Tom, a young Army Air Forces pilot, begins instruction with his captain on flying the A-20 attack aircraft. The captain demonstrates to Tom the pre-flight routine and checklists, then pilots the plane with Tom as his passenger. The captain demonstrates the flight parameters of the plane, the synchronization of the engines, stall recovery, and emergency procedures. Finally, the instructor shows Tom how to fly the plane on one engine and how to land in such a circumstance.
Credits
Flight Characteristics of the A-20 Cast
| Name |
Character |
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James Seay
He was 28, 78 years old when he died
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as Captain |
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Don Castle
He was 25, 48 years old when he died
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as Tom |
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Knox Manning
He was 39, 76 years old when he died
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as Narrator |
Flight Characteristics of the A-20 Crew