Troop Carrier Airplanes Cockpit Procedure (1944)

This US Army Air Forces documentary short film depicts training methods and instructions for pilots of the C47 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 shutdown of the aircraft