The Aviators
(2010)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 7
Thunderstorm
Episode 6 - 11-22-2017
23m
Anthony flies a simulated Cessna directly into a thunderstorm which would be certain death in real life, but not until he flies a full-motion airliner sim into one – so violent even in a sim that we may have even broken the $20 million unit!
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Pipistrel Sinus
Episode 5 - 11-22-2017
We visit the world’s most famous aviation university to explore it’s storied history, many milestones, and future developments which include (get ready for it) flying cars! Then we look at arguably the most versatile little aircraft ever made – the Pipistrel Sinus.
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Air Rally 2
Episode 4 - 11-22-2017
Air Rally 2 – The Air Rally continues as the group is met as heroes country after country. That is, the ones who actually make it!
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Air Rally 1
Episode 3 - 11-22-2017
Air Rally 1 – We accompany dozens of aircraft and pilots as they island hop in the Caribbean during this 2 week aviation odyssey.
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Paragliding, Applied Aerodynamics
Episode 2 - 11-22-2017
Part thrilling, part insanity, paragliding is one way aviation nuts get into the open air using a contraption that fits in the back of your car. Then we look into the science of applied aerodynamics.
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Air Navigation Systems, Ultralights
Episode 1 - 11-22-2017
We visit Canada’s largest airport to look at the technology that drives air navigation systems. Then we look at one of the most affordable ways to own and enjoy an aircraft – ultralights!
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Season 6
The beloved Cub
Episode 10 - 11-20-2015
25m
The Beloved Cub: By popular demand we’ve tracked down the family of aircraft closest to the hearts of most aviators – the timeless Piper Cub.
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Skytyping, Personal jet
Episode 9 - 11-20-2015
25m
Skytyping: What is skytyping? See it accomplished with five aircraft flying in impressive formation, emitting biodegradable vapor puffs in a dot matrix pattern to create the world’s largest billboard… in the sky. Personal Jet: The Sonex Jet started as a pet project of founder John Monett who’s always wanted a personal jet, and what developed was a tiny plane with a big impact!
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It’s the Franken-glider, Tuskegee airmen
Episode 8 - 11-20-2015
25m
It’s the Franken-Glider! / Tuskegee Airmen: The TG-7A motorgliders are basically a combination of wings from the SGS 1-36, the tail of the SGS 2-32, and a Lycoming O-235-L2C engine on the nose. See it all come together as we meet the Team Tuskegee pilots and explain the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and their trials experienced during WWII.
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Eclipse 550, Should you turn back to the airport?
Episode 7 - 11-20-2015
25m
Aircraft Profile – Eclipse 550: Introduction to the latest in very light jets (VLJs). It’s like flying your own personal rocket… with custom leather upholstery! Should You Turn Back to the Airport?: In the event of engine failure, your instinct may be to turn back for the runway – a commonly fatal move.
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WWI aviation
Episode 6 - 11-20-2015
25m
WWI Aviation: Soon after the invention of the aircraft, military uses for the new flying machine came into being. Then with the dawn of the Great War, legends like the Red Baron were made, and a whole new mode of warfare was born.
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Anatomy of a journey, Ground control
Episode 5 - 11-20-2015
25m
Anatomy of a Journey / Ground Control: Learn about the complexities of life as a ground controller and listen in on some dialogue between air traffic control and Kurtis as he navigates through both the departure and arrival procedures within an airport. Complicated? Let’s find out!
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Space flight
Episode 4 - 11-20-2015
25m
Space Flight: A look at the history of NASA and the space program through the decades spanning from WWII through to the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs. Category Entertainment
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Flying again, Aircraft profile – Aviat Husky
Episode 3 - 11-20-2015
25m
Flying Again: We catch up with the Rusty Pilots Initiative as they attempt to re-ignite every pilot’s fire by helping former flyers in their return to the sky. Aircraft Profile – Aviat Husky: Meet the proud owner of the dynamic Aviat Husky utility aircraft.
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L-39 and Upset recovery
Episode 2 - 11-20-2015
25m
L-39 and Upset Recovery: Does it sometimes feel like your airplane has a mind of its own? Well fasten your seatbelts as we go flying in the most prolific fighter jet trainer of the Soviet era in an introduction to unusual attitude and upset recovery training.
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A pilot without arms, Aircraft profile – Pitts Special
Episode 1 - 11-20-2015
25m
A Pilot Without Arms: We meet Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless licensed pilot who has spent her whole life proving that her disability hasn’t limited her. Aircraft Profile – Pitts Special: A profile of the first aircraft designed specifically for aerobatics – the Pitts Special.
