Elementary and Pylon Eights
Synopsis
This government documentary short film demonstrates for Army Air Forces pilots in World War II the safe execution of a variety of aeronautical maneuvers. An instructor, using animation, shows the proper procedure for setting up and executing S-turns, elementary figure eights, and pylon figure eights. Illustrating the right and wrong ways to perform these maneuvers are the animated characters Wilbur Right and Wilbur Wrong.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Elementary and Pylon Eights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces
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What is Elementary and Pylon Eights about?
This government documentary short film demonstrates for Army Air Forces pilots in World War II the safe execution of a variety of aeronautical maneuvers. An instructor, using animation, shows the proper procedure for setting up and executing S-turns, elementary figure eights, and pylon figure eights. Illustrating the right and wrong ways to perform these maneuvers are the animated characters Wilbur Right and Wilbur Wrong.
Who directed Elementary and Pylon Eights?
Elementary and Pylon Eights was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Elementary and Pylon Eights?
The principal cast of Elementary and Pylon Eights includes James Seay.
When was Elementary and Pylon Eights released and how long is it?
Elementary and Pylon Eights was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 10m.