The Aviators

The world's first licensed armless pilot, Jessica Cox; the first aircraft designed for aerodynamics, the Pitts Special.

Does it sometimes feel like your airplane has a mind of its own? Well get ready to be prepared for the unpredictable as we visit Stallion 51 for an introduction to their Unusual Attitude & Upset Recovery Program. Using an L-39 Turbojet we demonstrate the educational procedures designed to help give you a head start when your aircraft takes a turn for the worst.

Rusty Pilots Initiative; Aviat Husky utility aircraft.

Although Space is often associated with the future, reaching new heights, and the unknown, NASA can also be traced back to very rich historical roots established more than 50 years ago. As the ultimate form of ground breaking flight, throughout history NASA has conducted countless 'out-of-this-world' research and exceeded the limits of our planet to make the unknown universe more familiar and easily accessible.

We listen in on some aerial dialogue between air traffic control and our resident pilot, Kurtis, as he navigates through both the departure and arrival procedures within an airport and its airspace as well as consult with the voice in the tower to explore the aspects of flight from the point of view of Ground Control and learn more about the complexities of life as a Ground Controller.

With our noteworthy feature on WWII in Season 5, this time around, we thought we'd give a nod to Aviation during The Great War! The importance of this period in flight is mainly due to it being the first time aircraft were used on a large scale...And let's not forget about the Ace fighter pilots who became popular heroes as pioneer Aviators who invented air-to-air combat.