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The Aviators TV Series Preview 1 - www.TheAviators.TV

This is the first public release of a preview of The Aviators.

419th FLTS flies first B-1 sortie after FIDL upgrade

The 419th Flight Test Squadron conducted the first functional check sortie of a B-1B Lancer which ended two years of modifications to the aircraft on Edwards AFB July 30.

Flying Legends Airshow 2010 Trailer

This is a trailer for the 2010 Flying Legends Airshow at Duxford in Cambridgeshire. For more information and tickets go to www.iwm.org.uk/duxford

Boeing Overview "What Others Dream, We Do."

"What Others Dream, We Do." - Jim McNerney, President & CEO of The Boeing Company. Produced by Boeing Creative Services, copyright 2008.

Aero-TV: Improving the Citation X - Cessnas Elliptical Winglets Update

From its maiden flight in September of 2007, to its first retrofit in August of 2009, Cessna's Citation X Elliptical Winglets update has made extraordinary progress in the past two years.

Memorial Day

For the U.S. veterans on Memorial Day and every day, thank you.

Cessna Caravan - All Model

With more than 11 million fleet hours under its massive, stalwart wings, the Cessna Caravan has set legendary standards for a workhorse aircraft.

STS-115 SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS LAUNCH

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off from Kennedy Space Center and charged into the midday Florida sky on a mission to boost power on the International Space Station. The launch was on time, with liftoff at 11:15 a.m. EDT.

Aero-TV: Improving the Citation X - Cessnas Elliptical Winglets Update

From its maiden flight in September of 2007, to its first retrofit in August of 2009, Cessna's Citation X Elliptical Winglets update has made extraordinary progress in the past two years

Aero-TV: Traveling in Style - The Upgraded Premier 1A Cabin

In September of 1995, Raytheon Aircraft announced their first business jet, the Premier 1, featuring the latest in composite technology and swept aluminum wing design for greater speed

Boeing NewGen Tanker

Boeing will offer the NewGen Tanker to replace the existing fleet of U.S. Air Force KC-135 aircraft.

Aero-TV: CJ4 Precision Assembly Pt. 2 - Cessna's Mating Process for Section Alignment

At Cessna Aircraft, "safety begins with a durable airframe." Each airframe is stress-tested five times the aircraft's standard lifetime; yet, Cessna's renowned safety and reliability begins on the production line.

Aero-TV: The Beechcraft Premier II - Next Step in the Light Jet Revolution

Premier II Retains Composite Fuselage with Increased Performance

Aero-TV: CJ4 Precision Assembly Pt. 1 Cessnas Fuselage Build Process

CJ4 Program Manager, Norm Baker, Provides an Exclusive Factory Tour

Apollo 13- Original Theatrical Trailer

The original theatrical trailer for the 1995 film "Apollo 13," courtesy of the website www.movie-list.com

Aero-TV: Bombardier Learjet 60 XR - New Interiors for the Business Traveler

Learjet Debuts Two New Interior Designs Featuring Flexibility and Comfort

Aero-TV: Cessna's Next-Gen CJ - The Citation CJ4 (Part 2)

A Much Upgraded CJ Makes Ready To Enter The Market

Aero-TV: Cessna's Next-Gen CJ - The Citation CJ4 (Part 1)

A Much Upgraded CJ Makes Ready To Enter The Market

Cessna First Flights - Wichita

Cessna First Flights - Wichita

History of air-to-air re-fueling

This video contains much historical footage of early aircraft and air-to-air refuelling attempts and methods. This clip features some early attempts at flying machines.

KC-7A7 - Global. Capable. Combat Ready.

When global reach & mission success is critical, you need a company with 80 years of tanker experience - Boeing's KC-7A7 will be combat-ready on day one.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

The Lockheed SR-71 was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft by the Lockheed Skunk Works.

Eyes in the Sky 4/5

Future Wings (1998)

Aero-TV: Doorway to Aviation - Academy of Model Aeronautics at AOPA

During the Golden Age of Aviation, the nations youth idolized such industry leaders as Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. As enthusiasm for aviation grew, small-scale aircraft building boomed in popularity.

Aero-TV: ANN Flight Test - Flying Cessna's Skycatcher

Finally... ANN is proud to present the first published flight test data on Cessna's long-awaited LSA

Cessna 162 Skycatcher Behind the Scenes Update

Cessna 162 Skycatcher Behind the Scenes Update.

KANG - Intelligence

Kansas Air National Guard

Russ Meyer - National Aviation Hall of Fame

Russ Meyer, former CEO for Cessna, was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame for his leadership in the revitalization of general aviation

What Makes Cessna a Success?

What makes a company like Cessna such a success? Passion. Standards. And Innovation.

Aero-TV: Preserving Wichita History The Kansas Aviation Museum

The Kansas Aviation Museum is more than just a showcase for Wichitas rich aviation history; it is history.

Inside the Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin - Exclusive tour by Boeing expert

In this exclusive private tour arranged for SimpliFlying.com, Boeing's Colleen Rainbolt takes us into the Boeing 787 cabin and runs us through a slew of breakthrough features aimed at enhancing the customers' in-flight experience.

Beechcraft Promo Video

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Hudson Flight 1549 HD Animation with audio for US Airways Water Landing

This animation was accurately reconstructed from real-life data and official reports, and produced using our unique forensic software.

