On The Fly: Adventures at Altitude

Season 1
This season of On the Fly, soars into the stakes, spectacle & passion of general aviation in stories that go from airlifting stray dogs out of harm’s way to a 100 women plunging in a head down skydive at 165 miles per hour and everything in between.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Flying With Dreams

    October 28, 2023
    45min
    TV-PG
    Female skydivers from all over the world attempt a world record, an airline mechanic rebuilds an old aerobatic plane to inspire a new generation; and an aerobatic glider competition reveals the silent poetry of flying to the edge of the envelope.
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  2. S1 E2 - Walking On Air

    November 4, 2023
    45min
    TV-PG
    A family of wing walkers puts their daughter's boyfriend to the test, a real life superhero shows that you don't need a plane to fly, and a group of animal-lovers race against time to fly stray dogs to new families on the mainland.
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  3. S1 E3 - Challenge Accepted

    November 11, 2023
    45min
    ALL
    Wayne Davis has the challenge of keeping both people and sharks safe as an aerial shark spotter. Aerobatic pilot Kyle Fowler attempts an audacious stunt. A group of kids transcend their disabilities with the pilots of Challenge Air.
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  4. S1 E4 - It's About Time

    November 18, 2023
    45min
    ALL
    Red Bull Air Force perform a spectacular stunt; a young woman chases her dreams of flying with the help of her community; and a late night flight with Grandview Aviation, who are transporting a donated organ with only a few hours to make the trip.
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  5. S1 E5 - Which Way Is Up

    December 2, 2023
    45min
    TV-PG
    STOL drag racers face off in their annual competition. Legendary pilot Patty Wagstaff teaches two students what to do when things go wrong. Archer aviation hopes to change how we move as they work to get their EVTOL Aircraft into the sky.
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  6. S1 E6 - A Game Of Cat and Mouse

    December 9, 2023
    45min
    TV-PG
    The Civil Air Patrol and Air National Guard aim to protect our skies. A high-speed race that requires a special kind of training in Reno. Dave Edwards proves that anyone can fly with a little money and effort with his Affordaplane.
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  7. S1 E7 - One Moment, One Shot

    December 16, 2023
    45min
    13+
    Grant Korgan uses his "hero flights" to uplift other disabled veterans and first responders. Fly For The Culture inspires young people of color to pursue a future in aviation. A photographer and pilot recreate an iconic photo over New York City.
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  8. S1 E8 - Into The Storm

    December 23, 2023
    45min
    TV-PG
    Hurricane Hunters get their weather lab ready for hurricane season. PHI Medical faces the challenges of transporting patients quickly and safely. Erick O'Connor conducts a two day boot camp on formation flying to teach pilots how to fly together
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