Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs
In this government documentary short film, a U.S. Navy flight instructor demonstrates to a young pilot trainee the proper methods for taxiing an aircraft at an airfield. He also illustrates proper take-off procedure and many of the common mistakes made during both these activities. The dangers of getting too close to other planes whose engines are running are also show. A young cadet named McDribble is presented with evidence of his failures to follow procedure and given punishment duty.
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Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1945
Runtime
0h 19m
Original Title
Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs
Director
Robert Taylor
Description
In this government documentary short film, a U.S. Navy flight instructor demonstrates to a young pilot trainee the proper methods for taxiing an aircraft at an airfield. He also illustrates proper take-off procedure and many of the common mistakes made during both these activities. The dangers of getting too close to other planes whose engines are running are also show. A young cadet named McDribble is presented with evidence of his failures to follow procedure and given punishment duty.