AAAE C.M. Flashcards for study (Module 1) Exam Questions & Answers 2024

AAAE C.M. Flashcards for study (Module 1) Exam Questions & Answers 2024 What did the Kelly Act Do? (Airmail act 1925) - ANSWER-authorized the postmaster general to contract for domestic airmail service with commercial air carriers. FBO - ANSWER-Fixed Base Operator What did the Air Commerce Act of 1926 do? - ANSWER-- Improved safety standards to encourage aviation industry growth - Created an aeronautics branch within the department of commerce (Civil Which act established the Civil Aeronautics Authority? - ANSWER-Civil Aeronautics Act in 1938 When and why was the Civil Aeronautics Board created? - ANSWER-1940, to make safety rules and investigate accidents. CAA still had authority over pilot certification and enforcement What did the Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP) do? - ANSWER-provided grant funds for certain airport projects What are Sponsor Assurances? - ANSWER-Promises - The expectation that public-use airports cannot deny civil aeronautical operations What act created the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) - ANSWER-The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 When was the Federal Aviation Administration created? (Actually it was just renamed and brought under DOT) - ANSWER-1966