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Inside The Boeing B-29 Superfortress Aircraft Factory

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber that was flown by the United States in World War II and the Korean War.

Walter Boyne - 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Walter Boyne - 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Aircraft ownership (FREEview 210)

The Aviators is "For Everyone Who Has Ever Gazed Skywards"

Hawker Beechcraft AT-6

The Hawker Beechcraft AT-6 at the AFA Convention in Washington, D.C. on September 20, 2011.

Inside The Boeing B-29 Superfortress Aircraft Factory

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber that was flown by the United States in World War II and the Korean War.

Beechcraft AT-6 Simulator at the AFA Convention

CAE's Mike Lokuta discusses the AT-6 simulator at the AFA Convention in Washington, D.C. on September 20, 2011.

Beechcraft AT-6 Simulator at the AFA Convention

CAE's Mike Lokuta discusses the AT-6 simulator at the AFA Convention in Washington, D.C. on September 20, 2011.

AMELIA EARHART ACE FLYER

FF1402 Aviator, Amelia Earhart talks about her flights, aviation, 1930s, 16mm, DVCAM

Dream flight in a jet warbird (FREEview 209)

The Aviators is "For Everyone Who Has Ever Gazed Skywards"

WWII:RARE COLOR FILM:PEARL HARBOR DECEMBER 7 1941 1

Prabhupada: The big two wars of the world happened only on account of this industry.

Season 2, Episode 8 FREEview

The Aviators is "For Everyone Who Has Ever Gazed Skywards"

Season 2, Episode 7 FREEview

The Aviators is "For Everyone Who Has Ever Gazed Skywards"

Season 2, Episode 6 FREEview

The Aviators, the smash hit that airs across the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally, is back for an exciting second season!

Two Beech Model 17 Staggerwings [1933]

Two Beech Model 17 Staggerwings land, taxi and takeoff at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand during a stop over on a vintage aircraft rally.

Flying on 787's first flight to Japan

An exclusive look on board a Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight

Veterans Day 2011 - Freedom Isn't Free

For this Veterans Day, I want to share with everyone this awesome video I found in the public domain.

Season 2, Episode 5 FREEview

SEASON 2 DVD NOW AVAILABLE

Hawker Beechcraft AT-6 in Refueling and Rearming Test

Hawker Beechcraft AT-6 in Refueling and Rearming Test

Season 2, Episode 4 FREEview

The Aviators, the smash hit that airs across the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally, is back for an exciting second season!

Cessna Citation Latitude

Cessna Citation Latitude

Bombardier - Learjet 85

Bombardier first look to the Learjet 85.

Season 2, Episode 3 FREEview

The Aviators is "For Everyone Who Has Ever Gazed Skywards"

Russ Meyer

Russ Meyer, former CEO for Cessna, was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame July 2009.

Cessna Citation M2

Cessna Citation video

Season 2, Episode 1 FREEview: The Aviators

The Aviators, the smash hit that airs across the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel

Clay Lacy NAHF TZ

Here is the video that was shown for Clay Lacy's induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in July, 2010

Heaven - 9/11 Tribute - 10 years

September 11, 2001, 10th Anniversary Memorial

The new 737-800 Fixed Base Simulator in action!

Evaluating the new Boeing 737-800 fixed base flight simulator with a series of short test flights.

Beechcraft Starship 1

In My Opinion the most beautiful and technologically designed aircraft that was ahead of its time

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Mary Earhart, (born July 24, 1897; missing July 2, 1937) was a noted American aviation pioneer and author.

Beauty in Motion

Where design elevates experience.

Atlantic City Airshow 2009 - Red Eagle Air Sports Team full show

The Red Eagle Air Sports aerobatic team performing their afternoon full show at the 2009 Atlantic City Airshow at Atlantic City, NJ August 19th, 2009.

Greg Shelton's Wildcat acro

Greg Shelton's Air Show promo.

