Congress created the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in 1915 “to supervise and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight with a view to their practical solution.” What would eventually become the world’s largest and most productive aeronautical-research establishment began as a committee of 12 unpaid men with a budget of $5,000 per annum.
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Key Takeaways:
- The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), established in 1915, grew into a pivotal institution driving significant breakthroughs in aeronautical research.
- NACA's early work led to fundamental innovations such as efficient streamlining, practical retractable landing gear, and the drag-reducing NACA cowling.
- These collective advancements were famously integrated into the Douglas DC-3, which revolutionized air travel by making it economically viable and establishing America's global leadership in aviation during its "golden age."
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