First Flights with Neil Armstrong

tv show

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39 total episodes

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3 seasons

First Aired September 25, 1991

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Overview

NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.

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First Jets

Season 2 - Episode 3 - 0h 0m

Air Date

December 04, 1991

Overview

When jet engines appeared, a whole new set of problems appeared with them. For pilots, the early jets were a nightmare. Trained to fly propeller aircraft, pilots found themselves in need of drastic changes in technique.