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CAA and FAA Reports

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) superseded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in 1958. This collection contains digitized reports from the CAA and FAA dating from 1938 to 1960. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_caa_faa.

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  • A Study of the Sleep Motility of Student Pilots
    A Study of the Sleep Motility of Student Pilots
    1944-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Attached is a report outlined A Study of the Sleep Motility of Student Pilots by Frand Geldard submitted by the Council Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots from funds provided by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
  • The Effect of Air Temperature upon the Rate of Climb of an Airplane Equipped with a Constant Speed Propeller
    The Effect of Air Temperature upon the Rate of Climb of an Airplane Equipped with a Constant Speed Propeller
    United States. Department of Commerce
    1943-12-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report covers the derivation of equations by means of which to calculate the effect of air temperature upon the rate of climb, applies the equations to a typical airplane.
  • An Analysis of Graphic Records of Pilot Performance Obtained by Means of the RS Ride Recorder
    An Analysis of Graphic Records of Pilot Performance Obtained by Means of the R-S Ride Recorder
    1943-11-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A report of a study at the University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on records collected at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, by means of grants-in-aid from the National Research Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots from funds provided by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
  • A MicroRecorder for Measuring Skin Temperature and Sweating in Airplane Pilots
    A Micro-Recorder for Measuring Skin Temperature and Sweating in Airplane Pilots
    1943-11-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Attached is a report entitled A Micro-Recorder for Measuring Skin Temperature and Sweating in Airplane Pilots.
  • Analysis of Ratings in the Preliminary Phase of the CAA Training Program
    Analysis of Ratings in the Preliminary Phase of the C.A.A. Training Program
    1943-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A report on research conducted at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, by means of a grant-in-aid from the National Research Council Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots from funds provided by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
  • The Flight Instructors Vocabulary
    The Flight Instructor’s Vocabulary
    1943-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Attached is a report entitled The Flight Instructor's Vocabularies, by E. Lowell Kelly. The report is submitted by the Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots with the recommendation that it be included in the series of technical reports issued by the Division of Research, Civil Aeronautics Administration.
  • The CAARTCA Instrument Landing System Part I Development and Installation
    The CAA-RTCA Instrument Landing System, Part I Development and Installation
    1943-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The CAA-RTCA instrument landing system, part in development and installation.
  • Determination of Means to Safeguard Aircraft from Powerplant Fires in Flight Part III
    Determination of Means to Safeguard Aircraft from Powerplant Fires in Flight, Part III
    1943-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Determination of means to safeguard aircraft from powerplant fires in flight, Part III.
  • The CAARTCA Instrument Landing System Tests and Modifications Part II
    The CAA-RTCA Instrument Landing System Tests and Modifications, Part II
    1943-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The CAA-RTCA instrument landing system, part in development and installation.
  • Design Recommendations for Fire Protection of Aircraft Powerplant Installations
    Design Recommendations for Fire Protection of Aircraft Powerplant Installations
    1943-09-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The purpose of this technical note is to present, in concise form, an interpretation of the material contained in the above reports in the form of recommendations. which it is hoped will aid engineers in their design of specific engine installations and fire protection systems.
  • A Course in Training Methods for Pilot Instructors
    A Course in Training Methods for Pilot Instructors
    1943-09-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A report on the construction and administration of a course in training methods prepared for the War Training Service, C.A.A., by the National Research Council Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots under a special grant from the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
  • Determination of Means to Safeguard Aircraft from Powerplant Fires in Flight
    Determination of Means to Safeguard Aircraft from Powerplant Fires in Flight
    1943-09-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Determination of means to safeguard aircraft from powerplant fires in flight.
  • Calibration of a Permanent Control Beacon for a 300Meter Photometric Range
    Calibration of a Permanent Control Beacon for a 300-Meter Photometric Range
    1943-09-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the development and the results of a series of calibrations of a portable projector for the purpose of providing facilities for calibrating a permanent control beacon.
  • Report on CAA National Testing Service Phase II Phase III Phase IV
    Report on C.A.A. National Testing Service Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV
    1943-08-17 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Attached is a report on the activities of the C.A.A. National Testing Service In screening candidates for Civilian Pilot service during the period August 3, 1942 to January 13, 1943, inclusive.
  • A Factor Analysis of Some CardiovascularRespiratory Variables with Particular Reference to the Schneider and the McCurdyLarson Tests
    A Factor Analysis of Some Cardiovascular-Respiratory Variables with Particular Reference to the Schneider and the McCurdy-Larson Tests
    1943-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Attached is a report by Leonard A. Larson entitled A Factor Analysis of Some Cardiovascular-Respiratory Variables with Particular Reference to the Schneider and McCurdy-Larson Tests.
  • The Development of a Scale for Rating Pilot Competency
    The Development of a Scale for Rating Pilot Competency
    1943-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A Report on research conducted at Purdue University, Lafayette, Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots from funds Indiana, by means of a grant-in-aid from the National Research Council provided by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
  • Instrument Approach Performance Characteristics on Radio Instrument Landing Systems
    Instrument Approach Performance Characteristics on Radio Instrument Landing Systems
    1943-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Instrument approach performance characteristics on radio instrument landing systems.
  • The Psychology of Learning in Relation to Flight Instruction
    The Psychology of Learning in Relation to Flight Instruction
    1943-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Because of the marked interest in problems of training, the Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots considers it desirable to issue immediately, in advance of the publication of the proposed text on Aviation Psychology, the attached chapter entitled "The Psychology of Learning in Relation to Flight Instruction" and related to problem ...
  • Life Tests of Electric Discharge Lamps
    Life Tests of Electric Discharge Lamps
    1943-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report gives the results of a study of the cold-cathode electric discharge lamps used in approach lights.
  • The Use of Standard Flights and Motion Photography in the Analysis of Aircraft Pilot Performance
    The Use of Standard Flights and Motion Photography in the Analysis of Aircraft Pilot Performance
    1943-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A report on research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania by means of a grant-in-aid from National Research Council Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots from funds provided by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
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