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G4TES Major General, USAF Commanding TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Headquarters Building 2 Mission 5 History 7 Non-Resident Training 9 School Staff 10 Courses, Technical School 11 Department of Aircraft Specialist Training 13-25 Department of Power Plant Training 27-33 Department of Crafts and Trades Training 3 5-49 Department of Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Training . 51-57 Department of Weather Training. 59-75 Department of Instructor Training 77-79 Use of Equipment 80 MISSION AND ORGANIZATION The primary mission of Chanute Air Force Base is to pro- vide resident technical training for both officers and airmen in the fields of weather, specialized aircraft and engine mechanics, aircraft maintenance, instrument trainer repairman, guided mis- siles, maintenance management, production control, flight engi- neering, survival, and certain crafts and trades. In addition, the non-resident training section prepares course materials in the same subject knowledge areas, in the form of OJT Courses, Re- serve Specialist Training Courses and Extension Courses. Per- sonnel from other branches of our Armed Services, as well as allied students, are also selected to attend courses in the Tech- nical School. In order to carry out resident training under the Wing-Base pattern of -organization, direct supervision over the operation of the Technical School is vested in the Primary Mission Group or the 3345th Technical Training Group. For administrative efficiency in the operation of the school and the conduct of the various courses, the school is organized into six (6) departments, each one of which will be discussed later in this booklet followed by a brief account of the courses conducted. For administrative control over personnel, including stu- dents, staff and instructors, the Group is organized into a Head- quarters Squadron Section, four (4) Instructor Squadrons and six- teen (16) to twenty-one (21) Student Squadrons, depending on the student load. Insofar as practicable, students are assigned to squadrons homogeneous to the courses being pursued. The Squadron Oper- ations Section is responsible for a counseling program, which provides maximum guidance and counseling to enable the students to successfully complete their courses. In the last analysis, the true test of whether or not the Tech- nical School is accomplishing its mission is determined by the calibre of its product - our graduates -and how well they perform in the field. Chanute graduates of the past have established high standards of technical proficiency and good maintenance. For the future there is great pride and confidence that these traditions of past performance will be maintained without fail. WELCOME CHANUTE AIR FORCE BASE IN RETROSPECT Chanute Air Force Base, home of the oldest and one of the leading Technical Schools in the Air Force, was established in 1917 to train pilots for World War I. July 18, 1917 marks the date when a dozen Curtis "Jennies" with an instructor and stu- dent in each took off as the first class of formal instruction at this station. In 1921 the "Army Enlisted Mechanic School" was established at Chanute when mechanic and technician courses were transfer- red from Kelly Field, Texas. During the following year (1922), the Photography School at Langley Field, Virginia, and the Air Service Communications School, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, were added to the Technical Training Program at this Base. Thus, we see that the original school embraced the fields of mechanics, pho- tography, communications and armament. In 1924 a clerical school was added to the curricula, but this course along with photographic and armament training were transferred to Lowry Field, Colorado, in 1938. 1938 marked the beginning of the expansion program when an appropriation of eight and one -half million dollars ($8,500,000.00) was made for the construction of modern facilities. Buildings constructed as a result of this appropriation include all of the centrally located brick buildings, a test blocks building, and the three large hangars. The following year another appropriation was made for the construction of an additional hangar which is now designated as Hangar #3 and is somewhat smaller than the original three. The peak period for the training of personnel in technical skills was reached during the war years (1940 - 1945) when over 200,000 men were graduated from the various courses. With the advent of hostilities in Korea, plans were started to increase and improve the facilities for training. To provide additional space, it was decided to convert Building P-3 (Brick Barracks) into modern classrooms and build new type barracks to house the men. Improved lighting and better ventilation equip- ment were installed in the hangars. A peak load of 8500 students is planned by the middle of 1954. Since the origin of technical training at this Base in 1921, many changes have taken place both in the scope of courses of- fered and concept of training to meet ever changing demands and requirements of the Air Force. This school has every reason to be proud of the contribution it has made and the vital