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Form 49-49

COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC.

CAPT M.Gitt
(Pilot Receiving Check)

(Check One)
[x]PILOT FIRST LINE CHECK REPORT              
[ ]FIRST OFFICER MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT      

Trip No. 40273 
Aircraft Type DC-4 
Date 4-7-53 
From LGA To SYR
 
TIME 4+18   
                                                   
[[4 Column Table]]
| -- | Grade | Imprvmt needed | Qualified Captain} | 

| 1. General ability to handle plane. Accuracy in piloting, judgement relative to general flying. | 5  | ✓ | 
| 2. Knowledge of correct loading. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 3. Ability to accurately plan flight. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 4. Knowledge of and interpretation of weather maps and ability to determine weather tendencies on maps and sequence reports.|                                   5 | ✓ | 
| 5. Use of Check List. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 6. Proper check of fuel consumption. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 7. Care in proper trimming of plane and checking controls and instrument prior to take-off and landing. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 8. Ability and technique in: approaches, landings, take-offs. |                                            5 | ✓ | 
| 9. Engine handling: General knowledge and proper use of auxiliary equipment, care in maintaining desired oil, head and carburetor temperatures. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 10. Navigation: Knowledge of methods, dead reckoning, piloting and radio facilities.| 5 | ✓ | 
| 11. Knowledge of normal and emergency operation of: a. Engines and propellers  b. Hydraulic system, fuel, emergency controls
 c. Flight instruments | 5 | ✓ | 
| 12. Beam bracketing and ability to pick up cone of silence.| 5 |       ✓ | 
| 13. Use of loop; orientation, fixes and homing. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 14. Instrument flight. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 15. Ability to make best use of radio equipment, including ground contacts, proper call and sign off. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 16. Maps and manual up to date. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 17. Personal appearance, condition of uniform, etc. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 18. General qualifications. | 5 | ✓ | 
| 19. Remarks - (Use other side) | 5 | ✓ | 

Number of trips with this pilot: Approx.: 2 

INSTRUCTIONS: (See other side)  
                 
SIGNED
R. S. Kraskley                                                             
Captain or Check Pilot