Staggerwing

The Beechcraft Staggerwing biplane is the most versatile plane ever conceived, and one of the most unique aircraft ever produced.

The Kansas Aviators

Aviation Pioneers Clyde Cessna & Walter Beech

The new see-through plane of the future

Charlie Champion reveals the Airbus plane of the future

Clyde Cessna: From the Ground Up

The Kansas Humanities Council presents the Kingman County Historical Society's short film about aviation pioneer Clyde Cessna.

Boeing Videos

Boeing Videos

U. S. ARMY AIR FORCE (WWII) - SO YOU WANTED WINGS

More than 15,000 were killed in over 6,000 fatal USAAF aircraft accidents in the 48 States from 1941 to 1945. Those killed included ground personnel, crewmembers and pilots.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Launch

Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for the final time.

Amelia Earhart festival flies into Atchinson

From airplane acrobatics to a car show, Atchison, Kansas is about to be taken over by the spirit of adventure.

STS-135 Mission Overview

With the final flight of space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of four astronauts, the space shuttle era comes to a close, and America and the world bids a final farewell to a sleek and one-of-a-kind ship that has helped history unfold in low Earth orbit.

The Aviators Season 2 PREVIEW #1

The Aviators, the smash hit that airs across the US on PBS, in Canada on Global, and on several broadcasters internationally including Discovery, is back for an exciting second season!

This is Air Traffic Control

A close look at Air Traffic Control in the aviation industry.

Flight The Pioneer Era 1900 to 1914

Flight The Pioneer Era 1900 to 1914

1947 Beechcraft Bonanza

Bought this airplane, spent 2 years restoring her, spent a year loving her, then sold her.

Aero-TV: CJ4 Precision Assembly Pt. 4 - Final Touches on Cessna Production Line

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

The Aviators - Legacy of the Cessna Brand

The company that taught the world to fly.

Breaking Through The Clouds: The First Women's National Air Derby

The inspiring true story of 20 women, including Amelia Earhart, who raced across the country in 1929 for the First Women's National Air Derby.

Cosmosphere Visitor Video

Cosmosphere Visitor Video

Memorial Day

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

Aero-TV: CJ4 Precision Assembly Pt. 3 - Cessna's Wing Construction Jigs

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

Alaskan Women Bush Pilots

Demo Reel of a Proposed Reality Series on Amazing Women Pilots of Alaska.

Power of 4

The most advanced CJ ever is a powerful flight department performer, delivering mid-size mission capabilities at a light-jet cost.

F-35 1st Qtr Update 2010

A review of F-35 testing in the first quarter of 2010

Armed forces day The 5 Branches of the military / by Tom Hough / SPAR WLB-403

Armed forces day The 5 Branches of the military, Army Navy, Air Force Marines & the U.S. Coast Guard.

Farnborough 2010: Bombardier Learjet 60 XR Cockpit Visit

The Learjet 60 XR aircraft features the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, a state-of-the-art avionics suite.

Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft: Defining the Future

An extraordinary achievement in next generation flight, development of the all-composite Bombardier Learjet 85 aircraft continues right on schedule.

EAA Brings home Two new Skycatchers

Here's a collection of clips that EAA's Brady Lane put together after his recent trip to Wichita as part of the team that picked up 2 brand-new Cessna 162 "Skycatchers."

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

Premier II Retains Composite Fuselage with Increased Performance

Aeronautical Oddities Part 1 of 2

Old planes from the 1940's the flew and did not fly.

One Six Right - The Romance Of Flying

"One Six Right" is an exhilarating documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation

Scenes from the 37th annual Stearman Fly-in

Register-Mail photographer Kent Kriegshauser went out to the Stearman Fly-in on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, and captured these images.

Boeing History

Boeing and MD

Finding Amelia- Last Radio Call

On July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart reaches out to radio operators to ensure she is on patch to reach Howland Island. Unfortunately this would be the last time anyone would hear her voice.

