VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED)
How did air transportation start? Correct answer-Through the development of air mail
Which act enabled private carriers to carry mail on government's behalf? Correct answer-1924
Kelly Mail Act
Air Commerce Act of 1926 Correct answer-The government's plan to develop aviation (Civil
airways, navigational facilities, development of air fields, etc.)
Fist lighted airport Correct answer-Cheyenne, WY
Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 Correct answer-Enabled the government to regulate prices and
destinations
Created the CAA and CAB
- CAA: Civil Aeronautics Administration
- CAB: Civil Aeronautics Board
CAA vs CAB Correct answer-CAA- construction, maintenance, and operation of the airway system;
responsible for the enforcement of safety regulations
CAB- responsible for the economic regulation of air carriers between 1940 to 1985
DLAND Correct answer-Development of Landing Areas for National Defense
Airports will built all over the country with little strategic thought
What did the 1944 NAP (National Airport Plan) address/provide? [3] Correct answer-- Addressed
problems with distribution and facilities
- Formed the basis for airport system planning
- Federal funding programs
FAAP (Federal Aid Airport Program) Correct answer-The government will pay half of the airport
building costs; the county will pay the other half
If you use the money from FAAP, what requirements do you have to meet? [7] Correct answer-
Public use
Suitably operated and maintained
Aerial approaches and reduced hazards
Proper zoning
Military may use anytime
Follow aviation standards
Proper record keeping
When was the DOT and FAA created? Correct answer-1966; the FAA replaced the Civil Aeronautics
Board
How long is the term for the FAA Administrator? Correct answer-5-years
Who does the FAA Administrator report to? Correct answer-The DOT and to the President