First Flights with Neil Armstrong
- Special
- 1992
- Avsnitt 4
- Säsong 3
- 22 min
- 0+
- Säsong 3
- Avsnitt 4: Flying Lite: Gliders & Ultralights
Ultralight airplanes evolved from hang gliding enthusiasts' attempts to glide further by adding small engines and propellers. Now reliable, tested ultralights are flown by multitudes of recreational pilots.
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.
- Medverkande
- Neil Armstrong
- Regissör
- Neil Hollander
- Tillgängliga språk
- engelska
- Genrer
- Special, Hobby, Dokumentär, Krig, Militär, Historia
- Tillgänglig
- Tillgänglig 3+ månader
First To Fly
Avsnitt 1
25 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderA hundred years before the Wright brothers, the hot air balloon had already lifted man to the sky. It grew in size, and culminated in the huge pre-WW1 dirigibles that still hold the record for the largest craft ever to lift off the ground.
A hundred years before the Wright brothers, the hot air balloon had already lifted man to the sky. It grew in size, and culminated in the huge pre-WW1 dirigibles that still hold the record for the largest craft ever to lift off the ground.
First Around The World
Avsnitt 2
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderThe ultimate test of aircraft and pilot was to fly around the world. Competition and showmanship were always a part, but it was the mental and physical endurance of the men and women who climbed into the cockpit that made success possible.
The ultimate test of aircraft and pilot was to fly around the world. Competition and showmanship were always a part, but it was the mental and physical endurance of the men and women who climbed into the cockpit that made success possible.
Mass Transit In The Sky
Avsnitt 3
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderDuring the 1960's, the general population embraced air travel. Larger airplanes were needed, with lower noise levels. The pilot's role changed to meet the demands of the developing airlines. Jumbo and narrow body jets were developed.
During the 1960's, the general population embraced air travel. Larger airplanes were needed, with lower noise levels. The pilot's role changed to meet the demands of the developing airlines. Jumbo and narrow body jets were developed.
Flying Lite: Gliders & Ultralights
Avsnitt 4
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderUltralight airplanes evolved from hang gliding enthusiasts' attempts to glide further by adding small engines and propellers. Now reliable, tested ultralights are flown by multitudes of recreational pilots.
Ultralight airplanes evolved from hang gliding enthusiasts' attempts to glide further by adding small engines and propellers. Now reliable, tested ultralights are flown by multitudes of recreational pilots.
Workhorse Of The Sky: The Turboprop
Avsnitt 5
24 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderThe turboprop is a mix of two successful technologies, the jet turbine and the propeller. Highly reliable, the turboprop has been the workhorse of the skies for decades, and remains the mainstay of commercial short-haul aviation.
The turboprop is a mix of two successful technologies, the jet turbine and the propeller. Highly reliable, the turboprop has been the workhorse of the skies for decades, and remains the mainstay of commercial short-haul aviation.
Whirling Wings: Evolution Of The Rotorhead
Avsnitt 6
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderFrom Cierva's autogyro, to the BK-117, the heart of the helicopter has been the rotorhead. Early helicopters were complex, dangerous machines, prone to failure. For the men and women who took the controls, concentration and daring were essential.
From Cierva's autogyro, to the BK-117, the heart of the helicopter has been the rotorhead. Early helicopters were complex, dangerous machines, prone to failure. For the men and women who took the controls, concentration and daring were essential.
Water Birds: Floatplanes And Flying Boats
Avsnitt 7
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderBy the 1930s, flying boats and seaplanes were the craft of the future. Flying boats -- massive, airborne ocean liners -- opened up global routes for passengers, while floatplanes were the fastest, most innovative flying machines in existence.
By the 1930s, flying boats and seaplanes were the craft of the future. Flying boats -- massive, airborne ocean liners -- opened up global routes for passengers, while floatplanes were the fastest, most innovative flying machines in existence.
Jump To The Sky: Jet Vtol
Avsnitt 8
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderConventional airplanes need large runways, a limitation that concerned defense planners. As turbine engines became lighter, a new breed of aircraft became possible -- one that could take off and land vertically, yet fly with the speed of jets.
Conventional airplanes need large runways, a limitation that concerned defense planners. As turbine engines became lighter, a new breed of aircraft became possible -- one that could take off and land vertically, yet fly with the speed of jets.
Tail First Flying: The Canard
Avsnitt 9
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderWhen the small tail wings which enable an airplane to go up or down are moved to the front, they are called canards.
When the small tail wings which enable an airplane to go up or down are moved to the front, they are called canards.
Flying Wings
Avsnitt 10
22 minTillgänglig 3+ månaderSearching for flight efficiency, some designers thought the ideal shape should be just a wing. Though development of flying wings has often proved illusive, Northrop's designs proved feasibility.
Searching for flight efficiency, some designers thought the ideal shape should be just a wing. Though development of flying wings has often proved illusive, Northrop's designs proved feasibility.