Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1945

Original language

English

Cast

Murray Alper,Carl Switzer,Robert Taylor

Director

Robert Taylor

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt8835582