The Aviators
The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behi...
The Aviators
The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots." The Aviators premiered on the Global Television Network on Saturday, September 4, 2010. It could also be seen on CHEK-TV in Canada and is distributed to all 356 Public Broadcasting Stations in the United States for broadcast in numerous markets starting in September 2010. On September 1, 2010 the producers announced that a deal had been signed with Discovery Channel Asia that saw the series broadcast overseas in the spring of 2011. In the first six months after its premiere, the show aired almost 8,000 times across North America - an average of over 40 times a day. The Aviators launched on Hulu in February 2011 and was viewed over 32,000 times in just two weeks. In March 2011 producers announced some changes for season two including the addition of country music singer George Canyon to the cast as a guest host for the season. The current season's premiere date is September 16, 2013. Production for a fifth season has begun, and is planned to air in North America in September 2014.
The Aviators
The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behi...
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Episode 1: One of the biggest airshows on Earth
AirVenture: America's largest aviation celebration, The US Air Force's C5M Supergalaxy, The Tiger Mo...
Episode 2: Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.
Episode 3: How to land an Airliner
Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty...
Episode 4: Sun N' Fun Florida
Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.
Episode 5: The Airbus A380
Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A...
Episode 6: Light-Sport Aviation
Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation...
Episode 7: Air Traffic Control Towers
Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.
Episode 8: Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.
Episode 9: Air Traffic Control Centre
Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and...
Episode 10: Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.
Episode 11: Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.
Episode 12: Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.
Episode 13: Cross-Border Flying
Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.
Episode 1: Aviation 101
Aviation 101: An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation. Host profiles: A closer look a...
Episode 2: ATC Gibberish
ATC gibberish: Breaking down and simplifying all that complex sounding radio chatter. Water egress...
Episode 3: $100 Hamburger
Can a kid land an airliner?: A follow up to some of the popular sim segments from season one, but th...
Episode 4: Private Pilot / Miramar
Private pilot emergency: Anthony closes the season 2 sim segments by having everything but the kitch...
Episode 5: Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 1
Day in the life of an air show (Part 1 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at...
Episode 6: Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 2
Day in the life of an air show (Part 2 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at...
Episode 7: Aopa Summit
Antonov AN-2: We take you flying in this classic Russian workhorse. iPad in the cockpit: Anthony ge...
Episode 8: Remote Control Aircraft
Triple Tree Aerodrome: A look at one of the most meticulously maintained grass runways anywhere at w...
Episode 9: Dream Flight / Joe Nall / Aeroshell Aerobatic
Dream flight of a lifetime: Twenty pilots attend a T33 Silverstar ground school but only one will wi...
Episode 10: Aircraft Ownership
Aircraft ownership: Kurtis exploring the varied costs and entry points of flying for everyone from t...
Episode 11: Aircraft Engines
Aircraft engines: Kurtis learns about aircraft power plants from Penn Yan Aero’s Bill Middlebrook, w...
Episode 12: AOPA / LAPD / Pete McLeod
AOPA Summit: The annual event of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. LAPD: We take you insi...
Episode 13: Cessna 195 / World's Busiest Tower / Aviation Camping
Cessna 195: Kurtis takes us up in the aircraft that’s a crowd favorite wherever it he takes it. Avi...
Episode 1: WWII Pilot Training T-6 Texan
Rob Reider, Air show announcer; Aircraft panel makeover; WWII pilot training: T-6 Texan
Episode 2: WWII Pilot Training P-51 Mustang
Journey of a bag, Airline baggage handling; WWII pilot training: P-51 Mustang
Episode 3: Black Diamond Jet Team
Winter flying; Boeing 787 Dreamliner; Black Diamond Jet Team - Civilian jet demonstration team
Episode 4: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Night time flying; Fairchild PT-19; United States Air Force Thunderbirds
Episode 5: B-29 Fifi
Guardian angels - ATC helps our pilots out of an emergency situation; USAF Thunderbird for a day; B-...
Episode 6: Anatomy of a Commercial Flight
Oxygen deprivation lab; Anatomy of a commercial flight - Behind the cockpit door
Episode 7: Very Light Jets
T-28 Trojan; Naval commemoration of the War of 1812; Very Light Jets (VLJs)
Episode 8: Aviation Career Choices
DC-3 turbo conversions; Aviation careers - You can become more than just an airline pilot
Episode 9: Aerostars
Start-up and run-up - Before-flying to-do's; Weather makers; Aerostars Aerobatic Team
Episode 10: Hot Air Balloons
John Mohr, Barnstormer; T-45 Goshawk; Balloons
Episode 11: Road America Fly Over
TH-57 Ranger; Mitsubishi MU-2; Road America flyover - The Air National Guard adds a real punch to th...
Episode 12: Learning to Fly: Rock Star Edition
F-22 Raptor; Light Sport Aircraft (LSA); Learning to fly - Rock star edition (Part 1) - Vince Neil o...
Episode 13: Skytypers
Learning to fly - Rock star edition (Part 2) - Vince's instructor surprises him by unexpectedly call...
Episode 1: FLS Microjet, SR-71, Sean D. Tucker
FLS Microjet: This spunky little jet weighs in at a mere 400 pounds! We profile this incredible (and...
Episode 2: Zenith 801, Legacy Flight, ILS Testing
Zenith 801: No runway? No problem! We challenge the limits faced in the world of bush flying in this...
