Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly
Originally released in 1945. Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly is a documentary film. directed by Robert Taylor. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Taylor, Murray Alper, and Carl Switzer
Synopsis
This documentary short film is intended to instruct U.S. Navy pilot trainees in the proper preparation of their airplane and their equipment prior to flight. A chief flight instructor demonstrates the correct method of holding, carrying, and wearing the parachute, but Mac, a trainee who thinks he has all the answers already, fails to pay attention and finds himself in deep trouble. Lt. Taylor, another instructor, shows a more attentive pilot trainee through the process of inspection of the plane and engine. But for every step this trainee learns well, Mac is elsewhere showing what can happen when one doesn't pay attention.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wilding Picture Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly about?
This documentary short film is intended to instruct U.S. Navy pilot trainees in the proper preparation of their airplane and their equipment prior to flight. A chief flight instructor demonstrates ...
Who directed Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly?
Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly was directed by Robert Taylor.
How long is Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly?
Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly released?
Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly was released on December 12, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly?
The main cast of Primary Flight Training: Before You Fly includes Robert Taylor, Murray Alper, Carl Switzer.