part it has played in the development of the United States Air Force. ENTRY INTO SCHOOL 8 NON-RESIDENT TRAINING Non-Resident Training provides the means for further educa- tional advancement of personnel on active duty with service organ- izations, members of the Reserve, personnel of the CAP or other categories associated with the defense of the United States. Mem- bers of these various groups are provided with the means of pre- paring themselves for greater service in their current assignment, or for new or more diversified responsibilities in the event of another emergency. Non-Resident Training embraces three specific phases of in- struction; namely, Reserve Courses, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and Extension Courses. The mission of Reserve Courses is to prepare specialist train- ing courses in the fields of Aircraft Maintenance and Weather. These courses are used for refresher and continuation training of Air Force Reserve personnel. All course materials are de- livered to the Continental Air Command which administers the Air Force Reserve Training Program. The OJT program functions in conjunction with active duty per- sonnel. Through the medium of course materials, prepared by the OJT Section, instruction in current maintenance procedures and new techniques is presented to personnel at the operating level. This training provides the means by which actively engaged per- sonnel can broaden their knowledge within their own specialized field, thereby preparing them for greater responsibilities and furthering their chances for advancement within the scope of the career program. An added service is the advisory service which is extended by the OJT Section. This phase of the program provides the using organization with a training program tailored to the needs of its personnel in the fulf illm ent of its mission. As the need for a train- ing program arises at the unit organizational level, these needs are presented to the OJT Section which immediately takes action to aid in setting up the desired program. The coverage of Extension Courses is far more extensive than that offered by either Reserve Courses or OJT. The course material is available to all personnel within the jurisdiction of the Defense Department. It is written on selected courses paralleling the career fields served by the resident school. Through the medium of Extension Course material, interested personnel can fulfill the necessary educational requirements for entry into the various career fields covered by the program. TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF 3345TH TECHNICAL TRAINING GROUP COL G L. WILSON DEPUTY COMMANDER B EXECUTIVE OFFICER 10 CHANUTE AFB TECHNICAL COURSES The courses offered at this Base are grouped into occupational areas and assigned to one of 6 major school departments. No attempt has been made to describe each of the very similar courses; instead, one general description is used to cover each of such groups. I. Department of Aircraft Specialist Training. a. Aircraft Instrument Mechanic Courses. b. Aircraft Electrician Course. c. Aircraft Propeller Mechanic Course. d. Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic Course. e. Instrument Trainer Repairman Courses. . f . Pneumatic Systems Repairman Course. II. Department of Power Plant Training. a. Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Mechanic Courses. b. Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic Courses. c. Rocket Propulsion and Pilotless Aircraft Courses. III. Department of Crafts and Trades Training. a. Machinist. b. Welder. c. Metals Technician. d. Parachute Rigger. e. Fabric and Leather Worker, f . Rubber Products Repairman. g. Survival Training and Personal Equipment Specialist. IV. Department of Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Training. a. Aircraft Maintenance Officer Courses. b. Flight Engineer Courses. c. Aircraft Maintenance Management. d. Production Control. V. Department of Weather Training. a. High Altitude Forecaster. b. Weather Observer. c. Meteorological Technician. d. Climatological Technician. e. Weather Forecasting Superintendent. f . Ground Weather Equipment Operator. g. Weather Equipment Technician. h. Weather Equipment Superintendent. VI. Department of Instructor Training. a. Technical Instructor. b. OJT Administrator Supervisor. 11 AIRPLANE MECHANIC 12 aircraft specialist training Instruction in the Department of Aircraft Spe- cialist Training is of three (3) types. One type includes courses training toward the Senior Me- chanic level in the Aircraft and Engine Maintenance and Aircraft Accessory Maintenance career fields. The second type includes special training courses for high level mechanics or technicians on specific new equipment. The third type trains instrument trainer mechanics for maintenance of synthetic flight trainers. 