THEORY OF FLIGHT Part 1

Description

Summary: Film shows application of the laws of force to the movements of an inanimate body, and the flight of a Taylorcraft model B-12. Also includes animation depicting pitch, roll and yaw, and a National Airlines Lockheed 18 "Lodestar" taking off and in flight. (Selected footage.) 8' AMCU left SV of National Airlines Lockheed 18 Lodestar in flight. 14'- 21' MS's right and left SV of Lockheed 18 Lodestar taking off and in flight. 62'- 67' MS of a civilian starting engine on Taylorcraft B-12, then walking back along right side of plane, losing his hat. 72' MS to LS of Taylorcraft B-12 taxiing right and away from camera. 78'- 81' LS to CU of Taylorcraft B-12 taking off over camera. 191' Series of AV's intercut with animation of Taylorcraft B-12 rocking, pitching, in yaw movement and losing altitude, including scenes of pilot operating control wheel and pedals. Good (Basic: Print)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities