First Flights with Neil Armstrong
S03E06 Flying Blind
In the infancy of aviation, pilots relied on basic instruments. For instance, a weighted silk stocking attached to a strut assisted in measuring airspeed. During wartime, pilots had to master the art of flying without visual cues. Nowadays, technology has advanced significantly; pilots utilize orbiting satellites for precise navigation, and sophisticated autopilot systems allow planes to operate autonomously.
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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