First Flights with Neil Armstrong
- Action
- 1991
- Episode 3
- Sesong 2
- 26 min
- 0+
- Sesong 2
- Episode 3: First Jets
When jet engines appeared, a whole new set of problems appeared with them. For pilots, the early jets were a nightmare. Trained to fly propeller aircraft, pilots found themselves in need of drastic changes in technique.
Om serien: Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.
The Helicopter: From Dreams To Reality
Episode 1
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederIn the 1920's, early autogyros made breakthroughs in rotating wing design, and by the 1930's military interest propelled helicopter development.
In the 1920's, early autogyros made breakthroughs in rotating wing design, and by the 1930's military interest propelled helicopter development.
Air Forts Of The War
Episode 2
26 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe World War II bombers were capable of delivering an arsenal of destruction. Aerial warfare became a team effort that relied on coordination, accuracy and determination with up to 10 men in an aircraft, and sometimes 1,000 airplanes in a formation.
The World War II bombers were capable of delivering an arsenal of destruction. Aerial warfare became a team effort that relied on coordination, accuracy and determination with up to 10 men in an aircraft, and sometimes 1,000 airplanes in a formation.
First Jets
Episode 3
26 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederWhen jet engines appeared, a whole new set of problems appeared with them. For pilots, the early jets were a nightmare. Trained to fly propeller aircraft, pilots found themselves in need of drastic changes in technique.
When jet engines appeared, a whole new set of problems appeared with them. For pilots, the early jets were a nightmare. Trained to fly propeller aircraft, pilots found themselves in need of drastic changes in technique.
Airliners: Passengers Join The Jet Age
Episode 4
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederWW2 aviation advances such as hard runways, large long range aircraft and cabin pressurization set the stage for growing passenger transport after the war. Soon jets slashed travel times and brought unheard of growth in mass transportation.
WW2 aviation advances such as hard runways, large long range aircraft and cabin pressurization set the stage for growing passenger transport after the war. Soon jets slashed travel times and brought unheard of growth in mass transportation.
The Big Bombers
Episode 5
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederDevelopment of jet engines and the tensions of the Cold War pushed development of long-range bombers that could fly around the world.
Development of jet engines and the tensions of the Cold War pushed development of long-range bombers that could fly around the world.
Jet Fighters: Wings Of Lightening
Episode 6
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe U.S. and Russia rivalry developed jet fighters with fantastic speeds and high tech weapons. Computers were unseen co-pilot and some fighters only fired guided missiles.
The U.S. and Russia rivalry developed jet fighters with fantastic speeds and high tech weapons. Computers were unseen co-pilot and some fighters only fired guided missiles.
General Aviation: Barnstormers To Businessmen
Episode 7
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederFlying for sport, business, agriculture or photo survey, a fleet of mostly single-engine planes comprises the fastest growing segment of aviation.
Flying for sport, business, agriculture or photo survey, a fleet of mostly single-engine planes comprises the fastest growing segment of aviation.
Supersonic Bombers: The Elusive Search
Episode 8
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederIn the early 1960's, the U.S. Strategic Air Command wanted high-flying supersonic bombers like the B-58 Hustler and the XB-70. But now the newest bombers are sub-sonic: the low-flying, radar-evading B-1B, and the high tech B-2 Stealth bomber.
In the early 1960's, the U.S. Strategic Air Command wanted high-flying supersonic bombers like the B-58 Hustler and the XB-70. But now the newest bombers are sub-sonic: the low-flying, radar-evading B-1B, and the high tech B-2 Stealth bomber.
Locusts Of War
Episode 9
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe helicopter took on an offensive role for the Vietnam War. Bristling with cannons, rockets and guided missiles, created the gunships. Now the American Apache and Russian Hind are equipped with infrared night vision and lethal anti-tank weapons.
The helicopter took on an offensive role for the Vietnam War. Bristling with cannons, rockets and guided missiles, created the gunships. Now the American Apache and Russian Hind are equipped with infrared night vision and lethal anti-tank weapons.
Attack Aircraft
Episode 10
22 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederWhen a fighter or bomber strikes ground forces, it is acting as an attack aircraft. Many fighters can play this role, but recent wars have shown the value of dedicated attack aircraft, designed to hit hard and survive extensive battle damage.
When a fighter or bomber strikes ground forces, it is acting as an attack aircraft. Many fighters can play this role, but recent wars have shown the value of dedicated attack aircraft, designed to hit hard and survive extensive battle damage.