Monroney Aeronautical Center

The Center was named for Oklahoma Sena­tor Mike Monroney, who was instrumental in securing passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. The Center is the repository for all aircraft registration, documents of title to air­craft, and lien recordations on United States aircraft (the Aircraft Registry). The Airman Records Branch contains the records pertain­ing to every person issued a certificate by the FAA. It is the home of the FAA Academy, the training center for air traffic controllers, air safety inspectors, and other personnel. The Cen­ter also houses the Civil Aeromedical Institute (САМІ), which conducts research on various aspects of aviation safety, with an emphasis on human factors. САМІ specialists conduct tests on smoke toxicity, aircraft seats and restraint systems, air traffic controller selection and train­ing methods, and the effects of fatigue, age, work, and rest schedules for АТС personnel. Teaching activities at САМІ include the training of pilots in water and arctic survival techniques and the sharing of the latest research in avia­tion medicine with designated Aviation Medical Examiners.

William J. Hughes Technical Center

Research and development programs are con­ducted at the Technical Center located just outside Atlantic City, N. J., on a former Navy airfield. Activities conducted at the Center include test and evaluation in air traffic control, communications, navigation, airports, and air­craft safety and security. The Center strives to develop innovative systems and concepts, new equipment and software, and modifications of existing systems.

Education

The FAA supports a large effort in the aviation community directed toward education of the flying public and the public at large. Periodic publications, such as the Advisory Circulars and Service Bulletins, and safety seminars for pilots, instructors, mechanics, and others reach out to all certificated airmen in an effort to facilitate improvements in all aspects of avia­tion safety.

Funding

Responsibility for distribution of federal grants under the Airport Improvement Program is assumed by the FAA under the Airport and Air­way Development Act.