The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) superseded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in 1958.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.
1938-09-01
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The report gives an analysis of the radiotelemeter and its importance to aviation.
Knight, R. W. (1938). The Radiotelemeter and Its Importance to Aviation [Technical Development Report No 16]. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511869
Knight, R. W. The Radiotelemeter and Its Importance to Aviation [Technical Development Report No 16]. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511869.
Knight, R. W The Radiotelemeter and Its Importance to Aviation [Technical Development Report No 16]. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511869.
1938-08-01
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This report presents a comparative discussion of the German and American reports, and gives the results of the investigations made to determine the possible cause of the destruction of the Airship "Hindenburg" on May 6, 1937, at about 6:20 PM, at the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, New Jersey.
1938-07-01
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Report on tests conducted to determine safe methods of dumping fuel from airplanes in flight.
Tests Conducted to Determine Safe Methods of Dumping Fuel from Airplanes in Flight. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511866
Tests Conducted to Determine Safe Methods of Dumping Fuel from Airplanes in Flight. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511866.
Tests Conducted to Determine Safe Methods of Dumping Fuel from Airplanes in Flight. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511866.
1938-07-01
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The development of an improved ultra-high-frequency radio fan marker.
The Development of an Improved Ultra-High-Frequency Radio Fan Marker. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511865
The Development of an Improved Ultra-High-Frequency Radio Fan Marker. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511865.
The Development of an Improved Ultra-High-Frequency Radio Fan Marker. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511865.
1938-07-01
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The Z marker was developed to meet the need for a positive position indicator for aircraft operating under instrument flying conditions which would otherwise have to depend entirely upon the cone of silence" as an indication of passage directly over a range station.
The Development, Adjustment, and Application of the Z Marker. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511804
The Development, Adjustment, and Application of the Z Marker. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511804.
The Development, Adjustment, and Application of the Z Marker. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511804.
1938-07-01
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The development of fan type ultra-high frequency markers for use as fixes and let-down aids in airways traffic control was covered in two reports recently released by the Safety and Planning Division. The development of these markers was accomplished at Washington, D. C, and Bowie, Md. in 1936 and 1937.
Tests on the First Manufactured Fan Marker. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511805
1938-07-01
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An antenna system, similar to the four-element array described in Safety and Planning Division Report No. 5, except operating above a wire mesh counterpoise, was installed and tested at the Bowie, m-2 light beacon. Improvements in the method of conducting energy from the transmitter to the antenna were incorporated in this installation. The system
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The Development of Improved Ultra-High Frequency Radio Fan Marker. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511802
The Development of Improved Ultra-High Frequency Radio Fan Marker. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511802.
The Development of Improved Ultra-High Frequency Radio Fan Marker. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511802.
1938-05-01
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The purpose of the study is to determine effects of oxygen deprivation (high altitude) on the human organism.
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation (High Altitude) on the Human Organism. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511864
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation (High Altitude) on the Human Organism. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511864.
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation (High Altitude) on the Human Organism. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511864.
1938-05-01
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This report is concerned with the effects of the diminished partial pressure of oxygen encountered while in flight at high altitudes on the average flying population.
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation (High Altitude) on Human Organism. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511801
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation (High Altitude) on Human Organism. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511801.
The Effects of Oxygen Deprivation (High Altitude) on Human Organism. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511801.
1938-04-01
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This report covers the results of flight tests on the Knoxville, Tennessee SARA radio range station to determine the cause of the peculiar cone of silence characteristics which had been observed at this station.
Report on Cone of Silence Tests at Knoxville, Tennessee. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511796
Report on Cone of Silence Tests at Knoxville, Tennessee. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511796.
Report on Cone of Silence Tests at Knoxville, Tennessee. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511796.
1938-04-01
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The purpose of the study is to determine the relative safety of aircraft using a single dual-geared power plant, as compared with the conventional twin engine arrangement, and to make recommendations with regard to approval or disapproval of such aircraft for twin engine airline operation.
Study of Safety of Aircraft Having Dual-Geared Power Plant. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511863
Study of Safety of Aircraft Having Dual-Geared Power Plant. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511863.
Study of Safety of Aircraft Having Dual-Geared Power Plant. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511863.
1938-04-01
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The period chosen for this analysis begins January 1, 1954, and ends January 28, 1938. This regarded as a critical period in aviation history in view of the cancellations of air mail contracts which occurred early in 1934 followed by reorganization of all domestic airlines.
Preliminary Analysis of Accidents in Scheduled Air Commerce. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511811
Preliminary Analysis of Accidents in Scheduled Air Commerce. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511811.
Preliminary Analysis of Accidents in Scheduled Air Commerce. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511811.
1938-04-01
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This study was based on an analysis of power plant failures and resulting accidents on the twin engine aircraft operating on scheduled airways during the past three years.
Study of Safety of Airport Having Single Dual-Geared Power Plant. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511800
Study of Safety of Airport Having Single Dual-Geared Power Plant. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511800.
Study of Safety of Airport Having Single Dual-Geared Power Plant. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511800.
1938-04-01
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The purpose of the report herein are to conduct a survey of various research facilities adaptable to or engaged in a study of pilot fatigue factors and outline a program of investigation.
Analysis of the Aviation Medicine Situation and Recommendations for a Bureau Program. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511798
Analysis of the Aviation Medicine Situation and Recommendations for a Bureau Program. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511798.
Analysis of the Aviation Medicine Situation and Recommendations for a Bureau Program. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511798.
1938-04-01
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The purposes of the work reported here-in are to conduct a survey of various research facilities adaptable to or engaged in a study of pilot fatigue factors and outline a program of investigation.
Analysis of the Aviation Medicine Situation and Recommendations for a Bureau Program. (1938). United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511862
Analysis of the Aviation Medicine Situation and Recommendations for a Bureau Program. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511862.
Analysis of the Aviation Medicine Situation and Recommendations for a Bureau Program. United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority, 1938, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1511862.
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