November 30, 1953

November 30, 1953

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Headline News

Douglas Skyrocket Reaches Mach 2.01

By Robert B. Hotz5 min

Headline News

Dc-7 Speeds Up Aa Schedules

Headline News

F4d Trials

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Headline News

Douglas Skyrocket Reaches Mach 2.01

NACA test pilot Crossfield pushes research aircraft close to peak performance despite severe turbulence. Record flight encounters control problems, described as aggravated versions of those in transonic zone.

By Robert B. Hotz5 min

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Headline News

Dc-7 Speeds Up Aa Schedules

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Headline News

F4d Trials

Pilot describes Skyray tests aboard Coral Sea. Navy’s fastest jet passes check in rough weather.
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Headline News

Red Mig-15: Af Test Pilots Analyze Captive Fighter

First detailed pictures of the $100,000 MiG, only Russian-built jet aircraft to come into U. S. hands in flyable condition, have been released by Air Force. A team of five top USAF test pilots evaluated the Red interceptor against the North American F-86 Sabre in a series of flight tests which covered the range from round-the-field flights to simulated combat.

By David A. Anderton2 min

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Headline News

Titanium Hearings Start Second Round

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Picture Study of North American Strike

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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Fairchild Stresses Simplicity in J44 Jet

Engine’s original design was for expendability, but its features would lend it to long-life uses as well

By Irving Stone11 min

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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Why Ryan Bets on Side-by-side Trainer

Faster learning, greater safety are among advantages company sees in Model 72’s seating arrangement.

By WJC6 min

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AVIONICS

Industry Gets Microstrip License Offer

IT&T makes available new process of forming small, lightweight, low-cost microwave accessories.

By Philip Klass4 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Airlines Winning State Support

CAB member Adams starts promotion program by warning officials to aid local carriers or lose them.
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