Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs

1945

19 min

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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.

Top Cast

Robert Taylor as Instructor

Murray Alper as Chief Flight Instructor

Carl Switzer as Cadet Sylvester McDribble

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