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May 5, 1945
Bradley Beam
Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced granting over 25,000 private pilot certificates to military pilots in the past five years, with more than 2,000 issued weekly via exams at Army and Navy airfields.
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25,000 Military Pilots Get Private Licenses
Washington (CNS) The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced it has been granting more than 2000 civilian pilot certificates a week to flyers still in military service. More than 25,000 military pilots have obtained private licenses in the past 5 years.
The CAA has been examining the flyers at Army and Navy airfields.
Applicants must pass a simple written examination on the civil air regulations. The certificate entitles a pilot to fly privately while still in uniform as well as afterward.
Washington (CNS) The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced it has been granting more than 2000 civilian pilot certificates a week to flyers still in military service. More than 25,000 military pilots have obtained private licenses in the past 5 years.
The CAA has been examining the flyers at Army and Navy airfields.
Applicants must pass a simple written examination on the civil air regulations. The certificate entitles a pilot to fly privately while still in uniform as well as afterward.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Pilots
Private Licenses
Caa
Civilian Certificates
Aviation Exams
Where did it happen?
Washington, Army And Navy Airfields
Story Details
Location
Washington, Army And Navy Airfields
Event Date
In The Past 5 Years
Story Details
The Civil Aeronautics Administration has been granting more than 2000 civilian pilot certificates weekly to military pilots, totaling over 25,000 in the past five years, through examinations at Army and Navy airfields. Applicants pass a written exam on civil air regulations, allowing private flying while in service and afterward.