Aero-TV: Nostalgia of Flight Flying Free with the American Barnstormers

Clay Adams and the American Barnstormers Re-Capture the Golden Age

Staying Positive -- Cessna's Jack Pelton Talks About 2009

One of aviation's oldest and most productive companies is holding its head high despite the economic malaise that has struck the nation

Cessna 162 Skycatcher First Flight (HD)

The conforming prototype had its first flight on 8 March 2008 and the first production aircraft flew on 5 May 2008.

WASP SPEAK

Soundbytes right from the WASP, first women in history to fly America's military aircraft.

We Were WASP, part 1

Women Airforce Service Pilots in WWII.

Behind the Scenes of AMELIA: Becoming Amelia Earhart

Director Mira Nair and actress Hilary Swank talk about Miss Swank's experience in portraying the iconic flier.

The Lost Journey Of Amelia Earhart

72 years after famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart disappeared while flying over the Pacific, Kimberly Dozier retraces her fateful journey in search of what really happened.

Amelia Earhart -'The Future Of Women In Flying'

Speech by Amelia Earhart -'The Future Of Women In Flying' with a slide show of her and her great flying machines

Blue Angels - censored, no Van Halen Dreams

The beauty of this song, plus the intense expression in the flying of the Blue Angels, deserve a modern, high quality treatment.

Air force One Tour: The Inside 2 of 2

The presidential air transport fleet consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B's -- tail numbers 28000 and 29000 -- with the Air Force designation VC-25. When the president is aboard either aircraft, or any Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is "Air Force One."

Cessna 350 and 400

A Short Promotional Video About the Cessna 350 and 400.

Air force One Tour: The Outside 1 of 2

This is now President Barack Obama's new plane, Air Force One.

Amelia- Official Theatrical Trailer

AMELIA stars two-time Academy AwardŽ-winner Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviatrix. Also featuring Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor. Directed by Mira Nair.

Bob Hoover -- Legend of Aviation

Bob Hoover, Legend of Aviation Produced by RJ McHatton of Inventive Productions

Aircraft Stuctural Testing & Evaluation Center at NIAR

Highlights the capabilities of the Aircraft Structural Testing & Evaluation Center (ASTEC) at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).

Nicole Malachowski First Woman USAF Thunderbird Pilot

Nicole Malachowski is the first woman USAF Thunderbird Pilot. Here is the story in her own words.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

The Lockheed SR-71 was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft by the Lockheed Skunk Works.

Franklin's Flying Circus

Kyle Franklin doing his aerial comedy routing at the 2006 Wichita Flight Festival.

B-52 MITO departure, Minot AFB, ND

Alert response and 15-ship B-52 Minimum Interval Take-Off (MITO), in support of Exercise GLOBAL THUNDER, Minot AFB, ND, June 09

James May rides in a U2 spy plane

James May from Top Gear U.K. takes an emotional ride to the edge of space in a U2 spyplane.

1-15 In Search Of... Amelia Earhart (Part 1 of 3)

1-15 In Search Of... Amelia Earhart (Part 1 of 3)

GA Serves America - Morgan Freeman, behind the scenes

GA Serves America - Morgan Freeman, behind the scenes

Unlocking Earhart Mystery

Unlocking Earhart mystery Could DNA prove what happened to Amelia Earhart? CNN's Kyra Phillips interviews the man leading an expedition to find out.

Apollo 11 Introduction

This montage video shows highlights from the Apollo 11 mission, from liftoff in Florida to departure from the moon.

GA Serves America - Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford, a pilot himself, explains how General Aviation creates jobs and serves communities across America.

What Happened to Amelia Earhart

Interviews with three eyewitnesses, who were on Saipan in July of 1944 when Amelia Earhart's airplane was found and destroyed by the US Military.

Cessna Citation Columbus Introduction #2 (HD)

The Cessna Citation Columbus (Model 850) is the latest extension by Cessna of its Citation family of business jets.

Cessna CitationJet CJ4 First Flight (HD)

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) is part of the Citation business jet family. It is a stretch extension of the CJ3, adding an additional two feet to the CJ3 cabin.

Where's Amelia Earhart?

Did aviator Amelia Earhart run out of fuel and crash into the sea? Or could she have survived?

Wichita Airshow 2007 Mcconnel AFB - Blue Angels

Taken off the end of the runway away from the Airshow, It's where the noise is!

Cessna Tribute

The Cessna Aircraft Company is an airplane manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, USA. Their main products are general aviation aircraft.

Boeing B-52G Stratofortress in Operation Desert Storm

On 16 February 1991 a flight of B-52Gs launching from and returning to Barksdale AFB, in Louisiana, struck targets inside Iraq.

Premier 1A

Premier 1A from www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna Citation Mustang in take-off and flight.

1945 The B-29 SuperFortress - Outstanding Color Footage

http://www.webalice.it/roma... Pacific. Footage from 1945. The most advanced bomber of WW2, the B-29 SuperFortress. Soundtrack added (Demo Only) in 2008 by ROMANO-ARCHIVES, performed by Tangerine

B-1B Bomber Flight Operations, McConnell AFB KS

The magnificent B-1B Lancer in operation at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, April 1989.

"Flight" is a Special Feature from the film "One Six Right"

An exhilarating documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation -- the local airport

Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega

Curator Dorothy Cochrane and aircraft restorer Karl Heinzel discuss the social and technological changes brought about by Amelia Earhart's career as they give a tour of Earhart's Lockeed Vega at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Dogfights - Tuskegee Airmen

This outstanding series of 5 videos features actual recreation of aerial battles, interlaced with interviews with some of the Tuskegee pilots themselves. The remaining videos will be added weekly.

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