13 v AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT COURSES COURSE NOS. AB40432, AB40433, ANDAB43136 These courses are designed to give advanced training in the maintenance and repair of airplane instruments and related equip- ment to helpers or apprentice mechanics. Graduates of these courses are trained to inspect, test, cali- brate, adjust, and make minor repairs of aircraft instruments. Special training instrument courses are given on the Types F-l, E-4, A-12, E-6, F-5, A-12D, W-3A, and C-l automatic pilots for advanced students. Using the Jeweler's Lathe to Fabricate Small Instrument Parts 14 Instructor Supervising a Student Bench Testing an Airspeed Indicator Students Trouble Shooting an K-4 Autopilot System Under Instructor Supervision 15 AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN COURSE NO. AB43134 Course No. AB43134 is designed to give advanced training in the maintenance and repair of aircraft electrical systems other than communications equipment to helpers and apprentice me- chanics. Graduates of the course are trained to inspect, test, adjust, make minor repairs of electrical equipment, and trouble - shoot both AC and DC electrical circuits with the aid of blueprints. Trouble Shooting the Electronic Mixture Control System 16 Checking an Alternator on the 15-30 Flight Engineer Panel Locating Troubles in the F-86 Electrical Power System 17 AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC COURSE NO. AB42330 This course is designed to give advanced training in field and organizational maintenance and repair of airplane propellers and propeller control systems to helpers and apprentice mechanics. Graduates are trained to remove, install, balance, inspect, troubleshoot, service, and replace worn or defective parts of electrically and/or hydraulically operated propellers, governors, synchronizers, and de-icing or anti-icing systems. Making a Maximum RPM Check on a Governor Test Machine 18 Removing a Governor from an Aeroprop Regulator Operating a B-50 Propeller Control Synchronizer 19 AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC MECHANIC COURSE NO. AB42530 This course is designed to give advanced training in the main- tenance and repair of airplane hydraulic units and systems to helpers and apprentice mechanics. Graduates of this course are trained to repair, service, in- spect, troubleshoot and adjust hydraulic units and systems used to actuate such aircraft equipment as landing gear, wheel brakes, bomb bay doors, wing flaps, and boost systems. Operating a Hydraulic Unit Tester 20 Disassembly of Shimmy Damper, F-80 Airplane Inspecting B-50 Rudder Boost 21 INSTRUMENT TRAINER REPAIRMAN COURSE NOS. AB34130, AB34131A, ANDAB34131B In these courses basic airmen are trained in the installation, maintenance, and adjustment of instrument flying and landing trainers. Graduates are trained to clean, lubricate, calibrate, adjust and test equipment to assure proper functioning, and to locate and correct malfunctioning by repairing or replacing defective parts. Electrical Circuit Trouble Shooting on a Flying And Landing Trainer 22 Learning a Circuit of the Flying and Landing Trainer Getting Acquainted with the Mechanical Linkages of the Flying and Landing Trainer 23 PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS REPAIRMAN COURSE NO. AB42430 In this course, basic airmen are given training in organiza- tional and field maintenance of such accessories and equipment as: Airplane Air Conditioning Systems Oxygen Systems Heating, Ventilating and Cabin Pressurizing Systems Anti-Icing and Defogging Systems Fire Detecting and Fire Extinguishing Systems Ventilating and Cooling Equipment Cabin Pressure Test Equipment Operating ttie Regulator of the Oxygen System 24 Demonstrating the Operation of the Engine Fire Extinguishing System learning the Operational Features of the B-50 Cabin Heater Electrical System 25 2b power plant training The Department of Power Plant Training con- sists of Reciprocating, Jet, Rocket and Engine Operation Branches. These branches provide for- mal training at the three, five and seven level in the Rocket and Aircraft Maintenance Career Fields. Instruction in this Department is of two types. One type includes training toward the Senior Me- chanic level and the second type includes Special Training Courses for high level mechanics or tech- nicians on specific new equipment. 27 ^ AIRCRAFT RECIPROCATING ENGINE MECHANIC COURSE NO. AB43132A This specialized course is designed to give advanced training in the maintenance, minor repair, and ground testing of R-4360 reciprocating engines and their accessories. Graduates of this engine course are trained to inspect, serv- ice, adjust and make minor repairs on the engine and such acces- sories as carburetors, fuel and oil pumps, ignition units, fuel discharge nozzles, superchargers and related equipment. Special training courses (maintenance and operator) are giv- en on the Bendix and Sperry analyzer for advanced students. Learning the Operational Technique and Pattern Interpretation of the Engine Analyzer 28 Making Compression Check Performing Preflight Inspection of R-4360 Engine Prior to Operation 29 AIRCRAFT JET ENGINE MECHANIC COURSE NO. AB43133 This course is designed to give training in maintenance, minor repair and ground run-up of jet engines. The graduates are trained to inspect, service, adjust and make minor repairs on jet engines and related equipment. Special training courses, such as minor repair of different types of jet engines and courses on the various systems of air- craft are given for advanced students. Major Inspection on an F-86D