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Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs

Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs (1945)

0 | 01 Jan 1945 |

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.

Featured Crew

Robert Taylor Director

Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs (1945) Cast & Crew

Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor
Instructor
Murray Alper
Murray Alper
Chief Flight Instructor
Carl Switzer
Carl Switzer
Cadet Sylvester McDribble

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