Series · 2010 – 2020 · Documentary
The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots."
8 seasons · 87 episodes
Episode 01
One of the biggest airshows on Earth
AirVenture: America's largest aviation celebration, The US Air Force's C5M Supergalaxy, The Tiger Moth bi-plane, Miracle on the Hudson hero Jeff Skiles, Flat spin survivor.
Episode 02
Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.
Episode 03
How to land an Airliner
Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.
Episode 04
Sun N' Fun Florida
Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.
Episode 05
The Airbus A380
Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.
Episode 06
Light-Sport Aviation
Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation.
Episode 07
Air Traffic Control Towers
Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.
Episode 08
Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.
Episode 09
Air Traffic Control Centre
Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Episode 10
Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.
Episode 11
Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.
Episode 12
Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.
Episode 13
Cross-Border Flying
Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.
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The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots."
1 principal cast
The Aviators is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 8 seasons and 87 total episodes, rated 4.2/10 by 3 viewers.
The Aviators has 8 seasons with 87 episodes in total.
The Aviators has ended and is no longer in production.
The Aviators airs on PBS.
The Aviators first aired on September 8, 2010.
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