The Aviators - Season 4 - Eps 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 tiny) aircraft and its full-sized pilot. SR-71: Blackbird pilot Terry Pappas tells us what its like to be one of just 478 people who have flown this stealthy Strategic Reconnaissance aircraft. Sean D. Tucker: We get to know the man behind the famous red Oracle plane and watch his death-defying aerobatics up close.
About The Aviators
Title: The Aviators
First Air Date: 2010-09-08
Last Air Date: 2017-11-22
Status: Ended
Rating: 4.2/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 81
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: FourPoints Television Productions
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."
Cast
Anthony Nalli
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