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Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs

Jan 1, 1945 · 19m
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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.

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CAST

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

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Revenue
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Country
US
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