The Aviators
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13 episodes
1. An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation.
1. An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation.
An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation.
25min
Sep 11, 2011
2. ATC gibberish
2. ATC gibberish
Breaking down and simplifying all that complex sounding radio chatter.
24min
Sep 18, 2011
3. Can a kid land an airliner?
3. 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!
25min
Sep 25, 2011
4. MCAS Miramar (formerly Top Gun)
4. MCAS Miramar (formerly Top Gun)
Spending the day with US Marine fighter pilots at their legendary base.
25min
Oct 2, 2011
5. Day in the life of an air show Part I
5. Day in the life of an air show Part I
We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America's biggest air shows.
25min
Oct 9, 2011
6. Day in the life of an air show Part II
6. Day in the life of an air show Part II
The exciting conclusion to the two-part special including an up-close look at the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
25min
Oct 16, 2011
7. AOPA Summit
7. AOPA Summit
The annual event of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
25min
Oct 23, 2011
8. Triple Tree Aerodrome
8. 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.
25min
Mar 1, 2011
9. Dream flight of a lifetime
9. Dream flight of a lifetime
Twenty pilots attend a T33 Silverstar ground school but only one will win a chance to actually fly it.
25min
Nov 6, 2011
10. Aircraft ownership
10. Aircraft ownership
Kurtis exploring the varied costs and entry points of flying for everyone from the weekend warrior to the rich and famous.
25min
Nov 13, 2011
11. Aircraft Engines
11. 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.
25min
Nov 20, 2011
12. Antonov AN-2
12. Antonov AN-2
We take you flying in this classic Russian workhorse.
25min
Mar 1, 2011
13. Cessna 195
13. Cessna 195
Kurtis takes us up in the aircraft that's a crowd favorite wherever it he takes it.
25min
Dec 4, 2011
