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Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs (1945)

NR | Jan 01, 1945 (US) | | 00:19

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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Robert Taylor
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Murray Alper
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Carl Switzer
Cadet Sylvester McDribble

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