About this season
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."
Episodes (13)
1. One of the biggest airshows on Earth
Aired 8 September 2010 • 30 min
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.
2. Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
Aired 15 September 2010 • 30 min
Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.
3. How to land an Airliner
Aired 22 September 2010 • 30 min
Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.
4. Sun N' Fun Florida
Aired 22 September 2010 • 30 min
Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.
5. The Airbus A380
Aired 29 September 2010 • 30 min
Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.
6. Light-Sport Aviation
Aired 6 October 2010 • 30 min
Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation.
7. Air Traffic Control Towers
Aired 13 October 2010 • 30 min
Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.
8. Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
Aired 20 October 2010 • 30 min
Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.
9. Air Traffic Control Centre
Aired 27 October 2010 • 30 min
Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
10. Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
Aired 3 November 2010 • 30 min
Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.
11. Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
Aired 10 November 2010 • 30 min
Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.
12. Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
Aired 17 November 2010 • 30 min
A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.
13. Cross-Border Flying
Aired 24 November 2010 • 30 min
Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.