Shot of another landing and c/u repair of faulty wire, ready for action again (13. Naval fighter pilots seem to defy physics each time they fly their jets off of an aircraft carrier. The fighter jet catapults off of the flight deck up into the sky out over. Final checks are made before the 'master ready' switch is on and 'safe to land' switch then goes on (09.27) gvs as various aircraft make their landing on deck, catapults in action (11.15) l/s as planes land, the wire is inspected after each landing for signs of wear. The moment when an aircraft carrier launches a fighter jet is often described as a shotgun type of blast take-off. When watchkeeper is happy with all the settings he makes his gear safe switch. (08.24) arrester gear settings are transmitted from fly control to all control positions, acknowledged by watchkeeper who then sets them up. (06.37) real life process same (07.46) various other procedures shown: Control to exhaust, heating steam valve keeps the catapult warm, hydraulic supply cut off, locking pin is replaced, etc. Stage 3 Tensioning Stage 4 Engines are run up and the catapult fires.
Stage 2 It is positioned by the roller mat, the bridle and holdback are fitted. Stage 1 - aircraft directed onto catapult. Catapult officer gives various signals before the catapult is set off (06.00) c/u diagram of launching drill.
Various procedures are checked and put into action: Jet blast deflector, hold back loader, chocks, various control room operators, retract, grab, controls, standby. ints Captain discussing days programme with Commander (02.02) Commander dealing with a delay (02.28) ints aircraft control room (02.39) flight deck officer on the deck, earphones on and plane in the background (02.42) flight deck engineer officer at work (03.09) he briefs arrester gear and catapult officer on deck of aircraft carrier (03.16) catapult machinery is tested before aircraft comes near. aircraft carriers, and bearing the mark BS4, consists of two long slotted cylinders lying side by side. gvs flights (01.17) gvs control room operator, man waving flags on deck (01.33) the start of a new flying day and shots of the compass platform. The steam catapult, as now developed for fitting in H.M. (00.00) diagram explains barriers set up on aircraft carrier and describes the landing procedures on aircraft carrier, the advantages of an angled landing deck (00.54) actuality footage of an aeroplane landing and 'doing a bolter' (01.01) commentator explains the importance of the skilled flight deck team, gvs on deck of catapult in operation. Please read Understanding catalogue records for help interpreting this information and Using footage for more information about accessing this film.ĭescription: How the catapults for aircraft carriers operate, and the different systems in place to ensure the planes land safely.
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