Army Air Corps Glider Pilot Training

The video tutorial covers the initial training of glider pilots using man-made wind generated by airplane propellers driven by automobile engines. This setup allows novice pilots to gain handling experience with the glider just above the ground. The tutorial explains the mechanics of glider flight, including the use of a towing cable that is released mid-air, allowing the pilot to fly independently. The video also highlights the skills required for landing and discusses the military application of gliders, emphasizing America's efforts to master this technology as a silent weapon in the sky.

What is the purpose of using man-made wind in glider pilot training?

• To increase the speed of the glider

• To test the durability of the glider

• To lift the glider slightly off the ground for handling practice

• To simulate storm conditions

How are the 8-foot airplane propellers powered in the training setup?

• By standard automobile engines

• By wind turbines

• By solar energy

• By electric motors

What happens after the glider is towed into the air?

• The glider is pulled back to the ground

• The cable is released and the pilot flies independently

• The pilot performs aerobatic maneuvers

• The pilot lands immediately

What skill is particularly emphasized for glider pilots during landing?

• Communication

• Precision and skill

• Navigation

• Speed control

Why is America interested in mastering glider transports?

• To master a silent sky weapon used effectively by Germany

• To replace traditional aircraft

• To develop a new form of commercial transport

• To compete in international glider competitions