The Aviators (Season 6)

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Season six of the award-winning aviation TV series; watch all 10 episodes without interruption New Bonus Director s Commentary; go behind the scenes with Anthony Nalli Exclusive stories on remarkable pilots that inspire In-depth aircraft profiles get to know the latest planes inside and out Important tips and advice that real pilots can actually use
The Aviators is a weekly magazine-style TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, the coolest technology and the best fly-in destinations hosted by pilots for real aviation fans, and people who work with and fly aircraft. See all 10 episodes of season six, plus the new bonus Director s Commentary.
Episode 1
Pilot Without Arms: Meet Jessica Cox, the world s first licensed pilot without arms.
Aircraft Profile Pitts Special: The first aircraft designed specifically for aerobatics.
Episode 2
L-39 and Upset Recovery: Fly in the most prolific fighter jet trainer of the Soviet-era and get a lesson in upset recovery training.
Episode 3
Flying Again: The Rusty Pilots Initiative helps former flyers return to the sky.
Aircraft Profile Aviat Husky: The dynamic Aviat Husky utility aircraft.
Episode 4
Space Flight: The history of NASA and the space program through the decades, from World War II to the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs.
Episode 5
Anatomy of a Journey/Ground Control: Learn about life as a ground controller, and listen in on air traffic control during the departure and arrival procedures. Complicated? Find out.
Episode 6
WWI Aviation: Soon after the invention of the aircraft, military uses for the new flying machine came into being. Then with the Great War, legends like the Red Baron were made, and a whole new mode of warfare was born.
Episode 7
Aircraft Profile Eclipse 550: The latest in very light jets (VLJs). Should You Turn Back to the Airport?: In the event of engine failure, a pilot s instinct may be to turn back for the runway, but can this be a fatal move?
Episode 8
It s the Franken-Glider!: The TG-7A motorgliders are a combination of what other planes?
Tuskegee Airmen: Meet the Team Tuskegee pilots, and hear about their trials during WWII.
Episode 9
Skytyping: Watch 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 is a tiny plane with a big impact.
Episode 10
The Beloved Cub: By popular demand The Aviators tracked down the family of aircraft closest to the hearts of many pilots the timeless Piper Cub.
Bonus
Director s Commentary: A new special episode featuring background information and behind-the-scenes looks at several of the season s segments with director and narrator Anthony Nalli.