Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Robert Taylor

Instructor

Age : 57 | Popularity : 58%

Murray Alper

Chief Flight Instructor

Age : 80 | Popularity : 26%

Carl Switzer

Cadet Sylvester McDribble

Age : N/A | Popularity : 27%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Robert Taylor
Department	Role	Name

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