- Country: USA
- Genres: Documentary, Short
- Release: 1945-11-24
- Director: Robert Taylor
- Writers: N/A
- Language: English
- Stars: Murray Alper , Carl ‘Alfalfa’ Switzer , Robert Taylor
- Runtime: 19 min
- Awards: N/A
- AKA: Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs , Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs (United States of America)
- Plot:
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.
- IMDB:tt8835582
Primary Flight Training: Taxiing and Take-offs Cast · · · ALL
Robert Taylor
Instructor
Murray Alper
Chief Flight Instructor
Carl ‘Alfalfa’ Switzer
Cadet Sylvester McDribble