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Season 5
Building Engines, Air Tractor
Episode 13 - 12-08-2014
25m
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Bell 407 Helicopter, Wing-Walking
Episode 12 - 12-01-2014
24m
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Challenger 605, Navigation
Episode 11 - 11-24-2014
24m
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Air Show Radio Chatter, Hangar Flying – General Aviation
Episode 10 - 11-17-2014
24m
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Aircraft Tires, World’s Highest Control Tower, Maintenance
Episode 9 - 11-10-2014
24m
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Epic Aircraft, Jet Truck
Episode 8 - 11-03-2014
24m
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100 Years Of Commercial Flight
Episode 7 - 10-27-2014
24m
A look at commercial aviation over 100 years.
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Air Show Pyrotechnics, Hangar Flying – Bombers
Episode 6 - 10-20-2014
24m
Air show pyrotechnics and favorite bomber plane debate.
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World War II Advancements In Aviation, Pearl Harbor / Tora, Tora, Tora
Episode 5 - 10-13-2014
24m
WWII Advancements in Aviation and Peral Harbor air show reenactment.
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Jet Man, Volunteerism
Episode 4 - 10-06-2014
24m
Jetman and aircraft volunteer organizations.
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Flight Attendant School (Part 2), Hangar Flying – Fighters
Episode 3 - 9-29-2014
24m
Flight safety senerios and a favorite fighter aircraft debate.
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Deconstructing An Air Show Routine, Flight Attendant School (Part 1)
Episode 2 - 9-22-2014
24m
Sean D. Tucker's air show routine and an introduction to the job of a flight attendant.
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The Best Of The Aviators
Episode 1 - 9-15-2014
24m
Highlights from previous seasons and bloopers.
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Season 4
Goodyear Blimp
Episode 13 - 12-09-2013
24m
Goodyear Blimp: The Goodyear Blimp is an American icon. But Goodyear is at a transformational point in their history as they revamp the fleet to Zeppelins.
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F-4U Corsair, Aerobatics
Episode 12 - 12-02-2013
24m
F-4U Corsair: The WWII fighter made famous by the legendary Greg “Pappy” Boyington.
Aerobatics: Kurtis receives an introduction to Aerobatics. We’ve seen him do a lot this season, but can he master this aviation skill?
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Aircraft Mods, Soaring
Episode 11 - 11-25-2013
24m
Aircraft Mods: A look at how aerodynamic tweaks can improve performance and increase speed.
Soaring: Anthony tries to keep his cool while flying without the reassuring sound of a roaring engine.
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How to Fly an ILS Approach, Airplane Parachutes, 777-300ER
Episode 10 - 11-18-2013
25m
How to Fly an ILS Approach: Kurtis shows you how to land an aircraft when you can’t see the ground using only your flight instruments.
Airplane Parachutes: Can a parachute strapped to the back of an aircraft really save the lives of it passengers?
777-300ER: We examine the history and showcase the latest variant of the Boeing 777.
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Savannah, Huey, Formation Flying
Episode 9 - 11-11-2013
24m
Savannah: We profile this capable and affordable light sport homebuilt aircraft.
Huey: A lot of people may recognize this helicopter from the film “Apocalypse Now”, but this bird has a lot more history than just that.
Formation Flying: Kurtis expands his warbird flying experience and tries his hand at formation flying.
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GlasAir, Legend Cub, Terminals
Episode 8 - 11-04-2013
24m
GlasAir: We go flying in this blazingly fast low-wing, two-seat homebuilt aircraft.
Legend Cub: The Cub is an aviators’ favorite and the Legend Cub is today’s most popular American-manufactured light sport aircraft.
Terminals: How are airport terminals designed? We check out the form and function of terminals from the design of the arrivals and departures areas to how the gates arranged to park aircraft.
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Landings, Seabee, Varied Aviation Training
Episode 7 - 10-28-2013
24m
Landings: Takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory! Kurtis takes a look at how to land different types of aircraft.
Seabee: Is it a boat or is it a plane? It’s both! We show you the exciting world of Seabees.
Varied Aviation Training: Short or long runways. Controlled or uncontrolled airports. Desert, mountain, or coastal flying. We look at the various ways and places you can learn to fly.
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Cobra, Team AeroDynamix, Tank Killer
Episode 6 - 10-21-2013
24m
Cobra: We take you aboard this two-bladed single engine attack helicopter formerly used by the United States Army.
Team AeroDynamix: No other air show act in the world puts as many aircraft in the air at one time than Team AeroDynamix. We take you flying with them.
Tank Killer: We profile the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the tank-killer more commonly known as the Warthog.
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Radial Engines, Aerial Refueling
Episode 5 - 10-14-2013
24m
Radial Engines: Anthony learns about the one-of a-kind sound and look of radial engines.
Aerial Refueling: In-air refueling brings new meaning to the term “close flight” as we profile the KC-135 Stratotanker and its crew.
