DC-2 and DC-3 "Airspeed Correction" charts & "True Airspeed vs. horsepower in Cruising Level flight chart" (Transcontinental & Western Air Inc.), Circa mid-to-late 1930s, 2024-07-03
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Technical Data (Charts and Tables).
Purpose: Authoritative reference.
Authority: Operator (Commercial) and Company (Manufacturer).
Scope: Charts showing DC-2 and DC-3 airspeed corrections, etc.
Contents: Using these engine charts and known factors, trained flight engineers and pilots can determine true airspeed. Intended for aircrew of Transcontinental & Western Airline (T&WA).
Dates
- Issued: Circa mid-to-late 1930s
- Digitized: 2024-07-03
Creator
- Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc (Publisher, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.
Full Extent
2 Items
Language of Materials
English
Folder Contents
Items in the same folder (ID #s): 20060316.07, 20060316.08, 20060316.09 and 20060316.10.
Digital Scan Location
spc_aehs_000010
Format & Physical Description
Loose-leaf 8.5" x 11" printed pages (2 pages). Includes black & white technical chart. Some pencil changes and marking on document - appears someone was editing charts for inclusion in a presentation to a technical conference (marked "Figure 6:7","Figure 6:8").
Publication Data
Commercially printed charts prepared for use by TW&A aircrew, circa mid-to-late 1930s.
Preservation
Preservation Level 2.F. Digital preservation completed 3 July 2024.
Source
- Stelly, Floyd J., Flight Engineer (Donor, Person)
- Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Donor, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6523
archives@uah.edu