Handling the Airplane

Creator: U.S. Navy (see Castle Films)

Format: 16mm

Description: Emphasizes the dangers of careless handling of an airplane on the ground and recommends procedures to be followed, using a primary trainer for purposes of illustration. Instructions for climbing into, towing, and pushing the plane on the ground are given. Refueling the Airplane. (57 pictures-64 frames). Jam Handy. Responsibility for refueling; preparations before refueling; safety measures; equipment required; step-by-step procedure; grounding hose nozzle and plane; avoiding static electricity; keeping gasoline clean; handling fuel hose.

Complete Record: Category: Aviation Industry Subcategory: Aircraft Maintenance Type: Motion Picture Source: Navy Castle Catalog number: SN252

Metadata Source:Index of Training Films 1946