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Civil Air Patrol, AWACS, B-17
Episode 4 - 10-07-2013
24m
Civil Air Patrol: We participate in a search and rescue exercise with CAP members and cadets.
AWACS: We take an exclusive inside look at the Air Force’s eyes in the skies: the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) E-3 Sentry.
B-17: Kurtis looks at the historic Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
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Float Planes, Buying an Aircraft, Aircraft Boneyard
Episode 3 - 9-30-2013
24m
Float Planes: An introduction to the world of seaplanes.
Buying an Aircraft: Ever wondered how to actually buy an airplane?
Aircraft Boneyard: With over 4,200 aircraft, sure the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) is a “Boneyard” but it’s also so much more.
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Zenith 801, Legacy Flight, ILS Testing
Episode 2 - 9-23-2013
24m
Zenith 801: No runway? No problem! We challenge the limits faced in the world of bush flying in this amazing utilitarian aircraft.
Legacy Flight: A tribute to our flying heroes, past and present.
ILS Testing: The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a precise system used to help planes land almost blind. We do some extreme flying in a CRJ-200 to test the system.
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FLS Microjet, SR-71, Sean D. Tucker
Episode 1 - 9-16-2013
24m
FLS Microjet: This spunky little jet weighs in at a mere 400 pounds! We profile this incredible (and tiny) aircraft and its full-sized pilot.
SR-71: Blackbird pilot Terry Pappas tells us what its like to be one of just 478 people who have flown this stealthy Strategic Reconnaissance aircraft.
Sean D. Tucker: We get to know the man behind the famous red Oracle plane and watch his death-defying aerobatics up close.
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Season 3
Skytypers
Episode 13 - 12-10-2012
24m
Learning to fly - Rock star edition (Part 2) - Vince's instructor surprises him by unexpectedly calling for his first landing; Civilian aerial dogfighting; Skytypers
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Learning to Fly: Rock Star Edition
Episode 12 - 12-03-2012
24m
F-22 Raptor; Light Sport Aircraft (LSA); Learning to fly - Rock star edition (Part 1) - Vince Neil of iconic heavy metal band Motley Crue begins his flight training
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Road America Fly Over
Episode 11 - 11-26-2012
24m
TH-57 Ranger; Mitsubishi MU-2; Road America flyover - The Air National Guard adds a real punch to the end of the anthem
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Hot Air Balloons
Episode 10 - 11-19-2012
24m
John Mohr, Barnstormer; T-45 Goshawk; Balloons
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Aerostars
Episode 9 - 11-12-2012
24m
Start-up and run-up - Before-flying to-do's; Weather makers; Aerostars Aerobatic Team
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Aviation Career Choices
Episode 8 - 11-05-2012
24m
DC-3 turbo conversions; Aviation careers - You can become more than just an airline pilot
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Very Light Jets
Episode 7 - 10-29-2012
24m
T-28 Trojan; Naval commemoration of the War of 1812; Very Light Jets (VLJs)
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Anatomy of a Commercial Flight
Episode 6 - 10-22-2012
25m
Oxygen deprivation lab; Anatomy of a commercial flight - Behind the cockpit door
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B-29 Fifi
Episode 5 - 10-15-2012
24m
Guardian angels - ATC helps our pilots out of an emergency situation; USAF Thunderbird for a day; B-29 Superfortress - Fifi
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Episode 4 - 10-08-2012
24m
Night time flying; Fairchild PT-19; United States Air Force Thunderbirds
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Black Diamond Jet Team
Episode 3 - 10-01-2012
24m
Winter flying; Boeing 787 Dreamliner; Black Diamond Jet Team - Civilian jet demonstration team
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WWII Pilot Training P-51 Mustang
Episode 2 - 9-24-2012
25m
Journey of a bag, Airline baggage handling; WWII pilot training: P-51 Mustang
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WWII Pilot Training T-6 Texan
Episode 1 - 9-17-2012
24m
Rob Reider, Air show announcer; Aircraft panel makeover; WWII pilot training: T-6 Texan
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Season 2
Cessna 195 / World's Busiest Tower / Aviation Camping
Episode 13 - 12-05-2011
24m
Cessna 195: Kurtis takes us up in the aircraft that’s a crowd favorite wherever it he takes it.
Aviation Camping: We spend some time with an ever-growing group of people who use their planes as campers.
World’s Busiest Tower: For one week a year the tower at Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport becomes the busiest on the planet.
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AOPA / LAPD / Pete McLeod
Episode 12 - 11-28-2011
24m
AOPA Summit: The annual event of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
LAPD: We take you inside the aerial unit of the Los Angeles Police Department to see how the world’s largest police fleet helps to catch bad guys.
Red Bull Air Racer Pete McLeod: Jeff talks to the Red Bull Air Racer about life as a high-adrenalin, competitive flyer.
