The Aviators
Season 6
TV-G
A weekly series hosted and produced by pilots featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, the coolest technology and the best fly-in destinations. The Aviators is all-things-aviation: For everyone who has ever gazed skywards.
Where to Watch Season 6
10 Episodes
- A pilot without arms, Aircraft profile – Pitts Special
E1Episode 1A pilot without arms, Aircraft profile – Pitts SpecialA 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. - L-39 and Upset recovery
E2Episode 2L-39 and Upset recoveryL-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. - Flying again, Aircraft profile – Aviat Husky
E3Episode 3Flying again, Aircraft profile – Aviat HuskyFlying 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. - Space flight
E4Episode 4Space flightAlthough Space is often associated with the future, reaching new heights, and the unknown, NASA can also be traced back to very rich historical roots established more than 50 years ago. As the ultimate form of ground breaking flight, throughout history NASA has conducted countless 'out-of-this-world' research and exceeded the limits of our planet to make the unknown universe more familiar and easily accessible. - Anatomy of a journey, Ground control
E5Episode 5Anatomy of a journey, Ground controlAnatomy 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! - Eclipse 550, Should you turn back to the airport?
E7Episode 7Eclipse 550, Should you turn back to the airport?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. - It’s the Franken-glider, Tuskegee airmen
E8Episode 8It’s the Franken-glider, Tuskegee airmenIt’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. - Skytyping, Personal jet
E9Episode 9Skytyping, Personal jetSkytyping: 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!
