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-2- movie. You have been asked previously to give your opinion regarding whether or not shoulder harnesses should be worn or should not be worn. Any pilot not having seen this movie is not in a very good position to answer this question. This movie concerns a new type of safety vest developed by Flight Safety, Inc., of Philadelphia, and the sales manager, Mr. Sidney Pierson, stated that the A.L.P.A has advised all chairmen about it. It is being flight tested now on United Air Lines. The writer can testify after having seen this movie, that it is very important for everyone who is able to be here, to do so. We would like to have Bermuda pilots represented, as well as the domestic division. 2-25-48 - F.D. Smith A survey is being made at Gate 15 as to the average time required to unload passengers and baggage at that point. This survey, it is hoped, will show us how to handle the above matter more efficiently. One serious cause of delay has been brought to light, and that is the flight crew are in some cases holding up the baggage handlers in the front compartments. This was reported to the undersigned, who countered that this in turn was caused by passengers being held aboard for immigration. Mr. Flannery acknowledged this and stated arrangements have been made to remove passengers at once for examination in the detention room instead of aboard the plane. We have but one ramp at Gate 15, and it is hoped that we can secure another for that is an absolute necessity if we are to achieve improved passenger handling at Gate 15. The purpose of this communication is to acquaint all pilots with the fact that a survey is being made. All pilots can help by being conscious that baggage handlers are waiting to come aboard and anything the pilots can do to prevent delay at this point will be of advantage to our operations as a whole. 2-25-48 - F.D. Smith On September 8, 1947, the bulletin published below was placed on the pilots bulletin board. Human memory being what it is, there is no doubt that many of us have forgotten this bulletin. As the conditions which caused us to publish this are still with us, we are again publishing this for review. "On August 26, 1947, the Director of Communications issued a bulletin to all pilots etc., advising that aircraft turnaround inspection would be eliminated as of Sept. 1, 1947. He also requested notification of need of radio maintenance by radio at least one-half hour before arrival at station, with brief description of trouble encountered or work required. Recently we had a complaint from a southbound trip which stated, "DOC VOLUME FAULTY". This is the type of complaint which must be radioed in one-half hour before arrival. In this particular case, it was not, and fortunately the ship did not have to be used on schedule. As you all know, many extra sections are being flown and the radio department is in much the same position as they were when we were flying many more flights. Therefore, won't you please give them your full cooperation no matter whether the ship is scheduled out or not. This help will be much appreciated and we are sure it will prevent serious delays. Please endeavor to keep this in mind at all times. 2-26-48- F.D. Smith The following is based on what Pratt & Whitney believes to be the proper operating procedures and should be adhered to by all concerned, in the interest of safe operations. Nagneto Checks: "Mag" checks should not be made in the cruising configuration, since operation at that time is in "Auto Lean". All "mag" checks are to be made in auto-
