Troop Carrier Airplanes: Cockpit Procedure

Overview

This U.S. Army Air Forces documentary short film depicts training methods and instructions for pilots of the C-47 Skytrain troop carrier aircraft. Lieutenant Warren is shown being put through his training paces by his instructor, Captain Mathews, who shows Warren the correct procedures and checklists for preparation for takeoff, takeoff, automatic pilot functioning, feathering a malfunctioning engine, and landing on one engine. Upon landing, Lt. Warren is instructed in taxiing and shut-down of the aircraft.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 13, 1944

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

First Motion Picture Unit,United States Army Air Forces,First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt8742052