https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e0a80c2e-dac6-4b93-8cf5-6ed2d438441d Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Note: this is reel 2. You can see the full film at: https://archive.org/details/TF1-3301 This film starts at about the 26:30 mark of that print. The film provides a detailed walkthrough of flying and handling the B-26 aircraft, focusing on takeoff, climb, and emergency procedures. It emphasizes proper control of flaps, landing gear, and engine power, highlighting the importance of gradual adjustments to maintain stability and avoid stalls. The pilot demonstrates stall and spin recovery techniques, as well as single-engine operation and emergency landing protocols. Instrument flying and communication with air traffic control during emergencies are also covered. The film concludes with a post-landing debrief explaining a fuel management error that led to engine failure, reinforcing lessons learned about vigilance and teamwork in the cockpit. Throughout, the B-26 is praised for its power, handling, and combat readiness. 0:00 – Explanation on how to get the nose wheel off the ground and allow the plane to take off naturally, mentioning takeoff speeds for short and normal fields. 0:50 – Throttling back to normal rated power and adjusting propeller RPM. 1:06 – Instruments to watch during takeoff: psychrometer, manifold pressure gauge, and using your thumb as a reference. 1:18 – Importance of raising the landing gear immediately after takeoff to avoid running out of runway. 1:34 – Climbing speed is maintained at 160 mph until flaps are fully raised and at a safe altitude. 1:51 – Proper procedure for raising flaps gradually to avoid violent banking. 2:19 – Importance of neutral position for all air controls to prevent hydraulic fluid loss. 2:40 – Aircraft speed increases when flaps and cooler flaps are adjusted; temperature monitoring is essential. 3:18 – Getting familiar with the plane’s controls through gentle maneuvers. 3:53 – Noting the plane’s sensitive rudder. 4:12 – The B-26’s structural strength allows diving up to 325 mph with heavy load but prohibits certain maneuvers. 4:51 – Demonstration of power-off stall, noting stall speeds with different flap and gear configurations. 5:47 – Plane gives warning before stall with shuddering and loss of control. 6:04 – The plane falls straight forward during stalls unless in nose-high stalls which can cause wing drop. 6:20 – Stall recovery is simple by lowering the nose; loading affects stall characteristics and spin risk. 6:48 – Spin recovery involves cutting power and making decisive control inputs; patience is key. 7:43 – Introduction to instrument flying and flying “blind” with a hood while monitoring traffic. 9:06 – Demonstrating a constant rate descent using instruments. 10:41 – Fuel pressure drop indicates engine trouble; preparation for emergency landing begins. 11:07 – Feathering the dead engine and managing trim for single-engine flight. 12:02 – Communication with tower requesting emergency landing clearance. 13:01 – Use of emergency salvo release and management of bomb bay doors during landing approach. 14:03 – Proper approach involves turns into the good engine; nose down slight adjustments to maintain airspeed. 14:32 – Landing gear deployment and monitoring instruments during final approach. 15:12 – Overshoot approach technique to ensure safe landing; gradual power reduction and flap deployment. 16:50 – After landing, the plane rolls straight and brakes effectively. 17:30 – Discussion of emergency braking procedures including hydraulic hand pump and emergency air bottle. 18:00 – Last resort stopping method by cutting mixture, switches, and raising landing gear despite strain on aircraft. 19:18 – Emergency belly landing procedure and evacuation protocol. 20:22 – Post-landing briefing with ground control praising emergency landing. 20:43 – Cause of engine failure was human error involving fuel transfer pump and pilot distraction. 21:18 – Lesson learned and disciplinary consequences for mistakes made. 21:26 – Final impressions of the B-26 as a reliable and effective aircraft. 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