B29 Flight Engineer (1944)

This government documentary short film depicts and explains proper procedures for functioning as a flight engineer on the B29 bomber Lieutenant Anderson is normally the copilot of this B29 but as part of the readiness regimen for aircraft crews he is being tested as the backup fight engineer The actual flight engineer monitors his work helping Anderson follow the checklists for flight preparation and takeoff Throughout the 10hour training flight Lt Anderson will be required to operate a multitude of engine controls and to monitor instruments on a variety of engine functions Throughout the flight his pilot and flight engineer watch over his work correcting mistakes and reminding him of necessary actions