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Form 49-49 COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC. (Check One) X PILOT LINE CHECK REPORT. FIRST OFFICER MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT M. GITT (Pilot Receiving Check) Trip No. 402 Aircraft Type DC-4 Date 9/29/50 From LGA To UL [[4 column table]] | | Grade | Imprvmt Needed | Qual. for Captain | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. General ability to handle plane. Accuracy in piloting, judgment relative to general flying. | S | | √ | | 2. Knowledge of correct loading. | S | | √ | | 3. Ability to accurately plan flight. | S | | √ | | 4. Knowledge of and interpretation of weather maps and ability to determine weather tendencies on maps and sequence reports. | S | | √ | | 5. Use of Check List. | S | | √ | | 6. Proper check of fuel consumption. | S | | √ | | 7. Care in proper trimming of plane and checking controls and instruments prior to takeoff and landing. | S | | √ | | 8. Ability and technique in: Approachers, Landings, Take-offs. | S | | √ | | 9. Engine handling: General knowledge and proper use of auxiliary equipment, care in maintaining desired oil, head and carburetor temperatures. | S | | √ | | 10. Navigation: Knowledge of methods, dead reckoning, piloting and radio facilities. | S | | √ | | 11. Knowledge of normal and emergency operation of: | | | | | A. Engines and Propellors | S | | √ | | B. Hydraulic system, fuel, emergency controls. | S | | √ | | C. Flight Instruments. | S | | √ | | 12. Beam bracketing and ability to pick up cone of silence. | | | | | 13. Use of loop; orientation, fixes and homing. | S | | √ | | 14. Instrument flight. | S | | √ | | 15. Ability to make best use of radio equipment, including ground contacts, proper call and sign off. | S | | √ | | 16. Maps and manual up to date. | S | | √ | | 17. Personal appearance, condition of uniform, etc. | S | | √ | | 18. General qualifications. | S | | √ | | 19. Remarks - (Use other side) | | | | [[/end table]] Number of trips with this pilot: Approx.: 5 INSTRUCTIONS: (See other side) SIGNED MB.Woodsworth Captain or Check Pilot