Other titles:FW 189 FLIGHT OPERATION [Translation]
Summary: Instructions for pre- and post-flight checks on an Fw 189A.
Description: (Reel 1) The tool kit is stowed. Inside the aircraft, flares are clipped into place. Air cylinders are wheeled up and the compressed air for the fixed machine guns brought up to pressure. The oxygen system is also filled from cylinders. The operation of the searchlight is tested. The procedure for starting the motors is then shown. A demonstration of use of a warm jacket for winter starts is first given. The airscrews are pulled round by hand. A hand cranked start is first shown, with details of the operation of the oil, fuel, throttle controls etc. The motors are cut and then restarted using an external power unit. The crew board, canopies are closed and chocks removed.
(Reel 2 missing; Reel 3) Post-flight checks are carried out. The undercarriage legs are greased. The petrol (?) filter is removed and cleaned. Hydraulic fluid levels are checked. Engine mountings and connections are examined and control linkages under the central wing section are checked. Finally, the aircraft is tethered to pegs and covers put over motors and the cockpit.
Alternative Title:FW 189 FLIGHT OPERATION [Translation]
