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Posted On: January 10, 2010
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Stable and Safe
AVA17239VNB1 – FA 704 – 1968

Reveals what frequently happens when pilots inadvertently fly into marginal or IFR weather and lose their visual reference, becoming dangerously disoriented. Describes the different types of stability augmentation systems available for use in general aviation.

How to Fly the P-47 Pilot Familiarization 1943 Training Film

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National Archives and Records Administration
How to Fly the P-47: Pilot Familiarization
War Department. Army Air Forces. (06/20/1941 – 09/26/1947)
ARC Identifier 2770 / Local Identifier 18-AF-107A. Describes flight characteristics of the P-47 Thunderbolt, including service ceiling, speed, power, fuel consumption, turbosupercharger system, use of turbo and throttled landing gear and flaps, armament, and switch and [...]

How to Fly the P-47 High Altitude Flight and Aerobatics 1943 Training Film

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National Archives and Records Administration
How to Fly the P-47: High Altitude Flight and Aerobatics
War Department. Army Air Forces. (06/20/1941 – 09/26/1947)
ARC Identifier 2772 / Local Identifier 18-AF-107C. Demonstrates the Thunderbolt in dives, loops, slow rolls, Immelman turns, spins, and recoveries, and half rolls. Stresses precautions and proper speeds for various altitudes. Also explains [...]

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