oct-Dec 2020, Volume 5, Issue 4, 5(4) 2020.
Michael Canders, "Dilletante", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, May-Aug 2020, Volume 5, Issue 3, 5(3) 2020.
Michael Canders, "Google for Safety", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Mar-Apr 2020, Volume 5, Issue 2, 5(2) 2020.
Michael Canders, "Head on a Swivel", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Jan-Feb 2020, Volume 5, Issue 1, 5(1) 2020., 5(1) 2020.
Michael Canders, "Distraction is Deadly", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Nov-Dec 2019, Volume 4, Issue 6, 4(6) 2019., 4(6) 2019.
Michael Canders, "A Blessing and a Curse", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Sep-Oct 2019, Volume 4, Issue 5, 4(5) 2019., 4(5) 2019.
Michael Canders, "Assume Nothing", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, July-Aug 2019, Volume 4, Issue 4, 4(4) 2019., 4(4) 2019.
Michael Canders, " I Am Legal To Go...But Am I Good To Go?", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, May-June 2019, Volume 4, Issue 3, 4(3) 2019.
Michael Canders, "Headwork", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, March-April 2019, Volume 4, Issue 2, 4(2) 2019.
Michael Canders, "Leadership", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, January-February 2019, Volume 4, Issue 1, 4(1) 2019.
Michael Canders, "Risk", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, November-December 2018, Volume 3, Issue 6, 3(6) 2018.
Michael Canders, "Commitment", Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, September-October 2018, Volume 3, Issue 5, 3(5) 2018.
Michael Canders, “Mid-Air!”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, July-August 2018, Volume 3, Issue 4, 3(4) 2018.
Michael Canders, “Mission Statement and Core Values”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, May/June 2018, Vol 3 Issue 3., 2018.
Michael Canders, Gut Feelings, Michael Canders, “Gut Feelings”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, March/April 2018, Vol 3 Issue 2., 2018.
Michael Canders, Wingmanship, Michael Canders, “Wingmanship”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, January/February 2018, Vol 3 Issue 1., 2018.
Michael Canders, Rationalize Not, Integrity First, Michael Canders, “Rationalize Not, Integrity First”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, November/December 2017, Vol 2 Issue 6., 2017.
Michael Canders, Please Don’t Take This Personally, Michael Canders, “Please Don’t Take This Personally”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, September/October 2017, Vol 2 Issue 5., 2017.
Michael Canders, Check It Again and Again, Michael Canders, “Check It Again and Again”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, July/August 2017, Vol 2 Issue 4., 2017.
Michael Canders, “First Notch ”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, May/June 2017, Vol 2 Issue 3, , 2017.
Michael Canders, Op-ed in Long Island Press, “Drones Pose Risks to the Flying Public”, 28 March 2017., , 2017.
Michael Canders, “All Green ”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, March/April 2017, Vol 2 Issue 2, , 2017.
Michael Canders, “Miracle? On the Hudson ”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, January/February 2017, Vol 2 Issue 1, , 2017.
Michael Canders, “Reading, Writing, Safety ”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, November/December 2016, Vol 1 Issue 5, , 2016.
Michael Canders, “Attitude is Everything! ”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, September/October 2016, Vol 1 Issue 4, , 2016.
Michael Canders, “TWA 800 ”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, July/August 2016, Vol 1 Issue 3, , 2016.
Michael Canders, Great Pilots Never Stop Learning, FSC Aviation Center Safety Newsletter, 1(2,2) 2016.
Michael Canders, Peer Reviewed Safety Management System (SMS): Collaboration for Continuous Improvement., International Journal of Aviation, aeronautics, and Aerospace, 3(2) 2016.
Michael Canders, Farmingdale State College Safety Management System, FSC Aviation Safety Center on Blackboard Learning Management System, 2013.
Michael Canders, “Crossing the Divide(s)”, Farmingdale State College Aviation Safety Journal, Apr-Jun 2023, Volume 9, Issue 2, 9(2) 2023,.
Michael Canders, A3iR Con Communique, Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace International Research (A3iR) Conference Proceedings,.
Michael Canders, Safety as Pedagogy: Using Learning Management Systems to Imprint Essential Safety Concepts in Aviation Students, International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, 6(3).

Presentations

Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2023 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 28 May 2023.” Paper presented to the , on May 28, 2023.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2023 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 27 May 2023.” Paper presented to the , on May 27, 2023.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2022 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 28-29 May 2022.” Paper presented to the , on May 29, 2022.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2022 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 28-29 May 2022.” Paper presented to the , on May 28, 2022.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2021 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 31 May 2021.” Presentation to the , on May 31, 2021.
Michael Canders, “The “Flying Rams” presented online during Bethpage virtual air show at Jones Beach.” Video presented at the , Jones Beach Air Show on May 24, 2020.
Michael Canders, Interview with Doug Richards News 12 about airplane cabin air, May 21, 2020.
Michael Canders, Interview with Steve Lacy and Dari Alexander Fox5News in studio live at 5 re Iran sanctions and shootdown, January 10, 2020.
Michael Canders, Interview with Dan Bowen (anchor) Fox 5 News about Iran attack at Al Assad Airbase in Iraq., January 7, 2020.
Michael Canders, Interview with Rich Barrabi News 12 Mooney crash @FRG short of runway on SS Pkwy, December 28, 2019.
Michael Canders, Interview with Logan Crawford News 12 laser at JFK, FBI interested, October 3, 2019.
Michael Canders, Live phone interview in News12 with Kevin Vesey about twin engine plane crash in Dutchess County, August 18, 2019.
Michael Canders, Newsday interview with Ken Shacter about Gyro Revolution and Sport Pilot certifcates, August 9, 2019.
Michael Canders, Live phone-in interview with Christine Russo News 12 Bronx about helicopter crash in Manhattan., June 10, 2019.
Michael Canders, Interview with Linda Schmidt Fox5 News about more Boeing 737 concerns regarding slats, June 3, 2019.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 25-26 May 2019.” Forum presentation at the , on May 25, 2019.
Michael Canders, WHLI 1100 AM Live Radio Narration of Jones Beach Air Show, May 25, 2019.
Michael Canders, Live on air phone-in TV interview with Antoinette Boiardi and Rich Barabbi News 12 on helicopter crash in NYC, May 15, 2019.
Michael Canders, Live on air in studio TV interview with Ernie Anastos Fox5News about 737 max update., May 14, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with Jennifer McLogan CBS 2 TV news about Cessna that made multiple approaches to Farmingdale and finally crashed while trying to get into Kennedy, April 15, 2019.
Michael Canders, Live on air in studio TV interview with Ernie Anastos Fox5News about 737 max congressional hearings, March 27, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with Amanda Valdes WMAL13 Rochester about what passengers need to know about 737 Max, March 13, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with News 12 Christine Insinga about 737 Max grounding, March 13, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with Fios 1 Christa McNally about Trump grounding 737 Max, March 13, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with News 12 Shari Einhorn 737 Max accidents, March 12, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with CBS2 NY Carolyn Gusoff about drone shootdown, February 25, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with News 12 Eileen Lephamer regarding 10 years after Sully landing on Hudson, January 14, 2019.
Michael Canders, TV interview with Fox 5 News Stacy Delikat at 1000 about Defense Sec’y Mattis resignation, December 20, 2018.
Michael Canders, Newpaper interview with Janelle Griffith of Newsday about TWA 800, July 12, 2018.
Michael Canders, TV interview with Raegan Medgie Fox5News about Donald Trump space force initiative, June 18, 2018.
Michael Canders, TV interview with Antoinette Boiardi News 12 about General Aviation safety initiatives, June 17, 2018.
Michael Canders, Newspaper Interview with Vera Chinese for front page, p.2,3 article/photo about General Aviation safety, June 17, 2018.
Michael Canders, Newspaper Interview with David Olsen, Newsday about PA 31 crash off Amagansett, June 2, 2018.
Michael Canders, Live on air phone-in TV interview w/ Antoinette Boiardi, News 12 about PA 31 crash for 6PM News, June 2, 2018.
Michael Canders, Live on air phone-in TV interview w/ Antoinette Boiardi, News 12 about PA 31 crash for 8PM News, June 2, 2018.
Michael Canders, Newspaper Interview with Dave Winzelberger, Long Island Business News about Triple 5 Aviation buying Dowling, June 1, 2018.
Michael Canders, Newspaper Interview with Martin Evans, Newsday about older aircraft, WWII warbirds, safety related to Skytyper crash, June 1, 2018.
Michael Canders, TV Interview with reporter Andrew Ehinger, on-camera News 12 about Skytyper Ken Johansen crash, May 31, 2018.
Michael Canders, News 12 TV interview with Andrew Ehinger regarding Geico Skytyper crash, May 31, 2018.
Michael Canders, WHLI 1100 AM Radio Narration of Jones Beach Air Show, May 26, 2018.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 26-27 May 2018.” Forum presentation at the , Jones Beach, NY on May 26, 2018.
Michael Canders, Newsday interview with reporter Jim Merritt regarding FSC participation in Jones Beach Air Show, May 16, 2018.