Aero-TV: Profiles in Aviation - The Cessna T-50 'Bobcat'

Owner Thomas Huf Introduces the Aircraft of "Sky King" Renown

A Look Inside the Cessna Factory

Facing ever-growing global competition, Cessna has to find way to make airplanes more efficiently.

The Aviators Season 2 Trailer

The Aviators, the smash hit that airs across the US on PBS, in Canada on Global, and on several broadcasters internationally including Discovery, is back for an exciting second season!

Clyde Cessna: From the Ground Up

The Kansas Humanities Council presents the Kingman County Historical Society's short film about aviation pioneer Clyde Cessna.

The Aviators Episode 13 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.

767 Production: Time to Get Lean

Boeing is committed to offering the U.S. Air Force the best tanker aircraft at the lowest price to American taxpayers.

Part 1, STS-133 Space Shuttle Crew Ready For Discovery's Final Mission

Space Shuttle Crew Ready For Discovery's Final Mission

It's Personal

We're honored to have provided aerial refueling technology for more than 60 years.

Aero-TV: World's Greatest Biplane? -- Steve McDonald Praises the Stearman

Biplane Fever Comes In Many Forms... But Stearman Fever May Be The Best Of Them All!

The Aviators Episode 12 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.

Wings for the Navy...100 Years of Naval Aviation PART 2 of 2

On 8 May, 1911, the navy ordered its first airplanes, marking the official birth of naval aviation

The Cessna Citation X Experience

Cessna 750 Citation X Business Jet marketing video.

The Aviators Episode 11 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WASP

Very BRIEF history of the WASP

Tuskegee Airman Tribute

The video informs members of the Air Force of the achievements and contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen

Wings for the Navy...100 Years of Naval Aviation PART 1 of 2

On 8 May, 1911, the navy ordered its first airplanes, marking the official birth of naval aviation

AN/AAQ-37 EO DAS for the F-35

Northrop Grumman has developed the only 360 degree, spherical situational awareness system in the electro-optical distributed aperture system (DAS).

EAA Brings home Two new Skycatchers

Here's a collection of clips that EAA's Brady Lane put together after his recent trip to Wichita as part of the team that picked up 2 brand-new Cessna 162 "Skycatchers."

The Aviators Episode 10 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita.

Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle

New Boeing marketing video (June 2009) showing the capabilies of the F-15SE Silent Eagle stealth version, being offered for sale to international customers.

Aero-TV: Aviation Type Clubs - The American Bonanza Society

Founded in 1967, the American Bonanza Society has more than 10,200 members in 39 countries around the world.

Good Flying: Interview with a Blackhawk pilot in Iraq

Captain Andrea Ourada, a Minnesota National Guard Blackhawk helicopter pilot, tells the story of her first combat action in Iraq.

Emily Howell Warner -- Legend of Aviation

Emily Howell Warner -- Legend of Aviation

The Museum of Flight with Harrison Ford

See what's in store for you at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.

The Aviators Episode 09 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

KAKE: Wichita Aero Club Hosts "On-Air" Summit

The major issues affecting Wichita's aviation industry are the focus of an "On-Air Summit" Tuesday.

A History In Flight, Chapter Five: The 1930s

A look at Oakland International Airport's humble beginnings in 1927 to its recognition today as the Bay Area's low-cost airport.

Kansas Aviation Museum flight simulator media event

Media reporters from Wichita, Kansas flew air combat at the Sim Adventure Center on December 16th, 2010.

Hawker Beechcraft EBACE Convention

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The Aviators Episode 08 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.

A History In Flight, Chapter Three: Lindbergh at Oakland

A look at Oakland International Airport's humble beginnings in 1927 to its recognition today as the Bay Area's low-cost airport.

Learning to Fly in the Cessna 162

View Cessna's newest video that showcases our first customer-delivered Model 162, the Skycatcher.

