Accession Number:

ADA142423

Title:

General Aviation Pilot and Aircraft Activity Survey.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. CY 81,

Corporate Author:

VERVE RESEARCH CORP ROCKVILLE MD

Personal Author(s):

• Hairston,J.
• Wright,M. R.
• Narva,A.
• Schwenk,J.

Report Date:

1983-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

78.0

Abstract:

This report provides a summary and analysis of the data collected in the 1981 General Aviation Pilot and Aircraft Activity Survey. The survey was conducted at a random sample of airports across the nation throughout the months of July, August, and September, 1981 by the Federal Aviation Administration with the assistance of the Civil Air Patrol. The survey data provide information regarding the magnitude and characteristics of general aviation including type and source of information services, trip length in time and distance, pilot age and certification. Estimates are made of total 1981 general aviation operations, fuel consumption and aircraft miles flown. Author

Descriptors:

• *PILOTS
• *SURVEYS
• *CIVIL AVIATION
• *AIR TRAFFIC
• AIRCRAFT
• WEATHER
• STATISTICAL DATA
• POPULATION
• FLIGHT
• FUEL CONSUMPTION
• AIRPORTS
• UTILIZATION

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft
• Commercial and General Aviation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE