January 28, 1963

January 28, 1963

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SAFETY

Rudder Malfunction Cited in 707 Crash

AVIONICS

Arinc Tests Prove Auto-checkout Value

By Philip J. Klass7 min

SPECIAL IAS REPORTS

Usaf Keys Space Plan to Three Programs

By Edward H. Kolcum7 min

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SAFETY

Rudder Malfunction Cited in 707 Crash

On Mar. 1, 1962. American Airlines Flight One, a Boeing 7U7-123B, U. S. Registry N 7506A, crashed into Jamaica Bay slightly less than two minutes after takeoff from New York International Airport, Jamaica, N. Y. The aircraft was totally destroyed.
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AVIONICS

Arinc Tests Prove Auto-checkout Value

By Philip J. Klass7 min

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SPECIAL IAS REPORTS

Usaf Keys Space Plan to Three Programs

Rendezvous-inspection, space stations, communication satellites called prime military needs by SSD.

By Edward H. Kolcum7 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Pseudo-gravity Space Station Proposed

New York—Concept of a manned dumbbell-configuration space station, to be assembled in orbit in the 1967-69 period by multiple launches employing anticipated state-of-the-art booster technology in conjunction with rendezvous techniques, was detailed at the Institute of the Aerospace Sciences meeting here last week.

By Warren C. Wetmore7 min

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MANAGEMENT

Nasa Fiscal 1962 Procurement Doubled

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Egypt Seeks Long-range Jets, U.s. Rights

Cairo, Egypt—United Arab Airlines’ ambition to become a leading carrier both in Africa and the international field is being jeopardized by financial problems and bilateral difficulties. Crux of the airline’s dilemma is its inability to pay Export-Import Bank interest rates for the Boeing 707 longrange turbojet equipment it seeks, and the Egyptian government’s failure to attain what it considers an equitable bilateral agreement that would allow it to serve New York.

By Robert H. Cook6 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Paraglider Test Problems Affect Gemini

Houston—Paraglider landing system development and procedures problems may further delay the first Gemini mission since only one success has been recorded in five drop tests of the system at Edwards, Calif. Drop test program began last August and the only successful paraglider landing was made Oct. 23.
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AIR TRANSPORT

Bac 111 Operation Would Reverse Losses, Hawaiian Airlines Claims

By L. L. Doty5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Bid to Extend Three-class Fare Opposed

Continental’s report to CAB indicates passenger volume increase of 30% on Chicago-Los Angeles route.

By James R. Ashlock4 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

New Army Air Division to Make Key Test of Helicopter’s Role

By George C. Wilson4 min

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