First Flights with Neil Armstrong
tv show
39 total episodes
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3 seasons
First Aired September 25, 1991
Genres:
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.
Propellers - Wings With A Twist
Season 3 - Episode 13 - 0h 25m
Air Date
December 08, 1993
Overview
The Wright brothers realized that a propeller was a rotating wing – giving it a twist made it practical. By the mid 1930s, variable pitch and NACA research revolutionized propeller design. With the coming of the jet age, propellers fell out of favor for large aircraft. But designers soon realized that a fast turboprop with an advanced propeller could be more efficient than the best jetliners.