Report No. 5: Development and Use of the Airport Orientator

Metcalf, I. R.

doi:10.21949/1511688

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Report No. 5: Development and Use of the Airport Orientator

1938-12-01
By Metcalf, I. R.
Series: Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports

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English

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Alternative Title:

CAA Planning and Development Reports
Creators:

Metcalf, I. R.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority
Subject/TRT Terms:

Aircraft Navigational Aids Airplanes Aviation Safety Instrument Landing Systems Landing Aids Safety
Series:

Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21949/1511688
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Right Statement:

Public Domain
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority
Abstract:

Inasmuch as the ordinary effort of instrument flying is increased when the airplane is within the airport area due to the preparations for the approach and landing, it is advisable to afford the pilot some relief, if possible, from this increased effort. The Airport Orientator, an instrument developed by the Bureau of Air Commerce, provides the pilot with the airport and approach information he is trying to formulate in his mind, pictorially represented and held in proper orientation with the ground. In addition, the Orientator provides such information as the proper approach altitudes, location of principal obstructions, etc.
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PDF
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CAA and FAA Reports
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English

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