First Flights with Neil Armstrong
S03E10 Flying the Mail
Airmail pioneers showcased to an audience captivated by aviation that airplanes held significant promise for commerce. They paved the path for the expansive commercial enterprises that would eventually connect the world. The assortment of aircraft was remarkable, yet the flying conditions were tough, requiring pilots to be both resilient and courageous as they took on the challenge of delivering the mail.
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Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead
Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
Jump to the Sky - Jet VTOL
Tail First Flying - the Canard
First Around The World
Flying Blind
Flying Wings
Flight Control - Wing Warping to Fly-by-Wire
Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
Flying the Mail
Backyard Fliers - An Airplane In Every Garage
First In Speed: Air Racing
Propellers - Wings With A Twist