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ADDRESS REPLY TO CHIEF OF AIR CORPS WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C.
WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF AIR CORPS
WASHINGTON
February 14,1929
Mr. Ernest Jones,
Aeronautics Branch,
Department of Commerce, 
Washington, D.C.
Dear Jones:
        Your outline of scheme to insure landings in fog by the utilization of balloons has created considerable interest and discussion in my office. It is the consensus of opinion that some method similar to your suggestion would prove a valuable aid in actually locating fog covered landing field, however, an actual attempt to effect a landing at night under this condition is considered too great a risk at the present time. The entire problem of fog-flying is now receiving extensive study by the Material Division and the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, Inc.
            The present state of development of automatic-pilot apparatus, radio-beacon, and precision altimeters indicates that a combination of these instruments may solve this problem with the employment of a minimum of personal skill on the part of the pilot.
             I am sending a copy of your letter to the Material Division and I am sure your scheme will receive careful consideration on the part of the personnel in that activity now charged with this important project. 
             We appreciate your interest and initiative in this matter and you will be informed of any developments which may result.
              Sincerely,
[Signature]
B.D. Foulois
Brigadier General, Air Corps
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