Operation Of Aeroplaner
U.S. Army Regulations For The Operation Of Aeroplaner (January 1920)

1. Do not take the machine into the air unless you are satisfied it will fly.

2. Never leave the ground if the motor is dripping.

3. Do not make any sharp turns while on the ground. Sharp turns will be made by lifting the tail.

4. No machine will taxi faster than a man can walk.

5. Never run motor so as to blow on other machines.

6. Never get out of a machine with the motor on until the pilot taking over can reach the controls.

7. Pilots should carry kerchiefs in a place so as to clean his goggles.

8. Riding on the step, wing, or rails of the machine is prohibited.

9. Never take a machine into the air until you are familiar with the controls and instruments.

10. Pilots shall not wear spurs when flying.

11. No two cadets shall ride together in the same machine.

12. In case the motor stops when taking to the air, the pilot should land straight ahead regardless of obstacles.

13. On taking to the air, one should look at the ground and the air.

14. You must not take-off or land closer than 50 feet to the hangar.

15. Hedge-hopping shall not be tolerated.

16. No spins on back or tail slides will be indulged in as it puts unnecessary strain on the machine.

17. Do not trust altitude gages.

18. If you see another machine near you, get out of the way.

19. Learn to gauge altitude, especially when landing.

20. IF FLYING AGAINST THE WIND AND YOU WISH TO FLY WITH THE WIND, DO NOT MAKE A SHARP TURN NEAR THE GROUND. *** YOU MAY CRASH. ***

21. If an emergency occurs while in the air, LAND as soon as possible.

22. Before you begin a landing glide, look to see that no machines are below you.

23. Motors have been known to stop while on a long glide. If the pilot wishes to use the motor to land, he should open the throttle.

24. Do not attempt to force the machine onto the ground with more than flying speed. The result is bouncing or ricocheting.

25. Do not use aeronautical gasoline in motorcycles or automobiles.


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