Aircraft Engine 30 Rpmovlng J-3J Turbine Wheel Buckets Performing Pref light Inspection on J-48 Engine and Afterburner Prior to Operation 31 MISSILE AIRFRAME, SYSTEMS AND POWER PLANT MECHANIC (SP B-61 AND SP B-62) COURSE NOS. AA43171(B-6l) AND AA43 17 l(B-62) These courses are designed to give airmen practical instruc - tion in performing inspections, maintenance, and minor repair on pilotless aircraft. ROCKET PROPULSION TECHNICIAN (INTERIM) COURSE NO. AA44170I This course trains airmen in the inspection, maintenance and minor adjustment and repair of liquid rockets. The course also gives training in the proper use, handling, and storage techniques of liquid propellants. Protective Clothing for the Rocket Technician 32 Checking Electrical System Prior to Operation Charging a Liquid Rocket 33 METALS TECHNICIAN 34 crafts £ trades training Instruction in the Department of Crafts and Trades Training covers the Metal Working (Code 53) career field; the Fabric, Leather and Rubber (Code 58) career field; and the Survival Training and Personal Equipment Specialist Course of the Aircrew Protection (Code 92) career field. The first two of these fields are within the Installation and Construction Engineering Occupational Area and the latter is within the Special Services Oc- cupational Area. Students are given extensive practical training in the following courses: Metal Working Career Field Machinist Welder Metals Technician Fabric, Leather and Rubber Career Field Parachute Rigger Fabric and Leather Worker Rubber Products Repairman Aircrew Protection Career Field Survival Training and Personal Equipment Specialist 35 ^ MACHINIST, COURSE NO. AB53130 The Machinist Course is designed to give training to airmen in the manufacture of metal parts and tools using machine shop equipment. The trainee is taught to read blueprints, select metal stock, lay out work, and machine the material to close tolerances using hand tools and power-driven machines, such as lathes, mill- ing machines, shapers, contour cutting machines, drill presses and precision grinders. Learning the Techniqup of Cutting Hel ical Gear Teeth 36 Turning an Armature Commutator on a Lathe Sawing a Metal Part tor a Draw Har Hitch 37 WELDER, COURSE NO. AB53230 In the Welder Course, airmen are given practical instruction in oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, metallic arc, gas shielded, and resistance welding. Related instruction includes shop blueprint reading, Air Force publications, forging, heat-treating, and gen- eral bench metal work. Metallic Arc Welding of Pull-Dozer Blade 38 Practice in Engine Mount Welding Techniques Gas Shielded Welding of Jet Aircraft Engine Parts 39 METALS TECHNICIAN, COURSE NO. AA53271 This course is designed to train experienced welders, AFSC 53250, in the technique and methods of metals processing. Train- ees are instructed in identification and specifications of metals, heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, hardening, tem- pering, physical testing and the inspection and plating of metals. Instructionis also given in the care and maintenance of heat treat- ing furnaces, pyrometers and testing equipment. Performing Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection 40 Maintenance of Hardness Testers Quenching Alloy Steel Parts 41 PARACHUTE RIGGER, COURSE NO. AB5813 Airmen in this course are given practical instruction in the cleaning, storage, shipment, inspection, repair, packing, drop testing and fitting and adjustment of personal, deceleration, aeri- al delivery and cargo parachutes. Drop Testing a Parachute 42 J7 *«| Packing Seat Style Parachutes Performing a iO-Day Inspection on Parachutes Stored in Aircraft 43 FABRIC AND LEATHER WORKER COURSE NO. AB58131 Airmen in this course are taught the repair and fabrication of fabric and leather articles. Instruction includes operation, maintenance and adjustment of standard and special duty sewing machines. Doping Airplane Control Surfaces 44 Fitting a Cover on a B-47 Nacelle ■ !1»1 I 1 Installing a Fabric Cover on a B-50 Flevator 45 RUBBER PRODUCTS REPAIRMAN COURSE NO. AB58230 This course is designed to train airmen to inspect and repair rubber items and rubberized equipment. i Repairing a Pneumatic Life Raft 46 Repairing a B-47 Nylon Pliocel Fuel Cell Repairing an Anti-"G" Suit 47 SURVIVAL TRAINING AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST COURSE NO. AB92230 This course is designed to give training to airmen in survival techniques employed in arctic, desert, tropic and water areas; in the use, inspection, fitting and minor repair of personal equip- ment; in the principles of organization and operation of a Survival Training and Personal Equipment Section; and in the techniques of instructing air crews in personal equipment and survival pro- cedures. Inspection and Use of Pneumatic Life Rafts 48 Parachute rSriefing Prior to Take-Off Living Under Survival Conditions 49 STUDENT MAINTENANCE OFFICER 50 advanced aircraft maintenance training The Department of Advanced Aircraft Mainte- nance Training consists of five formal courses.. For selected officer personnel, training is given in: Aircraft Maintenance Officer. Aircraft Maintenance Officer (Reserve). Aircraft Maintenance Management. Selected airmen are given advanced or lateral training in one of the following courses: Flight Engineer Technician. Production Control. 