Behind the Scenes of AMELIA: Cinematography

Director Mira Nair and others discuss the camera work involved in capturing the sweeping vistas and vivid colors throughout AMELIA.

A History In Flight, Chapter Two: The Dole Race

A look at Oakland International Airport's humble beginnings in 1927 to its recognition today as the Bay Area's low-cost airport.

The Aviators Episode 07 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.

Delta Boeing 777-200LR assembly

here's a little something for those that wondered how the 777 is put together

A History In Flight, Chapter One: The Beginning

A look at Oakland International Airport's humble beginnings in 1927

CESSNA CITATION MUSTANG VLJ

An Exclusive flight test of the brand new Cessna Mustang Very Light Jet.

Boeing NewGen Tanker Tour

Tour BART for the Boeing NewGen Tanker.

The Aviators: E06 Freeview You Tube sharing

Episode features the following segments: Can a non-pilot land an airliner? Light sport aviation, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in aviation.

The Aviators Episode 05 FREEview

Episode features the following segments: Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.

Boeing NewGen Tanker KC-X

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

Remember Me

"Pacific Wind" by Ryan Farish.

Veteran's Day - Support Our Troops

Veteran's Day video celebrating our freedoms we have as American's.

Dave Goode Flies the Cessna Citation Mustang - Part 2 of 2

Cessna Aircraft takes you on a trip with Dave Goode in the new Cessna Citation Mustang.

The Aviators Episode 04 FREEview

Episode description: Sun 'n Fun Special from Lakeland, FL

Dave Goode Flies the Cessna Citation Mustang - Part 1 of 2

Cessna Aircraft takes you on a trip with Dave Goode in the new Cessna Citation Mustang

Boeing NewGen Tanker

America's warfighters deserve the best tanker America can offer, and our talented workers are trained and ready to meet that need with the Boeing NewGen Tanker.

The Aviators Episode 03 FREEview

Episode features segments on: Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.

Clint Eastwood and his love of flying

Ride along with Clint Eastwood as he flies his helicopter for '60 Minutes'.

Boeing Will Deliver

America's warfighters deserve the best tanker America can offer, and our talented workers are trained and ready to meet that need with the NewGen tanker.

The Aviators Episode 02 FREEview

Episode features segments on: Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Air show pilot Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.

The Aviators TV Series Preview 3 - www.TheAviators.TV

This is the third public release of a preview of The Aviators. A new and exciting TV series covering the people, the places, and the planes of North American aviation.

Airspeed - USAF Thunderbirds Ride

Podcaster and radio guy Stephen Force (Steve Tupper) gets a media flight with USAF Thunderbird No. 8, Maj Tony Mulhare

The Aviators Episode 01 FREEview

The premiere episode of The Aviators.

USAF Thunderbird F-16: Up Close and Personal

Up close and personal look at the F-16C aircraft used by the Thunderbirds

*MUST SEE* Fighter Jets Red Flag Excersie

Fighter Jets From All Over The Wolrd Compete In The "Red Flag Excercise" At Nellis AFB, Nevada-VERY INTENSE!!!

The Aviators TV Series Trailer - www.TheAviators.TV

The Aviators is a new and exciting TV series covering the people, the places, and the planes of North American aviation. The show will premiere in the United States via Public Broadcasting Syndication in the summer of 2010 and shortly thereafter internationally.

Aero-TV: Skycatcher Update - Production Ramps Up for 2010.mov

Bob Stangarone Details Cessna's Newest Contender in the LSA Market

High Flight

High Flight poem read by Walter J. Boyne accompanied by aircraft flying footage

The Aviators TV Series Preview 3 - www.TheAviators.TV

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

The Aviators TV Series Preview 2 - www.TheAviators.TV

This is the second public release of a preview of The Aviators. A new and exciting TV series covering the people, the places, and the planes of North American aviation.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

A beautiful Video

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.

Today is: Sunday, February 05, 2012




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