Tom Carlsen Films on Smokejumping
 

Title

Smokejumper training film on steering and let downs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1950

Identifier

SPC-018-0739_03_pt3

Abstract

The film describes steering and maneuvering techniques, such as slipping and how to land accurately. It also describes the design of the parachute and the canopy steering slots, as well as proper let down technique and qualities of aircraft used by smokejumpers at the time of the films creation. This was digitized from a 16mm film reel donated to Eastern Washington University Libraries from Tom Carlsen via the National Smokejumper Association. The film was digitized by George Blood Audio Visual.

Source

Tom Carlsen Films on Smokejumping (SPC 018-0739)

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