First Flights with Neil Armstrong - Season 3 - Eps 1: Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead
From Cierva's breakthrough in autogyro design, to the state-of-the-art BK-117, the heart of the helicopter story has been the rotorhead. Early helicopters were complex, dangerous flying machines, prone to failure. For the men and women who took the controls, concentration and daring were essential.
About First Flights with Neil Armstrong
Title: First Flights with Neil Armstrong
First Air Date: 1991-09-25
Last Air Date: 1993-12-08
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 39
Network: A&E
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: A+E Global Media
Synopsis
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & 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.
Cast
Neil Armstrong
Host
