Synopsis
Modern radar for passenger aircraft. Shows how man has always reached for vision of the things beyond his sight, beginning, perhaps, with the ancient sailor who first climbed the mast to see over the horizon. In modern times the quest has led to such airborne aids as the gyro compass, horizon indicator and radio direction finding navigational systems. Sequences on radar show its basics and how it works in modern planes. Director: Marvin Dreyer.
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- Running time
- 14 minutes
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★★★★ · Come on in to the cockpit, people! · Spuzz · 2004-09-11
Curiously primitively animated film shows that you don't need fancy dancy animation to tell an interesting story, in this case, the coming of Radar to modern airlines. How this ties in with a Joe schmo losing his golf ball is anyone's guess (to keep the rich suits amused?) but the main focus about how airplanes (specifically Pan Am) is using this newfangled radar technology to guide their planes is curiously riveting. A very easy to understand (I needed that people) guide to Radar is then shown, (they use it so to not hit the mountain) and says, "Anyone can come into the cockpit, (with…
