A Spot of Land — The Place of V/STOL Aircraft in Inter-and Intra-City Transport

This examination of the present and estimation of the future place of the V/STOL type of aircraft is based entirely on economics and safety records and forecasts. It examines the possibility of V/STOL equipment insertion into the commuter market and proposes a minimum of use of the aircraft based on present knowledge. It examines the aircraft type on 100 mile and greater flight legs and suggests certain goals necessary for the full use of the type in such operations.