" THE F2H-2 BANSHEE " U.S. NAVY AVIATOR PRE-FLIGHT CHECKOUT & FLIGHT OPS PILOT TRAINING FILM 74452

A training film made for the U.S. Navy by McDonnell, this movie covers normal flight, take-off and climb, maneuvers, single engine flight, approach and landing, and securing the aircraft. The McDonnell F2H Banshee was a single-seat carrier-based jet fighter aircraft deployed by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps from 1948 to 1961. It was one of the primary American fighters used during the Korean War and was the only jet-powered fighter ever deployed by the Royal Canadian Navy, serving the RCN from 1955 until 1962. The aircraft's name is derived from the banshee of Celtic mythology.

The F2H-2 Banshee film provides a comprehensive guide on aircraft operations, covering taxiing, takeoff, flight characteristics, single-engine operation, and landing procedures. It begins with taxiing techniques, emphasizing fuel conservation, maneuvering, and crosswind handling, followed by a detailed takeoff checklist and execution, including engine settings, acceleration, and optimal takeoff speeds. The film then explains climb procedures, normal flight behavior, stall and spin characteristics, and high-speed maneuverability. A section on single-engine flight discusses shutdown, restart procedures, and fuel efficiency. The landing segment covers approach speeds, flap and gear deployment, touchdown techniques, and braking procedures. In case of a wave-off, pilots must execute a go-around by advancing the throttle and retracting the landing gear at a safe altitude. Post-flight procedures include securing the aircraft, shutting down the engines, and ensuring all systems are off. The film concludes by reinforcing the importance of the flight handbook for further mastery of the Banshee's operations.

0:27: Overview of the F2H-2 Banshee film, covering taxiing, takeoff, flight, single-engine operation, and landing.
0:43: Taxiing procedures: fuel conservation, maneuvering, and crosswind handling.
1:34: Takeoff checklist: pre-takeoff checks, flap positions, and yaw stabilizer test.
3:00: Takeoff execution: engine settings, acceleration, and takeoff speed at 105 knots.
4:08: Climb procedures: gear management, flap retraction, and fuel-efficient speeds.
5:11: Normal flight and stall characteristics: warnings and recovery methods.
7:09: Spin characteristics: behavior, altitude loss, and recovery.
9:16: Maneuverability and high-speed flight: handling in dives and rolls.
10:58: Single-engine flight: shutdown, restart, and fuel efficiency.
12:59: Landing procedures: approach speeds, flap/gear deployment, and braking.
15:43: Three-point attitude established; brakes applied evenly.
15:48: Normal landing technique for tricycle gear; minimal steering needed.
16:00: Banshee proven as a carrier aircraft; pilots maintain control post-landing.
16:20: Wave-off procedure: throttle to 100% RPM, gear retracted at safe altitude.
16:44: Go-around requires approximately 240 lbs of fuel.
16:51: Post-flight: chocks placed, inlet screens installed.
17:02: Engine shutdown: throttles off, fuel stopped for both engines.
17:19: Switches for radio, battery, and other systems turned off.
17:33: Duct doors managed post-cooling; battery switch adjusted.
17:50: Air inlet guards inserted; aircraft tied down.
17:56: Film covers taxiing and flight; pilots urged to consult the handbook.

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