Pilot undergoes training seated in Nieuport fighter aircraft during World War I

[Attila57]

Pilot undergoes training seated in Nieuport fighter aircraft during World War I in France. The first flight lesson is not so changed since then :)

http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675043234_Nieuport-fighter-aircraft_pilot-undergoes-training_World-War-I_operates-controls

Pilot and co-pilot seated inside Nieuport fighter aircraft parked on ground during World War I in France. Stick moved by student pilot. Instructor's hand upon the rear stick. Pilot operates the stick and pedal controls in instructor's compartment.

[CappyTom]

Nice find. They give you the basics and then the real training comes from the enemy.

[Naharaht]

Thank you for posting this. It shows how basic the controls were in those days.

[somaliavet]

Thats a great clip! Might have to use it for research on my larger scale models!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Extremely interesting find as usual Attilio. It is the first in flight training video I have seen! Very instructive.
Rob

[Bluedevil]

Very interesting find Atillio! Keep them coming! ;)