Michael Canders, News 12 TV interview regarding helicopter crash in East River, March 13, 2018.
Michael Canders, NBC News 4 NY TV interview regarding helicopter crash in East River, March 13, 2018.
Michael Canders, Fox 5 News at 6 Live on air in studio TV interview with Ernie Anastos regarding helicopter crash in East River, March 12, 2018.
Michael Canders, “Michael Canders, “Helicopter Rescue: Lessons Learned from Katrina and Harvey, panel discussion presented to Fair Media Council Conference, 5 December 2017.” Forum presentation at the Garden City Hotel.” Paper presented to the , on December 5, 2017.
Michael Canders, Fox 5 News at 6 Live on air in studio TV interview with Ernie Anastos for helicopter rescue efforts following Hurricane Harvey in Houston, August 30, 2017.
Michael Canders, Fox 5 News at 6 Live on air in studio TV interview with anchor Kerry Drew regarding new military strategy in Afghanistan, August 22, 2017.
Michael Canders, ““The Flying Rams ” presented to attendees at 2017 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, 27-28 May 2017.” Forum presentation at the , Jones Beach on May 27, 2017.
Michael Canders, WHLI 1100 AM Radio Narration of Jones Beach Air Show, May 27, 2017.
Michael Canders, Live on camera TV interview with News 12 Long Island discussing FSC Aviation in Bethpage Air Show, May 26, 2017.
Michael Canders, Live on air in studio TV interview with Greg Kelly, Fox 5 Good Day New York, on use of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb in Afghanistan, April 14, 2017.
Michael Canders, On camera interview for News 12 Long Island about NTSB findings of August 2015 air crash near in Bethpage, NY, April 12, 2017.
Michael Canders, TV interview for CBS2 television story broadcast “Series of Small Plane Crashes Prompts Schumer to Arrange Safety Seminar”, March 30, 2017.
Michael Canders, ““The Hazards of Drones” presented to Long Island Metro Business Action (LIMBA), 17 March 2017.” Forum presentation at the , Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Ronkonkoma NY on March 17, 2017.
Michael Canders, Interview for online Publication InnovateLI, “FSC: How To (Safely) Earn A Commercial Drone License”, March 16, 2017.
Michael Canders, ““Student Authors for FSC Aviation Safety Journal”, presented for Celebration of Scholarship at Farmingdale State College, November 10, 2016.” Poster presented at the , FSC Campus Ballroom on November 10, 2016.
Michael Canders, “Crosswind Landings.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on June 3, 2016.
Michael Canders, WHLI 1100 AM Radio Narration of Jones Beach Air Show, May 28, 2016.
Michael Canders, “Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA).” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on April 29, 2016.
Michael Canders, “Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B).” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on February 26, 2016.
Michael Canders, “UAS into the NAS: Be Afraid.” Panel presented at the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium, Vaughn College, Queens NY on February 19, 2016.
Michael Canders, “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on January 29, 2016.
Michael Canders, “Inflight Laser Hazards.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on December 4, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Human Factors.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on October 30, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Icing Hazards.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Safety Center FSC on September 25, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Microbursts.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Center FSC on August 27, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Runway Incursions.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Center FSC on July 24, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Thunderstorms.” Round Table leader at the CFI Safety Meeting, Aviation Center FSC on June 26, 2015.
Michael Canders, WHLI 1100 AM Radio Narration of Jones Beach Air Show, May 23, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Aviation Safety Culture at Farmingdale State College: Integrity First.” Presentation to the Friends of Leesburg Airport, on February 19, 2015.
Michael Canders, “Peer Reviewed Safety Management Systems(SMS): Collaboration for Continuous Improvement.” Panel presented at the Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace International Research (A3IR) Conference 16 January 2015, on January 16, 2015.
Michael Canders, “What Happened to MH 370?” Panel Chair at the Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace International Research (A3IR) Conference 16 January 2015, on January 16, 2015.
Michael Canders, ““Safety As Pedagogy: Using Learning Management Systems to Imprint Essential Safety Concepts in Aviation Students”.” Paper presented to the International Conference on Humanity, Culture and Society Social Sciences and Humanity in Las Vegas, NV, 17-18 December, 2014., on December 18, 2014.
Michael Canders, ““Preparing Flight Education Graduates for Next Gen, ADS-B, PBN/RNP, and FDM”.” Panel presented at the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) Conference at Auburn University, February 18-21, 2014, on February 19, 2014.
Michael Canders, “"Green Economics for the Airline Industry".” Presentation to the International Energy and Sustainability Conference (IESC) at Farmingdale State College on 22 March 2013., on.