Educational Research Corporation, Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, and National Research Corporation
Sub-Series
Identifier: VII
Scope and Contents
The Educational Research Corporation, a non-governmental agency operating out of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was contracted by the Civil Aeronautics Administration to do research for them. The corporation conducted research studies and tests to determine accurate data about stalls of airplanes at low altitude. They also did experiments in recovery from airplane stalls at low altitude.
In 1950 the CAA entered into a contract with the ERC for them to conduct a study of seventy-five aircraft pilots who held certification cards. The pilots were to do instrument flying for the purpose of determining if present requirements for renewal of instrument certificates were adequate for safety purposes. The Educational Research Corporation proved to be valuable as an outside researcher for the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
The National Research Council, an agency located in Washington, D. C., was used extensively by the CAA for research purposes. The psychological research, in which Dean Brimhall was very much involved, was undertaken by the NRC in connection with the CAA. The NRC was also a part of the Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots. The National Research Council was the strong right arm of the CAA Division of Research. The NRC also helped fund many of the research projects of the CAA, and helped in the research and publication of the CAA Division of Research reports.
In 1950 the CAA entered into a contract with the ERC for them to conduct a study of seventy-five aircraft pilots who held certification cards. The pilots were to do instrument flying for the purpose of determining if present requirements for renewal of instrument certificates were adequate for safety purposes. The Educational Research Corporation proved to be valuable as an outside researcher for the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
The National Research Council, an agency located in Washington, D. C., was used extensively by the CAA for research purposes. The psychological research, in which Dean Brimhall was very much involved, was undertaken by the NRC in connection with the CAA. The NRC was also a part of the Committee on Selection and Training of Aircraft Pilots. The National Research Council was the strong right arm of the CAA Division of Research. The NRC also helped fund many of the research projects of the CAA, and helped in the research and publication of the CAA Division of Research reports.
Dates
- 1886-1980
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 31 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Brimhall, Dean R., 1886-1972 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
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295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu