Public Law 81–643

That section 307 of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, as amended, is amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 307.

(a)(a)

The Secretary of Commerce is empowered and directed to make plans for such orderly development and location of landing areas, airways, and all other aids and facilities for air navigation, as will best meet the needs of, and serve the interest of safety in, civil aviation.

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“(b)“(b)

The Secretary of Commerce is empowered to detail annually employees of the Civil Aeronautics Administration engaged in technical or professional duties for training at Government expense, either at civilian or other institutions not operated by the Secretary of Commerce. Such courses of instructions shall include, but not be limited to, aerodynamics, engineering mechanics, aircraft design and construction, and related subjects dealing with the scientific problems of aeronautics, such as advanced engineering techniques and practices, training in celestial navigation, advanced flight and flight test methods and procedures, application of medical and legal science to problems of aviation, and the use of radio in aviation. There is hereby authorized

Appropriation authorized.

to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed $50,000 for any fiscal year, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

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“(c)“(c)

The Secretary of Commerce is empowered to conduct a school

Training school for employees.

or schools for the purpose of training employees of the Civil Aeronautics Administration in those subjects necessary for the proper administration of the aircraft, airmen, and air operation safety standards authorized under this Act.”

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