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Aircraft Engines
Episode 11 - 11-21-2011
24m
Aircraft engines: Kurtis learns about aircraft power plants from Penn Yan Aero’s Bill Middlebrook, whose family has a long and rich history in American aviation.
Buying a used aircraft: Anthony shows that buying The Aviators’ new 210 can be just as simple as buying a used car. And accessorizing it can be just as fun.
Most female friendly airport: Raeleen celebrates women in aviation at the most female friendly airport in the world.
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Aircraft Ownership
Episode 10 - 11-14-2011
24m
Aircraft ownership: Kurtis exploring the varied costs and entry points of flying for everyone from the weekend warrior to the rich and famous.
Airpark living: When your driveway is a runway, life is good… and as airparks go, this place is Heavenly!
Singles vs Twins: Are two engines really better than one?
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Dream Flight / Joe Nall / Aeroshell Aerobatic
Episode 9 - 11-07-2011
24m
Dream flight of a lifetime: Twenty pilots attend a T33 Silverstar ground school but only one will win a chance to actually fly it.
Aeroshell Aerobatic Team: Raeleen goes flying with these rock stars of the air show circuit.
Remote control aircraft: We visit the Joe Nall event, the “Oshkosh” of RC flying.
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Remote Control Aircraft
Episode 8 - 10-31-2011
24m
Triple Tree Aerodrome: A look at one of the most meticulously maintained grass runways anywhere at what we discovered to be a pure haven for lovers of aviation and the outdoors.
Blue Angels’ Fat Albert: All aboard Fat Albert Airlines, the Blue Angels’ incredible USMC C130T.
Yak 52W: Sara meets Peyton McCool and literally takes a spin in his Soviet-era trainer.
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Aopa Summit
Episode 7 - 10-24-2011
24m
Antonov AN-2: We take you flying in this classic Russian workhorse.
iPad in the cockpit: Anthony gets hands-on with the revolutionary tablet device to show some of the most popular aviation tools available.
Boeing Dreamliner/Pilot Shortage: A look at the future of commercial aviation…but who will be there to fly these things?
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Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 2
Episode 6 - 10-17-2011
Day in the life of an air show (Part 2 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America’s biggest air shows.
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Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 1
Episode 5 - 10-10-2011
24m
Day in the life of an air show (Part 1 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America’s biggest air shows.
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Private Pilot / Miramar
Episode 4 - 10-03-2011
24m
Private pilot emergency: Anthony closes the season 2 sim segments by having everything but the kitchen sink thrown at him. Can he do it?
MCAS Miramar (formerly Top Gun): Spending the day with US Marine fighter pilots at their legendary base.
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$100 Hamburger
Episode 3 - 9-26-2011
24m
Can a kid land an airliner?: A follow up to some of the popular sim segments from season one, but this time with a 12 year old at the controls!
Flight services: Kurtis shows us the many important functions of this often overlooked aspect of Air Traffic Control services.
$100 hamburger: A pilot expression for an aviation food-run. Anthony and Raeleen dig in at Greenville, SC.
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ATC Gibberish
Episode 2 - 9-19-2011
25m
ATC gibberish: Breaking down and simplifying all that complex sounding radio chatter.
Water egress: Sara learns how to escape from a submerged aircraft.
Condor Squadron: Taking to the air with a team of formation pilots flying WW2 era planes.
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Aviation 101
Episode 1 - 9-12-2011
24m
Aviation 101: An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation.
Host profiles: A closer look at some of the hosts of The Aviators including Sara, Kurtis, Anthony, and new host, country music singer George Canyon.
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Season 1
Cross-Border Flying
Episode 13 - 11-24-2010
24m
Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.
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Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
Episode 12 - 11-17-2010
25m
A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.
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Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
Episode 11 - 11-10-2010
25m
Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.
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Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
Episode 10 - 11-03-2010
24m
Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.
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Air Traffic Control Centre
Episode 9 - 10-27-2010
24m
Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
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Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
Episode 8 - 10-20-2010
24m
Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.
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Air Traffic Control Towers
Episode 7 - 10-13-2010
24m
Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.
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Light-Sport Aviation
Episode 6 - 10-06-2010
24m
Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation.
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The Airbus A380
Episode 5 - 9-29-2010
24m
Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.
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Sun N' Fun Florida
Episode 4 - 9-22-2010
25m
Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.
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How to land an Airliner
Episode 3 - 9-22-2010
24m
Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.
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Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
Episode 2 - 9-15-2010
24m
Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.
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One of the biggest airshows on Earth
Episode 1 - 9-08-2010
24m
AirVenture: America's largest aviation celebration, The US Air Force's C5M Supergalaxy, The Tiger Moth bi-plane, Miracle on the Hudson hero Jeff Skiles, Flat spin survivor.
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