The Aviators

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The Aviators takes you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how Air Traffic Control (ATC) works.

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Fly-In Camping – The Aviators

The Aviators camp out under a wing at a fly-in, and take a look inside the busiest control tower in the world.

Red Bull Air Racing – The Aviators

The Aviators attend the Aviation Summit in Long Beach, take a ride with the LAPD aerial unit, and satisfy their need for speed with Red Bull Air Racing.

Buying A Used Aircraft – The Aviators

The Aviators investigate buying a used aircraft and what you can do to make it your own.

Aircraft Ownership – The Aviators

The Aviators explore the different levels of aircraft ownership and measure the pros and cons of two engine aircraft.

Model Planes – The Aviators

The aviators dive into the world of model plane aviation and one lucky pilot gets the opportunity to fly a T-33 Jet Fighter.

Triple Tree Aerodrome – The Aviators

The Aviators travel to Triple Tree Aerodrome to experience the trails, streams, and incredible sod runway at this fly-in camp ground.

Warbirds – The Aviators

The aviators check out the largest Biplane in the world, see how pilots are using the iPad in the cockpit, and meet up with the Devil Dog Squadron to check out their B25 Bomber.

Behind The Scenes – Aviators

We continue our behind the scenes look at one of America’s biggest air shows. It’s the exciting conclusion to the two-part special including an up-close look at the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Day In The Life – The Aviators

We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America’s biggest air shows and the day in the life of an air show performer.

Private Pilot Emergency – The Aviators

The aviators revisit the airliner simulator; this time with only one engine, and join up with the marine corps to see what it’s like to be an FA18 pilot.

Can a kid land an airliner? – The Aviators

A follow up to some of the popular sim segments from season one, but this time with a 12 year old at the controls!

ATC Gibberish – The Aviators

The Aviators break down complex sounding radio chatter, learn to escape a submerged seaplane, and take to the air with a team of formation pilots flying WW2 era planes.

Aviation 101 – The Aviators

An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation, and a closer look at the hosts of The Aviators including Sara, Kurtis, Anthony, and new host, country music singer George Canyon.