AFJROTC Commercial and General Aviation Take Off Practice Exam

Who was responsible for modernizing air traffic control during the 1940s?

1. Lieutenant General Elwood "Pete" Quesada

2. President Lyndon Johnson

3. Civil Aeronautics Administration

4. Federal Aviation Administration

The correct answer is: Lieutenant General Elwood "Pete" Quesada

Lieutenant General Elwood "Pete" Quesada played a significant role in modernizing air traffic control during the 1940s. He was instrumental in implementing radar technology to improve the safety and efficiency of air traffic management, especially as commercial aviation began to grow rapidly after World War II. His leadership and foresight helped establish a structured air traffic control system that would evolve to meet the increasing demands of the aviation industry. While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) were also pivotal in the development and regulation of air traffic control systems, their advancements came later and built upon the groundwork laid during the 1940s. President Lyndon Johnson, while influential in numerous federal policies and improvements in aviation, did not directly oversee the initial modernization efforts in air traffic control during that decade. Thus, the choice emphasizing Lieutenant General Quesada accurately reflects the individual contribution that set the stage for future developments in air traffic management.