Eugene L. Vidal for the Bureau of Air Commerce

“ Naturally, the existence of more airports is of importance to any pilot in distress. While hundreds of airports were constructed last year with Public Works Funds, requests for the construction of many more fields have been made by the Department of Commerce. ”

“ A clear and complete interpretation of the existing fuel reserve regulations will be conveyed to all air line personnel, and the Department of Commerce will consider the adoption of a proportional fuel reserve regulation to apply to long-distance flights. ”

“ The Department of Commerce will provide for the inspection of aircraft radio installation and maintenance by especially qualified inspectors, in addition to its present staff of air line and air line maintenance inspectors.
8. The Department of Commerce will again request funds for larger aircraft development work. The new Development Section of the Bureau has made most gratifying progress during the past year in developing safer and easier controlled small planes. ”