April 16, 1923

April 16, 1923

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Successful Commercial Aviation Analyzed

By Temple N. Joyce13 min

The New Nomenclature for Aeronautics

By Ladislas d’Orcy10 min

ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

U. S. Army Air Service

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Successful Commercial Aviation Analyzed

Development of American Commercial Aviation Largely Shaped by Residue of War Influences

By Temple N. Joyce13 min

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The New Nomenclature for Aeronautics

Some Critical Remarks on Report 157 of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

By Ladislas d’Orcy10 min

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ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

U. S. Army Air Service

Porto Rican Fliers Complete Return Trip—Capt. Thomas G. Lanphier in command of a flight, of six Army Corps Observation Planes landed at Bolling Field, Anacostia, D. C., at noon April 3 completing one of the most remarkable pioneer flights in the history of aviation, covering 6,000 miles and visiting three foreign countries between the United States and the Island of Porto Rico.
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Editorials

THE Merchants’ Association of New York has for some time past displayed not only genuine interest but also keen judgment with respect to aeronautical questions which affect the business world. To mention but one of its helpful actions, in a resolution sent to Congress, it strongly endorsed the Winslow Bill providing for the creation of a Bureau of Civil Aeronautics in the Department of Commerce.
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The Rhoen Soaring and Gliding Competition

Only Motorless Aircraft are Admitted
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Aerial Newspaper Delivery Service in Florida

Curtiss Flying Boats Maintain 100 Per Cent Schedule
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ARMY AND NAVY AIR NEWS

U. S. Naval Aviation

Naval Orders—Ens. George A. Cahill, det. Nav. Air Sta. Hampton Roads, Va., resignation accepted. Lt. Comdr. Charles R. O’Leary (C.C.), det. Bu. Supplies & Accounts; to supply officer, Airc. Sqds. Scouting Fleet about May 15, 1923. Lt. Comdr. Sydney M. Kraus, det. Bu. Aer.; to U.S.S. Navada as engineer officer.
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Night Flying

Night flying still is a field practically unexplored, and must be developed first as a practical undertaking, opening up a new field in aviation with untold possibilities for national defense as well as commerce. In order to establish any intermediate air service, night flying is a necessity for otherwise it cannot compete with the other means of travel, such as railroads, etc. This calls for regular flying fields, and an appropriate number of emergency fields.

By Air Service News Letter2 min

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World Congress on Aeronautics

The National Aeronautic Association of U.S.A. has decided to call an international conference of scientists, engineers and technical men interested in aeronautics, and manufacturers of aircraft and accessories for the purpose of reaching a world understanding in research work and the technical side of aeronautics.
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New Aeromarine Flying Boat

The Aeromarine Plane and Motor Co. of Keyport, N. J., has completed a flying boat hull constructed entirely of metal for the passenger service of the Aeromarine Airways. The main attachments only are of steel; the balance of the boat is entirely of duralumin.
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