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(1) The nature of the malfunctioning and the possible mechanical difficulties which may be encountered if flight is continued.

(2) The altitude, aircraft weight, and useable fuel at the time of engine stoppage.

(3) The weather conditions en route and at possible landing points.

(4) Air traffic congestion.

(5) The type of terrain.

(6) The familiarity of the pilot with the airport to be used.

(c) When engine rotation is stopped in flight, the pilot in command shall immediately notify the proper control station and shall keep such station fully informed regarding the progress of the flight.

(d) In cases where the pilot in command selects an airport other than the nearest suitable airport in point of time, he shall, upon completion of the trip, submit a written report, in duplicate, to his operations manager setting forth his reasons for determining that the selection of an airport other than the nearest (in point of time) was as safe a course of action. The operations manager shall, within 7 days after completion of the trip, furnish a copy of the report submitted by the pilot, and comments thereon to the Administrator.

RADIO COVERAGE (MBW 1-24-51)
We have received several complaints from Pilots concerning radio coverage in the PLB-BTV-UL area under certain weather conditions.  If this has happened to you, please advise this office, giving the weather at the time trouble was encountered, establishing radio contact with ground stations.

Letter from CAA, Washington. (M. W. Arnold 1-24-51)
To: Milton W. Arnold, A.T.A.
Jan 23 1951.

Dear Mr. Arnold:

It has been brought to my attention that while en route, a crew member of a scheduled airline flight pointed out to the passengers, by means of the cabin speaker, a classified military installation on the ground. Although no harm was intended on the part of this crew member, I am certain you will agree that for security reasons such disclosures should not be made to the passengers.

As there is a possibility of this occurring on other airlines through the country, I would appreciate it if the member airlines of the Air Transport Association would caution their flight crews against making such disclosures to the passengers. Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.

/s/Donald W. Nyrop
Administrator of Civil Aeronautics.

GRJ:ml  G. R. JANAS