51 ^ AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER COURSE NO. OB4341 This course is designed to train and qualify officers as air- craft maintenance officers for duty as supervisors of organiza- tional and field maintenance activities in Air Force organizations. Instruction in this course includes such subjects as Administra- tion and Management; Air Force Shop Functions and Aircraft Struc- tures; Electrical, Electronic and Instrument Systems; Miscel- laneous Systems and Ground Equipment; Aircraft Power Plants; Engine Operation and Conditioning, Power Plant Change and Air- craft Inspections; and Weight and Balance. Operation of Cabin Heating and Ventilating System Units 52 Demonstration of the E-4 Autopilot Theory of Operation of Jet Engines 53 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT COURSE NO. OA4311 This course is designed to give advanced training in manage ment subjects to officers who are technically qualified and expe rienced Aircraft Maintenance Officers. 1 Solving Aircraft Maintenance Management Problems by Group Discussion 54 FLIGHT ENGINEER TECHNICIAN (PREFLIGHT) COURSE NO. AA43271 This course is designed to give training to selected airmen with experience as airplane mechanics in operation and inspection of medium bombardment and cargo type airplanes, and in the con- trol of the performance of such airplanes during flight. Aircraft Performance Problems 55 I)e monstrating the Constructional Features of an R-4360 Kngine Learning Aircraft Operation from the Flight Engineer's Station 56 PRODUCTION CONTROL, COURSE NO. AL80270 Airmen who are experienced in maintenance or who are serving as an apprentice in Production Control are instructed in the meth- ods, procedures, and forms used in Production Control activities. Demonstration of a Projected Flying Schedule for Aircraft 5-> WEATHER 58 weather training The mission of the Department of Weather Training is to train officers and airmen for duty in various branches of the weather field. The courses conducted are designed to give basic and up-grade training in the observing, analysis, and forecast- ing of weather phenomena; and in the operation and maintenance of electronic and non-electronic equip- ment used in the observing, recording, and trans- mission of weather data. The High Altitude Forecaster Course is offer- ed to officer personnel. Courses offered to airmen include: Weather Observer. Meteorological Technician. Climatological Technician. High Altitude Forecaster. Weather Forecasting Superintendent. Ground Weather Equipment Operator. Weather Equipment Technician. Weather Equipment Superintendent. An explanation of training within the courses of this department follows: 59 w WEATHER OBSERVER, COURSE NO. AB25230 This basic weather course is designed to train specially se- lected airmen in the theory and practice of weather observing as employed by the United States Air Force. Graduates are trained in the care and use of standard weather instruments and equip- ment; observing and recording the instrumental and non-instru- mental data; encoding and decoding weather data; and operation and care of standard communication equipment. Weather Observer Students in a Training Station 60 Weathpr Instruments Classroom mm$> Taking Surface Weather Observations 61 METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN, COURSE NO. AA25270 This weather course is designed to train senior weather ser- vice airmen in the analysis of weather maps and charts, prepar- ation of detailed weather information for forecasts and briefings, and routine operation of weather stations. Graduates are trained to prepare, analyze, and interpret surface, upper air, and asso- ciated meteorological charts necessary for the local, route, and area forecasts. WPftther Station Training (School Training Station) 62 Instruction in Air Mass Analysis Instruction in Slide Rule Operation 63 CLIMATOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN, COURSE NO. AL25271 This course is designed to give additional specialized cli- matological training to selected meteorological technicians and climatographers. Graduates are trained in the methods of col- lecting, analyzing, and interpreting historical weather records for use in the solution of practical military problems outside the scope of normal forecasting techniques. Classroom Stuay of CI lma tological Data 64 Tabulating, Summarizing and Analyzing Climatic Data mi ^ mrMikmtiiiiti Student Reporting Findings in the Solution of a Problem in Applied Climatology 65 HIGH ALTITUDE FORECASTER, COURSE NO. XX2524 Training is offered in this course to selected officers and airmen who are qualified Weather Officers and Forecasters. This is a special course designed to qualify graduates for duties in- volving forecasting for high altitude flights. Graduates are train- ed to analyze and forecast weather phenomena including the jet stream in the vicinity of the tropopause. Instruction in Differential Analysis 66 Classroom Instruction on Upper Air Charts Checking the Contour Lines on Upper Air Charts 67 WEATHER FORECASTING SUPERINTENDENT COURSE NO. AA25200 