Episode 3: Float Planes, Buying an Aircraft, Aircraft Boneyard
Float Planes: An introduction to the world of seaplanes. Buying an Aircraft: Ever wondered how to a...
Episode 4: Civil Air Patrol, AWACS, B-17
Civil Air Patrol: We participate in a search and rescue exercise with CAP members and cadets. AWACS...
Episode 5: Radial Engines, Aerial Refueling
Radial Engines: Anthony learns about the one-of a-kind sound and look of radial engines. Aerial Ref...
Episode 6: Cobra, Team AeroDynamix, Tank Killer
Cobra: We take you aboard this two-bladed single engine attack helicopter formerly used by the Unite...
Episode 7: Landings, Seabee, Varied Aviation Training
Landings: Takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory! Kurtis takes a look at how to land diff...
Episode 8: GlasAir, Legend Cub, Terminals
GlasAir: We go flying in this blazingly fast low-wing, two-seat homebuilt aircraft. Legend Cub: The...
Episode 9: Savannah, Huey, Formation Flying
Savannah: We profile this capable and affordable light sport homebuilt aircraft. Huey: A lot of peo...
Episode 10: How to Fly an ILS Approach, Airplane Parachutes, 777-300ER
How to Fly an ILS Approach: Kurtis shows you how to land an aircraft when you can’t see the ground u...
Episode 11: Aircraft Mods, Soaring
Aircraft Mods: A look at how aerodynamic tweaks can improve performance and increase speed. Soaring...
Episode 12: F-4U Corsair, Aerobatics
F-4U Corsair: The WWII fighter made famous by the legendary Greg “Pappy” Boyington. Aerobatics: Kur...
Episode 13: Goodyear Blimp
Goodyear Blimp: The Goodyear Blimp is an American icon. But Goodyear is at a transformational point...
Episode 1: The Best Of The Aviators
Highlights from previous seasons and bloopers.
Episode 2: Deconstructing An Air Show Routine, Flight Attendant School (Part 1)
Sean D. Tucker's air show routine and an introduction to the job of a flight attendant.
Episode 3: Flight Attendant School (Part 2), Hangar Flying – Fighters
Flight safety senerios and a favorite fighter aircraft debate.
Episode 4: Jet Man, Volunteerism
Jetman and aircraft volunteer organizations.
Episode 5: World War II Advancements In Aviation, Pearl Harbor / Tora, Tora, Tora
WWII Advancements in Aviation and Peral Harbor air show reenactment.
Episode 6: Air Show Pyrotechnics, Hangar Flying – Bombers
Air show pyrotechnics and favorite bomber plane debate.
Episode 7: 100 Years Of Commercial Flight
A look at commercial aviation over 100 years.
Episode 8: Epic Aircraft, Jet Truck
Episode 9: Aircraft Tires, World’s Highest Control Tower, Maintenance
Episode 10: Air Show Radio Chatter, Hangar Flying – General Aviation
Episode 11: Challenger 605, Navigation
Episode 12: Bell 407 Helicopter, Wing-Walking
Episode 13: Building Engines, Air Tractor
Episode 1: A pilot without arms, Aircraft profile – Pitts Special
A Pilot Without Arms: We meet Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless licensed pilot who has spent he...
Episode 2: L-39 and Upset recovery
L-39 and Upset Recovery: Does it sometimes feel like your airplane has a mind of its own? Well faste...
Episode 3: Flying again, Aircraft profile – Aviat Husky
Flying Again: We catch up with the Rusty Pilots Initiative as they attempt to re-ignite every pilot’...
Episode 4: Space flight
Space Flight: A look at the history of NASA and the space program through the decades spanning from...
Episode 5: Anatomy of a journey, Ground control
Anatomy of a Journey / Ground Control: Learn about the complexities of life as a ground controller a...
Episode 6: WWI aviation
WWI Aviation: Soon after the invention of the aircraft, military uses for the new flying machine cam...
Episode 7: Eclipse 550, Should you turn back to the airport?
Aircraft Profile – Eclipse 550: Introduction to the latest in very light jets (VLJs). It’s like flyi...
Episode 8: It’s the Franken-glider, Tuskegee airmen
It’s the Franken-Glider! / Tuskegee Airmen: The TG-7A motorgliders are basically a combination of wi...
Episode 9: Skytyping, Personal jet
Skytyping: What is skytyping? See it accomplished with five aircraft flying in impressive formation,...
Episode 10: The beloved Cub
The Beloved Cub: By popular demand we’ve tracked down the family of aircraft closest to the hearts o...
Episode 1: Air Navigation Systems, Ultralights
We visit Canada’s largest airport to look at the technology that drives air navigation systems. Then...
Episode 2: Paragliding, Applied Aerodynamics
Part thrilling, part insanity, paragliding is one way aviation nuts get into the open air using a co...
Episode 3: Air Rally 1
Air Rally 1 – We accompany dozens of aircraft and pilots as they island hop in the Caribbean during...
Episode 4: Air Rally 2
Air Rally 2 – The Air Rally continues as the group is met as heroes country after country. That is,...
Episode 5: Pipistrel Sinus
We visit the world’s most famous aviation university to explore it’s storied history, many milestone...
Episode 6: Thunderstorm
Anthony flies a simulated Cessna directly into a thunderstorm which would be certain death in real l...
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