AAAE CM, Module 1 Exam Questions and Answers

How did the railroads start commercial aviation? - Answer ️️-The railroad industry accused the government of creating a monopoly on carrying mail (by air) and convinced Congressman Clyde Kelly to sponsor the Air Mail Act of 1925. Authorizing the US govt. to contract airmail routes to private companies. What was the significance of the Air Commerce Act? - Answer ️️-It was the birth of commercial aviation. It created the new Aeronautics Branch known as the Civil Aeronautics Administration. (Which was a precursor to the FAA) Explain the function of the Civil Aeronautics Board. - Answer ️️-The CAB was charged with making the safety rules, conducting aircraft accident investigations and the economic regulation of the airlines.