This course is designed to give advanced meteorological training to weather forecasters and technicians. Graduates are trained to prepare and issue all types of weather forecasts and briefings, and to direct operation of weather stations. Study of Temperature Distribution in the Stratosphere 68 Instruction in Oceanography Studies of* Motion in the Atmosphere 69 GROUND WEATHER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR COURSE NO. AB25130 This basic weather course is designed to train specially se- lected airmen in the basic theory and practice of weather observ- ing and weather equipment operation as employed in the United States Air Force. Graduates are trained to operate radiosonde, rawinsonde, and other related electronic weather equipment to determine wind, temperature, and moisture conditions at various heights in the atmosphere. Evaluating Data Received by the Radiosonde Receptor 70 Training on Maintenance of Ceilometer Equipment (Cloud Height Measuring Equipment) Releasing Hawinsonde Flight Kquipment 71 WEATHER EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN COURSE NO. AA25171 Training is based upon the application of electronics to special- ized weather equipment. Graduates are trained to install, inspect, and maintain electronic weather equipment. Troubleshooting and Repairing Radar Storm Detection Equipment 72 Maintenance of Rawin Set (Weather Balloon Tracking Equipment) Troubleshooting and Calibrating the Radiosonde Receptor 73 WEATHER EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT COURSE NO. AA25100 This course is designed to broaden the knowledge of special- ly selected weather equipment supervisors and weather equipment technicians in the theoretical concepts and their practical appli- cations in the weather equipment field. Graduates are trained in the planning procurement, installation, and operation of mete- orological equipment, including its capabilities and limitations and the modification possibilities that may be employed under ab- normal conditions. Instruction in the Development of New Weather Equipment by a finest Lecturer 74 Ser~*^u ■'.':.• 'i Discussion of Electronic Circuits Student Conducted Seminar on Automatic Ralloon Tracking Equipment 75 76 instructor training This Department, through the Technical In- structor Branch, conducts two formal courses: the Technical Instructor Course designed to train airmen, officers and civilians in the methods and techniques of teaching their specialty; and the OJT Administrator Supervisor Course. The Field Service Branch conducts collat- eral training in school Supervision, Counseling, NCO Leadership and such Field Service pro- jects as are required by the Technical Train- ing Group. 77 © TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR, COURSE NO. AA75100 Specific subjects of training within this course are: oral ex- pression, study habits, effective learning, teaching methods and techniques, classroom and student management, instructional aids, lesson planning, grading and testing, and practice teaching. Instruction in the Vse of Visual Aids in Teaching 78 fiiving a Practice Lecture for Student Analysis and Discussion Use of the Tape Recorder in Speech Trafnlng 79 THE USE OF EQUIPMENT IN TRAINING Throughout the foregoing section (Chanute Air Force Base Techni- cal Courses) it maybe noted that the illustrations depicting instruction- al situations in the various courses show a wide variety of equipment used in many different ways. Some of the more frequent uses to which aircraft equipment is put are as: Cut-aways to show internal construction. Items for disassembly and assembly purposes. Equipment for use in bench testing. Items for removal and installation practice. Assemblies of equipment and parts to comprise working rep- licas (trainers) of airplane systems. As a further explanation of the uses to which trainers are put, a general discussion of the following is included: The Need for Trainers : In most instances the development of a trainer is brought about by the need of the classroom instructor for an aid in the teaching of some airplane system. Types of Trainers : Trainers are prepared to show the equip- ment employed in a particular airplane system, to include common troubles for diagnosis and correction, and as complete operating rep- licas. Common Trainer Systems : When new types of aircraft are manufactured, trainers are usually prepared to give technical instruc- tion on: Hydraulic systems (may be one or several systems). Electrical systems. Instrument systems. Fuel systems. Oxygen systems (when different from ordinary types). Fire extinguishing systems. Assist take-off systems. Heating, ventilating and pressurizing systems. New and different features such as: Auto dive brakes. Pilot ejection seat. Slots. Engine cut-aways and exploded models. Number of Trainers Employed : There are approximately 1550 trainers in use throughout the school. 1400 were manufactured in the Training Aids Section of this school and 150 are standard trainers. The Training Aids Section is currently preparing new trainers at the rate of 40 per month. 80 GRADUATION 81 • • mi «•■ i ■■•■' ii »rp in ii >,, 34 m UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-UBBANA 3 0112 059994142