Straight and Level

Straight and Level explores 21st Century Aviation Technology and the positive affect aviation has on humanity. The Straight and Level team is focused on bringing aviation centric humanistic stories to life. The golden age of aviation isn't over, people just stopped paying attention, and our focus for Straight and Level is to bring the joy and love of flying back to the forefront of conversation.
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  1. S1 E1 - Oshkosh 2021, The State of Aviation
    September 23, 2021
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    EAA's Oshkosh Airventure is the largest fly in convention/air show in the world. Witness the event come roaring to life as 600,000+ people, and 10,000+ aircraft gather in Oshkosh, Wisconsin over eight (8) days to celebrate all aspects of aviation at EAA's Oshkosh AirVenture 2021. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring various fighter jets and warbird aircraft. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  2. S1 E2 - Hand Built and Family Owned
    March 18, 2020
    21min
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    Air Tractor, an employee-owned company builds aircraft that help feed and protect the world from wildfires. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring the Air Tractor 802, Fire Boss, Air Tractor 502 agricultural spray planes and air tankers. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Sound of Hope
    November 11, 2021
    20min
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    In Peru, Indiana the National American Huey History Museum and its Founder John Walker are dedicated to preserving the history of The Huey Helicopter and sharing just how instrumental the Huey Helicopter has been to the American armed forces for fifty+ years. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Johnny Walker and Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopters. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  4. S1 E4 - Land of The Brave
    March 11, 2021
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    Featuring Careflite based Dallas-Fort Worth these first responder, Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilots, save lives when they transport critically injured patients to the hospital in specially equipped aircraft. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Bell Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters, Careflite, Reach, and Assent Aeronautics. Aviation and Aerospace.  
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  5. S1 E5 - On Wings of Angels
    September 30, 2021
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    Through an Organization called "Angel Flight", Individual pilots volunteer their time and personal aircraft to transport medical patients in need of life saving treatment. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, Cessna Columbia, Piper and other aircraft. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  6. S1 E6 - Flight Training in the 21st Century
    October 7, 2021
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    In Carlsbad, California, just north of San Deigo, there is a family owned flight school that has truly embraced 21st Century Technology and made learning to fly approachable by demystifying the process. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Ashley Jacobs along with Cirrus SR22 and Cirrus SR22T aircraft. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  7. S1 E7 - Still Flying for Freedom
    December 2, 2021
    21min
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    With over 300+ warbird aircraft in attendance for The Experimental Aircraft Association's Oshkosh AirVenture 2021, this annual event is perhaps the largest fly-in of historic military aircraft in the world; and the only event where you can both see and touch truly historic aircraft that still fly. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring various warbird aircraft. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Next Generation of Flight
    October 28, 2021
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    Volocopter, one of the worlds leading innovators in urban air mobility technology, dares to fly their X2 technology demonstration aircraft for the 600,000+ attendees of EAA's Oshkosh AirVenture in the first ever public, piloted, fully electric air taxi demonstration in the United States of America. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  9. S1 E9 - AeroBrigham - Purpose Built Aircraft
    January 13, 2022
    21min
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    In Decatur Texas, AeroBrigham, The world's leading helicopter completion company founded by Twin Brothers David and Danny Brigham, have a true passion for purpose built aircraft. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Danny Brigham and David Brigham along with Bell Helicopters, Bell 429, Bell 407, and Bell 206 Long Rangers. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  10. S1 E10 - Allison - The American Engine Man
    January 27, 2022
    20min
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    Jim Allison, founder of the Allison Engine Company, was an was an American Inventor, Businessman and Entrepreneur. His ingenuity helped deliver Victory in World War II, create the Indianapolis 500, and bring about some of the best engines in the world. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring engines from the Concorde, Citiation X, Convair XFY-1, C-130, and P-51 Mustang. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  11. S1 E11 - Straight and Level LIVE from NBAA-BACE 2021
    October 14, 2021
    20min
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    A special episode of Straight and Level filmed LIVE at the National Business Aviation Association's - Business Aviation Convention, covering all of the latest news, information and highlights from NBAA-BACE including the world's newest business jets and the latest in aviation technology. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Ashley Jacobs along with Jeff Gilmore. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  12. S1 E12 - Straight and Level LIVE Still Flying High form NBAA-BACE 2021 Part 1
    October 21, 2021
    20min
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    Live coverage of the National Business Aviation Association's - Business Aviation Convention and Expo in Las Vegas. Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Ashley Jacobs along with Jeff Gilmore. Guest starring Rick Mosteller, Stan Shparberg, Frederic Lemos, Sylvian Mariat, Sean McGeough, J.D. Detwiler, and Patrick Sniffen. Aviation and Aerospace.
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  13. S1 E13 - Straight and Level LIVE Still Flying High form NBAA-BACE 2021 Part 2
    October 22, 2021
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    Live coverage of the National Business Aviation Association's - Business Aviation Convention and Expo in Las Vegas.Hosted by W. Hulsey Smith and featuring Ashley Jacobs along with Jeff Gilmore. Guest starring Ed Bolen, Melvin Taylor, Andre Stein, Alvadi Serpa Junior, Mark Winthrow, Nicolas Chabbert, Ben Tigner, and Craig Smith. Aviation and Aerospace.
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Directors
W. Hulsey Smith
Producers
Olive Chinarian Smith
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W. Hulsey Smith
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