ENLISTED PERSONNEL THAT CONTRIBUTED TO AVIATION
“THE FATHER OF BLIND FLYING"
USAACE NCOA
SSG Justin J. Kaonohi
15Z SLC
15-002
SFC Galvez
Throughout aviation history, there have been many people who have contributed to the success of Army Aviation. One man has made a lasting impression since the first airplane was sold to the military. William Charles Ocker figured out a way to help pilots fly at night and through cloudy conditions when all references are lost. Pilots would have to trust their gut and “fly by the seat of their pants”, navigating through surrounding terrain. The term “flying by the seat of their pants” comes from using their equilibrium to help navigate the aircraft’s attitude. Till this day, one man’s
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He instructed young pilot how to fly. During the training, Ocker incorporate the use of the turn and bank indicators. He called it, “a flight integrator”. The integrator uses gyroscopes to indicate the movements of the plane and displayed it with a miniature picture of a plane. The plan moved along a background scroll that displays the sky. This would let the pilots know he is in a turn and it would sense when the aircraft was straight and level. This is known as, “flying blind” or not knowing your references. This proofed that your instruments were accurate. In 1930, Ocker received the patent for the use of the turn and bank indicator, later to be used for all aircraft. He was so concerned about the welfare of other pilots; he gave all rights for the patent to the government. He also, invented the covered cockpit. Covering the cockpit means that the pilot would have no choice in to trusting his instruments. Many pilots were convinced that the instruments help when they were disorientated and confused, but the Army chose not accept the idea. Instead, his superior officer forced him to see the doctor for psychological examinations because of his methods of teaching. Pan American Airlines adopted his methods and taught it to their pilots in flight school. He was so sure of his method that he would be the first to fly cross country in a completely covered cockpit. The cross country flight was 900 miles with no visual cues. Later, a young Army Officer was the first to just use his instruments to take off, fly, and land safely. Further on proving that Ocker's methods did
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Many have heard of the Tuskegee Airmen and their accomplishments. They were a group of African American fighter pilots. They proved to be quite vital to the success of World War II. What many people may not know is the Tuskegee Airmen had several squadrons which fought throughout Europe during the war. The most famous squadron was the 332nd fighter squadron, they were commonly known as the Red Tails. Charles McGee was among those men apart of the Red Tail squadron. Charles McGee is one of most notable men in the Red Tails due to his accomplishments throughout the war. I will be explaining his life and all of his accomplishments throughout this paper on famous individuals in aviation.
The United States Army has been through many changes since its start in 1775, yet it remains the greatest, most disciplined all volunteer fighting force in the world. Like the service members of the past and present, many Army units have contributed to the success of our military, and like those service members many have been lost. Even though these units are not as well known as the divisions they have belonged to, they have enriched the history of our Army just the same. The achievements of the 123rd Aviation Battalion have contributed to the history and success of our nations battles.
In today’s world, the use of airplanes in wars or in everyday life has become a part of how we live as human beings. Removing the air forces of the world is like taking a step back in time when wars were only fought on land or sea. WWI began only eleven short years after the Wright brothers achieved powered flight in 19031 and yet aircrafts were being used for surveillance and eventually combat purposes. It is understood that these aircrafts were primitive, but they laid down the foundation for what we know today as fighter jets. The Fokker Eindecker “revolutionized air combat by successfully employing a synchronized forward -firing machine gun mounted on the engine cowling”2. Because this airplane became the first to successfully use a synchronized machine gun, it allowed its pilots to become the first aerial combat tactitions3.
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nature of man, how he operates in the cockpit, and what must be done by
While there are several incidents of successful personnel recovery recorded throughout history, the recovery of Air Force Captain (CPT) Scott O’Grady during the Bosnian War presents an interesting study. CPT O’Grady’s personal conduct as a result of his training greatly increased his chances of being recovered. Additionally, the units involved in removing CPT O’Grady from the battlefield operated in an almost textbook fashion.
Plain and simple what this means is a forward element must be sent out to try and gain information on the enemy and the area where the enemy would be met. It is the only way that you can properly prepare for the enemy. Going back in our military’s history reconnaissance traditionally was a mission that the cavalry conducted on the backs of horses. Why, because they had the advantage of mobility and speed, easily able to mount and dismount. They had the ability to move fast in small numbers, far in advance of the main force. During the Revolutionary War the mounted Dragoons conducted reconnaissance operations for the Colonial Army. They proved themselves invaluable to George Washington with information regarding enemy size, composition, and movement. Typically, they were from the area they were operating too so they were able to provide information on the area they would be operating as well. During the Civil War the cavalry was the reconnaissance element of the both the Union and Confederate Armies. Made famous by Major General Jeb Stuart, the cavalry earned the title as the eyes and ears for General Lee and the Confederate Army. With horses as their reconnaissance platform they were able to move freely about the battle field in mostly small elements compared to an infantry main body and gather crucial information that would be used to formulate a battle plans. Just because we are doing something good does not mean we cannot get better at it. There is always a way forward or an innovation that will improve the way we do things. An aerial platform was that way forward, that innovation that would revolutionize
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He talks about everything from learning to fly to going on dangerous missions and being captured. He shares the excitement and dangers of flying, the strong bonds among his fellow crew members, and the difficulties they encountered during wartime, such as being shot down and navigating enemy territory. His story gives a sense of what it was like for a frontline airman during wartime. His conclusions revolve around exhilaration and difficulties of flying and the feeling of freedom experienced at lower altitudes with little danger. While still remaining a reliable source, this source does contain bias, including generalizations, opinions stated as facts and bias by omission.
"Wrights’ Perspective on the Role of Airplanes in War." Wright Stories Wright Brothers Inventing The Airplane History of Flight Kitty Hawk Wright Contemporaries Military Airplane RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr.
However, it is evident that the implementation of these specialized aviation units has enabled Delta Force to execute its missions with much more accuracy. America’s ability to reach out and touch someone has come a long way since the failed mission of Operation Eagle Claw. Ignoring the political side of things, it is very comforting to know that such a precision instrument exists. “You guys are the meanest and ugliest fuckers I’ve met in my life. But I love you. You guys saved my life and I’m eternally, eternally grateful…So long, guys.” (Kurt Muse)
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