The Aviators (2010)
Synopsis
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."
Network
PBS
Episodes
One of the biggest airshows on Earth
AirVenture: America's largest aviation celebration, The US Air Force's C5M Supergalaxy, The Tiger Moth bi-plane, Miracle on the Hudson hero Jeff Skiles, Flat spin survivor.
Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.
How to land an Airliner
Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.
Sun N' Fun Florida
Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.
The Airbus A380
Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.
Light-Sport Aviation
Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation.
Air Traffic Control Towers
Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.
Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.
Air Traffic Control Centre
Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.
Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.
Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.
Cross-Border Flying
Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Aviators
Status
Ended
Seasons
8
Episodes
81
Production
FourPoints Television Productions
