The Snapshots in Time Collection
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Illustrated pages from the Sperry "Gyropilot Operating Bulletin," a Korean War-era training series nicknamed "Elmer Carries On" that taught aircrew and ground technicians to operate and maintain early autopilot systems. Preserved in the Lt. Wayne Bancroft collection, the manual pairs cartoon instruction with detailed diagrams covering ground tests, flight limits, and 25- to 600-hour maintenance checks.
"Elmer Carries On" -- Sperry A-3 (MK 3) Gyropilot Pilot's and Mechanic's Operating Bulletin, NavAer 05-45-536, September 1944
Sperry Gyropilot Operating Bulletin Cover — "Elmer Carries On," NavAer 05-45-536, September 1944
'Elmer Carries On' - Sperry A-3 (Mark 3) Gyropilot Instruction Booklet, Foreword Page
Technical Manual Page: 'Elmer Carries On' A-3 Gyropilot Operating Instructions, Pub. 15-760A
'Gyropilot Operating Bulletin' Training Pamphlet, Pages 6-7 - Bancroft Korean War Collection
Printed Technical Manual, Pages 8–39, "Gyropilot Operating Bulletin" / "Elmer Carries On" (Lt. Bancroft Korean War Collection)
'Gyropilot Operating Bulletin: Elmer Carries On' — Pages 10-11, Post-Takeoff Gyropilot Procedure
Gyropilot Operating Bulletin / 'Elmer Carries On' - Autopilot Training Manual Pages 12-13 (Lt. Bancroft Printed Materials Collection)
Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, 'Elmer Carries On' - Pages 14-15, Caged Turn Procedures
'Gyropilot Operating Bulletin' Training Manual Spread, Pages 16-17 ('Elmer Carries On')
Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, Pages 18-19 — 'Elmer Carries On' Illustrated Training Comic
"Gyropilot Operating Bulletin" Training Manual, Pages 20-21, "Elmer Carries On" Series, Korean War Era
Sperry Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, 'Elmer Carries On' — Pages 22-23, Cautions and Mechanic's Pre-Flight Check
"Gyropilot Operating Bulletin" Technical Manual, Pages 28-29 ("Elmer Carries On" Series)
Sperry 'Gyropilot Operating Bulletin' Technical Manual Pages 32-33 - Ground Test and Inspection Procedures (Bancroft Collection)
"Gyropilot Operating Bulletin" Manual, Pages 34-35 - 25/50 Hour Maintenance Check Procedures
'Gyropilot Operating Bulletin' Maintenance Manual, Pages 36-37 — 50-Hour Check Procedures ('Elmer Carries On' Series)
Sperry Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, Pages 38-39 - '50 Hour' and '100 Hour' Check Period Maintenance Instructions
Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, Pages 40-41 - 'Elmer Carries On' Maintenance Check Periods (100/300/600 Hours)
Sperry Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, Page 42, Sperry Gyroscope Co. (1944)
Gyropilot Operating Bulletin, 'Elmer Carries On' Series, Pages 26-27 — Ground Test Instructions
