May 15, 1922

May 15, 1922

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Aeronautical Standardization

ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

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Aeronautical Standardization

Standardization of Materials, Parts and Tools Desirable for Mass Production in Emergencies
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ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

Economy Measures in the Air Service—The Secretary of War has, in conformity with the request of the Senate Committee on War Department Appropriations, introduced certain economies in the administration of the Army and the operation of the War Department.
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“Who’s Who in American Aeronautics”

HINE, HAROLD MORTON, Research Engineer; born, New Haven Conn., June 28, 1887; son of Rufus Edwin Hine and Emily Watkins (Hovey) Hine; married, Ruth Eldridge Pember, April 18, 1917. Educated: Public schools of New Haven, Conn.; B.S., Wesleyan University, 1912; M.S., Trinity College, 1920.
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Aviation Weather for Military Operations

Importance of Correct Weather Forecasting for Aircraft Has Caused Wider Investigation of the Upper Atmosphere

By William F. Reed6 min

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The National Balloon Race

The National Balloon Race which will start at Milwaukee on May 31, next, promises to be a highly successful affair. The Aero Club of Wisconsin, under whose direction the race is organized, will also stage a series of airplane contests, thus making the event a combined lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air demonstration.
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Naval Aviation

Orders to Officers, B. of N.—Lieut. Hutchins C. Bishop (Medical Corps), det. Naval Air Station San Diego, Calif.; to USS Pennsylvania. Lieut. Arthur S. Judy (Medical Corps), det. R/S San Francisco, Calif.; to duty Naval Air Station San Diego, Calif.
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Parachutes on Lighter-than-air Craft

Use not Required on Free Balloons of Air Service — Only Employed on Kite Balloons and Airships
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Water Jacket Temperature and Performance

Investigation Shows how the Variation of Water Jacket Temperature Affects Performance of Aviation Engines

By Iskander Hourwich4 min

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Foreign News

Great Britain—According to London newspapers, thirty new air expresses are to be “put on” the London Continental air service this year to cope with the great increase of traffic. The British contribution includes a number of an improved type of twin-engined Handley Page machines, each for twelve passengers.
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Editorials

Airships as Airplane Carriers

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