Avss Assignment 1
AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY
ASSIGNMENT 1
1. Briefly explain what Air Commerce Act of 1926 is and how and why it was formed?
Air Commerce Act 1926 passed by US Congress after so many federal/ states/ local government enacted their own legislation covering licensing and registration of aircraft – caused confusion and haphazard control. This act was made to unify all the authorities to work into one department. The act that established by federal regulate regarding aircraft, navigational facilities and the establishment of air traffic regulations. Aircraft were required to be inspected for airworthiness, and were required to have markings placed on the outside of the aircraft for identification. Airmen were required to be tested for aeronautical knowledge and required to have a physical completed to insure their physical fitness.
2. Explain what are the major provisions found in that Act?
There are six major provisions of the Act. * Regulation of aircraft and pilots in interstate & foreign commerce * Provided federal support for charting and lighting airways * Maintaining emergency fields * Make weather information available to pilots * Authorized aeronautical research and development programs * Provided for investigation of aviation accidents
3. Explain how the insurance rates were greatly reduced to most of the Airliners during FAA administration in the 1930s?
During the FAA administration in the 1930s, Air Commerce Act that were amended in 1934 was enforced strictly. With the introduction of additional regulations to improve safety were implemented, accidents involving passenger carriers and private aircraft decreased drastically. As better provision on aircraft accident and incident result to higher regulation and safety. Due to less accident occur to the aircrafts after the enforcement of the Act, insurance rates were greatly reduced.
4. Why was the Air Commerce Act amended in 1934? Who benefited from it?
ASSIGNMENT 1
1. Briefly explain what Air Commerce Act of 1926 is and how and why it was formed?
Air Commerce Act 1926 passed by US Congress after so many federal/ states/ local government enacted their own legislation covering licensing and registration of aircraft – caused confusion and haphazard control. This act was made to unify all the authorities to work into one department. The act that established by federal regulate regarding aircraft, navigational facilities and the establishment of air traffic regulations. Aircraft were required to be inspected for airworthiness, and were required to have markings placed on the outside of the aircraft for identification. Airmen were required to be tested for aeronautical knowledge and required to have a physical completed to insure their physical fitness.
2. Explain what are the major provisions found in that Act?
There are six major provisions of the Act. * Regulation of aircraft and pilots in interstate & foreign commerce * Provided federal support for charting and lighting airways * Maintaining emergency fields * Make weather information available to pilots * Authorized aeronautical research and development programs * Provided for investigation of aviation accidents
3. Explain how the insurance rates were greatly reduced to most of the Airliners during FAA administration in the 1930s?
During the FAA administration in the 1930s, Air Commerce Act that were amended in 1934 was enforced strictly. With the introduction of additional regulations to improve safety were implemented, accidents involving passenger carriers and private aircraft decreased drastically. As better provision on aircraft accident and incident result to higher regulation and safety. Due to less accident occur to the aircrafts after the enforcement of the Act, insurance rates were greatly reduced.
4. Why was the Air Commerce Act amended in 1934? Who benefited from it?