The Aviators
Season 6 Episode 4 - 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.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 6
S06:E01 - 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.
S06:E02 - L-39 and Upset Recovery
Does it sometimes feel like your airplane has a mind of its own?
S06:E03 - Flying Again
Does it sometimes feel like your airplane has a mind of its own?
S06:E04 - 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.
S06:E05 - 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 procedures.
S06:E06 - WWI Aviation
Soon after the invention of the aircraft, military uses for the new flying machine came into being.
S06:E07 - Aircraft Profile: The Eclipse 550
Introduction to the latest in very light jets (VLJs). It’s like flying your own personal rocket... with custom leather upholstery!
S06:E08 - Franken Glider / Tusgegee 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.
S06:E09 - Private 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!
S06:E10 - The Best of the Aviators
Pulling back the curtain to reveal never before seen footage with a collection of outtakes that uncover what’s been hidden from the public until now.
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