The Aviators
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Documentary
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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."
Production
FourPoints Television Productions
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 8, 2010
Last Aired
November 30, 2020
Networks
PBS
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
One of the biggest airshows on Earth
Air date: 2010-09-08
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.
E2
Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
Air date: 2010-09-15
Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.
E3
How to land an Airliner
Air date: 2010-09-22
Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.
E4
Sun N' Fun Florida
Air date: 2010-09-22
Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.
E5
The Airbus A380
Air date: 2010-09-29
Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.
E6
Light-Sport Aviation
Air date: 2010-10-06
Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation.
E7
Air Traffic Control Towers
Air date: 2010-10-13
Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.
E8
Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
Air date: 2010-10-20
Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.
E9
Air Traffic Control Centre
Air date: 2010-10-27
Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
E10
Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
Air date: 2010-11-03
Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.
E11
Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
Air date: 2010-11-10
Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.
E12
Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
Air date: 2010-11-17
A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.
E13
Cross-Border Flying
Air date: 2010-11-24
Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.
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