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The Amazing World Of Aviation Series - 13-Part
Temporada 1
201313 episodios
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Episodios
- T1 E1 - Take Off, The Beginning of Flight1 de enero de 201352 minThis program looks at the beginnings of flight, with innovators such as Benjamin Franklin and Leonardo DaVinci coming up with new ways to give man wings, and chronicles the invention of hot air balloons, Zeppelins, box kites, and of course the story of the most influential aviation inventors of all - Wilbur and Orville Wright.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E2 - Barnstormers & Record Breakers1 de enero de 201352 minTo fly an early airplane required skill, courage and a sense of adventure. The advent of the movie camera meant that their exploits could be broadcast to every corner of the globe, and recorded for posterity. The pilots of Germany, France and Britain who were able to master combat flying in time to prevent an early death were known as "Air Aces".Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E3 - Bi Plane To Monoplane1 de enero de 201352 minThe decades following the First World War saw aircraft designers pushing the boundaries of aeronautical technology, moving the industry forward at a rapid pace. With new commercial markets opening up, it was the visionaries who held the key to success. Each invention promising a future filled with endless possibilities.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E4 - The Airliner1 de enero de 201352 minThe years following the First World War saw flying take off as serious business. Previously unimagined opportunities opened up, among them, skywriting and sightseeing tours. Flying became a bigger feature of life all around the world, not just as a novelty "adventure" for rich people but as a mode of transport available to just about anyone.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E5 - The Seaplane1 de enero de 201352 minSeaplanes saw the dawn of the aviation industry as they could accommodate large numbers of passengers between continents, and only required a smooth body of water to land. Since the 1920's, advances in floatplane technology saw metal hulls introduced, a cantilevered design and single engine. Seaplanes continue to be an extremely popular mode of transportation.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E6 - The Jet Age1 de enero de 201352 minIn 1966, British aviation expert Sir Frank Whittle was honored for his services to the aviation industry. Twenty-five years earlier, the aeronautical engineer had invented the jet engine, and ushered in a new era of air travel. On May the 15th, 1941, the first experimental flight using Whittle's engine took off over Cranwell, England and flew for 17 minutes, at a top speed of 545km per hour.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E7 - Highways In The Sky1 de enero de 201352 minAirlines began to spring up everywhere, catering to the demands of passengers wanting to go just about anywhere, but the flights were only domestic at the time. Pre-war travel was sold as a luxury experience afforded only by the rich, but post war, the emphasis was on comfort and customer service for both the rich and middle class.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E8 - Airports & Flight Attendants1 de enero de 201352 minIn the early years, air fields were more concerned with utility than comfort with the first passengers becoming used to enduring the elements as they walked out to their flight. As the popularity of air transport increased, cities recognized the need to provide better service to passengers, and airports grew in design, to become the hub of activity and convenience they are todaySuscribirse a Prime
- T1 E9 - Supersonic Flight1 de enero de 201352 minBritain and France collaborated to build the world's first Concorde, a jet that could traverse the Atlantic in just 3 hours, at twice the speed of sound. The all-metal Trident jet was a popular choice for airlines but couldn't compete with the glamour and allure of the ConcordeSuscribirse a Prime
- T1 E10 - The Modern Age1 de enero de 201352 minThe Boeing 737 twin-engine jetliner was to become Boeing's greatest success. It had one of the lowest approach speeds of any jet transport, a great asset when landing at smaller airports with shorter runways. It also required minimum equipment for use in refueling. However, despite all its advantages, the 737 was soon overshadowed by the new, improved 747 Jumbo Jet.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E11 - Long Haul Aircraft1 de enero de 201352 minTraditionally, regulators had insisted that all passenger aircraft be powered by at least three engines. But the development of more sophisticated airplanes eventually made twin-engine, long-distance travel feasible. A new standard was introduced, known as Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards, or ETOPS.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E12 - The Giants Of The Sky1 de enero de 201352 minThe Boeing 787 according to its manufacturers is a revolution in air travel. Similar to the Airbus A380, the plane is made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics and aluminum glass fiber materials which are lighter and more resistant to fatigue. It is one of many planes that have been developed to reduce the carbon footprint while improving space, comfort and entertainment for its passengers.Suscribirse a Prime
- T1 E13 - Air Travel Tomorrow1 de enero de 201352 minThe buzzword in the space industry now is tourism. Private companies have moved into space research, with the philosophy that the best way to extend man's reach into space is to promote it as a tourist destination.Suscribirse a Prime
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- Film Ideas, Inc.
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